Darkroot Garden II | Walkthrough Dark Souls Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Behind the stone bridge, over the river going to the waterfall and a lake with Hydra, you can find a lair of three giant cats - this is an optional miniboss.

During the fight with cats, try to focus at one of them at the time. [1] It is easier to attack beasts after their attack, when they are rolling towards you. Standing in front of their muzzle is not a good idea: they can catch you and "chew" a little. [2]

A good tactics is to retreat towards the bridge, between trees - cats will lose then their self-assurance and start retreating to their lair, giving you a chance for an easy attack. A good weapon for this opponent is Lightning Spear.

After the fight with miniboss you can choose two paths: to previous part of this location, [1] or further, behind the cats' lair. If you go to the opposite direction, you should see in a distance an entrance to the arena with boss Sif. [2]

But first check what is in the previous part of the location - another forest area. [1] Watch out for ents here - there are a lot of them, and in more dangerous version. [2]

Move forwards. You'll encounter very strong enemies and ruins of the order. [1] Inside you'll find a cat - trustee of Forest Hunter Covenant. [2]

In some part of this location you'll find a stairs up and a closed passage - this is the door you've seen previously (before fighting with Moonlight Butterfly). It can be opened only from the other side using the Crest, which can be bought from the blacksmith.

Return behind the cats' lair. In this part of the location you'll encounter very strange mushroom people - these small units ignore you, so you should leave them alone. [1] Deeper in the forest you'll find a lake with two giant mushrooms, guarding a chest with Enchanted Ember. [2]

During fight with mushroom parents (we assume that you want to get Enchanted Ember), it is enough to provoke them to attack you and hit them after missed blow. Note: mushrooms have a large range (despite appearances!) and sometimes hit twice in a row. Their blows are deadly if hit!

Kill two giant mushrooms [1] and pick up the treasure. [2]

From this place you can reach the previously mentioned ruined convent with a cat. [1] Make sure to take a look behind the building - in the chest you'll find Stone Armor. [2]

After exploring the location, you can go towards a large foggy passage. [1] Walk over the stone bridge. [2] Prepare for fight with boss Great Grey Wolf Sif.