Use this free Dark Souls speedrun timer to measure a complete run or practise a section. Start immediately or use the optional five-second countdown, then stop and resume or reset for another attempt.
How to use the speedrun timer
- Choose your game and category, and decide where you will start and finish timing.
- Optionally select Countdown before starting. Press Start to begin immediately or after the five-second countdown.
- Press Stop when you finish. Press Start again to resume the same time, or Reset to return to zero.
The timer measures elapsed time in your browser. It does not save results or record splits, so note your final time before resetting or leaving the page. Keep the page open during your attempt.
Timing Dark Souls runs
Use this stopwatch for Dark Souls, Dark Souls II or Dark Souls III. Decide your game, version and goal before comparing attempts. An all-bosses route and a route focused on reaching the ending have different objectives, and the permitted techniques depend on the rules you choose.
Practise a more consistent route
- Separate combat from navigation. Practise difficult bosses on their own, then run the route between them to spot avoidable detours.
- Plan equipment and resources. Write down the items, upgrades and healing you intend to use so you can repeat the same route.
- Compare complete attempts. Record the final time and any major mistakes; a safer route may save time across multiple runs.
Can I use this time for a leaderboard?
This stopwatch is useful for practice and personal timing, but leaderboard rules vary by game and category. Check the community’s start and end points, timing method, version restrictions and evidence requirements before submitting. Some categories use in-game time or require video verification, so the displayed stopwatch time may not be the official result. See Speedrun.com’s guide to starting a speedrun and the rules for your chosen game.
