And with one exception, you will be able to freely switch between all of them. Instead of passively increasing the difficulty of the game like Dark Souls 2's Company of Champions or locking you out of story content like the original's Darkwraiths, Dark Souls 3's covenants simply give an extra wrinkle to the player-versus-player world. Most offer a reward at each of two threshold goals. You may pledge your allegiance to any of eight, and each comes with its own optional tasks. Be sure to check out the rest of Polygon's Dark Souls 3 guide, which offers everything from tips for beginners and returning masochists to detailed walkthroughs of every area - including all of the secret, bonus content.Ĭovenants return in Dark Souls 3 more focused and streamlined than in previous installments. Your journey through Lothric doesn't end here.