# Kobold

<div id="bkmrk-aka-prowler-hound-de">aka Prowler Hound

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### Description

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*These skittish, dog-like creatures inhabit the small meadow near the Fire Keeper's hut. Are these the Fire Keeper's pets, or simply a form of life native to the limbo that exists between Drangleic and the outside world?*<sup>1</sup>

### Location

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**Things Betwixt**  
<table><tr><th>Bonfire Intensity</th><th>HP</th><th>Souls</th></tr><tr><td>1 (NG)</td><td>150</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>2 (NG+)</td><td>315</td><td>60</td></tr><tr><td>8 (NG+7)</td><td>600</td><td>120</td></tr></table>

**Aldia's Keep**  
<table><tr><th>Bonfire Intensity</th><th>HP</th><th>Souls</th></tr><tr><td>1 (NG)</td><td>150</td><td>180</td></tr><tr><td>2 (NG+)</td><td>315</td><td>360</td></tr><tr><td>8 (NG+7)</td><td>600</td><td>720</td></tr></table>

### Effectiveness

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- Strike: ~120%
- Slash: ~80%
- Thrust: ~80%

### Resistance

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- Medium Magic, Lightning and Dark Resistance
- Low Fire Resistance

### Drops

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At Aldia's Keep:

- Crescent Axe
- Drakekeeper's Greataxe
- Black Knight Ultra Greatsword
- Black Knight Greataxe
- Black Knight Greatsword
- Black Knight Halberd
- Shotel
- Affinity

### Notes

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- The kobolds at Aldia's Keep seem to have over 15 respawns (tested 23 spawns at bonfire intensity 1).
- The Kobolds of Aldia's Keep can petrify, so try to not get hit.
- If you stand near the pagoda (where the game starts) for a few minutes one or two curious kobolds will slowly move down to check on you.

Footnotes 1. Dark Souls II Collector's Edition Guide description </div>