Top Tips for Getting Rare Dark Souls 3 Gear from U4N

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For many players, one of the biggest draws of Dark Souls 3 is hunting down rare weapons, armor, and rings. While the game’s world is brutal and unpredictable, there are ways to increase your chances of finding high-end gear without relying on luck alone. In this guide, I’ll break down common questions and strategies for acquiring rare items, based on how most players approach the game.

How Do I Know Which Gear Is Rare?

In general, rare gear in Dark Souls 3 is defined by its low drop rates, unique effects, or difficulty in obtaining. Most players consider boss weapons, covenant-exclusive items, and special loot from hidden areas as rare. Usually, these items are either:

• Dropped by bosses.
  
• Found in areas that are difficult to reach.
  
• Tied to NPCs who can be killed or missed, making the gear unobtainable in a single playthrough.
  
  

Understanding which items are rare helps you prioritize your farming and exploration, rather than blindly grinding mobs for hours.

Where Should I Farm Rare Gear?

There are several reliable strategies players use to farm gear:

• Boss Drops: Bosses often drop unique weapons, shields, or rings. Most players kill and reset bosses multiple times in New Game Plus to collect missing gear.
  
• High-Level Enemies: Certain elite enemies in late-game areas have a chance to drop uncommon weapons or armor. Usually, these enemies respawn if you use the Bonfire Ascetic mechanic, making farming more predictable.
  
• Hidden Areas: Some rare gear is hidden in secret locations or behind environmental puzzles. Most players explore every nook carefully because the reward is often worth it.
  
  

It’s worth noting that some of these drops are random. Even if an enemy has a rare item in its drop pool, it may take many attempts before it appears.

How Does RNG Affect Gear Drops?

RNG (random number generation) is the system that determines what items enemies drop. In practice, this means:

• Most players don’t get the rare item on the first kill.
  
• Drop rates are usually fixed, but invisible to the player. For example, a boss might have a 5% chance to drop a specific sword.
  
• Using multiple characters or New Game Plus runs can increase the odds over time because you have more attempts.
  
  

Understanding RNG helps manage expectations. It’s normal to farm dozens of times before acquiring a rare item. Patience is key.

Can Covenants Help Me Get Rare Gear?

Yes, in general, certain covenants provide access to unique weapons, rings, or armor. Most players join a covenant that matches their playstyle and then focus on completing its objectives. For example:

• Bell Keepers: Often rewarded with special weapons for PvP success.
  
• Warriors of Sunlight: May offer rings after cooperative play.
  
• Aldrich Faithful: Provides unique gear through invasion activities.
  
  

In practice, sticking with a single covenant makes it easier to track progress. Players who switch too often may miss out on exclusive rewards.

How Do Players Use Multiplayer to Acquire Gear?

Multiplayer can indirectly help with gear farming:

• Co-op Boss Fights: Most players summon friends or random players to defeat bosses faster. Since drops are sometimes limited per character, coordinating with others speeds up the process.
  
• Invasions: Certain items are unlocked or obtainable only through PvP encounters.
  
• Trading Knowledge: While Dark Souls 3 doesn’t support direct item trading, players often share information on spawn points and drop probabilities. For example, communities like U4N provide guides detailing which enemies are worth farming.
  
  

In general, multiplayer is more about efficiency and strategy than increasing drop chances directly.

Is There a Best Time or Method to Farm?

Most players rely on a combination of these strategies:

• Targeted Farming: Focus on one item at a time. Choose the enemy or boss with the best chance and repeat the fight until the item drops.
  
• New Game Plus: Starting a NG+ run increases the rewards from enemies and bosses. Usually, this is a faster way to collect multiple rare items.
  
• Bonfire Ascetics: Using this item resets an area, increasing the drop rates of certain enemies. Most players use it on mini-bosses or late-game areas for efficient farming.
  
  

Consistency is more important than timing. While some online guides mention “best hours,” in practice, the drop system is local to your game, so the real factor is repetition.

How Do I Track My Progress?

Most players create a checklist or use online databases. Keeping track ensures you don’t farm the same enemies unnecessarily. Communities like U4N often provide up-to-date lists of gear locations, drop rates, and farming tips. Using these resources can save hours of trial and error, especially for missable or late-game items.

Acquiring rare gear in Dark Souls 3 is largely a mix of planning, persistence, and exploration. Most players find that combining boss farming, covenant rewards, and targeted enemy runs gives the best results. Remember:

• Rare drops are usually random and may require multiple attempts.
  
• Some items are missable and tied to specific questlines or bosses.
  
• Multiplayer and community resources help track and strategize, even if they don’t increase drop chances directly.
  
  

Approaching farming with patience and focus makes the hunt less frustrating and more rewarding. By following these strategies, most players can gradually complete their collection of rare gear while enjoying the challenge of the game.