Master every NPC quest in Dark Souls III! Learn how to progress storylines, find hidden items, and unlock unique rewards with this comprehensive guide.
Alright, let's talk about the NPCs in Dark Souls III. These aren't just random folks wandering around; many of them have their own little stories and quests that can lead to some really cool stuff, like unique items or even new spells. It's totally worth paying attention to them, even if it means straying a bit from the main path. We'll cover how to get them started, what you need to do for them, and what you get out of it.
Walkthrough
- 1First up, find Greirat of the Undead Settlement. You'll want to talk to him and send him out to pillage the Undead Settlement. Super important: make sure you do this before you defeat the next boss. If you get this right, he'll come back after you beat the boss with a bunch of useful items he's managed to snag.
- 2Next, head over to the highest throne and have a chat with Ringfinger Leonhard. He'll give you the Lift Chamber Key. This kicks off a small side quest, and honestly, you might as well do it right away since it's pretty quick.
- 3After you've got that key, make your way back to the Tower on the Wall bonfire in the High Wall of Lothric. From there, go down to the bottom of the tower. You'll find a gate you can unlock that leads to a Darkwraith.
- 4Now, these Darkwraiths can be a real pain, tough enemies for sure. This particular one, though, was silly enough to run away from the lift. There are actually a couple of neat tricks to take him down. You can try to backstab him, then run back to the lift and reset him, repeating this until he's down. Or, you could try luring him to the lift and then, as the lift is going up, have him do an attack that makes him fall down the shaft. Either way, once he's defeated, you'll snag the Red Eye Orb. After that, head back and talk to Leonhard again. He'll give you the “Appla... (quest details cut short in source)
Tips
- Keep an eye on Greirat's questline; sending him out at the right time can net you some seriously good gear.
- Don't ignore Leonhard's quest; the Lift Chamber Key opens up a path to some useful items.
- The Darkwraith in the High Wall of Lothric can be tricky, but using the environment to your advantage, like the lift, makes the fight much easier.
- Red Eye Orb (from defeating the Darkwraith)
- Potentially expanded inventory from Greirat upon his return.
- Further rewards from Leonhard (details cut short in source).
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