Hawkwood Dark Souls III Guide
Last update: 01 June 2016
Firelink Shrine
You can find Hawkwood in Firelink Shrine the first time you get there. He is sitting on the stairs, a bit above Fire Keeper. During the first conversation, you will receive Heavy Gem and a Collapse gesture. After you talk to him, after the battle with Abyss Watchers twice, you will receive the Ring of Farron.
After you defeat Abyss Watchers, Curse-rotted Greatwood and Crystal Sage, Hawkwood will leave the Firelink Shrine. Talk to blacksmith Andre then and you will receive Hawkwood's Shield. If you do not do this, you can find the shield after you leave Firelink Shrine, among tombs (after you leave at the top, by the tower, jump down a little - you can find the shield by one of the tombs, next to the vicious dog - the screenshot).
You can summon Hawkwood into the battle with Oceiros, The Consumed King. His summon sign is on the yard, in front of the entrance to the arena.
Archdragon Peak
Climb down the stairs from the third bonfire in Archdragon Peak towards the large yard. At the wall (the screenshot) there is Hawkwood's summon sign. He will help you clear the path to the altar and disappears (while praying in front of the altar). Do the same, using the Path of the Dragon gesture, and you will receive Twinkling Dragon Torso Stone.
After that, return to Firelink Shrine and talk to blacksmith Andre. He will give you Hawkwood's Swordgrass.
Farron's Keep
You meet Hawkwood for the last time in the arena where you have fought Abyss Watchers. He will be hostile towards you. He has 6 Estus Flasks so you should be prepared that he will be healing himself. Watch out for the swipes with the large sword and, especially, in combination with his dagger and swirls.
You can easily defeat Hawkwood with a simple trick. You simply have to walk outside of the arena, as shown in the screenshot. Hawkwood will approach you over the edge of the arena, but he will not come outside. Thanks to this, you can attack him at a range, with impunity and defeat him without taking unnecessary risk. As a reward, you will receive Twinkling Dragon Head Stone.