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How to get to the Shaded Woods:
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

How to get to the Shaded Woods:

Learn how to reach the Shaded Woods in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin by using a Fragrant Branch of Yore and interacting with Benhart and Rosabeth.

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Learn how to reach the Shaded Woods in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin by using a Fragrant Branch of Yore and interacting with Benhart and Rosabeth.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Majula, take the path to the right of the one leading to the Forest of Fallen Giants.
  2. 2
    Walk to the end of this path and speak with Benhart.
  3. 3
    He will tell you about a statue in the structure ahead. Enter the structure.
  4. 4
    Use a Fragrant Branch of Yore to reinvigorate the petrified statue.
  5. 5
    Speak with Rosabeth to obtain a Prism Stone. Continue speaking with her to unlock her pyromancy store. Trade unnecessary armor with her to make the store permanent in Majula.
  6. 6
    Pull the lever that Rosabeth was blocking.
  7. 7
    Warning: You will be attacked by a swarm of enemies from the rear. Kill them quickly.
  8. 8
    After defeating all enemies, speak with Benhart to learn the 'Joy' gesture.
  9. 9
    Pass through the newly opened doors.
  10. 10
    Enter the room and open the door on the far right to find a coffer containing an Estus Flask Shard.
  11. 11
    Go through the door on the opposite side of the room to light a bonfire.
  12. 12
    Make your way upstairs.
  13. 13
    Leap to the left to find an enemy. Defeat it and take the Human Effigy and the Soul of a Proud Knight near the second door.
  14. 14
    Jump to the other side to find another opponent, and an enemy near the Broadsword at the second door.
  15. 15
    Interact with the lever by the entrance at the bottom of the stairs to open both doors.
  16. 16
    Go up the stairs and through the door.
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    Continue along this path to reach the Shaded Woods.
Tips
  • Trading armor with Rosabeth makes her pyromancy shop a permanent fixture in Majula.
  • Be prepared for an ambush immediately after pulling the first lever.

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