The online matching in the game is done through the process below:

• Players who do not match with the same regulation versions are excluded
  
• Players who cannot connect with the network type (mainly NAT3) are excluded (see *1 for details)
  
• Players that are outside the host range parameter will be excluded.
  
• Players who are from different regions are excluded
  
• Based on the host, players who have out of ranged advanced weapon levels are excluded
  
• The player level and the weapon level are less effective in the password matching.

*1 For those who have the network type of NAT3 (strict):

Even though you are able to open up the internet browser, but have difficulties accessing chat or the online game, please check the followings.

• Check the quota of the global IP address
  
• Make the UPnP setting valid
  
• If the UPnP setting is invalid, try to open up the port

Even if the NAT type is either 1(open) or 2(moderate), depending on the above setting situation, there are cases you cannot match with other players.

*2 If the player is set as “matching” for the outside area matching (system> network setting> outside area matching) the player can match up with other different regions.

About the Matching Indicator (Player Level)

• In the case of cooperation, the closer the level between the host and the player, the higher the possibility for a match.
  
• In the case of invasion, there is a possibility that the host will match up with a player who has the same level or above.

The below adjustments are made in Regulation 1.06 concerning on play level match.


Summon Sign
Maximum: Host Level + 10 + Host Level*0.1
Minimum: Host Level – 10 – Host Level*0.1

Rescue of the Blue Spirit
Maximum: Host Level + 10 + Host Level*0.1
Minimum: Host Level – 10 – Host Level*0.1

　

Dark Spirit Invasion
Maximum: Guest Level + 20 + Guest Level*0.1
Minimum: Guest Level – Guest Level*0.1

Mound-maker Invasion
Maximum: Guest Level + 20 + Guest Level*0.15
Minimum: Guest Level – Guest Level*0.1

Covenant Spirit Invasion
Maximum: Host Level + Host Level*0.1
Minimum: Host Level – 20 – Host Level*0.2

The Maximum Upgrade Level of the Weapon

• The players won’t match if there is a big difference between weapon levels. However, this would not work in the case of the password matching (white sign, red sign)
  
• In addition, no matter the number of the possessed weapons and the weapons that are already upgraded, the maximum advanced level will be taken into account.

The below will be the adjustments made in Regulation 1.06 concerning the weapon level:

Host and Guest are compared.

The lower Value The higher value


The covenants that can be found in the game are listed below.
To join each covenant, it is necessary for the player to equip a covenant item by going through the item menu.

The Way of Blue:
If the dark spirit invades while playing as a host, they will receive help from the players of the Blue Sentinel and the Blade of the Darkmoon.

Warrior of Sunlight:
The color of the summon sign and the spirit body turns gold. If the player offers the medal of the sunlight, the contribution rate will increase.

The Blue Sentinels:
If the Way of Blue is invaded by the dark spirit, the host will be automatically summoned as a cooperative player.

The Blade of the Darkmoon:
If the Way of Blue is invaded by the dark spirit, the host will be automatically summoned as a cooperative player.

The Finger of Rosaria:
If the Pale Tongue is given to Rosaria, Mother of Rebirth, the contribution rate will increase.

Mound-maker:
Even in the case when summoned as a cooperative player, it is possible to attack the host and other team players.

Watch Dog of Farron
When the host besides the watchdog is at the Farron’s fortress, the host will be automatically summoned as an enemy.

Aldrich Faithful:
When the host besides Aldrich Faithful is at Anor Londo, the host will be automatically summoned as an enemy.