He will implore you to join the invader covenant in Cathedral of the Deep.

Return to Leonhard to get the Applause gesture.

After vanquishing the dark warrior you will receive the Red Eye Orb.

Unlock the door on the bottom floor of the tower and head down the elevator.

He will give you a key to open a passage under the Tower on the Wall bonfire.

After obtaining a Pale Tongue, return to Leonhard in Firelink Shrine.

You don't have to use them, they're just a gift. He will give you 5 Cracked Red Eye Orbs to invade other players online. If he's not there, come back after killing Vordt of the Boreal Valley.

Speak with Leonhard in Firelink Shrine after lighting the Tower on the Wall bonfire at the High Wall of Lothric.

He's the NPC responsible for introducing the player to the invader covenant in Dark Souls 3. Leonhard is encountered by Lothric's throne in Firelink Shrine not long after the start of the game. While Hawkwood's questline is relatively straightforward, the reward for seeing it through is a delight. If you die, don't worry you can try again until you succeed.

Meet Hawkwood by the Abyss Watcher's bonfire.

After receiving your reward from the shrine, head back to Firelink and speak with Andre.

Stand directly in front of the shrine at the top and perform the Path of the Dragon gesture.

From the 3rd bonfire at Archdragon Peak, go up the path, fighting your way through the horde of enemies.

He can also be summoned near the 3rd bonfire at Archdragon Peak, though he will not help with the boss.

He can be summoned in the Consumed King's Garden for Oceiros, the Consumed King.

If you don't pick up his shield from Andre, you can still find it in front of the grave Hawkwood used to visit.

Once all 3 of the aforementioned bosses are all dead, Hawkwood will leave Firelink Shrine after a time, leaving his shield with Andre as a gift to you.

After killing the Abyss Watchers, speak with Hawkwood and he gives you the Farron Ring.

If you don't get anything, come back after Crystal Sage.

Speak to Hawkwood after killing the Curse-Rotted Greatwood to receive a Heavy Gem.

Speak to Hawkwood at the beginning of the game and you will receive the Collapse gesture.

At times he wonders off to kneel in front of a gravestone near the shrine, but otherwise he doesn't move much. He likes to sit on the right landing leading down to the bonfire in Firelink Shrine. Hawkwood is likely the first NPC you will meet in Dark Souls 3.

You could always skim over our Beginner's Guide if you're having trouble getting started. If you haven't finished the game yet, bookmark this page for later and turn back. I'm sure you've guessed it, but there are spoilers ahead. Looking for NPCs like Greirat, Irina, or Yoel? Check out the Complete Guide to Firelink Shrine.

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