They also possess as many Estus Flasks (or whatever sort of healing consumable) you had when you died, and will use them if possible.
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How high will you kindle the bonfire (assuming you can get it past 10.) The limitation on Estus Flasks is actually what creates the deeper level of strategy required in Dark Souls.
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