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Tower of Flame:
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Tower of Flame:

Guide to the Tower of Flame in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Learn how to find the Bonfire, defeat the Old Dragonslayer, and find essential items like the Ring of Binding.

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Guide to the Tower of Flame in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Learn how to find the Bonfire, defeat the Old Dragonslayer, and find essential items like the Ring of Binding.

Alright, so you've made it to the Tower of Flame. It's not too far into Heide's Tower of Flame, but there are a couple of important things to grab and a boss to deal with. Let's get you through it.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, head upstairs from where you are. You're looking for the second Bonfire in Heide's Tower of Flame.
  2. 2
    Right near this Bonfire, you'll find a merchant named Licia of Lindeldt. If you're playing as a Cleric, she's going to be super helpful because she sells Faith-based miracles. Chat with her until she mentions needing to move. She'll eventually relocate to a contraption in Majula, which is the stone stairway near the path up to the Victor's Stone. It costs 2,000 souls to get her to move it, so keep that in mind.
  3. 3
    After you've chatted with Licia, clear out the path ahead and grab the Rogue Water from a corpse you'll find along the way.
  4. 4
    Keep going down the straightforward path. You'll see an NPC sitting in a chair, but don't worry about him for now. Just keep moving, and you'll find another Bonfire.
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    Now, here's a crucial point: don't head into the Huntsman's Copse just yet. Instead, backtrack to the Bonfire you just found in the Tower of Flame.
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    Head back to the central hall. You'll find three Old Knights waiting for you. You can fight them if you want, or just make your way to the path on the left.
  7. 7
    On the left path, you'll face two more Old Knights. After you've dealt with them, look for a corpse hanging by a broken staircase to your left. Loot it to get a Divine Blessing.
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    Now, make your way up the stairs. You'll encounter another Old Knight – take him down.
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    After that knight, a lever will appear. Pull it to lower the drawbridge.
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    Before you cross, loot the chest and corpse to the left of the drawbridge. You'll find an Old Radiant Lifegem, a Ring of Binding, and five Human Effigies. Definitely equip that Ring of Binding; it really helps reduce the HP penalty you get when you go Hollow.
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    Once you're ready, enter the mist. You're about to face the boss of this area: The Old Dragonslayer.
Tips
  • Licia of Lindeldt is a great source for miracles if you're building a Faith character. Make sure to exhaust her dialogue so she moves to Majula, where you can access her services later.
  • Don't rush into Huntsman's Copse. Returning to the Tower of Flame Bonfire and clearing out the Old Knights is important for getting some good loot and preparing for the boss.
  • The Ring of Binding is a lifesaver, especially if you're struggling with Hollowing. Get it before you face the boss.
  • Ring of Binding
  • Old Radiant Lifegem
  • Divine Blessing
  • Human Effigies
  • Rogue Water
  • Miracles (from Licia)

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