Undead Parish - p. 2 | Walkthrough Dark Souls Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Kill an enemy next to the gate [1] and pick up Basement Key. [2] It is important key, which open a way to Depths (an entrance can be found on a bridge where you met the dragon and Solaire knight).

Use a lever to open the gate and create a shortcut between locations. There is also a halberd next to the gate.

Move to an entrance to a charge but watch out because you'll be attacked by a new type of knight. [1] During the fight, block his attacks and counterattack when he loses his balances. Alternatively you can parry his blows. There are two such knights inside the church plus one rapier owner. Lure them out one by one and then kill them. [2]

In front of the altar you'll encounter a mighty warrior with a large shield. Do not try to fight him right now! Watch out for a mage on an upper level of this chamber (more precisely behind you).

You can lure the mage downstairs. It is enough to move to first benches in front of altar (screen above) and then retreat. This way you can force a mage to walk towards you and then kill him, avoiding his attacks and spells. He won't resurrect after his death.

Time to deal with the black knight. Your opponent possesses a large shield and a mace, but he is quite slow. You have to "learn" his moves. The best moment for counterattack is when your opponent hits a ground with his weapon. During the fight try to dodge his attacks and circle around him.

After the fight pick up Fire Keeper Soul from an altar.

In a side nave of the church you'll find two elevators and stairs up. Stairs lead to Bell Gargoyles and the elevator is a shortcut to Firelink Shrine. Use it now and go down. Once you get to Firelink Shrine, you can use the newly obtained Fire Keeper Soul to upgrade Estus Flask - just ask about it a mute woman sitting in a cell near the bonfire.

Return to the church and if you're ready, go up the stairs. They are patrolled by another knight with a rapier.

At the top you'll encounter a horde of zombies. Even though they are weak, they can kill you. Eliminate them carefully, retreating if needed.

On the opposite side of the altar, you'll find a passage leading up. It is also guarded by a knight.