A Spark Flickers

Dark Souls III beckons. Its world is filled with darkness and death, and there are few who remain with any strength to resist the pull of time and decay. Can you awaken the slumbering lords of this grim world? Which Covenant will you herald? Can you survive against monsters and the dark invaders that are waiting to attack you in your most vulnerable moments?

If you’ve played games in this series before, you understand what you’re getting into. The precision of Dark Souls combat. The need for practice, the rewards of mastery, and that feeling that everything you face is tough but still fair. For you, this guide is a tool to find ideal weapons and styles for completing the game without as many trials and errors. We’ll help you find the hidden pathways and the best upgrades, and we’ll give you tips as you push through the game and start again with even greater challenges awaiting.

For newcomers, there is all of that and much more. This series can definitely be intimidating at first. The death system can hurt your progress if you don’t know how to handle it. Upgrades are expensive, and level grinding isn’t really a thing (certainly when compared to a traditional RPG). Instead, progress is often based heavily on learning how to fight, avoiding attacks, and knowing when to dodge, parry, or even run away.

We’ll do everything in our power to make your training days as fun and enjoyable as you’d like them to be. Dark Souls loves to challenge, but it’s just as happy to reward you when you take the time to do things correctly. We have pages of tips, suggestions, and tutorials to make your hardest hours much easier to overcome.

Don’t be afraid to give this a try. One of the most amazing games of this new generation is waiting for you. Follow your spark, and take us with you on this great journey.

Dark Souls III promises even more tremendous boss fights, beautiful and somber vistas, and myriad challenges. There won’t be a dull moment on the path ahead. We have information on all of the monsters, bosses, weapons, armor, abilities, and areas of the game. Jump forward to whatever you need, or simply begin here and continue through the guide.