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Smouldering Lakeis an optional location.
you’re able to visit it if you destroy the wooden bridge inCatacombs of Carthus.
The projectiles are shot one after another and there is a short pause after the third one.
This pause will allow you to quickly move between the trees so that you avoid damage.
From the area in front of the entrance you might collect 4xTitanite shardfrom the scattered bodies.
Then move towards ballista, to the place shown on the screen.
Kill two lizards on your way to collect theTwinkling TitaniteandTitanite Chunk.
Horacehas gone mad and he will attack you if you get close.
If you want to continueAnriquest you must killHoraceor escape from here and tell her nothing.
KillingHoraceis a safer and more profitable option.
He attacks with a spear, keep attention to its long range.
The most dangerous attacks are performed by him with his two hands (grinder, attack from above).
When he holds his shield you could rather easily break his defense.
After defeating him you’re able to collectLlewelyn ShieldandYellow Bug Pelletsand 2xLarge Titanite Shardslying around.
On the way you will face few crabs.
Combined with the ballista assault, stopping to fight the crabs would be a suicide.
It is between the two burning torches (search for a rocky path).
When ballista destroys it you will fall below.
The second place is the wall among the rocks (screen).
Finally go towards the gate on the left side from the entrance to the location.
This passage leads to an optional boss.
When you get close to the passage, a giant worm will emerge from the water.
Fighting him isn’t recommended because he has powerful attack and lightning is surrounding him.
Now you must be patient - the monster will receive damage after emerging.
After few hits the creature will die and you will be rewarded with aLightning Stakeand anUndead Bone Shard.
Finally go along the path on the right side from the door which you should ignore for now.
Before entering the corridor you will find aLarge Titanite Shardand after walking down a bonfire.
The corridor behind the bonfire will lead you down.
On the left you will encounter the first of many demons in this location.
A good fire protection will prove to be useful.
It is best to kill the demon as fast as possible - the balls will disappear after his death.
In the corner you will find anEmber.
Turn right before walking down and slowly move along the wall.
Behind it there are four enemies, it is important to lure them one after another.
Don’t remain for too long in the reach of the purple toxic cloud.
Kill all enemies one after another and then enter the room on the left side.
Just like before, you should lure the opponents one after another.
In the corner you will findEmber.
His fire attack can be avoided by waiting behind the wall and then quickly attacking him.
Don’t try jumping above the hole - you will fall down into the trap.
Instead of that, go slightly back and down, to the place where there were four enemies.
You will enter a room in which two mages will attack you.
The fire protection will be even more useful than usual since few fireballs are hanging in the corridor.
Note:You might walk down when the enemies will be turned away.
Then, while leaving the stairs leading up behind, go to the right from the main chamber.
grab the latter option and hit the illusory wall at the crossroads shown on the picture.
Behind the wall you will find a black knight.
Watch out for his very powerful hits and a lethal series of attacks.
Once you manage to defeat the knight collect theBlack Knight Swordand continue the journey through the corridor.
In the next room you will face few enemies.
In the next room you will find two other opponents, including a shaman on the left side.
Examine the corridor behind the spearman and in the niche you will collectEmber.
Here you will find a bonfire (Old King’s Antechamber).
You will reach anEstus Shard.
Turn left after killing him - you will find another illusory wall.
Kill the lizard at the end so that obtain aChaos Gem.
so that finish exploring this area, go to the larger chamber ahead from the bonfire.
Carefully enter the room and quickly retreat as there are two other opponents waiting for you on the sides.
Escape towards the bonfire, quickly attack one opponent and lure the second one from the shaman.
Turn to the corridor with a single rat when leaving the room with two mages.
Just before the rat you could turn right where in a small chamber you will find some more rats.
Hit the wall ahead from the entrance to get to reveal an illusory wall.
Slightly behind, near a spider’s body, you’re able to findQuelana Pyromancy Tome.
The passage down leads to lava.
However, notice that in the middle and at the end there are items here.
The character will slow down, but the action is necessary if you want to reach the end.
By doing so you’ve got the option to kill them before entering the lava.
After a successful attempt you will receiveToxic MistandWhite Hair Talisman.
You will surely die, but you will also keep the obtained items.
If you move from the stairs you should find the soul before the entrance to the lava.
Note:In the corridor with the single rat there is a hole at the end.
It leads to the same place.
Go back to the room with rats and get deeper below.
At the end of the next corridor you will find a larger rat and few smaller ones behind him.
Quickly eliminate them and then find the illusory wall on the left.
Behind it you will find a chest with 3xLarge Titanite Shardinside.
The wall behind the chest is illusory as well and it leads toIzalith Staff.
Watch out for the poisonous frogs in the sewers - quickly escape whenever they will threaten you.
At the end of the road you will find stairs before using which you should turn left.
The path to the room filled with lava is guarded by an opponent you already know -Tsorig.
Similarly as before, he has a giant sword with which he can easily deal heavy damage.
have a go at always attack after his attack when you have a chance to hit his back.
It can be easier to bypass his attacks by rolling from the top of the chairs to the bottom.
This can speed up the battle if you manage to repeat the trick enough times.
For winning you will receive theMy Thanks!
Gesture(if you haven’t received it earlier), 5 000 souls andFume Ultra GreatswordandBlack Iron Greatshield.
In addition to that, you could try collecting the items from the lava -EmberandSacred Flame.
Behind the bridge you will find another challenging opponent (but not as challenging asTsorig).
On the other side you will find aSoul of a Crestfallen Knight.
Go up the ladder.
Slightly further you’re able to enter an open space.
Watch out for the ballista and the few skeletons.
Cautiously pick up theHomeward Bone.
Finally you will reach the top.
The ballista is guarded by two final enemies which can luckily be lured away and defeated one after another.
Watch out for the air attacks and for the knives thrown at you.
Once you manage to kill the final opponents, walk towards the ballista and pull the lever.
Finally go back to the lake and towards the arena with the boss.
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