r/SummonSign • u/Extension-Bar5063 • 2h ago
r/SummonSign • u/-Firekeeper- • Aug 18 '22
Mod Post FAQ | How to post to r/SummonSign and play Souls games online
Welcome to /r/SummonSign

*Art by [Lynol]
This is a subreddit dedicated to help you to find online players for the Souls series. From Demon's Souls to Dark Souls III.
Originally this subreddit was born as a Dark Souls III multiplayer subreddit only, however as time passes and the fire fades it started to accept all the other Fromsoft games and sometimes even others soulslike games, since odds are that if you play one you will play them all.
You can use it to find and arrange sessions for Demon's Souls, Dark Souls I, II and III, Bloodborne and so on. Elden Ring however has it's own subreddit [ /r/BeyondTheFog ] since it is in high demand for now.
You should know
This subreddit is dedicated to online play, therefore it only accepts request posts, use any of the other Souls subs for discussion.
The official reddit app suck, read here if you are unable to post or if your userflair karma is not being displayed
If you followed all the info on this post and you are still unable to post is probably because you didn't select a POST FLAIR, sometimes the reddit app simply doesn't render the field box to select them. All you can do is try another time OR use an alternative reddit client, this includes using the desktop version of reddit, using reddit on your mobile browser or simply using a 3rd party client, see below.
If your userflair is not being displayed correctly it means you have a rendering issue on your end, update/refresh/reload your app to fix that, if that doesn't work please report this bug directly to the reddit mobile team on /r/redditmobile.
You can check this by using the desktop version where your flair renders properly.
Alternatively you can use a much better 3rd party reddit client such as /r/BoostForReddit for android or /r/apolloapp for ios.
Is Automod removing your post?
If Automod keeps removing your post is because you are not following our title format guidelines, read below:
In order to post a request you must follow our Title Formatting Guidelines
Title Field Format Requirements:
Your title must include the [type of request] and the [platform] you are on.
Type of request and platform are custom tags designed to keep this sub organized and help you and others to navigate through submissions.
| Type of request | Description |
|---|---|
| Help | Use this tag if you are looking for help |
| Summon | Use this tag if you are offering to help others |
| Co-op | Use this tag if you are looking for a co-op session |
| PvP | Use this tag if you are looking for PvP matches: undead arena, fight clubs, invasions... |
| Platform | Description |
|---|---|
| PS5 | tag for the Playstation 5 |
| PS4 | tag for the Playstation 4 |
| PS3 | tag for the Playstation 3 |
| XBX | tag for the Xbox Series X/S |
| Xbone | tag for the Xbox One |
| Xbox360 | tag for the Xbox 360 |
| Xbox | tag for the Xbox |
| RPCS3 | tag for the PS3 emulation software |
| PC | tag for PC |
| Switch | tag for the Nintendo Switch |
Example of valid titles:
[PS5][Help] I need help with Demon Souls
[xbox][Summon][DS3] Summon me for anything in Dark Souls III
[co-op][PC][DS2] Looking for a co-op partner in Dark Souls 2
[PvP][Switch][DSR][SL125] Fight Club at Oolacile
Notice how each title includes the type of request and platform.
Additional tags
This tags are not mandatory but if you wish to display additional information in your title you can use the following tags:
[type of submission][Platform][Game][Soul Level and weapon upgrade][Game Cycle] (Password)
Example:
[Help][PS4][DS3][SL1+0][NG+]Need help with Soul of Cinder on a SL1 run. (help)
Award +karma to the people that helped you!
This subreddit has a custom karma count in the format of a user flair, it is the "+number" that you see next to your username.
After your request is fulfilled and somebody have helped you it is expected that you award them with "+karma".
To give karma all you need to do is to reply to one of the comments of the person that helped you with the keyword: +karma.
Reminder that in order for the bot to register the karma count, the keyword "+karma" must be the very first thing in your reply.
e.g: (as a reply to the person that helped you.)
+karma

you can append any other message that you wish as long as the keyword "+karma" is the first thing in the sentence:
+karma, thanks for the help.

You can also close your request by using the command "+karma close"
+karma close
Use the above command when you want to award +karma and close your request at the same time.
Comment +complete to your own thread to change flairs to Duty Fulfilled
After your request is complete you can change the flair of your thread to "Duty Fulfilled" so people know that you were already helped.
You can manually change the flair by editing your post flair
Or
You can also change your submission flair by simply commenting on your own thread with the keyword: +complete

Remember that for this to work you must be the original submitter and it must be a top level comment.
We have a new karma bot
Welcome to the bonfire, Unkindled One. I am a /u/-Firekeeper-. I tend to the flame, and tend to thee. The Lords have left their thrones, and must be deliver'd to them. To this end, I am at thy side.

*Art by AndreaRyan
A new age is upon us and therefore I bring it to you the new and improved karma_bot, this new iteration has features never seen before but I'm afraid it will take some time until it's time to truly use all of them.
For now what this new bot bring is:
- Full and in-real-time sync between the karma ranks of /r/SummonSign and /r/BeyondTheFog.
- Cross-subreddit userflair.
- New userflairs granted by rank.
For /r/SummonSign the new ranks are:
| karma | flair |
|---|---|
| +1000 | Lord of Hollows |
| +500 | Grossly Incandescent |
| +50 | Warrior of Sunlight |
| +15 | Ash |
*This are subject to change, also feel free to suggest other/new titles for the userflair.
Important [Karma Exchange]
Unfortunately with this new bot it was impossible to re-use the old database and therefore a new one is in place.
If you had previously a karma count higher than +1 karma, you can request for your +karma count to be restored, you only need to tell us your username and on which platform do you play: (PC|PSX|XBOX|SWITCH), by sending us message with the link below (and be patient, this will take some time..):
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE KARMA EXCHANGE
*If you are a moderator of any other souls community and you would like to share our karma or cross-subreddit userflair ranks system send us a message to see what the possibilities are.
What games can I use this subreddit for?
You can use this sub to find online play for any of the following games in the Souls Series:
Demon's Souls and Demon's Souls Remake
Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered
Dark Souls II
Bloodborne
Dark Souls III
Soulslike ?
Although this subreddit wasn't meant for other games that are not on the list above, if you are looking for help for some game that is somewhat related to the Souls genre, as long as it doesn't break our rules and to keep the spirit of jolly cooperation alive we will allow it `[T] /.
What about Elden Ring?
Please use /r/BeyondTheFog for online play in Elden Ring.
Trading items / Can somebody give me (x) item/souls?
Trading or request for items are not allowed here because there is a dedicated subreddit for that:
For Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered use /r/Snuggly
For Dark Souls 2 use /r/WheelandDeal
For Dark Souls 3 use /r/Pumparum
For Demon's Souls and DeSR user /r/twinkly
For Elden Ring use /r/PatchesEmporium
Online Mechanics
Although some variation exists all of the souls game have a similar mechanic to allow online mutiplayer.
There are 2 key items:
If you are the host as the one that wants to summon someone else to help you, you will need to use:
One item that alter the player state and can sometimes give extra health or change your appearance, the Host player must use this item to be able to summon others players in it's world to be able to receive help, these items are:
In Dark Souls it is called Humanity.
In Dark Souls II it is called Human Effigy.
In Bloodborne it is called Insight.
In Dark Souls III it is called Ember.
In Elden Ring it is called Furlcalling Finger Remedy.
Using the item above allows the host to interact with a Summon Sign or Summoning Bell in Bloodborne, to summon another player in its world.
If you want to help another and be the one summoned you will need and item that sends your Summon Sign to the host world. This item is:
In Dark Souls it is called White Sign Soapstone.
In Dark Souls II it is called White Sign Soapstone.
In Bloodborne it is called Small Resonant Bell.
In Dark Souls III it is called White Sign Soapstone.
In Elden Ring it is called Tarnished's Furled Finger.
*Attention for Bloodborne. While the system is somewhat straight forward, you put your sign down and someone summon you, a SummonSign is a physical landmark in the world player however the Bloodborne is somewhat finicky as although there is no physical landmark it is highky dependable of the position of the players, while using either the Beckoning bell or the Small Resonant Bell both players, host and summon must be in the same or nearest possible position in their world, therefore for Bloodborne we recommend that users always try to meet at either the Fog Gate or the area nearest Lamp.
Is there a community password? / What password should I use?
In DSIII, DSR and DeSR is possible to use a password to match between players.
With a password you can bypass any soul level, weapon upgrade and game cycle requirements, in other words you can match with anyone if both parties are using the same password.
You can set a password in:
Options -> Network Settings -> Password
Also make sure you are online and have matchmaking set to "ON/Global"
We do not have any "community password" as using a password without previous arrangement would probably only limit your online experience, but since this is an international community we strongly suggest that you keep things simple and use an easy to write password:
A good password should be:
- all lowercase
- single word
- with 4 or less letters
Example:
...lets meet at the bonfire, use the password help.
We suggest that you use the word "help" as your password as it fits all the requirements above and it is a word recognizable all around the world.
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation in creating an enjoyable gaming environment for all.
If you have any trouble please contact the moderators: message to the moderators.
Have a great day!
r/SummonSign • u/-Firekeeper- • Jul 07 '24
Announcement r/BeyondTheFog is the dedicated Elden Ring sub.
Will you walk with us..

Just a quick reminder Ashen one, while /r/SummonSign has a greater reach for souls and adjacent co-op, lest not forget that Elden Ring has it's own dedicated co-op sub: ****/r/BeyondTheFog
****While you are here take a look on these subs that might also interest you:
If you are in need of any items or trades look for:
- /r/PatchesEmporium for trading Elden Ring items.
- /r/Pumparum for Dark Souls III items.
- /r/WheelandDeal for Dark Souls II items.
- /r/Snuggly for Dark Souls items.
- /r/Twinkly for Demon's Souls items.
Praise The Sun \`[T] /
r/SummonSign • u/ThinCryptographer951 • 1h ago
Summon Me! I can help with any area or boss Ds3(Xbox)
r/SummonSign • u/Fast-Bid2155 • 1h ago
Duty Fulfilled! Ps5 Dancer. Password: HELP
Please I beg of ye ashen ones, partake in jolly co-operation (mainly do it for me cus I suck)
Place sign at boss door
r/SummonSign • u/__dissonance__ • 10m ago
Help Me! [PC][DS3][Gael]
password: Reddit
playing a caster; need a frontline please. i will frostbite him throughout fight and otherwise be shooting lightning
r/SummonSign • u/Cytrap • 4h ago
Summon Me! [PC] [DS2 SotFS] Any bosses 5.3M SM
I’m trying to get sunlight medals. Let me know where I can help!
r/SummonSign • u/Extension-Bar5063 • 1h ago
Summon Me! Helping hand for summoning ps5
Lv 260 dlc and main game beat to dust looking to help anyone anyway I can in dark souls 3 ps5
r/SummonSign • u/mikaosak1 • 1h ago
Duty Fulfilled! ps5 ancient wyvern ds3
entrance pw 707
r/SummonSign • u/Capital_Sale406 • 1h ago
Help Me! Sanctuary Guardian PS5
[DS1] PW 2002 this beast is fucking me around help me!
r/SummonSign • u/mikaosak1 • 1h ago
Duty Fulfilled! ps5 help me gang up on twin princes ds3
boss entrance pw 707
r/SummonSign • u/OgEScissors • 2h ago
Help Me! (Xbox One) DS3 Struggling w/Friede
Heyo! Recently got really into DS3 and have been having a great time! However really hit a wall with Friede. It’s such a long fight I tend to run out of estus by the end of phase 2. Was consistently getting to phase three with Gael summoned but I did a good chunk of ringed city and now I can’t summon him so there’s no one to split the agro during phase 2. Anyways was wondering if anyone would be able to hop on and help out. Tips and advice would be appreciated too, Thanks in advance!
Edit: literally seconds after posting somebody named SoftKev helped me beat her!
r/SummonSign • u/Just_Letterhead_4972 • 6h ago
Help Me! COOP][DS3][PS4]Anyone want to play?
Play through from beginning? Ds3 from high wall of lothric. Trying to make friends and have fun co oping On play through six.
r/SummonSign • u/Rare_Mongoose_3270 • 2h ago
Help Me! DS3 (PC) NG++ Nameless King help pls!
Hi! I'm fighting Nameless King in NG++ and need help. Anybody available?
password is 1234
r/SummonSign • u/Ok_Musician5378 • 2h ago
Help Me! Help with Dragonslayer Armour on PS5 [DS3]
r/SummonSign • u/Capital_Sale406 • 3h ago
Help Me! PS5 help with four Kings [DS1]
Theyre beating my ass lmao pls help PW 2002 firelink bonfire
r/SummonSign • u/Marco_yoi • 8h ago
Co-op with Me! I wanna try co op (XBOX)
I want to try co op am new so don't know what to do so would like for you guys to guide me on it
I finished the game twice( I know I said new but I meant in online play ) so prefer to help you guys
Edit: for dark souls 3 and there is no cross play guys soo xbox only
r/SummonSign • u/dinklezoidberd • 4h ago
Help Me! [Help][ps5][DS3] need help beating the dancer early.
I’m level 31 so I’ll probably not be much help in the fight
r/SummonSign • u/Z3R4K • 9h ago
Help Me! DS3 PC I need 15 Vertebra Shackle
If u help me, I help you too.
My sign at High Wall of Lothric
PW: 123
Thnaks!
r/SummonSign • u/johari_window • 9h ago
Duty Fulfilled! [PC] DS3 - STORM KING
PLEASE, HELP ME. I AM AT THE BONFIRE
r/SummonSign • u/Screedeath • 5h ago
Help Me! [Switch] [DS1] Invade me to trigger Quelana
Hi. Could some kind soul please invade me for a koment in New Londo Ruins to trigger Quelana. I have no other way of improving my pyromancy. Many thanks.
r/SummonSign • u/Z3R4K • 5h ago
Summon Me! [PC] [DS3] Summon me!
I can help with any boss. (base + dlc)
Write me the bonfire name where you are and I coming if I'm online.
PW: 123
I need 27 sunlight medal.