Also, you will find here the general information concerning the gameplay.

You will learn how to travel the game world without exposing yourself to too much risk.

Gameplay basics

Dark Souls 2is a difficult game, you could even say it is very difficult.

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The most important asset, while playing this game, is patience.

You cannot dash headlong and hope that you will handle it.

you oughta be careful with each step that you take.

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While fighting your enemies, always make a run at use the shield.

At the beginning of the game, t will be your best friend.

Then, combat becomes much easier and more enjoyable.

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At the moment at which you stop the enemy’s attack, it is your turn to strike.

Hit once and go into the defense.

Also, you better remember that not always does it pay off to kill an enemy.

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Maybe it is enough to ignore the weaker opponents to focus your attention on the man himself.

You simply need to sprint and perform several dodges.

This way, you will save a lot of time.

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The game is very vast and non-linear.

Maybe there it will be easier with your lower experience level.

The rule at work here is very simple, go where you might handle things.

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Remember that you do not lose the items that you have collected (unlike souls).

Spend your souls with consideration - not always developing your character is the most important thing.

It is the best prepared ones that manage to survive.

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Always have a supply of arrows, gems, healing potions and the other valuable items on you.

The most important rule: do not lose your heart.

The beginnings are difficult, but you are guaranteed to feel satisfaction after you beat the game.

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And keep telling yourself that you are going to make it.

Things Betwixt - walkthrough

At the very beginning, go upstairs and collect the Human Effigy.

you’re free to also start your first campfire here.

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Keep going ahead and, once you go past the tunnel, walk through the mist on the left.

As you go deeper into the cave, you will encounter two opponents.

They are relatively weak, block the first strike and attack yourself.

Of course, attempt to lure them to you one-by-one.

Several steps ahead, you should be especially careful, because there is another enemy around the corner.

Once you exit the cave and reach the rocky ledge, go left.

You will notice an enemy ahead, with its back turned at you.

This is an ideal moment to strike by surprise.

Approach him, very carefully, and perform an attack.

At this moment, you will see a short cutscene, where your character lands several lethal blows.

Go a bit ahead and collect the item at the end of the ledge.

Then, go deeper into the cave, where you will encounter further enemies.

One of them is an archer.

As you follow the caves, you will encounter more enemies, who you oughta deal with.

Once you are on another rocky ledge, the first thing that you should do is kick the ladder.

This way, you will unlock a shortcut that you will be able to use later into the game.

Also, note the nest on the left of the entrance.

If you already have theSmall Smooth & Silky Stone, you could leave it in this nest.

Then, jump down and walk through the mist.

After you defeat them, leave through the other exit and climb up the ladder on the right wall.

At the other side of the wall, there are two enemies, below.

Defeat the other opponent and, before you leave, pop swing open the door on the right.

Inside, you will find aCracked Red Eye Orb.

Then, walk through another mist.

Run over the fallen tree and defeat the enemy.

While still in mid-air, perform an attack to kill the enemy below.

Immediately, run up to the ladder and climb, because there is another archer here.

After you defeat the enemy, walk through the mist.

Enter the narrow passage and keep going ahead.

This way, you will reach the central location, namedMajula.

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