Hidden Areas & Illusory Walls

Drangleic is riddled with secrets. Many areas are hidden behind illusory walls or require specific actions to unlock. Always be on the lookout for suspicious architecture.

Common Hidden Area Indicators

• Illusory Walls: Unlike Dark Souls 1, most illusory walls in DS2 are activated by pressing the 'Interact' button (E on PC) rather than attacking.
• Suspicious Architecture: Walls that look out of place, dead ends with no obvious purpose, or strange patterns can often hide secrets.
• Messages: Player messages often point to illusory walls or hidden items. Always read them, but be wary of trolls!
• Pharros' Lockstones: These activate hidden mechanisms, often revealing secret passages or items.

Notable Hidden Areas/Secrets

• Majula Pit: Requires the Silvercat Ring or high Vigor/fall damage reduction to survive the fall. Leads to Grave of Saints.
• Aldia's Keep Secret Path: A hidden path behind a bookshelf leads to a bonfire and valuable items.
• Memory of the Giants: Accessed with the Ashen Mist Heart, these memories reveal lore and powerful items.

Thorough exploration is always rewarded in Dark Souls II.