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Manscorpion Tark:
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Manscorpion Tark:

Guide to Manscorpion Tark in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Learn how to find him, his drops, and his quest to defeat Scorpioness Najka.

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Guide to Manscorpion Tark in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Learn how to find him, his drops, and his quest to defeat Scorpioness Najka.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Slip through the opening on your left and immediately turn left again.
  2. 2
    Be cautious of the jars in this new area; getting too close will inflict a curse. You can smash them to prevent this.
  3. 3
    Kill the three enemies present, but leave the frog alive. These enemies are difficult to stun, so focus on evading or blocking their attacks and only land a single swipe for counter-attacks to avoid taking significant damage.
  4. 4
    Enter the structure to your right and descend the ramp.
  5. 5
    Smash all barrels to obtain a Pharros' Lockstone and a Soul of a Brave Warrior.
  6. 6
    Proceed through the opening and turn left until you find a coffer containing a Dark Scythe.
  7. 7
    Locate a small ledge, jump over it, and position yourself above Manscorpion Tark.

Interaction with Manscorpion Tark:

  • You can choose to fight Manscorpion Tark or speak with him if you possess the Ring of Whispers.
  • The Ring of Whispers can be purchased from Sweet Shalquoir for 5800 souls.
  • If you choose to kill Tark, he will drop the Ring of Whispers.
  • After exhausting his dialogue, Tark will request that you kill Scorpioness Najka.
  • Upon defeating Scorpioness Najka, return to Tark, and he will reward you with a Fragrant Branch of Yore.
Tips
  • Be mindful of the cursed jars; smashing them prevents the curse effect.
  • When fighting the trio of enemies, stick to one hit and evade to manage their aggressive attacks.
  • The Ring of Whispers is essential for dialogue with Tark and can be acquired by defeating him or purchasing it for 5800 souls.
  • If you kill Tark: Ring of Whispers.
  • If you complete his quest: Fragrant Branch of Yore.

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