| Ornstein and Smough | |
|---|---|
| Dark Souls character | |
 In-game render of Dragon Slayer Ornstein (left) and Executioner Smough (right) | |
| First game | Dark Souls (2011) |
| Created by | Hidetaka Miyazaki |
| Designed by | Hiroshi Nakamura |
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged into Anor Londo. (Discuss) Proposed since June 2024. |
Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough, or simply Ornstein and Smough, are a duo of interconnected characters from the 2011 action role-playing game Dark Souls. Independently known as Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough, they are mentioned in the lore of every game in the series, but are predominantly known for their appearance as an asymmetrical boss fight considered one of the game's most difficult. Ornstein being one of the Four Knights of Gwyn who formerly hunted dragons, and Smough an executioner of superhuman size, they were assigned to protect the Lordvessel from intruders and function as the final bosses of the Anor Londo level.[1] The boss battle has been called one of the most memorable fights in gaming by critics.
- ^ Byrd, Matthew (2019-03-11). "Dark Souls: Revisiting One of Gaming's Best Levels". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
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