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Last update:11 May 2016

Firelink Shrineis your base.

You will find a few NPCs here and several interesting places that you’re able to visit later.

Now, during your first visit here, talk toFire Keeper.

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You will find her downstairs, in the main part of this location.

Use all the Souls to advance to the next level of experience.

Depending on how much you have, you will be able to spend points on new skills.

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It will allow you to travel to various places.

Now, you could go toHigh Wall of Lothric.

Head there right away or take a look aroundFirelink Shrine.

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On the right, you will see a knight.

Talk to him and you will receive a new gesture -Collapse.

When you are in the central point, talk toLudleth, who is sitting on the throne.

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When wandering through the lower parts, you will findHandmaid.

It is an NPC from which you’re free to buy items and sell yours.

You will also meet Andre the Blacksmith.

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Talk to him three times to receive theHurrahgesture.

Remember to visit this NPC later to enhance your weapons and repair equipment.

As for now, there’s nothing interesting insideFirelink Shrine.

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Go outside or use the Bonfire to go toHigh Wall of Lothric.

Facing the entrance, take the stairs on the left leading up (screen).

Jump down from the coffins behind the tree.

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There is a body near which you will findHomewardBone.

A bit lower, you might jump down to collect Ember.

If you go straight, you will go along the wall (anotherEmber).

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Near the end of it, on the stairs, you will see two enemies.

Eliminate them and takeEast-West Shieldfrom the tree.

If you take the leftmost path, you will go down, to the main entrance to the shrine.

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In front of you, you should see an enemy on to of the stairs.

It is a half-naked man with a katana.

Don’t be mislead by his lack of armor - the enemy is very resilient and also very fast.

Moreover, he deals huge damage with his weapon.

The best strategy is to use a shield to block the attacks and counterattack.

Instead, wait until he is in a position with his weapon behind his back.

This means that he is preparing his fast attack.

Such strategy will allow you to stay in a safe distance.

attempt to throw him off the edge with a few quick attacks.

This is a perfect weapon for someone with highDexterity.

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