Artorias of the Abyss DLC Locations


Sanctuary Garden

sanctuarygarden-ds1.jpgSantuary Garden (過去森) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is the first location in the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.

Information

The Sanctuary Garden is the first area encountered in the Artorias of the Abyss DLC for Dark Souls. To access this content, specific prerequisites must be met (detailed below). This area is the gateway to the Royal Wood, Oolacile Township, and other sections of Oolacile, as players explore the past of Lordran.

Access Requirements

To enter the Sanctuary Garden, the following steps are necessary:

Area Bosses

Sanctuary Guardian

Walkthrough

Notes

Trivia

Oolacile Sanctuary

oolacilesmausoleum-ds1.jpgOolacile Sanctuary (ウーラシールの霊廟) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessible after the Sanctuary Garden, and provides access to the Royal Wood. 

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The Oolacile Sanctuary serves as the hub area in the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, where players encounter the serene yet mysterious Elizabeth, a large sentient mushroom who is a caretaker of Princess Dusk of Oolacile. The Sanctuary provides access to other key areas in Oolacile, including the Royal Wood and the Sanctuary Garden.

NPCs

Elizabeth, the Keeper of the Sanctuary

Items

Humanity:

Walkthrough

Notes

Trivia

Royal Wood

sanctuarygarden-ds1.jpgRoyal Wood is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessible via Oolacile Sanctuary, and leads to Oolacile Township. 

Information

The Royal Wood is a lush and mysterious forest reminiscent of the Darkroot Garden in Lordran. This area, part of the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, serves as the battlefield for epic encounters and key events. The forest is home to guardians, stone knights, and ancient secrets tied to the kingdom of Oolacile.

Area Bosses

Knight Artorias
Black Dragon Kalameet

Enemies

Wooden Guardians:
Stone Knights:

Merchants

Marvelous Chester
Hawkeye Gough

NPCs

Lord’s Blade Ciaran

Items

Armor
Consumables
Upgrade Materials
Unique Items

Walkthrough

Path to Artorias

  1. Progress through the lush woods, battling Guardian Knights and Stone Soldiers.
  2. Activate the elevator near the arena to unlock a shortcut.
  3. Defeat Knight Artorias in a challenging duel.

Path to Kalameet

  1. Head to the valley below the Royal Wood after speaking with Gough.
  2. If the player has the Crest Key, Gough will shoot down Kalameet, making the dragon fight accessible.

Shortcuts

Activate the elevator near Artorias’ arena to link the upper and lower parts of the Royal Wood for quicker traversal.

Soul Farming

Notes

Trivia

Trial of Champions

trialofchampions-ds1.jpgThe Trial of Champions (試練の戦い) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessible via Oolacile Township. 

Information

The Trial of Champions is an online-exclusive PvP arena introduced in the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. This area offers structured competitive battles across various formats, allowing players to test their mettle against others. The arena is conveniently located near the Oolacile Township Bonfire, just past the area where Knight Artorias is defeated. Players can participate in battles ranging from one-on-one duels to chaotic free-for-alls.

Rules

Arena Options

Starting a Match

Victory Conditions

Key Rules

Restricted Items

Certain items are not usable in the Trial of Champions:

Mechanics

Items

Notes

Trivia

Oolacile Township

ollaciletown-ds1.jpgOolacile Township (ウーラシール市街) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessible via Royal Wood, and leads to the Chasm of the Abyss. 

Information

The Oolacile Township is a once-thriving city that has been corrupted by the Abyss, transforming its citizens into monstrous beings. This area features numerous enemies, dark magic-wielding sorcerers, and a variety of hidden treasures. The township connects to other key areas in the Artorias of the Abyss DLC and contains notable NPCs, shortcuts, and items.

Enemies

Oolacile Sorcerers

Items

Silver Pendant

Crest Key

Dark Orb:

Twin Humanities:

Dark Fog:

Red Titanite Chunk:

Mimic Faces:

Walkthrough

Entrance

Shortcuts

Notes

Trivia

Chasm of the Abyss

chasmoftheabyss-ds1.jpgThe Chasm of the Abyss (深淵の穴) is the final  Location in Dark Souls Artorias of the Abyss DLC. It is accessible via Oolacile Township

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The Chasm of the Abyss is a dark and foreboding area within the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. The area is shrouded in darkness and inhabited by roaming Humanities, ethereal beings that embody the concept of human essence. It serves as the path to the final boss of the DLC, Manus, Father of the Abyss, and features key NPC interactions and hidden treasures.

Area Bosses

Manus, Father of the Abyss

Enemies

Humanities

NPCs

Alvina's Phantom
Great Grey Wolf Sif

Items

Shields

Magic

Upgrade Materials
Misc

Walkthrough

Shortcuts

Shortcut to the Royal Wood Boss Area:

Notes

Trivia