Introduction Dark Souls III Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

The Dark Souls III guide describes in 10 easy steps the most important information about the title, as well as the key mechanics and rules governing the world of the game. The first chapter introduces the process of character creation, the available statistics, and burial gifts. The next one focuses on your first moments in Dark Souls III - here you can find numerous hints, which will be useful at the beginning of your journey. The third chapter is devoted to the Firelink Shrine, which is the base of operations for the player. The two following chapters describe the process of dying and leveling up your character, as well as health restoration and resting. The sixth chapter contains the description of the mechanics standing behind covenants and their types, whereas the seventh chapter describes the process of upgrading items. The eight chapter presents the interactions associated with bonfires, while the next one contains a series of hints concerning combat. The last, tenth chapter is a summary of all the information presented in the previous ones, coupled with some general gameplay tips. In addition to the guide, you will find a comprehensive description of the game's first location, presenting the key gameplay mechanics, as well as the way to defeat the first boss of the game.

Dark Souls III is the third installment in the popular franchise developed by From Software. The player is yet again placed in the dark fantasy world, where death lurks around every corner. The gameplay is based on the same rules as in the previous installments, focusing heavily on combat and exploration, making Dark Souls III a very demanding action RPG title.

Norbert "Norek" Jedrychowski (www.gamepressure.com)