10 Canine Companions In Video Games That Stole Our Hearts

You are right, yes, Sif is a boss you have to fight in Dark Souls, and quite a well-known one too. Who can forget a giant white wolf holding a sword in its mouth? This canine may be a boss, but he’s far from a villain.

Sif is located in the area known Darkroot Basin and is guarding the remains of his old master, Artorias the Abysswalker, and most importantly his old master’s sword and ring. You see when Artorias fell in battle he used the last of his energy to protect his faithful companion. Unfortunately, you need that ring, so you must fight and kill the ever-loyal Sif.

So, if you must fight Sif why is he on this list? Well, if you have the Atorias of the Abyss DLC. In which you travel back in time, you can help to free Sif from entrapment. He is trapped in the location where his master saved him and is surrounded by phantoms and lost in darkness. If you free Sif, he will be grateful, helping you in a difficult upcoming boss battle.

This is a completely optional quest but it helps you as a player to understand how every boss may not necessarily be a villain, and how the choices you make can impact the future.