Prince Lothric

Lore & Background

Prince Lothric is the prince of Lothric who was chosen to link the First Flame to sustain the Age of Fire. However, he refuses to do so. In response to his refusal, a bell tolls and awakens the Lords of Cinder, previous champions who linked the fire in earlier ages. Most of them abandon their thrones at Firelink Shrine, leaving only Ludleth of Courland behind. The player character, the Ashen One, is resurrected and tasked with returning the Lords of Cinder to their thrones. The Ashen One defeats Prince Lothric, who is protected by his elder brother Lorian. After the Ashen One returns the Lords' cinders to their thrones, they travel to the Kiln of the First Flame and defeat the Soul of Cinder.

In Their Own Story

In the kingdom of Lothric, the First Flame is fading. To prevent the coming Age of Dark, a champion must link the fire by sacrificing themselves to rekindle it. Prince Lothric, who was chosen for this task, refuses to do so. In response, a bell tolls and awakens the Lords of Cinder, previous champions who linked the fire in earlier ages. Most of them abandon their thrones at Firelink Shrine, leaving only Ludleth of Courland behind. The Ashen One, an Unkindled undead warrior who previously failed to link the fire, is resurrected and tasked with returning the Lords of Cinder to their thrones. The Ashen One defeats the Abyss Watchers, Yhorm the Giant, Aldrich, and Prince Lothric, who is protected by his elder brother Lorian. After the Ashen One returns the Lords' cinders to their thrones, they travel to the Kiln of the First Flame. There, they defeat the Soul of Cinder, a manifestation of those who previously linked the fire. Depending on the player's actions, the Ashen One may rekindle the First Flame, allow it to fade, or claim its power for themselves.

Reader's Guide

Prince Lothric is encountered as a boss in Dark Souls III. He is located in the kingdom of Lothric, and the Ashen One must defeat him to return his cinders to his throne at Firelink Shrine. Prince Lothric is protected by his elder brother Lorian, and the Ashen One must defeat both of them in combat. The fight takes place in a large arena. Prince Lothric uses magic and ranged attacks, while Lorian uses melee attacks. After defeating them, the Ashen One can proceed to the Kiln of the First Flame. Key moments include Prince Lothric's refusal to link the fire, his protection by Lorian, and his defeat by the Ashen One.

Did You Know?

• Prince Lothric was chosen to link the First Flame but refused to do so.
• His refusal caused a bell to toll and awakened the Lords of Cinder.
• He is protected by his elder brother Lorian.
• The Ashen One defeats Prince Lothric and Lorian as part of their quest.
• After his defeat, the Ashen One returns his cinders to his throne at Firelink Shrine.