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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

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Learn about the Rat King Covenant in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, including its areas, mechanics, and rewards like Rat Tails.

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Learn about the Rat King Covenant in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, including its areas, mechanics, and rewards like Rat Tails.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Equip the Crest of the Rat ring.
  2. 2
    Stay within the Grave of Saints or the Doors of Pharros.
  3. 3
    Other players entering these areas may be automatically summoned into your world to be defeated.
  4. 4
    As a covenant member, you will not be attacked by regular rat enemies in these areas.
  5. 5
    You can summon enemies while hollowed (in a state of reduced health and appearance).
  6. 6
    In the Doors of Pharros, utilize the numerous Pharros Lockstone (a key item used to activate contraptions) contraptions to add more traps to the environment.
  7. 7
    Defeat trespassers to receive a Pharros Lockstone and a Rat Tail.
  8. 8
    Offer Rat Tails to the Rat King for escalating rewards.
  9. 9
    If a trespasser survives the encounter, they will receive a Pharros Lockstone.
Tips
  • There is a 10-minute time limit for taking out trespassers.
  • Pharros Lockstones can be used to modify the environment with traps.

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