Dark Souls Guides
Starting routes, progression and the decisions that shape a run.
First Bosses
Use the arena space and ladders to beat the two early gatekeepers.
Read guideBase-Game Progression
A route through Lordran that marks real branches and progression gates.
Read guideBell Gargoyles
Keep the rooftop fight under control when the second gargoyle arrives.
Read guideCapra Demon
Reach Lower Undead Burg quickly, split the dogs from Capra, and open the Depths route.
Read guideCovenants and NG+
Join for the reward you want, then finish a cycle with your route plan intact.
Read guideGaping Dragon
Prepare the Depths, remove the Channeler, and use the Dragon’s long charge to reach Blighttown.
Read guideGetting Started
Learn the bonfire loop, spend souls with a purpose, and make Lordran readable.
Read guideHumanity and Kindling
Use Humanity to reverse hollowing and improve the bonfires that support a hard route.
Read guideChaos Witch Quelaag
Use the Blighttown swamp shortcut, read Quelaag’s spider body, and ring the second bell.
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