Dark Souls 3 uses environmental storytelling to convey its lore, with subtle hints found in hidden paths, item placements, and character interactions. Exploring every nook and cranny of Lothric can reveal crucial details about the game's world and history, enriching the player's experience and providing context for the challenges faced.
Environmental Clues and Lore
The world of Dark Souls 3 is rich with environmental storytelling. Details about the lore are often hidden in plain sight or in hard-to-reach locations. For example, a hidden path behind a breakable wall or an item tucked away can offer insights into the game's narrative. Taking the time to explore thoroughly enhances the experience and can provide advantages in understanding the game's challenges.
NPC Interactions and Side Quests
NPCs play a vital role in revealing lore and progressing side quests. Their dialogue, though sometimes cryptic, often provides clues. Key NPCs and their initial interactions include:
- Hawkwood: Found in Firelink Shrine.
- Greirat of the Undead Settlement: Free him from his cell in High Wall of Lothric and accept to find Loretta. Give him Loretta's Bone from Undead Settlement, send him scavenging, and he will return after a boss is defeated to sell new items.
- Leonhard: Talk to him in Firelink Shrine next to Lothric's Throne after reaching the second bonfire.
- Cornyx of the Great Swamp: Rescue him from his cage near the Cliff Underside bonfire in Undead Settlement.
- Siegward of Catarina: Talk to him in the elevator in Undead Settlement, drop off, talk again, and help him defeat the demon.
- Shrine Handmaid: Give her the Mortician's Ashes (found near the Curse-Rotted Greatwood area with falling arrows) to buy the key for 1500 souls.