Ten Easy Steps Dark Souls II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Step 1: The Hero

The chapter that discusses the character creation process. A detailed description of all the classes and statistics available in the game.

Step 2: The first day in Dark Souls 2

From this section of the guide, you will learn how to play to keep kicking for as long as possible. Hints, tactics and general description of the game mechanics.

Step 3: Level up

From this chapter, you will learn where and how to increase your character's experience level.

Step 4: Healing

The chapter where you will find detailed information on how to heal your character.

Step 5: Camp fires

The chapter that discusses what bonfires are and what kind of options are available at them. You will also learn how they influence your character.

Step 6: Bartering

In this section of the guide, you will learn where are the merchants that you can encounter at the beginning of the game. Also, you will find here descriptions of the items that they offer for sale.

Step 7: Upgrades

From this chapter, you will learn how and where to upgrade your equipment (weapons, shields, armors and items).

Step 8: Covenants

The chapter that discusses covenants that you can join at the beginning of the game.

Step 9: Magic

From this chapter, you will learn everything that there is to know about magic in Dark Souls 2, such as its types and what you need to cast spells.

Step 10: Combat

From this section of the guide, you will learn how to adjust the fighting style to various types of enemies. Also, you will find here a handful of the golden rules concerning duels.