The Duke's Archives - p. 1 | Walkthrough Dark Souls Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

You can get to The Duke's Archives only after placing Lordvessel under Firelink Shrine.

In order to get to The Duke's Archives. Move to the bonfire Anor Londo (use the Warp option) and go up. [1] Turn left heading to the building. [2]

Run through the right exit and kill or bypass a knight blocking the passage. [1] Follow the stairs. [2]

A further way leads up.

You'll get to a long corridor - at its end you'll encounter the armored boar. You can lure him out with an arrow. [1] Block his attack with your shield. [2]

A fight with upgraded version of the boar is not too difficult - you have to stick on his side and block his attacks. The boar can kick with his legs, attack with his muzzle and even reach you, when you walk next to him, but in the last from this positions you'll be however most safe.

After killing the boar, turn to the left and prepare for a fight with next such a best, lurking around the corner to the right.

You'll get to the larger chamber. [1] Light on the bonfire. [2]

Use the elevator by pulling the lever.

At the top you'll be attacked by crystal goblins - retreat behind the corner to hide from enemy archers and kill knights. [1] After killing the first group of enemies, enter inside and look for others. Keep hiding from archers. [2] Also, find the Crystal Golem. Kill it and claim the necklace (it is required to unlock the Sanctuary Oolacile from the Artorias Of The Abyss DLC). If the AoTA DLC is not installed, the golem will drop Titanite Chunk.

Run to archers and kill them. [1] Watch out however for goblins reinforcements - they will come running from the next section. In the next chamber you'll additionally encounter an enemy mage. [2]