The Royal Chambers
The Royal Chambers are a labyrinth of opulent but decaying halls, filled with the remnants of a fallen kingdom and its spectral inhabitants. The primary threat here are the Royal Guards, heavily armored Revenants wielding massive halberds. Their attacks are slow but possess immense reach and can stagger you even while blocking. utilize quick, evasive maneuvers and strike only when they overextend their combos. Look for environmental hazards, such as chandeliers that can be dropped on enemies with a well-aimed shot from your Rifle, dealing significant fall damage. Hidden within the Grand Ballroom, behind a false tapestry, lies a Titanite Shard, a valuable upgrade material. The chambers are also home to the Whispering Specters, ethereal beings that can phase through walls and unleash debilitating curses. These specters are vulnerable to Holy Damage, so equip a Blood Code with Holy-infused Gifts if possible. The ultimate goal within the Royal Chambers is to retrieve the Crown of the Fallen King, which is held by the King's Shade, a formidable boss located in the Throne Room. The King's Shade has a powerful area-of-effect attack called the "Royal Decree" that deals 200 damage in a wide radius. Learning its wind-up animation is key to survival. Defeating the King's Shade will grant you the Crown and unlock the path to the lower levels.