Cemetery of Ash Dark Souls III Guide

Notice the hints shown on the way.

When the character you've chosen awakens, take a while to get to know your equipment and the controls. Notice the red spots on the path, where you can read various hints. You can also find notes from other players. In this area, you will mostly find hints about controls.

Locking target on an opponent will allow you to keep your eyes on him.

In a while, you will have your first chance to attack an opponent. Learn how to lock the target (the white dot on the opponent will move in such a way that you won't lose sight of the enemy). Then, learn how to attack, to block and to perform strong attacks. After defeating the enemy, turn right. You will find a Soul of a Deserted Corpse.

Note: Don't be mislead by the enemy. Despite it being the weakest kind of opponent, it can perform several quick attacks that deal a lot of damage.

Don't forget to search the bodies and collect items.

Go back to the path and continue. Near a body, you will find the same type of enemy and an Ashen Estus Flask. This item allows you to restore Focus Points (points that you need to use skills and cast spells - like mana). Regular Estus Flasks restore Health Points. Remember that you can find these items in various places or refill them near Bonfires. Use them only when you really need them.

Notice the enemy standing with his back to you. You will find him on your right (screen). Try backstab on him. Approach the enemy slowly (walk) and attack him. A bit higher, you will find two more enemies. One of them is using a crossbow (if you have a shield, you can block the bolts). From here, you can go straight or turn right.

Path leading right

Watch out for two enemies guarding the narrow passage.

If you chose to turn right, you will wake up two enemies. Eliminate one of them quickly (do not fight them both at the same time so that you don't loose HP). At the end of the path, you will see a hint on the ground that will tell you to go back. You will encounter the first really strong enemy.

At the end of the path, you will find a very strong enemy. Perform rolls to dodge his powerful attacks.

Notice how he performs his attacks. He can attack after a forward dash, roll and shoot ice spikes, create a mist around the hero and shooting spikes from it or swing his arm. The dash attack and the roll attack are the best for you to dodge them and perform a counterattack. The miniboss always prepares himself before an attack (for example by raising his body), therefore you have some time for dodging.

Notice how the monster prepares for performing a roll attack. Right after the attack, you will have some time to counterattack.

During this fight, dodging is crucial. You cannot just stand in one place and attack, because you will die very quickly (2 enemy attacks are enough). Observe the boss carefully and make your move after the monster ends his attack and faces his back at you. If you manage to get close to the target, aim at his belly, which is more vulnerable. Moreover, avoid the mist and the attack from above, because they deal the most damage. Use Estus Flask if you need to heal your hero.

After his attack, the enemy will stand with his back to you, which is a perfect opportunity to attack.

This is an optional fight, so if you have troubles defeating the boss, you can go past him. However, if you are patient, perform quick dodges and counterattacks. You should be able to defeat the enemy. You will receive a Titanite Scale and you will be able to collect the Soul of an Unknown Traveler lying in the corner. You will also obtain 4000 Souls. If you die, remember that you can go back and retrieve the Souls that you lost (the floating green orb).

The path leading straight

Use the Bonfire to heal yourself and refill Estus Flasks.

Go straight behind the enemy with a crossbow and you will reach a Bonfire. If you decided to defeat the ice monster, you are safe now. You won't encounter any enemies all the way to the Bonfire. Remember to rest (you will obtain an appropriate gesture here), restore HP and refill Flasks. However, remember that every time you rest at a Bonfire, your enemies respawn.

Speed up and jump to get to the tomb.

From the Bonfire, you can take two paths. No matter which one you choose, take some time to clear the area and collect items. You will meet a few enemies when going down. Be careful, because they carry better weapons and can be deadly in group. Locate a hint on the left (on the ground) and try to jump after sprinting to get to a tomb located below (you will find a Titanite Shard). Next, you will have an opportunity to practice air attack. If you go straight from here, you will reach a boss arena. However, don't go there yet.

Instead, turn right and approach the edge. From here, you can see a crossbowman and an enemy with a spear. You can easily eliminate the first one by jumping on him (screen).It will make fighting the spearman easier. Collect 5 Firebombs that will help you during the boss fight. Head up and watch. out for two enemies. You can now go to the boss (Iudex Gundyr), or if you want, you can restore HP and refill Flask near a Bonfire. When you are ready, enter the arena.

The path to Firelink Shrine

After the boss fight, open the door on the other side of the arena. Behind the door, you will find a single enemy on the left. A bit further, you will see a narrow path guarded by a spearman an a crossbowman (screen). If you have trouble eliminating the first one, try to kick him (move forward and attack) to lower his shield. At the end of the path, you will find Homeward Bone that allows you to return to the last Bonfire that you visited.

Be careful - there are several enemies near the entrance to Firelink Shrine.

Head up. On your right, you will see an enemy that you can easily throw off the edge. You will encounter two more enemies higher. Watch out for another spearman and crossbowman pair upstairs. Remember that you can block bolts and arrows if you have a shield. Otherwise, stay on the move and perform dodges. After defeating the two last enemies, you can go straight to Firelink Shrine.