Should I Kill The Dung Eater?

When It Makes Sense

• Good fit: You want to complete the optional questline that rewards the Dung Eater’s unique items and you don’t mind the moral implications.
• Good fit: You are aiming for the “Lord of the Frenzy” ending, which requires killing the Dung Eater to obtain the Frenzy‑flask catalyst.

When You Should Avoid It

• Warning sign: You are playing a pacifist or role‑playing style that avoids harming NPCs, and you value the Dung Eater’s dialogue and lore contributions.
• Warning sign: You rely on his ability to spread the Frenzy status as a tactical tool in later areas, making his death reduce your options.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Killing him grants the “Bloody Finger” key item and unlocks the “Lord of the Frenzy” ending, offering a unique narrative experience.
• Eliminating the Dung Eater removes a recurring enemy that can ambush you and cause unnecessary damage.

Cons

• His death permanently closes access to his questline, meaning you miss out on lore, dialogue, and potential side‑quest rewards.
• The “Lord of the Frenzy” ending may not align with desired story outcomes, and some players find the Frenzy status effect mechanically punishing.

Decision Checklist

• Do you want to experience the “Lord of the Frenzy” ending or collect the items he provides?
• Is preserving the Dung Eater’s questline and lore important to your role‑play or completionist goals?
• Have you considered alternative ways to obtain similar items (e.g., trading, other NPCs) to avoid killing him?

Alternatives to Consider

You can choose to spare the Dung Eater and instead focus on other questlines that provide comparable equipment or story depth. Using the “Finger Seal” to summon him for a boss fight later, or trading with other NPCs, may allow you to keep his narrative while still acquiring useful items.

Final Recommendation

If your primary goal is to unlock the “Lord of the Frenzy” ending and you don’t mind losing his dialogue, killing the Dung Eater is a reasonable choice. If you value the character’s story, want to keep all questlines active, or prefer to avoid the Frenzy mechanic, consider sparing him and exploring alternative routes. As always, weigh your personal playstyle and feel free to experiment in a separate save slot.