In Dark Souls, which ring is obtained by defeating Havel the Rock?

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In Dark Souls, Havel's Ring is obtained by defeating Havel the Rock.

Havel is an exceptionally powerful hostile NPC encountered in a tower at the bottom of the Undead Burg. He wears massive armor and carries a great dragon tooth, making the early encounter dangerous for characters with low health or limited stamina.

Defeating him rewards Havel’s Ring, which increases maximum equipment burden. That effect lets a character carry heavier weapons, armor, and shields while preserving a chosen movement and roll speed. The ring is therefore valuable for strength-focused builds and for players balancing armor with mobility.

Havel’s Ring is often confused with the Ring of Favor and Protection, which increases several other attributes but breaks when removed. The ring’s name refers to Havel the Rock, a legendary warrior and associate of Gwyn, rather than to the tower itself.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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