Out of all the enemies seen throughout the Dark Souls series, few are as memorable as Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough, with the latter arguably being the reason why the pair continues to be one of FromSoftware's most terrifying bosses so far. Ever since the first Dark Souls game was released, Ornstein and Smough have remained as one of the series' most well-regarded boss fights, with their influence felt throughout FromSoftware's subsequent boss fight experiences. But the reason why Smough in particular stands out is more than just the unique challenge of a dual boss fight, especially when looking into the character's design, behavior, and backstory.