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{{NPC infobox
| name = Koss
| affiliation = Order of the Sunspears
| affiliation2 = Kournans
| type = Human
| profession = w
| profession2 = e 
| service = Hero
| level = 2...20
| campaign = Nightfall
| campaign2 = Eye of the North
}}
{{quotation|[https://web.archive.org/web/20071212204045/http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/exploring/elona/heroes/ official website] (archived)|''Relentless Adventurer'' 
"Trust me on this one." 
'''Origin:''' Kournan 
'''Age:''' 25 
'''Profession:''' Warrior 
An idealistic and brutally effective soldier, Koss has great hopes for the latest generation of Sunspears. He's proud of what they've done, sometimes to the point of arrogance. With brute strength and overwhelming confidence, he cheerfully muscles his way through one confrontation after another, often using the same approach when dealing with people. For the good of the Order, he's used a combination of ruthless charisma, physical intimidation, and flexible morality to build up a network of contacts and informants. Of course, some of those contacts aren't entirely trustworthy. Dealing with the dregs of the underworld has its risks, but when the fate of his homeland is at stake, he'll do whatever it takes to keep Elona safe. When push comes to shove, Koss is a loyal ally, a dedicated Elonian, and most importantly, a two-hundred-and-fifty-pound fighting machine.}}
{{quotation|nightfall|Koss can find a way to get along with just about anyone. He gets along with heroes, doing whatever it takes to help the [[Order of the Sunspears|Sunspear]]s protect [[Elona]]. He’s courageous enough to say what others are afraid to say, and he'll do what others are afraid to do. He also gets along with the less respectable representatives of Elonian society. For the good of the Order, he's used a combination of aggressive charisma, physical intimidation, and sympathetic morality to build up a network of informants. Of course, some of those contacts aren't entirely trustworthy, which means his information has a price.

Because of a few questionable deals with informers, Koss doesn't entirely get along with his commanding officers. He's managed to talk his way out of being discharged outright, but his extralegal activities have taken a toll on his career. He's skillful enough in combat that he should be an officer by now, but an officer with contacts in the underworld is a risk the Sunspears can't afford to take. Despite that, he knows their investigations need information, so as a loyal Elonian, he'll keep doing what it takes to save his country... no matter how much of a personal sacrifice that might be.}}

[[Koss|Koss Dejarin]] is a [[Kourna]]n member of the Order of the Sunspears. He grew up in the [[Dejarin Estate]], and is said to have gotten in many fights when younger, often bringing his younger sister [[Ailonseh Dejarin]] into the conflicts, and was childhood friends with [[Kwaju]], [[Kahan]], and [[Melonni]]. Many of his [[corsair]] contacts are also people he knew from his youth. When he decided to join the Sunspears, [[Zudash Dejarin|his father]] disowned Koss because he suspected joining was an excuse for more brawling.

Zudash forgave Koss after [[The Dejarin Estate|recovering part of the family estate]] and [[The Young Lady Vanishes|rescuing Ailonseh]]. After the defeat of [[Abaddon]], Koss got together with [[Melonni]], and are seen on a Kournan farm during [[Land of the Golden Sun - Reprise (cinematic)|the final ''Nightfall'' cinematic]].

==Locations==
{{TOCright}}
*[[Nightfall]]
**[[Istan]]
***{{NPC location|Island of Shehkah}} (for new [[Nightfall]] characters)
***{{NPC location|Plains of Jarin}} (during [[Battle Preparations]])
***{{NPC location|The Tribunal}} (during [[Trial by Fire]])
**[[Kourna]]
***{{NPC location|Arkjok Ward}} (during [[the Great Escape]])
***{{NPC location|Command Post}} (after completion of The Great Escape)
**[[Realm of Torment]]
***{{NPC location|Throne of Secrets}}
*[[Eye of the North]]
**[[Far Shiverpeaks]]
***{{NPC location|The Norn Fighting Tournament}}

==Missions==
:''R indicates that Koss must be in the party''
*Istan
**[[Chahbek Village]] R
*Kourna
**[[Venta Cemetery]] R
*[[Vabbi]]
**[[Jennur's Horde]] R

==Quests==
:''R indicates that Koss must be in the party''
;Quests given:
*[[A Fool's Luck]] R
*[[Koss's Elixir]] R

;Quests involved in:
*[[Rally the Recruits (Tutorial)]]
*[[Take the Shortcut (Skip Tutorial)]]
*[[Into Chahbek Village]] R
*[[Signs and Portents]] R
*[[Battle Preparations]]
*[[Trial by Fire]]
*[[The Great Escape]]
*[[And a Hero Shall Lead Them]]
*[[Drake in a Cage]] R
*[[A Little Recon]] R
*[[Estate Planning]] R
*[[Tendering an Offer]] R
*[[The Young Lady Vanishes]]
*[[Family Ties (Nightfall quest)|Family Ties]] R
*[[Koss Goes Recruiting]] R
*[[Drakes on the Plain]] R
*[[Attack at the Kodash]] R
*[[Heart or Mind: Garden in Danger]] R

==Recruitment==
[[Image:KossUnlocked.jpg|right]]
Complete the primary quest [[Into Chahbek Village]] or [[Take the Shortcut]], which is obtained from [[Kormir]].

Characters of other [[campaign]]s [[unlock]] Koss during the primary quest [[Battle Preparations]], obtained from [[Seamarshal Bendro]].

==Skills==
===Hero default skills===
2 [[Swordsmanship]], 1 [[Tactics]] at Level 2; 11 [[Swordsmanship]], 9 [[Tactics]] at Level 15
*{{skill icon|Power Attack}}
*{{skill icon|Sever Artery}}
*{{skill icon|"Watch Yourself!"}}
*{{skill icon|Healing Signet}}
*{{skill icon|Final Thrust}}
*{{skill icon|Resurrection Signet}}

===In the Norn Fighting Tournament===
12 [[Air Magic]]
*{{skill icon|Counterattack}}
*{{skill icon|Critical Chop}}
*{{skill icon|Eviscerate}} ([[Elite]])
*{{skill icon|Flail}}
*{{skill icon|Healing Signet}}
*{{skill icon|Sprint}}
*{{skill icon|Shock}}

==Armor==
{{see|Koss/Armor gallery}}

Koss starts out with basic warrior armor that is labeled as [[Sunspear armor]]. Like most heroes, his headgear is hidden. His armor has +20 armor vs physical damage and an [[armor rating]] of 23 to 80, depending on his level.

The appearance of his armor can be upgraded to [[Elite Sunspear Armor]] using [[Stolen Sunspear Armor]] acquired from the [[Dajkah Inlet]] [[challenge mission]]. It can also be upgraded to [[Primeval armor]] using [[Primeval Armor Remnants]] acquired in the [[Domain of Anguish]] and during [[the Ebony Citadel of Mallyx]] mission.

==Dialogue==
;Island of Shehkah:
:''"There aren't enough corsairs in the world to defeat us. Eh, (character name)?"''

;The Tribunal:
:''"Don't sweat it. If the [[Kourna]]ns want a fight, we'll bring it to them."''

;Arkjok Ward:
:''"I'll meet you back at the Command Post in a flash! I have a few things to take care of before then."''

;Command Post:
:''"Ahai, old friend! I stand ready to assist you. I have the most dangerous weapons and the deadliest wit this side of [[Vabbi]]. Best of all, I'm entirely genuine and modest, from the tips of my boots to my dashing good looks. You can always rely on me!"''

;Throne of Secrets:
:''"It was my honor to fight by your side, old friend."''

==Quotes==
===Idle quotes===
:''"I think my name makes a fine battle cry. "Koss!" What do you think?"''
:''"We are lucky to be in this together, my friend. Together, we will go far."''
:''"All this and brains, too."''
:''"Life without courage is slavery, and Koss was born free."''
:''"Where would you be without my help?"''

===Storyline quotes===
Quotes in the context of the Nightfall storyline:

*[[Leaving a Legacy]]:
:''"Recruit? All we should have to tell these excavators is that they'll be protected by the great and powerful Koss! That's enough to reassure anyone."''

*[[The Honorable General]]:
:''"War games? Now that's more like it. Praise Balthazar. I was worried we'd get stuck in boring parties discussing complex treaty stuff. Koss is a fighter, not a bookworm! Lead on to General Morgahn and let the games begin!"''
:*Before accepting the reward:
::''"I was hoping Kormir would give us something more challenging after our success at the quarry; something more befitting my... our... prowess."''

*Between The Honorable General and [[Signs and Portents]]:
:''"I like that General Morgahn more and more every coin... day! I mean day! Every day!"''

*Signs and Portents:
:''"Those old ruins are scary. I used to sneak up there when I was younger. Even as a child, I knew no fear! Just be ready to be creeped out. This place is creepy, mark my words."''

*[[Jokanur Diggings]]:
:''"I told you! I told you... creepy! Plants! Man-eating plants! Gah! We'd better get to Jokanur Diggings and see what we can do to help."''

*Between Jokanur Diggings and [[Isle of the Dead (quest)|Isle of the Dead]]:
:''"Melonni did a lot better in there than I'd have thought. I've known her since she was a little girl. Heh. I used to pull her pigtails."''

*Isle of the Dead:
:''"[[First Spear Dehvad]] was clear: we must contain whatever has escaped from the [[Fahranur, The First City|First City]]."''

*Between Isle of the Dead and [[Bad Tide Rising]]:
:''"Zaishen? What's a Zaishen? Maybe First Spear Dehvad can explain."''

*Bad Tide Rising:
:''"Demons! OKAY. ''{{sic}}'' Calm down. Deep breath! If it can bleed, we can kill it... and trust me, I'm just the guy to find out how deep you have to cut to find blood."''

*Between Bad Tide Rising and [[Special Delivery]]:
:''"You know, I'm actually going to miss Kormir. But hey, while she's gone, maybe we can put our feet up and rest a bit. We should go tell First Spear Dehvad to put us on light duty. A Sunspear's work is never done."''

*Special Delivery:
:''"This guy [[Jerek]]'s got a chip on his sholulder ''{{sic}}'' the size of Vabbi. Jealous, that's what he is. Jealous of my... our... amazing skills. Who can blame him?"''

*Between Special Delivery and [[Big News, Small Package]]:
:''"This is just getting messier and messier. Lucky for you I'm around to clean up! With my fists!"''

*Big News, Small Package:
:''"Did [[Castellan Puuba]] look a little, I don't know, worried? Well, at least the scenery was good, if you know what I mean. Did you get a look at [[Tahlkora]]? Yow!"''

*Between Big News, Small Package and [[Following the Trail]]:
:''"Keep Tahlkora around? That's the first smart thing Jerek's said since he was put in charge."''

*Following the Trail:
:''"Find the map. Assemble the map. I feel like a blasted librarian. Find [[corsair]]. Disassemble corsair... now that's more like it!"''

*[[Blacktide Den]]:
:''"The Sunspears have a real problem on their hands. We have to get to the [[Blacktide Den (outpost)|Blacktide Den]] and warn them!"''

*Between Blacktide Den and [[The Iron Truth]]:
:''"Dressing up as corsairs was a clever idea. Wasn't that great, [[Melonni]]? Isn't Tahlkora just the smartest? Even Jerek can't complain about how well that assignment went. Let's go brag."''

*The Iron Truth:
:''"That [[Jerek]]'s attitude is really starting to wear on me. Can't he see what [[General Kahyet]] tried to do? It's as plain as the big stupid nose on his big stupid face."''

*Between The Iron Truth and [[Trial by Fire]]:
:''"Let's see if Jerek can push this aside as easily as he did the information about the corsairs. We've got him now!"''

*Trial by Fire:
:''"This will be easy! One look at Koss and the Council of Elders will realize my sterling character and amazing quality! Let me go first!"''

*Between Trial by Fire and [[War Preparations (Recruit Training)]]:
:''"Oh, wow. That was bad. Maybe Castellan Puuba has some ideas about how to get the Sunspears out of this mess. Let's head to the Sunspear Great Hall and ask him."''

*[[War Preparations (Wind and Water)]]:
:''"Dwayna's Ritual of the Wind. Right. That sounds... easy."''

*Between War Preparations (Wind and Water) and [[War Preparations (Ghost Reconnaissance)]]:
:''"I saw Dunkoro talking with Puuba. I think they're planning something. Dunkoro always has the best plans. Kormir relies on him when things get bad. I guess things have gotten bad again."''

*War Preparations (Ghost Reconnaissance):
:''"Ghosts of dead Sunspears? Uh, I'll be right behind you. And if you come upon the ghost of my grandfather, tell him you haven't seen me."''

*[[The Time is Nigh]]:
:''"Rally the Sunspears! For Istan!"''

*[[Consulate Docks]]:
:''"[[Kormir]] versus [[Varesh]]! You'll see! This will be the end of it, once and for all!"''

*[[And a Hero Shall Lead Them]]:
:''"We've got to get those Sunspears out. Keep your head down. There are [[Kournan Spotter]]s everywhere."''

*[[Venta Cemetery]]:
:''"I heard from a [[Kournan]] who heard from a trapper who heard from a corsair captain that [[Rojis]] has a little corsair blood running through his veins. I don't doubt that one bit."''

*[[The Council is Called]]:
:''"If my brush with death taught me anything, it's the value of of friends and allies. I can't do everything myself. Well, I could, but where's the fun in that?"''

*[[To Vabbi!]]:
:''"It's all up to us? Ha! What if old Koss said that when those corsairs were invading? Those Elders need their heads set straight."''

*[[Centaur Blackmail]]:
:''"With [[Fortress of Jahai|Jahai]] on lockdown, getting to [[Vabbi]] won't be easy. It'd be easier to just charge through the Kournan lines."''

*[[Kodonur Crossroads]]:
:''"I still don't trust [[Centaur]]s. Take my advice. Never take your eyes off people with more feet than hands. Well, I guess grumbling won't help. That [[Mirza Veldrunner|Centaur leader]] isn't rescuing himself."''

*[[Mysterious Message (Nightfall quest)|Mysterious Message]]:
:''"I bet this message was brought in by one of [[Palawa Joko]]'s ghostly servants, all spooky and mysterious. Boo! I bet that would scare Melonni."''

*[[Secrets in the Shadow]]:
:''"The [[Master of Whispers]] wants us to fight a WHAT? A demon? Koss, Demon Hunter! I suppose it will look nice on my tombstone."''

*[[To Kill a Demon]]:
:''"[[Demon]]s and [[Centaur]]s and [[Droughtling|droughlings]]...'' {{sic}} ''You really are a trouble magnet, aren't you?"''

*[[For a Price]]:
:''"If we don't find Kormir soon, I'm going to start asking unpleasant questions."''

*[[No Me, No Kormir]]:
:''"Everyone knows my blade and my unique fighting style...and I guess you've gained a reputation, too. The Kournan soldiers will recognize us the minute we get there. We need a disguise!"''

*[[Rilohn Refuge]] or [[Pogahn Passage]]:
:''"Corsairs aren't known for their patience. We'd better hurry if we're going to catch up to [[Margrid]]'s friends in [[Pogahn Passage (outpost)|Pogahn]]."''

*[[Rally The Princes]]:
:''"You don't think that priestess really knew we were coming, do you? I don't put stock in the supernatural. I guess it can't hurt to follow her for a while. When in Vabbi, eh?"''

*[[Tihark Orchard]]:
:''"Wait, wait. We only have one invitation? Alright, I guess you'll survive for a night without me. See if you can bring back some rich-people food..."''

*[[All's Well That Ends Well]]:
:''"[[Prince Bokka the Magnificent|Prince Bokka]] wants to see us? The Magnificent? Wow, I bet he wants to apologize. Trap? No way."''

*[[Warning Kehanni]]:
:''"[[Varesh]]'s forces are invading [[Vabbi]]! We have to warn [[Kehanni]]!"''

*[[Greed and Regret]]:
:''"Those Vabbian princes are more cowardly than the Elders in Istan, and that's saying something! This [[Hidden City of Ahdashim]] had better be worth all the trouble."''

*[[Calling the Order]]:
:''"That citadel can't stand for long without heroes like you and me! Well... like me, at least. We should go soon!"

*[[Dasha Vestibule]] / [[Dzagonur Bastion]]:
:''""The Duology of [[Lyssa]]?" Koss doesn't need a book to tell him Lyssa's greatest invention... Women! And my finely sculpted chin."''

*[[Pledge of the Merchant Princes]]:
:''"Those princes think we're at their beck and call, don't they? One of those days, I'm going to answer their questions with these two fists. What are they going to do, throw books at me?"''

*[[Grand Court of Sebelkeh]]:
:''"The Temple of Lyssa is in danger and Nightfall's here for sure. Let's go show Varesh's troops what real adventures can do, end of the world or not! Look out, demon...here comes Koss!"''

*[[Attack at the Kodash]]:
:''"The [[Grand Forum of Vabb]]! By [[Dwayna]], does Varesh have no mercy at all? The entire economy of Vabbi will fall, and everyone will starve. We have to get to the [[Forum Highlands]]! Trust me, old friend; I'm right about this one."''

*[[Heart or Mind: Garden in Danger]] or [[Heart or Mind: Ronjok in Danger]]:
:''"She won't say anything, but Melonni's nightmares are getting worse and worse. All night, she tosses and turns, whispering terrible things."''

*[[Jennur's Horde]] or [[Nundu Bay]]:
:''"The rupture is spreading. This is so far out of control; we'd need two of me just to keep up!"''

*[[Crossing the Desolation]]:
:''"I always wanted to cross [[the Desolation]]. I thought people would say: "That's Koss! He's not afraid of anything!" Now I just wonder if there will be anyone to say anything when we get back."''

*[[Gate of Desolation]]:
:''"What are we doing? Komir's gone and [[Palawa Joko]]'s still out there. Let's get a move on! These people need us!"''

*[[A Deal's a Deal]]:
:'"This is going to be tough. I hope Dunkoro's got a plan, or it's going to be bang-smash-no more Koss. And then what would the ladies do?"''

*[[Horde of Darkness]]:
:''"This just gets weirder and weirder."''

*[[Ruins of Morah]]:
:''"My stomach hurts. Watching those worms get devoured... I'm never going to eat noodles again."''

*[[Uncharted Territory]]:
:''"Kormir is down here, and she needs us. What luck for her that we fell through that... thingy. We should hurry and find her and let her know everything's going to be all right."'' {{sic}}

*[[Gate of Pain]]:
:''"Kormir is going to be waiting for us at the [[Gate of Fear]]. She's been here longer than we have, and I'm sure she's got a great plan to take these [[Margonite]]s down."''

*[[Kormir's Crusade]]:
:''"I'll take on that general single-handed! Sending troops after us when we're not paying attention... that's just cowardly. Is he afraid to face Koss?"''

*[[All Alone in the Darkness]]:
:''"Oh, yeah! Sunspears get together and get ready. Abaddon's marshalling his forces; now it's time to rally ours!"''

*[[Gate of Madness]]:
:''"Do you think the other gods will hear us all the way down here?"''

*[[Abaddon's Gate]]:
:''"We're almost there. Hold it together. You hear me? Hold it together."''

*[[Nightfall campaign]] completed:
:''"Now that's what I call heroism. They'll make constellations out of us, my friend. Heroes forever."''

===Battle quotes===
:''"Bring your finest... I will defeat them all!"''
:''"Fool! You face Koss!"''
:''"Ha! You missed me!"''
:''"Have no fear! I will save you!"''
:''"Here I stand! Get a good glimpse... I will be the last thing you see."''
:''"I am like a wild beast unchained!"''
:''"Idiot meet hammer. Hammer, idiot!"''
:''"I will break you!"''
:''"I will carve my name upon your skull!"''
:''"More bodies for my blade!"''
:''"Remember my name when you see the [[Gods of Tyria|gods]]! Tell them Koss sent you!"''
:''"Tell your ancestors you were defeated by Koss!"''
:''"This move always impresses [[Melonni]]."''
:''"You can always rely on my strength!"''
:''"You should pay attention. You might learn something!"''
:''"You will pay for your folly with blood."''

====Island of Shehkah, as an [[ally]]====
:''"[[Corsair]] scum!"''

====In [[The Norn Fighting Tournament]]====
:''"Hey, look! I'm fighting alone!"''

==Notes==
*Koss' default weapons at level 2 are: [[Machete]] Slashing dmg 2-3, Damage +20% and [[Tribal Shield (crude)|Tribal Shield]] Armor: 5.
**Although Koss is a warrior, his default [[Tribal Shield]] is the [[paragon]]-exclusive variant.
*A duplicate Koss will show up as a "Sunspear Warrior".
*Koss is an old friend of [[Melonni]]. The Nightfall storyline unfolds their relationship with each other and with [[Tahlkora]].
*Koss is said to be responsible for training [[Kihm]] to fight.
*Koss's [[Primeval armor#Hero armor|Primeval armor]] resembles the [[Warrior Vabbian armor]].
*His family name is "Dejarin", as revealed in [[the Dejarin Estate]] quest chain.
*Koss's build in the Norn Fighting Tournament is a replication of the [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/pvpprimer/teamtrials.php PvP primer build] for Warriors.
*After the completion of the [[Consulate Docks]] mission for the first time, Koss will become unavailable until the completion of [[The Great Escape]] quest.
**He is the only hero that becomes unavailable despite being [[unlock]]ed.
**Koss remains listed in the [[Party Search panel]]. He cannot be added this way, though there are no indicators explaining why.
*As with all heroes, this one has a [[Everlasting Koss Tonic|tonic form]].

==Trivia==
{{gw2w|Awakened Koss Dejarin|Koss Dejarin}}
*Koss' quote in the Norn Fighting Tournament, "Hey, look! I'm fighting alone!" satirizes the Sunspear motto, "You never fight alone."

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