Blacksmith Andre

Blacksmith Andre
NG HP Souls 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Physical weaknesses Standard Strike Slash Thrust Elemental weaknesses Magic Fire Lightning Dark Immunitities Bleed Unknown Poison Unknown Frost Unknown

Lore

A weary blacksmith

Location

Found in Firelink Shrine, at the back of the shrine in his forge.

General Information

Blacksmith Andre can perform the following services:

• Reinforcement of weapons, shields and catalysts. He requires different types and quantities of titanite as well as some souls to reinforce equipment.
• Infusion of weapons and shields with gems. Initially he can only infuse with Refined Gems, Raw Gems and Fire Gems. Finding and giving him a new type of coal will enable additional infusion options.
• Repair of broken equipment.
• Allotment of Estus, which can be used to change the capacity of the Estus Flask and Ashen Estus Flask.
• Reinforcement of the Estus Flask with Estus Shards which will increase the flask's capacity.

Item Drops

None

Notes

• Andre is almost identical to Andre of Astora, a blacksmith from Dark Souls, and they are likely the same person. The only real difference is his dialogue; he is more humble and subservient than his predecessor, while the original Andre is interchangeably cynical, wry, and gravely serious. This Andre also has more antiquated dialogue; for example, "prithee, m'work" instead of "please, my work."
• Respawns if killed, after the player has traveled to Firelink Shrine the next time, but Andre will refuse to offer any of his services once killed.

Dialogue

Voiced by: Sean Barrett

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When first met

Well, a newcomer I see.
I am Andre, I serve in this shrine as a humble smith forging new weapons.
You're in search of the Lords of Cinder, I trust?
A toilsome journey, I wager. You'll require good arms.
Let me smith y' weapons. I am a smith, such is my purpose.

Greeting the player

Ahh, well met.
Tis good to see you in good health.
Whats needs smithing this day?

When leaving

Prithee, be careful. I don't want to see m' work squandered!.

"Talk" command

Weapons and protection are sturdy enough, by and large.
But when overused, they'll eventually break.
When their durability is low, repair becomes a necessity.
Use a powder, or simply rest at a bonfire.
But should chance impel them break, bring them to me.
I'll hammer 'em back into shapre.
They take no pleasure in breaking, I assure y'.
So handle them with care, if y' would.

There are two ways to smith weapons.
Simple reinforcement is one, and infusion the other.
Reinforcement is straightforward. It strengthens a weapon without altering its property.
Infusion is a more advanced form of smithing that infuses an element.
Reinforcement requires titanite, and infusion requires gems.
Bring the stones and I'll do the smithing.
It's m' purpose, afterall!
In battle, y' weapons are yer only friends. Forge them well, and they won't let y' down.

Oh, by the by.
If you find any Estus Shards, bring 'em 'ere.
They can be used to reinforce either of y' Estus Flasks.
Without those flasks, you'd want for life or focus.
And they'll always stay with y', why not treat 'em well?

When attacked

That hurts!
Enough of that!

When killed

Beshrew your heart…

When talked to after he respawns

Overstep not yer bounds, cousin.
I may serve, but I'm no slave.
I have business I must attend. Be gone.

When given Farron Coal

Oh, my… this coal is from the Undead Legion…
Used to forge the weapons of Farron's Abyss Watchers.
A fine prize. I'm honoured to be endued with it.
Now I'll be equipped to infuse special gems.
Praise the gods, eh. Time to put this brawn to use!

When given Profaned Coal

Lords… where didye hap'n upon this Coal?
This is much too dark. I see the abyss in it…
Yet, a smith I remain. I won't turn down a request.
But forget not, your fight is for the flame, and y' fellow kin. Just like mine.
A cursed fate this may be, but hope remains, does it not?

When given Giant's Coal

My, my… The coal of that peaceable giant.
Seems like ages past. I imagine his passing was long ago.
I miss the old bugger, I do.
My thanks. I'll be sure this coal is put to good use.
I'll be smithing weapons never afore seen by the likes of y'!
It's but a small service, to pay my humble respects.

When given Sage's Coal

Well, well… What's the Undead Legion doing with a coal such as this?
I'd heard one of the Crystal Sages had sided with Farron's Abyss Watchers.
I suppose it must be true.
You should know, this coal is imbued with magic. First one I've ever seen.
Hardly a surprise is it? I've never been one for books or wise men.

When giving the Player Hawkwood's Swordgrass

That crestfallen arse Hawkwood, he handed me this.
He's changed a great deal since he left this place.
Graven of face, he asked me to give it y'.
Well, now that that task is concluded…
What would y' ha' me smith today?

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