Should I Kill Smough Or Ornstein First?
In the Ornstein and Smough boss fight in Dark Souls, the order you kill them changes the second phase, the loot you receive, and how difficult the final opponent feels. Most first-time players find the battle easier by killing Ornstein first, while players who want the Leo Ring or the Soul of Ornstein should kill Smough first. Your choice should depend on your build, your comfort with each moveset, and which rewards matter to you.