Dark Souls 3 - Guides

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Dark Souls 3 Tag Page Cover Art
Action RPG
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
Released
March 24, 2016
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
Engine
havok, proprietary engine
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Dark Souls

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Winner of Gamescom 2015 'Best RPG” and over 35 E3 2015 Awards and Nominations, DARK SOULS™ III continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series.

As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, journey into a universe filled with more colossal enemies and environments. Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness through faster gameplay and amplified combat intensity. Fans and newcomers alike will get lost in the game hallmark rewarding gameplay and immersive graphics.

Now only embers remain… Prepare yourself once more and Embrace The Darkness!

Genre(s)
Action RPG
moonlight greatsword (old moonlight sorcery), crystal sage's rapier, immolation tinder, crescent moon sword, and friede's great scythe.
Dark Souls 3: 10 Best Magic Weapons, Ranked

Dark Souls 3 features some awesome magic weapons. Here's a look at 10 of the absolute best, ranked!

bottom left: old king great hammer. top: crow talons. bottom right: wolnir's holy sword
Ranked: 15 Most Powerful Weapons In Dark Souls 3

Dark Souls 3 has a great multitude of weapons for the Ashen One to choose from, but which of them are the best of the best?

londor pale shade, silver knight ledo, and moaning knight.
Dark Souls 3: A Complete Guide To NPC Invaders

AI foes in Dark Souls 3 in the form of NPCs can be dangerous enemies. Thankfully, each invader has exploitable weaknesses...

deep accursed, carthus sand worm, boreal outrider knight, and a sulyvahn's beast.
Dark Souls 3: All Minibosses & How To Defeat Them

These great fiends in Dark Souls 3 can be equally, if not more, powerful than true bosses. Here are all of them and how to take them out.

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Dark Souls 3: How To Defeat The Dancer Of The Boreal Valley Early

The Dancer of the Boreal Valley is one of the more difficult bosses in Dark Souls 3, but players can actually challenge and defeat him early on.

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Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Greirat's Questline

Players wanting to get their hands on good loot should complete Greirat's Questline in Dark Souls 3. Here's how to do it.

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Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Lapp's Questline

Lapp's Questline might give Dark Souls 3 players some trouble. This guide should help make the process easier.

player holding a hollowslayer greatswornd and slave knight gael.
Dark Souls 3: How To Beat Slave Knight Gael

As the final boss that many players will fight in Dark Souls 3, Slave Knight Gael is appropriately powerful, however, not invincible...

demon's fist, gargoyle flame hammer, and demon's scar.
Dark Souls 3: 10 Best Fire Weapons, Ranked

Fire is a useful element to have on one's weapon in Dark Souls 3 because of how useful it is against many enemies and bosses. Here are the best ones!

vordt's great hammer, irithyll straight sword, irithyll rapier, and friede's great scythe.
Dark Souls 3: All Frost Weapons (& How To Use Them)

Frost is the most dangerous status effect in Dark Souls 3, and there are 6 weapons that can afflict this overpowered ailment. Here's how to use them!

player casting a lightning spell, the soul of cinder, and the sould of cinder in mage mode.
Dark Souls 3: How To Beat The Soul Of Cinder

The Soul of Cinder boss fight at the end of Dark Souls 3 is a serious test of skill and patience. Here's how to learn and counter all their attacks!

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Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Yuria's Questline

Yuria's Questline is Dark Souls 3 is key to unlocking a specific ending in the game. Here's how to complete it easily.

Dark Souls 3_Siegward Questline
Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Siegward's Questline

Siegward is one of the most memorable NPCs in Dark Souls 3, and his questline can net some great rewards. Here's how to complete it.

Dark Souls 3_Irina Quest
Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Irina and Eygon's Questline

The Irina and Eygon's questline in Dark Souls 3 can be a tough one to complete. This guide should help players along throughout the quest.

Dark Souls 3_Leonhard Quest
Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Leonhard's Questline

Leonhard serves as an introduction to the PVP mechanics in Dark Souls 3. Here's how players can complete his questline.

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Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Hawkwood's Questline

Hawkwood offers a unique questline in Dark Souls 3, with challenging bosses. Here's how to complete his entire questline.

black knight greataxe, shield, glaive, and sword.
Dark Souls 3: All Black Knight Weapons (& How To Use Them)

The black knight weapons are some of the strongest pieces of equipment in Dark Souls 3. Here are some tips on how to use their power effectively.

dragonslayer swordspear and the drakeblood greatsword.
Dark Souls 3: All Lightning Weapons, Ranked

Lightning damage in Dark Souls 3 is tremendously helpful against all kinds of enemies, including the mighty Lords of Cinder. Here's how all stack up.

Dark Souls 3_Sirris Questline
Dark Souls 3: How To Complete Sirris' Questline

Here's how players can complete Sirris' questline in Dark Souls 3.

Dark Souls 3 The 15 Best Shields In The Game, Ranked featured image
Dark Souls 3: The 15 Best Shields In The Game, Ranked

While weapons and armor sets tend to hog the limelight, shields also have their uses in Lothric. Here are the best shields in Dark Souls 3.