Dark Souls 3 guide and walkthrough: master the secrets of Lothric
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Dark Souls 3 guide and walkthrough: Master the secrets of Lothric
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.
Let's start with some general guides and detailed breakdowns; scroll down for the main walkthrough.
In-depth guides
Beginner's tips
A few quick pointers for those starting Dark Souls 3 for the first time.
Build guide: Cheeseburger Assassin (beginner PvE)
A guide to building a stealthy, ranged character who can nervously snipe their way through Dark Souls 3 without twitch reflexes.
Dark Souls 3 – the complete guide to summoning and playing co-op
A few steps to help you play the game in co-op with a friend, or any other online player.
New tricks for Veterans
Things even experienced Souls players might not know about From Software's latest.
Spoiler-free critical path checklist
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, 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 – coming soon!
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.
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
Boss: how to beat Iudex Gundyr
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 Woods 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 Cleansing Chapel
Cleansing Chapel
Cleansing Chapel to Rosaria's Bedchamber
Boss: how to beat Deacons of the Deep
Walkthrough: Catacombs of Carthus
Abyss Watchers to Catacombs of Carthus
Catacombs of Carthus to Abandoned Tomb
Abandoned Tomb to Smouldering Lake
Optional boss: how to beat Old Demon King
Demon Ruins and Old King's Antechamber
Catacombs of Carthus to High Lord Wolnir
Boss: how to beat High Lord Wolnir
Walkthrough: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley
Irithyll of the Boreal Valley to Central Irithyll
Central Irithyll to Church of Yorshka
Church of Yorshka to Distant Manor
Distant Manor to Pontiff Sulyvahn
Boss: how to beat Pontiff Sulyvahn
Walkthrough: Irithyll Dungeon
Distant Manor to Irithyll Dungeon
More coming soon!
