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Exploring the Shaded Woods:
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Exploring the Shaded Woods:

Explore the Shaded Woods in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, defeat enemies, and find the Falchion and Pharros' Lockstone.

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Explore the Shaded Woods in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, defeat enemies, and find the Falchion and Pharros' Lockstone.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As soon as you enter the Shaded Woods, defeat the initial pair of enemies and take the Falchion weapon.
  2. 2
    Continue along the path, defeating the next set of enemies, including two who attack from above.
  3. 3
    Proceed forward, go up the hill, and defeat another pack of opponents to acquire a Pharros' Lockstone.
  4. 4
    Walk down the path and defeat the trio of enemies in the clearing ahead.
  5. 5
    Carry on along the path to your left and defeat the next enemy you encounter.
  6. 6
    Light the bonfire.
  7. 7
    In the room with the bonfire, take the stairs on your right.
  8. 8
    Talk to the man at the very top of the stairs.
  9. 9
    Go through the door and into the dense fog.
Tips
  • Be prepared for ambushes from enemies attacking from above.
  • The room with the bonfire has multiple paths: stairs to the left and right, and exits straight ahead, to the left, and to the right.

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