Bonus - Ash Lake | Walkthrough Dark Souls Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Ash Lake is a very beautiful location. Go down over the back of dead animal. [1] In a distance you'll see Hydra. Do not attack her yet. [2]

Light on the bonfire on the beach to the right.

Now fight with Hydra. You have to approach close to her, block her attacks and hit her head. A full description can be found in a section about fighting with demons.

After killing Hydra search the location with bonfire (you can find there dragon scales). [1] Move forwards where you'll encounter man-eater shells - watch out for their mouth attack, because they can swallow and chew you. [2]

Behind two shells you'll reach another tree [1] - there are several opponents inside. [2] You can get there miracle: Great Magic Barrier. In order to get to it, you'll have to find a hidden ramp outside the tree and jump onto it.

Run over the sand forwards [1], watching out for shells buried in the wider part of the dune. [2]

At the very end you'll encounter a dragon - Everlasting Great Dragon, leader of Path of the Dragon Covenant.

Interesting - you can cut off his tail with no consequences (the beast won't attack you and won't break an alliance with you). [1] As a reward you'll receive Dragon Greatsword. [2]