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Firelink Shrine
Dark Souls III

Firelink Shrine

Learn about Firelink Shrine in Dark Souls III. Discover NPCs like the Firekeeper, Shrine Handmaiden, Andre the Blacksmith, and Hawkwood the Deserter. Place the Coiled Sword to create a bonfire.

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Learn about Firelink Shrine in Dark Souls III. Discover NPCs like the Firekeeper, Shrine Handmaiden, Andre the Blacksmith, and Hawkwood the Deserter. Place the Coiled Sword to create a bonfire.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon arriving at Firelink Shrine for the first time, place the Coiled Sword into the center of the area to create a bonfire.
  2. 2
    Explore the surroundings and introduce yourself to the NPCs: the Firekeeper, Shrine Handmaiden, Andre the Blacksmith, and Hawkwood the Deserter.
  3. 3
    After exploring, place the Coiled Sword in the center of the chamber to create a bonfire.
  4. 4
    Travel to High Wall of Lothric.
Tips
  • The Firekeeper exchanges souls for an increase in one stat attribute of your choice.
  • The Shrine Handmaiden is the primary merchant until other NPCs are recruited.
  • Andre the Blacksmith upgrades and infuses weapons, allows you to change the ratio of Estus to Ashen Estus Flasks, and upgrades your Estus Flasks.
  • Hawkwood the Deserter offers information on your objectives.

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