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Royal Wood Dark Souls Guide

Last update: 24 May 2016

You can approach the forest from two different sides - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough

You can approach the forest from two different sides

Past the bridge, there are two paths going into the forest. On the right, you will be attacked by lizard-like monsters. Follow the path that they came in here through. The location is very similar to Darkroot Garden. You will encounter a lot of lizards and giants here.

Giants deal a lot of damage - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Giants deal a lot of damage

You need to watch out for their attacks with the hammer. The best tactic is to dodge from its attacks and strike from behind. They drop Twinkling Titanite.

Ruins of a building - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Ruins of a building

As you walk along the right forest wall, you will reach ruins. Watch out for the hole on the left. Once you climb up the stairs, you will find an item.

An item around the meadow - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
An item around the meadow

Around the meadow on the right, you will find an item. Then, cross another bridge.

Another bridge - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Another bridge

Once you approach it, there will appear a black dragon. However, just like in the case of the Undead Burg, it will fly away in a moment. Past the bridge, turn right and walk along the wall.

Jump lower - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Jump lower

After you have gone past the narrow passage, climb lower. Keep going ahead, at the slope, you will find an item. Here, there also is a big group of enemies. It is best to lure them out, one by one, and eliminate them successively.

Activate the elevator in the building - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Activate the elevator in the building

On the right, there is another building. Inside, activate the elevator and go down.

Pass through another bridge - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Pass through another bridge

On the right, there is a soul. There are three paths coming from here. First, cross the bridge and talk to the man at the end. Respond positively to his question. From now on, you are able to buy items from him.

Unlock the shortcut - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Unlock the shortcut

As you proceed, you will reach an elevator. Unlock it and you will unlock a shortcut to the previous location.

Walk through the mist - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Walk through the mist

Then, walk through the mist. This will start a battle with Artorias Knight.

Talk to the kneeling woman - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
Talk to the kneeling woman

After the fight with Artorias, in the middle of the arena, you will notice a kneeling woman. Tal to her. You can give her the Soul Of Artorias, in exchange for which, you will receive Dark Silver Tracer and Gold Tracer.

There are two pathways at the exit - Royal Wood - Walkthrough - Dark Souls Game Guide & Walkthrough
There are two pathways at the exit

At the exit from the arena, there are two paths. If you go right, you will reach the PvP arena, to the left, the tower spire. You will return here later. As for now, go straight ahead.

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