Black Hood | Dark Souls 2 Wiki

Black Hood is a Helm in Dark Souls 2.

Black Hood
					23										0
					25										10
					22										9
					22										13
					25										12
					17
					17										55
					17										0.9
Requirements & Bonus
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Armor Type

"Black Hood belonged to Straid of Olaphis.
Straid was invited to the old kingdom of Olaphis for his wisdom, but its depth was such that people soon feared him, and in the end Straid was led into a dreadful trap.
Straid spent several lifetimes as stone. During this hiatus, kingdoms rose and fell, until the land called Drangleic came to be."

Location

• Obtained from Straid of Olaphis by trading him 4 boss souls and speaking to him.
• Sold by Merchant Hag Melentia in Majula if you killed Straid. Progress through story.

Notes

• Part of the Black Set.
• Upgraded with Twinkling Titanite.
• Improves casting speed, gives +2 Intelligence and +2 Faith.
• 16 Intelligence required.
• Oddly, this set was designed for Dual Swordsman class in Dark Souls 2 beta, it is now a sorcerer's equipment.

Black Hood Upgrade Stats

Name & Icon	Upgrade Level														Cost (Souls)	Materials
	Base	23	25	22	22	25	17	17	17	0	10	9	13	12	-	-
	+1	25	27	24	24	27	18	18	18	0	11	10	14	13	480	1x Twinkling Titanite
	+2	27	29	26	26	30	20	20	20	0	12	11	15	14	590	1x Twinkling Titanite
	+3	30	32	28	28	32	21	21	21	0	13	12	17	15	710	2x Twinkling Titanite
	+4	32	34	30	30	35	23	23	23	0	14	13	18	16	950	2x Twinkling Titanite
	+5	35	37	33	33	38	25	25	25	0	16	14	??	??	1060	3x Twinkling Titanite