Which Dark Souls Boss Would Make the Best Manager? Ranking Corporate Leadership Skills

Dark Souls bosses are notorious for their brutal combat, but how would they fare in the boardroom? Brian David Gilbert of Polygon's Unraveled series takes a hilarious deep dive into ranking these iconic villains by their business leadership potential. From Ornstein and Smough's questionable teamwork to the Bed of Chaos's chaotic management style, each boss is evaluated on traits like delegation, communication, and employee retention. The ranking considers not just raw power, but the soft skills needed to run a successful company—or at least survive a quarterly review. Gilbert's analysis blends game lore with corporate satire, asking whether a boss like Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, has what it takes to inspire a team beyond just sacrificing them to the flame. The video offers a fresh, comedic lens on both Dark Souls and office culture, making it a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone who's ever had a nightmarish boss. In the end, the best manager might not be the strongest warrior, but the one who doesn't make you want to rage-quit your job.