Blighttown

Blighttown (病み村) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessible via Firelink Shrine and in close proximity to Valley of the Drakes, leading to Quelaag's Domain. 

Information

Blighttown is a treacherous area characterized by narrow walkways, toxic threats, and high chances of falling to death. Its design and atmosphere evoke memories of "Valley of Defilement" from Demon’s Souls. Despite the danger, the rewards are significant for those who explore carefully.

Preparation

• Anti-Toxin Supplies: Bring Purple Moss Clumps and Blooming Purple Moss Clumps to counteract poison and toxic effects. Obtainable from:
  • Undead Female Merchant in Undead Burg.
  • Drops from Ents in Darkroot Garden.
• Spider Shield: Excellent for blocking toxic blow darts.
  • Starting equipment for the Bandit class.
  • Found in The Depths.

Area Bosses

Mandatory

Chaos Witch Quelaag:

Found in Quelaag’s Domain, past the swamp.

• Attacks:
  • Flame Sword Combos: Slash, thrust.
  • Lava Spew: Leaves damaging pools on the ground.
  • Shockwave: A wide AoE attack.
• Strategy: Stay close to her spider's sides, avoid standing directly in front of her, and attack during lava-spewing animations.
• Drops:
  • Twin Humanities
  • Soul of Quelaag

Enemies

Standard Enemies

Blowdart Sniper

Uses toxic darts. Does not respawn.

• • Drops:
    • Toxic Dart Ammo (rare)

Large Club-Wielding Barbarians

Aggressive, heavy hitters.

• • Drops:
    • Large Club
    • Dung Pie

Infested Ghouls

Poisonous enemies scattered throughout.

• • Drops:
    • Purple Moss Clump

Infested Fire Dogs

Flame-spewing, high-damage enemies.

Mosquitoes

Infinite respawns, easy to ignore if possible.

Leeches

Found in swamp areas.

• • Drops:
    • Large Titanite Shard
    • Green Titanite Shard (x5 per drop)

Unique Enemies

Dragon Zombie

• • Location: Swamp outskirts.
  • Drops:
    • Dragon Scale (guaranteed)
    • Large Soul of a Brave Warrior

Egg Carrier

Passive unless provoked.

• • Drops:
    • Egg Vermifuge (when killed)

Merchants

Quelana of Izalith:

• • Appears in the swamp once Pyromancy Flame is +10 or higher.
  • Sells powerful pyromancies, including Firestorm and Chaos Fireball.

Shiva of the East:

• • Moves to the swamp after joining Forest Hunter covenant.
  • Sells unique weapons and rings.

NPCs

Quelana of Izalith:

• Pyromancy master found near the swamp's edge.

Shiva of the East:

• Weapon merchant in the swamp after meeting in Darkroot Garden.

Maneater Mildred:

• Invades in the swamp, can be summoned for the Quelaag fight.

Items

Weapons

• Iaito: Found in The Depths route by jumping onto a ledge.
• Great Club: Located near the swamp giants.
• Whip: Near the fog gate, requires a leap from an adjacent platform.
• Butcher Knife: Dropped by Maneater Mildred.

Shields

• Eagle Shield: Found near a ledge past the first bonfire.

Armor

• Shadow Set: Found near the second bonfire, accessible via a swinging bridge.
• Wanderer Set: Found near the swamp.

Rings

• Poisonbite Ring: Reduces poison buildup, invaluable for the area.
• Red Tearstone Ring: Found in Valley of Drakes, ideal for low-health strategies.

Consumables

• Purple Moss Clump: Dropped by enemies.
• Blooming Purple Moss Clump: Best for curing toxic effects.
• Dung Pie: Causes toxic buildup on enemies, risky to use.

Key Items

• Fire Keeper Soul: Found in the upper levels, guarded by Blowdart Snipers and Fire Dogs.
• New Londo Ruins Key: Found near the swamp giants.

Walkthrough

From The Depths

• Descend carefully through ladders while avoiding toxic and falling hazards.
• Take the right path to avoid excessive enemy encounters.
• Beware of holes in the wooden walkways.

From Valley of Drakes

• Descend ladders and enter the swamp.
• Collect items and find the bonfire near the waterwheel.

Reaching Quelaag’s Domain

• Navigate through the swamp, avoiding mosquito swarms and leeches.
• Prepare for the boss battle with Quelaag.

Covenants

Quests

Shortcuts

• Master Key Route: Allows access from Valley of Drakes.
• Swamp Bonfire: Found near the waterwheel, provides a vital checkpoint.

Soul Farming

Leeches

 Drop multiple Green Titanite Shards and Large Titanite Shards.

• Recommended farming spot: Near the swamp bonfire.

Notes

• Equip the Rusty Iron Ring to move freely in the swamp.
• Avoid fighting large groups in narrow areas.

Trivia

• The design of Blighttown draws heavily from the "Valley of Defilement" in Demon’s Souls.
• Maneater Mildred is a reference to Maneater, the infamous boss from Demon’s Souls.