Weapon smith Ornifex died in Shaded Ruins and there is no tombstone

I got swamped by Basiliks in the shaded ruins whilst freeing Ornifex and she got petrified to death :( She did mention that she would re-locate to Brightstone Cove Tseldora before she died, however when i return to either locations there is no tombstone to be found. Is this just bad luck, or is there some other way of getting that tombstone to appear (excluding restarting from scratch or NG+)

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Best Answer

I've tested killing several important NPCs such as merchants and I have seen that they "come back" as tombstones after a few "real world" hours. The same applies to Ornifex, her tombstone will appear in her prison cell when killed. I believe the amount of souls you need to trade with her is 11,000 souls.

In any case, if the tombstone is not there after a few hours or even restarting the console and the game, I don't think you'll have any other option than to start NG+. Alternatively, you could use a Bonfire Ascetic at the nearest Bonfire to force that area alone into NG+; it'll make everything, including any bosses, respawn as NG+ level, but will also respawn all NPCs and most lootables.

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How do I bring Ornifex back to life?

You didn't talk to her before she died, triggering her to move to another area. You're screwed. 2. Her gravestone will appear in her second location in Brightstone Cove and you will be able to revive her for a fee (11K souls).

How do I get to Blacksmith Ornifex?

From the Shaded Ruins bonfire, she is found locked in an underground cave, below the false floor. Requires the Fang Key from the petrified lion statue near the bonfire to free her. You must exhaust all of her dialogue to get her to move.

Dark Souls 2 - Where to Find Weaponsmith Ornifex (BOSS WEAPON BLACKSMITH)

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