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Dark Valley
Crusader Kings III

Dark Valley

A complete walkthrough for the Dark Valley in Crusader Kings III, detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and the strategy to defeat the Onii King.

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A complete walkthrough for the Dark Valley in Crusader Kings III, detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and the strategy to defeat the Onii King.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the valley entrance, find a narrow path east blocked by wood. Break through it to find a cluster of bushes.
  2. 2
    Tear down the bushes to reveal a hole containing a gold bar. A giant rock is nearby but unusable yet.
  3. 3
    Return to the main path. Before a wooden barrier, two Oniis will throw pots. Skip the first and have hunters kill the second to safely break the barrier.
  4. 4
    Spare arrows might be found in pots along the path.
  5. 5
    Encounter two Onii Hoppers (Oniis on pogo sticks) that attack by bouncing. Use hit-and-run tactics. They drop sweets.
  6. 6
    Further ahead, tear down three bushes to reveal a crack in the ground. Use a farmer to open it for a hot spring.
  7. 7
    Continue and find a club-wielding Onii with three regular Oniis. Defeat regular Oniis one by one using hit-and-run. Then, have hunters attack the club-wielding Onii; the Cupid's Bow can stun him for soldiers to finish.
  8. 8
    The next wooden barrier is guarded by an Onii on a ridge throwing rocks. Defeat him with hunters before breaking the barrier.
  9. 9
    The next section has three rock-throwing Oniis. Due to low arrow supply, run past them to a barrier guarded by three regular Oniis. Attack from the left or right to avoid thrown items.
  10. 10
    Break the barrier to find a cave marked with a sign from the Onii King. Collect a God Memo diagram to the left, detailing the strategy to beat the Onii King (hunters shooting down thrown objects).
  11. 11
    Before entering the cave, go west to find a lone rock guarded by an Onii Ring (Onii playing with a hula hoop). The Onii Ring is invincible while spinning. Coax him into charging, then attack when vulnerable.
  12. 12
    Smash the rock to find a crack in the ground. Open it for a hot spring to heal your men.
  13. 13
    Enter the cave. You'll be spotted, and the Onii King will appear.
  14. 14
    Before fighting the Onii King, go south to find pots and a crack. Open the crack for a hot spring and break pots to refill arrows.
  15. 15
    Onii King Battle: The Onii King throws large objects, and minions throw rocks. First, destroy the central wooden barrier for a clear shot.
  16. 16
    Send soldiers to attack the Onii King while hunters shoot down incoming rocks.
  17. 17
    The Onii King will shake off soldiers and be dazed. Send soldiers in to attack him during this time.
  18. 18
    When the Onii King starts fuming, retreat to avoid heavy area damage from his tantrum.
  19. 19
    Repeat the strategy until the Onii King is defeated.
  20. 20
    After defeating the Onii King, he flees, leaving a treasure and a vase. Collect the treasure and break the vase to free Princess Apricot.
  21. 21
    Princess Apricot asks to be made queen, which you do. Ride back to the castle with her on Pancho.
Tips
  • Use hit-and-run tactics against Onii Hoppers.
  • The Cupid's Bow can stun the club-wielding Onii.
  • Attack barriers from the sides to avoid thrown items.
  • Retreat when the Onii King starts fuming to avoid his tantrum.
  • Hunters are crucial for shooting down the Onii King's projectiles.
  • Gold Bar
  • Hot Springs (multiple locations)
  • God Memo (Onii King strategy)
  • Princess Apricot (rescued and made queen)
  • Giant Treasure
  • Mysterious Vase (contains Princess Apricot)

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