• Dark Souls 3 Ringed City Secrets Walkthrough

The Ringed City DLC is the second and final DLC for Dark Souls 3. It was announced on January 23rd, 2017 by Bandai Namco and released on March 28th, 2017. It is recommended by the developers for players that have cleared Lothric Castle. On April 21st, Dark Souls 3: The Fire Fades GOTY Edition released which includes the base game as well as both expansions, Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City.

After completing The Ringed City, the final add-on for, I was left with questions. Mainly; 'What the heck just happened?' - now we know there's a little more to the story.This final conversation is only available if you've completed both DLC chapters. That means you'll need to defeat the big bosses of Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City.

There's a purpose behind the Blood of the Dark Soul, a mysterious item rewarded after defeating the Slave Knight in the ashen abyss.This isn't exactly an ending. It is the final bit of conversation you can unlock, and it's worth a listen. There are still so many questions, and lore-hunters will have plenty more to stew over with this little revelation.Need help navigating The Ringed City DLC?

Dark Souls 3 Ringed City Secrets Walkthrough

Go on a tour of the DLC with our complete step-by-step walkthrough.The Ringed City - Secret Ending GuideTo unlock a final conversation, offering a cryptic explanation for the events of the game, you'll need to complete both Dark Souls 3 add-ons.Requirements:. Painted World of Ariandel: Defeat Sister Friede in the Chapel of Ariandel. The Ringed City: Defeat Slave Knight Gael and acquire the Blood of the Dark Soul.The Blood of the Dark Soul is a seemingly useless key item. At first glance, it has no use whatsoever. Except, there's someone that wants it.Return to the Painted World of Ariandel from the Chapel of Ariandel bonfire.

Fire has spread across the chapel, making it clear that something has changed. To open the attic: Get the Contraption Key after defeating Sir Vilhelm in the Painted World. He attacks near the church graveyard in the Corvian Settlement.Climb up the ladder and talk to the young painter at the empty canvas. You can now choose to give her the Blood of the Dark Soul.You can choose to share your name, or not share it. She promises to paint an image of ash; a cold, dark, gentle place.The Painter's Full Dialogue'Ashen One, thy gift of flame has taken root.

And Uncle Gael will soon bring the pigment. Pigment colored like the dark soul of man.' 'I wonder if Uncle Gael has found it? The pigment colored like the dark soul of man.' After giving the Blood of the Dark Soul.'

My thanks, Ashen One. With this will I paint a world.

Please tell me thy name. I would name this painting after thee.' If you choose to give your name.'

I will paint a world of that name. Twill be a cold, dark, and very gentle place. And one day, it will make someone a goodly home.' If you refuse to give your name.'

We are much alike. Twill be a cold, dark, and very gentle place. And one day, it will make someone a goodly home. Then I will name this painting 'Ash'.' 'I wonder when Uncle Gael intends his return. I hope the new painting will be to him a gentle home. My thanks, Ashen One.'

'I will assuredly finish the painting. Of a cold, dark, and very gentle place. One day, it will make someone a goodly home.' Find more Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City guides on The Escapist:.

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? How do you get that item glow that’s been taunting you for 45 minutes while you fell off cliffs and were eaten by plant monsters?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. If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.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, in-depth guides and detailed breakdowns; scroll down for the main walkthrough. In-depth guides.A few quick pointers for those starting Dark Souls 3 for the first time.

Is this your first Souls game? Make sure to have a squizz.Things even experienced Souls players might not know. Find out how From Software mixed it up this time.If you’re an expert dungeon crawler just looking for some tips on the bosses, this is your go-to.A few steps to help you play the game in co-op with a friend, or any other online player.A guide to building a stealthy, ranged character who can nervously snipe their way through Dark Souls 3 without twitch reflexes. Designed as a companion to our walkthrough and built with vanilla equipment, tested and updated through both DLC as well as the base game.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 vanilla game area, without spoiling the pleasures of exploration.There are three endings.

Which one will you see? Start planning early to avoid disappointment.Don’t miss a friendly face – or turn your back on a foe. Vendors, summons, quest lines: it’s all here.Trainers. Invading phantoms. Your one stop, quick cheat sheet for everything NPC – spoiler free, unless you dig deeper.The hollowing system has been overhauled for Dark Souls 3, and is intimately tied to one possible ending.More convoluted multiplayer clans to pledge your life to – or to avoid. How it works, how to rank up and what the benefits are.Is it worth the souls? We list the benefits and detail how to get at the treasure behind this tantalising locked gate.Not sure what to spend your Titanite Chunks on?

We have just the blade for you. Not as good as it was at release but still tasty.Cheap? Get it anyway. It’s all too easy to miss.The pieces you need to become a dragon in Dark Souls 3, where to find them, and how use them.

Rad as heck.Who, what, and how to get the “Very Good” rock your invaders keep taunting you with. Membuat design template excel. Plus some other stuff, we guess.Why cash in a boss soul for currency when you could unlock exclusive loot? The results of transposition laid bare. Play the game through twice to get everything, you glutton.Upgrade your Estus Flask and health spam your way through the toughest encounters. Why wouldn’t you?.Most of the time, you’re just being trolled – but sometimes there really is quite something ahead.Don’t be silly, upgrade your bonfire pronto.

They say Souls players enjoy suffering, but there’s no reason to do it the hard way.If you just want to make sure you’ve seen and done everything without spoilers, or you’re looking for the location of a particular new item, this is the page for you. Links back to specific walkthrough pages so you can get what you want with a quick ctrl+f, the hasty gamer’s best friend.You’ve heard that Dark Souls 3’s first DLC adds PvP content. But where the heck is it? Don’t let your attractive, honest brow wrinkle in perplexity: come in and be illuminated.Step-by-step walkthroughThis is what you came for. We hold your hand and walk you through every twist, every turn, every ambush and every treasure in the base game.