Dark Souls has a tradition for some of the best boss battles in the industry- with Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City being the final bit of Dark Souls content we will get for a while, it of course had to go out on a high note as far as this specific area was considered. Thankfully, The Ringed City doesn’t disappoint, and we get some rousing boss battles.

Battles that are, in fact, so complex, that you might need some help with them- and if you find yourself lost, or stuck, then that’s where we come in. In this guide, we walk you through all the bosses in the game, and how to beat them. Just keep in mind, the guide will by its very nature have spoilers- if you skip ahead of where you are, that’s on you!

With that out of the way, let’s get started:

DARKEATER MIDIR

This is a well hidden boss, and arguably the hardest boss in the DLC, also making him one of the hardest bosses in the game by extension. However, on the flip side, you get one of Dark Souls‘ most memorable bosses as a result.

SLAVE KNIGHT GAEL

The final boss of the DLC- a poignant, fitting end to the Dark Souls saga.

DEMON PRINCE

This boss fight will recall Bloodborne, and if you played that game, put all the skills acquired as you played it to the test. If you didn’t play it, then prepare for a dramatic change of pace like nothing else before.

Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City is the final bit of Dark Souls content we will ever get- at least if From Software is to be believed. So it makes sense that for many Souls fans, it’s important to go through it, and send the series off in style. It also helps that The Ringed City is, unlike Ashes of Ariandel, not disappointing- if this is the last bit of Dark Souls content we ever get, then at least the franchise went out on a high note.

If you want to play it for yourself, however, and figure out what you think for yourself, then you will first have to access it. That’s what this guide is for- it tells you how to do so:

Before playing The Ringed City, ensure that:

• You have purchased and installed the DLC
• Your game is updated to the latest version available
• You have completed Ashes of Ariandel

You can either look for a new bonfire spawned in Kiln of the First Flame (this is the area where the final boss fight of the game takes place), or the bonfire where the Sister Friede battle takes place in Ashes of Ariandel. Either of thee bonfires will transport you into the new area, and begin The Ringed City.

Dark Souls has always had an assortment of gear that really complement your playing style, allowing for all sorts of buffs, effects, and builds. Dark Souls 3 is no different- and neither is its DLC The Ringed City. There is a lot of good armour to find in this DLC, as well as a lot of good weapons- in this guide, we focus on the former, specifically showing you where you can find all the newest, as well as the best, armour sets in the game.

As always, just getting to them can be a risky endeavour. Remember, the guide by its very nature may have spoilers, so don’t try to jump ahead. The armour sets this guide will be covering are:

• Desert Pyromancer Set
• Harald Set
• Ruin Set
• Black Witch Set
• White Preacher Head
• Ringed Knight Set
• Black Witch Veil
• Iron Dragonslayer Set
• Blindfold Mask
• Antiquated Plain Set
• Shira’s Set
• Lapp’s Set

Dark Souls has always had an assortment of weapons and gear that really complement your playing style, allowing for all sorts of buffs, effects, and builds. Dark Souls 3 is no different- and neither is its DLC The Ringed City. There is a lot of good armor to find in this DLC, as well as a lot of good weapons- in this guide, we focus on the latter.

This video guide will show you where to find the best weapons and shields- as always, just getting to them can be a risky endeavour. Remember, the guide by its very nature may have spoilers, so don’t try to jump ahead. The weapons and shields this guide will be covering are:

• Splitleaf Greatsword
• Aquamarine Dagger
• Murky Hand Scythe
• Murky Longstaff
• Lothric War Banner
• Giant Door Shield
• Harald Curved Greatsword
• Demon’s Scar
• Sacred Chime of Filianore
• Ringed Knight Spear
• Ledo’s Great Hammer
• Ringed Knight Straight Sword
• Preacher’s Right Arm
• White Birch Bow
• Dragonhead Greatshield
• Dragonhead Shield
• Frayed Blade
• Ringed Knight Paired Greatswords
• Gael’s Greatsword
• Repeating Crossbow
• Crucifix of the Mad King

There are multiple rings you can find in Dark Souls 3, and each bestows unique effects upon you. As always, some of these are easy to find- and finding others can be an arduous, treacherous expedition in and of itself. However, whether you are a completionist, or because you genuinely seek out the effects these rings will grant you, for many, finding them is a rewarding endeavour.

If you are one of them, welcome to this guide. If you are having problems locating any of these rings, this short guide will help you find all of them. Just bear in mind- while we have tried to minimize spoilers in this guide, it is still ultimately your responsibility to not jump ahead. These are the rings this guide is covering:

• Wolf Ring 
• Covetous Gold Serpent Ring
• Covetous Silver Serpent Ring
• Chloranthy Ring
• Ring of Steel Protection
• Havel’s Ring
• Ring of the Evil Eye
• Ring of Favor

Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City introduces several new spells with it to the game- these spells can be lethal if used right. If not used right, well… you’re going to find that much like everything else in the world of Dark Souls, they can just as well harm you. Not to mention the fact that simply tracking down these spells can be a treacherous undertaking in and of itself.

If you need help tracking down all the spells in this DLC, we’re here to help. This guide lets you track down all spells- just bear in mind that due to its very nature, it may have spoilers. So try not to jump ahead, okay?

Great Soul Dreg

Lightning Arrow

Projected Heal

Fan Flame

SPELLS ATTAINED AFTER BEATING BOSSES

There are two spells in the DLC that you only get after beating specific bosses- we’re putting these in their own section to, again, avoid the possibility of spoilers.

Seething Chaos

You get this spell once you defeat the Demon Prince. You can check out the video below for tips on this boss battle.

Old Moonlight

You get this spell once you defeat Darkeater Madir. You can check out the video below for tips on this boss battle.