Da Er

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Da Er Chester (达尔) 124
Species/Race	Human 498
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Farron Guard — leader; formerly associated with the Farron Exploration Team 177 490
Occupation/Role	Silver Rank Adventurer; beast tamer; Farron Guard leader 115 123 490
Status	Active 708
First Appearance	Chapter 111 111

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Silver Rank Adventurer	115	Repeatedly attempted Farron Keep’s three-Beacon-Fire trial, but was defeated by a Hollow after extinguishing the second fire.
Farron Guard / Wolf Blood inheritance	123	Formed a covenant with the Old Wolf of Farron. His wolf pack shared the trial, allowing him to retain his humanity while inheriting wolf-blood power and Farron combat memories.
Wolf Blood combat activation	131	Applied Farron Undead Legion techniques and briefly activated Wolf Blood while fighting Demon Race leader Doslai Bo alongside his giant wolves.
Level 90 / Wolf Blood Grace	251	Refined the Farron Undead Legion’s soul, gaining major physical enhancement, the Wolf Knight Greatsword, a greatshield, and Wolf Blood Grace.

Background / History

Da Er was born into the Chester Family, a beast-taming family that lived in the wilderness. His childhood and family were destroyed in a Demon Race attack, leaving him haunted by memories of fire, death, and the demons’ cruelty. He was subsequently raised by a wolf pack, which remained his closest family as an adult. 115 123

As a Silver Rank Adventurer, Da Er repeatedly explored Zane Dungeon’s Farron Keep in pursuit of the Farron Undead Legion’s legacy. His early attempts were marked by defeats against Hollows and the Keep’s other dangers, but he continued returning and learned from the Undead Legion’s tactics. 115 119 124

His determination to oppose the Demon Race led him to accept the Old Wolf of Farron’s covenant. The Wolf Blood trial nearly transformed him into a monster, but his pack shared the burden and preserved his human form. Da Er and his wolves emerged as Farron Guards, inheriting the duty of guarding Farron’s peace—even as Da Er intended to challenge the Keep’s final defenders. 123

Appearance

Da Er intentionally dyes his hair white in imitation of the Farron Undead Legion. His Wolf Blood can induce a dangerous beastlike mutation, including a mane, expanding muscles, and visible madness, though he retained his humanity after completing the trial with his pack. 123 341

• Carries himself as a greatsword fighter in the style of the Farron Undead Legion. 131
• Fights alongside gray wolves and wolf-blooded giant wolves that wield greatswords in their mouths. 131
• His spiritual self manifests as an ancient gray wolf carrying a greatsword. 498

Personality

Da Er is empathetic, particularly toward victims of the Abyss and the Demon Race. He views the mutated residents of Oolacile as people beyond saving rather than mere monsters, and his hatred of the Abyss deepens through witnessing their suffering. 181

He is intensely persistent and willing to damage his own health through repeated dungeon attempts, potions, scrolls, and extreme training. His desire for strength is rooted in revenge, but later grows into a sense of responsibility toward the people who look to him and the Farron Guard. 124 146 490

Although initially socially awkward and uncomfortable with fame, Da Er gradually becomes more at ease around fellow Adventurers. He remains easily embarrassed, particularly by public attention or situations where others witness his failures. 133 177 178

Abilities & Skills

Wolf Blood

Da Er inherited Wolf Blood through a covenant with the Old Wolf of Farron, granting him access to ancestral wolf combat instincts and the legacy of the Farron Undead Legion. 123

• Temporarily enhances his physical ability in battle. 131
• Allows him to synchronize attacks with his wolf-blooded companions. 131
• Provides instinctive understanding of giant-wolf greatsword techniques preserved in the bloodline. 123
• Can cause uncontrolled mutation and loss of humanity if its burden is not shared or endured. 123

Farron Undead Legion Swordsmanship

Da Er developed his fighting style through repeated challenges against the Farron Undead Legion, studying their tactics and adopting their stance and weapon techniques. 124 131

• Uses the Farron Greatsword in Undead Legion-style combat. 131
• Can perform Wolf Leap, an aerial attack reminiscent of Artorias’s style. 243
• Mastered dagger parries, using the dagger paired with his greatsword to intercept attacks that would normally require a shield. 340
• Can contend with the Undead Legion for hundreds of exchanges while Wolf Blood is active, though he still seeks to surpass them. 183

Berserk

Da Er can force his body beyond its limits with the amplified combat skill Berserk. During his confrontation with Artorias, activating it turned his body crimson and caused blood to seep from his skin, but gave him enough strength to execute a final attack. 181

• Used when ordinary strength is insufficient against a vastly stronger opponent. 181
• Carries severe physical strain. 181

Healing Magic

Da Er can cast healing magic, though it cannot heal dungeon afterimages that are not actively fighting alongside Adventurers. 708

Spiritual Resilience

When the Insect King invaded Da Er’s mind, it encountered his inner self: an ancient gray wolf carrying a greatsword. The invasion failed, and an image of Artorias drawn from Da Er’s memories defeated the Insect King within the spiritual world. 498

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Farron Greatsword — Weapon associated with the Farron Undead Legion; Da Er received it after his repeated challenges to the Legion. 132
• Farron dagger — Companion weapon to the Farron Greatsword, used for close-range parries. 340
• Wolf Ring Replica — Greatly improves physical toughness and makes its wearer harder to interrupt. 181
• Wolf Knight Greatsword — Obtained through refining the Farron Undead Legion’s soul. 251
• Greatshield — Obtained alongside the Wolf Knight Greatsword and Wolf Blood Grace. 251
• Wolf Blood Grace — Soul-derived enhancement that substantially improved Da Er’s physical ability. 251

Relationships

• Wolf Pack — Da Er’s adoptive family and closest companions. They shared his Wolf Blood trial to keep him human and became wolf-blooded Farron Guards alongside him. 115 123
• Old Wolf of Farron — The sleeping guardian with whom Da Er formed a covenant to inherit Wolf Blood and become a Farron Guard. 123
• Artorias — Da Er’s heroic ideal and spiritual inspiration. His encounter with the corrupted Abyss Walker deepened Da Er’s resolve and influenced his swordsmanship. 177 181 182
• Leon — Fellow Adventurer and ally. Leon encouraged Da Er amid the pressure of leadership, partnered with him in the roguelike area, and challenged his rigid views on combat. 146 148 149
• Luo Jieer — Magician ally and occasional source of frustration. They formed a temporary Farron Keep team, and Luo Jieer later helped revive Da Er’s clarity after his Painting World ordeal. 116 181
• An Ti Li — Beast tamer who introduced Da Er to battle-pet resources and gave Experience Candy M for his wolves. 119 121
• Malu — Adventurer ally who revealed the Image Stone recording of Da Er’s battle with Doslai Bo and frequently teases him. 132 133 708
• Jia Paer — Powerful ally and fellow soul-refiner. They obtained the Wolf Blood Grace together, and Da Er supported Jia Paer during his emotional departure from the group. 251
• Doslai Bo — Demon Race leader tied to Da Er’s desire for revenge. Da Er pursued and defeated him at Val Dungeon. 131
• Count Ka Rong — Bede City’s lord, who sought to support the Farron Guard in exchange for using their popularity to promote city merchandise. 185

Story Role / Major Arcs

Farron Keep Trials

• Summoned the Hunter Assistant Patch during a battle against the Hunter, despite initially suspecting Patch’s appearance. 111
• Repeatedly challenged Farron Keep’s Beacon Fire trial, suffered defeats, and ultimately sought stronger companions for exploration. 115 116
• Joined Luo Jieer and An Ti Li to investigate the Keep, encountered Hollow squads, and entered the fortress after discovering the third Beacon Fire had already been extinguished. 116 119
• Accepted the Old Wolf’s covenant and became a Farron Guard with his wolf pack. 123

Revenge Against the Demon Race

• Pursued Demon Race leader Doslai Bo after learning of the attack on Val City and fighting to protect his wolf pack. 121 131
• Defeated Doslai Bo with his giant wolves while using Wolf Blood and Farron techniques. 131
• Became an unwilling local hero when recordings of the fight spread throughout Bede City, drawing survivors and aspiring disciples to his farm. 132 133 146

Farron Guard and Painting Worlds

• Accepted responsibility for people seeking revenge against the Demon Race and helped establish the Farron Guard. 146 182 183
• Entered the Wolf Knight Painting World after assembling Artorias painting fragments, experienced Artorias’s memories, and endured repeated deaths in Oolacile. 177 178
• Challenged the corrupted Artorias, gaining a deeper understanding of the Abyss Walker’s will and receiving the Wolf Ring Replica. 181 182
• Explored Hawkwood’s Painting World to study further history and swordsmanship of the Farron Undead Legion. 187 189

Leadership and Later Battles

• Faced the Sunlight King form of the Farron Undead Legion, witnessed Ash defeat it, and later refined the Legion’s soul to reach level 90. 250 251
• Took responsibility for the Farron Guard’s expanding membership, supplies, border defense, and the continued strength of its wolf packs. 490
• Became a Wolf Rider during the Yharnam incident and expressed outrage at King Rede’s inaction toward the alien threat threatening Savis City. 490
• Helped Ba La and other participants escape Radahn’s second wave of gravity arrows during the Battle Festival. 596
• Attempted to heal a dying Emissary of the Two Fingers’ Church while exploring a new dungeon area with Leon, Malu, and Jia Paer. 708

Notable Quotes

“Don’t be afraid. Go to the back. My appearance might be a bit terrifying in a moment.” 123

“Damn it, body, I command you to give me strength!” 181

Trivia

• As a child, Da Er dreamed of becoming a moonlit assassin who could eliminate targets elegantly and without witnesses. 116
• He is especially embarrassed by the recordings of his wolf-like howls during the Doslai Bo battle. 133
• Da Er’s white hair is dyed rather than a side effect of Wolf Blood. 341