Dark Souls 3 guide and walkthrough: defeat the Lords of Cinder
Our Dark Souls 3 guide leaves no upgrade stone unturned. Put down bosses, collect powerful loot, recruit NPCs and triumph over the Lords of Cinder.
Dark Souls 3 guide and walkthrough: defeat the Lords of Cinder
Dark Souls 3 is hard. Although it starts you off gently (well, comparatively) the difficulty escalates rapidly, and the linear world opens into a branching, twisting maze. Which way should you go? What should you go? Where can you find a decent sword? What is that thing that keeps murdering you?
You've got questions, and we've got answers. We've been bashing away at Dark Souls 3 for weeks now, dying over and over again in the pursuit of victory. Don't be like us. Learn from our mistakes. Profit from the sweat of our brows.
Whether you're a total beginner looking for an explanation of all those numbers, a hardened veteran wanting to double check an NPC quest or covenant location, or in need of a step-by-step walkthrough before you shut down and sob in terror, we want to help. This is a work-in-progress guide we'll be adding material to as quickly as we can; let us know what you'd like to see as a priority.
Step-by-step walkthrough
This is what you came for. We hold your hand and walk you through every twist, every turn, every ambush and every treasure. Don't miss a thing.
Introduction
Cemetery of Ash to Iudex Gundyr
Iudex Gundyr boss guide
Iudex Gundyr to Firelink Shrine
Firelink Shrine hub guide
Walkthrough: High Wall of Lothric
High Wall of Lothric to Tower on the Wall
Tower on the Wall to Vordt of the Boreal Valley
Boss: how to beat Vordt of the Boreal Valley
Walkthrough: Undead Settlement
Foot of the High Wall to Undead Settlement
Undead Settlement to Dilapidated Bridge
Undead Settlement to Cliff Underside
Optional: Cliff Underside to Demon boss
Cliff Underside to Rotted Greatwood
Boss: how to beat Rotted Greatwood
Undead Settlement to Road of Sacrifices
Walkthrough: Road of Sacrifices
Road of Sacrifices to Halfway Fortress
Halfway Fortress to Crucifixion Woods
Crucifixion Forest to Crystal Sage
Boss: how to beat Crystal Sage
Walkthrough: Farron Keep
Crystal Sage to Farron Keep
Farron Keep to Keep Ruins
Keep Ruins to Old Wolf of Farron
Optional: Old Wolf of Farron to Stray Demon boss
Keep Ruins to Farron Perimeter
Boss: how to beat Abyss Watchers
Walkthrough: Cathedral of the Deep
Crystal Sage to Cathedral of the Deep
Cathedral of the Deep to Cleansing Chapel
More coming soon!
In-depth guides – coming soon!
We have plenty of detailed content on the boil. Check back soon for all the intel from Lothric.
Beginner's guide
Everything you need to know about Dark Souls if this is your first bash at it.
New tricks for Veterans
Things even experienced Souls players might not know about From Software's latest.
Spoiler-free critical path guide
Just want to know what to do and in what order, but don't need your hand held? This bare-bones guide gives you a list of goals in each area as well as a suggested order to tackle them in, without spoiling the pleasures of exploration.
How to get the best ending
There are three endings. Which one will you see? Start planning early to avoid disappointment.
How to recruit NPCs for Firelink Shrine
Don't miss a friendly face – or turn your back on a foe. Vendors, summons, questlines: it's all here.
Guide to covenants
More convoluted multiplayer clans to pledge your life to – or to avoid. How it works and what the benefits are.
Boss soul transposition guide
Why cash in a boss soul for currency when you could unlock exclusive loot? The results of transposition laid bare.
