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Full Farron Keep Walkthrough

A full walkthrough including all the items, enemies and bosses follows. Click here to go to the Speedrun Walkthrough. Click here to go to the Lore and Speculation page for this location.

Some starter tips

It is best to leave this area for after you've cleared the Cathedral, where you can find the Poisonbite Ring and Curseward Greatshield. The boost to your poison and curse resistance will help you while exploring the swamp.

This swamp is dangerous, a toxic, stinking bog filled with formidable enemies. Items that boost your poison resistance and cure status effects are required. It is advised to bring Purple Moss Clumps at a minimum. If you are able to withstand the poison waters, there are several notable items you can loot here. Bringing a dagger and using its weapon art to dash through the deep water is very helpful; it even works when FP is zero. Some of the enemies you encounter here are vulnerable to fire, and kitting yourself out appropriately will make combat far easier.

The swamp includes areas of deeper water where you cannot run. In one area there are several frog-like creatures (Basilisks) that jump at you and will spray a yellow mist that curses you. This will kill you instantly if the curse meter on your screen fills up. YOU WILL NOT SEE YOUR HP BAR DRAINING BEFORE DYING INSTANTLY. The best way to deal with those is to equip the Curseward Great Shieldyou can find in the Cathedral, which gives you very high resistance to cursing, lure them to a safe spot with a bow and take them out one by one. A halberd can catch their jumping attacks in mid-air.

Lighting the Ritual Fires

There are 3 ritual fires scattered throughout the swamp that must all be extinguished to open the Farron Keep Perimeter gate, the fires looks like a bakery oven with a glowing bowl at the base and a chimney-like structure above.

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The fires can be seen as burning chimneys from above, but when you are traversing the swamp the trees will block most of the visibility and it can be hard to see the next fire that needs to be put out. When you extinguish a fire, a corresponding fire will be lit near the gate during a cutscene, and these fires can be used to determine which ritual fire you have yet to extinguish:

If you follow the left hand path with lit bonfires on small islands, after entering the swamp from the Farron Keep bonfire, it will lead you to the first and second ritual fires, both located on top of small hills. The first and second ritual fires corresponds to the first and second fire on the left hand side of the large gate seen in the cutscene, or when standing in front of the gate.
The third ritual fire is located on a small hill to the right of the large gate, also reached by a couple of small islands with bonfires. The corresponding fire in front of the gate is the lone one on the right hand side.

Traversing the Swamp

From the first bonfire, you can take two routes in the deadly poisonous swamp.

To the left from the first bonfire, you can find a Ragged Maskby a group of leeches, Titanite Shard 1x, and on a small island Prism Stone 10x. If you continue with this path,you will encounter a Darkwraithfor the first time. They have a chance to drop several items such as Dark Sword, Cracked Red Eye Orbs and Pale Tongues. Near where you encounter this wraith will be a stone tower and inside will be a corpse with the Sage's Coal.

To theright from the first bonfire, you can loot some valuable Purple Moss Clump 3x from a corpse. Ahead on another corpse is the pyromancy Iron Flesh. Be mindful of the quick Basilisks here that can inflict curse on you rather quickly. Proceeding along the wall, you will find a Large Soul of a Nameless Soldier, Repair Powder.Eventually you come to a shore that leads up into a cavern, where you can pillage the Golden Scroll. There is also a chest here which contains the Antiquated Set. Around this area, you can be invaded by Yellowfinger Heysel. There will also be stairs that lead up to an altar lit with fire, this one is solely guarded by ahorned/tentacled monster that jumps in the air to attack and lethally. He will be found crouching at the top of the stairs. Nearby there is Rusted Gold Coin 1x.

Finding the Watchdogs of Farron Covenant

Make your way back towards the center of the swamp to a small island with a structure in its center. Inside you will find a group of poisonous leeches who spew fluid in your direction. They surround a corpse that can be looted for Undead Bone Shard 1x. Outside this building, if you have given aPale Tongueto Rosaria, will be a summon sign forYellowfinger Heysel.

Leaving the island you will see a dilapidated structure with a ladder going up, protected by a group of leeches at the base. Before ascending this ladder, to the left you will find Wolf's Blood Swordgrass 1x. Return to the ladder and ascend. At the top ,enter the room through the open doorway to find a Bonfire and the Old Wolf of Farron, where you can join the Watchdogs of FarronCovenant. You may pray to the wolf to earn the Legion EtiquetteGesture. In an alcove partly up the wall there's also an item that can't be reached from inside. Go back outside and follow the path around the structure to find a Crystal Lizard who drops a Twinkling Titanite. Right next to the lizard is an illusory wall, hit it to open a path to the Dreamchaser's Ashes, the unreachable item seen from inside the room.

In the corner of this room there is also a lift you can activate via pressure plate which will take you to a bridge where a Stray Demon mini boss wanders. This mini boss packs a punch and has a very large reach with its hammer, which it uses to slam and sweep. The demon will also fly into the air a short distance and follow with a ground slam. In addition, the demon can grab you, draining health as it eats you. Defeating it will earn you the Soul of a Stray Demon. There is also a Greataxe and Ember 2x that can be looted in this area.

On the far side of the area from the Stray Demon on the right hand side, there is an area where you drop down onto a platform. Continue left down the platforms and you will find a path leading behind the large gate. In this area there are three Crystal Lizards, a Dragon corpse and a number of Undead Soldiers. The two Crystal Lizards near the dragon corpse drop a Large Titanite Shard. You will also find the Dragon Crest Shield and Lightning Spear miracle near the Dragon corpse. Watch out for the lantern carrier who will cause dormant soldiers to aggro you. You can return to the other side of the gate by following the path over and dropping back down into the previous area.

Descend the ladder to return to the swamp. Straight ahead near some burning fires you will find a Titanite Shard 1x. If you follow the fires you will come to an Elder Ghru, a large horned beast that wields a large tree and casts numerous homing missiles. It will cast when at range and up close it will stamp the tree down in an attempt to squash you. Upon defeating it, loot the Titanite Shard 2x from a corpse by a tree. Continue exploring the swamp, defeating the Rotten Slugs you encounter. On a raised mound you will find a Sunlight Talismanand a cauldron of Estus Soup.

You will see the remains of what may have been a stone bridge jutting out of the swamp. Climb up this makeshiftramp to find a Greatsword at the end. Back in the swamp to the left of this bridge you will find a Titanite Shard behind a short stone pillar.

On a small island nearby, where a fire blazes, you will encounter a Ghru Leaper that jumps in the air to attack. If you can approach it quietly to land a backstab or a combo before it can react, this fight can be much easier. On a tree near here you will find a Titanite Shard 1x on a corpse.

Nearby, you will see a large set of stone stairs going up and at the top another of these beasts. To the right will be a corpse with Purple Moss Clump 2x. Beyond you will see an altar with a fire. Approach it to be given the option to extinguish the flame. Do so to trigger a cutscene and proceed to locate and extinguish the remaining fires.

Continue across a narrow bridge to face two Ghru Grunts wielding spears and shields, and a Ghru Shaman. Past them, inside the structure you will findthe Keep RuinsBonfire. Descend the fallen bridge to reenter the swamp. To your left will be a corpse with a Titanite Shard 1x.

Rings, Scrolls and Pharis

Continue exploring the surrounding swamp where you will encounter crawling Ghru, as well as another giant crab which drops the Lingering Dragoncrest Ring. Be careful when fighting the crab, as you will be slowed down by the deeper water. If you have not befriended the Giant of the Undead Settlement yet, he will fire great arrows at you in this area of the swamp. However, if you have befriended the giant, he will fire on the crab, making the potentially difficult fight substantially easier. You can loot several items here such as Gold Pine Bundle 6x, Ember 1x, Large Soul of an Unknown Traveler 1x, Crown of Dusk, Soul of a Nameless Soldier 1x, Young White Branch 2x.

In a corner there will be a cluster of dead mushrooms. On a larger mushroom by a tree you can find the Sage's Scroll. If you follow this wall here through the swamp you will encounter three Elder Ghru huddled around an item. They can be lured out one by one with projectiles for an easier encounter. The left-most one will drop theBlack Bow of Pharis, and the middle/furthest back one will dropPharis's Hat. The item they surround is a Poison Gem.Alongside a fallen bridge, near where a Rotten Slug lurks, you will find an Estus Shard 1x. The Nameless Knight Setcan also be looted in this swamp, on a corpse in a corner wedged between a structure and natural rock formation. 2 dirty beasts lurk in this region.

Proceed up another stone set of stairs and defeat two Ghru Grunts and extinguish the second flame. If you explore the area of dry land around here you will find Rotten Pine Resinon a corpse along an edge overhanging the swamp.

Near the Keep Ruins bonfire, you will find another staircase you can ascend on a hill and will discover another flame to extinguish, triggering another cutscene.

Once all 3 fires have been extinguished, a cutscene will play showing a large stone double door opening. The doors can be found from the Keep Ruins bonfire, down the fallen bridge and straight through into the next area.

The second half of the Keep

This area will features several of the gargoyle type enemies you encountered in Road of Sacrifices. Straight ahead as you enter you can find a Shriving Stonenear one of these enemies. Explore this wooded area to discover a large ruin which you can enter via an open archway. Inside you will discover the Farron Keep PerimeterBonfire. If you are in good standing withYuria of Londor, there is a summon sign forLondor Pale Shadeand will give you theDuel Bow Gesture.

Moving past the bonfire will be 3 of the smaller dirty beasts and at the end of the hallway, you will find a giant Crystal Lizard. Defeat this and open the grated door to unlock a shortcut to Road of Sacrifices. A corpse near here can be looted for Great Magic Weapon. If you head back towards the bonfire and drop down to your left to land in the wooded area, you will discover a corpse with Atonement on it. On this same path you can find a Hollow Gem on a corpse.

From the Farron Keep Perimeter bonfire, if you make your way back into the wooded area, you will encounter a Dark Wraith. The wraith may be engaging other enemies here. If you continue forward you will encounter a small dirty beast and a corpse with an Ember 1x. Continue forward until you come to a set of stone stairs with a Darkwraith. In the wooded area around here you will find a Black Bug Pellet 3x on a corpse as well as a few of the beasts.

On the stairs, if in ember form you will be able to see and summon Black Hand Gotthardand Sirris of the Sunless Realms depending on how far you have progressed her quest line.

Once prepared, open the double doors to challenge the boss of this area, aLord of Cinder, Abyss Watchers. Defeat them to earn Cinders of a Lord and Soul of the Blood of the Wolf.

Light the bonfire that appears here and approach the altar which triggers it sliding back, revealing the entrance to the Catacombs of Carthus.

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Video Walkthrough

Speed Run Walkthrough

Exit the bonfire room and turn left, follow the fires to find the three flames you have to extinguish to get through this area. These are all located higher up on dry land accessed by stone ramps. Keep an eye out for fires and lanterns. At some point there is ladder by the high wall you see on your left with a bunch of leeches at its base. The ladder is lit by a lantern. Climb up to find an optional area with a big view, a bonfire, a covenant, a miniboss and 3 crystal lizards. You do NOT need to go through the area with the cursing basilisks.

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FAQs

What level should you be for Farron Keep? ›

Recommended Level by Location | Dark Souls 3 Wiki
AreaLevelUpgrade
High Wall of Lothric1-20+0-1
Undead Settlement20-25+1-2
Road of Sacrifices25-35+2
Farron Keep35++3
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Should I pray to the Old Wolf of Farron? ›

The covenant can be gained by equipping the item Watchdogs of Farron which is obtained by praying to the Old Wolf of Farron to obtain the item. While a member of the Covenant and item is equipped, you can be auto summoned as a loyal spirit to defeat intruders.

What boss is in Farron Keep ds3? ›

The Stray Demon boss fight

He's huge, and he's a monster, but if you time your rolls right, you can roll right into (and therefore through) many of his attacks. If you've have ranged weapons, they come in particularly handy against this boss, because they allow you to stay far away from his giant club.

Where to go from Farron Keep? ›

To the right is the Farron Keep Perimeter, which leads back to the poisonous swamp and the Crucifixion Woods, with a Ravenous Crystal Lizard along the way. Defeating the Abyss Watchers can be done with the help of Black Hand Gotthard. Once they are defeated, the way to the Catacombs of Carthus opens.

What is the hardest place in Dark Souls 3? ›

Lothric Castle is one of the last areas to embark on, and easily makes the list as the hardest area in Dark Souls 3 due to the difficulty scaling. Enemies have more health, and they hit much harder, so players who have not leveled up their health or fail to time their rolls and parries are in for a bad time.

Where is the Stray Demon in Farron Keep? ›

Location. You can find this Stray Demon above the Farron area. Head to the Old Wolf of Farron bonfire, and ride the elevator up. You will spot the demon in the distance.

What happens if you hit Old Wolf Farron? ›

Although the wolf appears to be dead, he is actually asleep. He bleeds when struck and is said to be emaciated.

Should you offer Wolf's Blood Swordgrass? ›

After gifting 30 Swordgrass to the Old Wolf, players will reach rank two and receive both the Wolf Knight's Greatshield and the Wolf Ring, the latter of which is required to gain 100% game completion.

What are the rewards of the Old Wolf of Farron Covenant? ›

While a member of this Covenant, anytime you are summoned and kill your target, you receive a Wolf's Blood Swordgrass. Turn them into the old wolf to rank up and obtain new items. For 10 turn ins, you receive the Old Wolf Curved Sword. For 30 turn ins, you receive the Wolf Ring and Wolf Knight Greatshield.

How many bonfires are in Farron Keep? ›

These are the three fires you need to extinguish to open Farron Keep proper, and reach the Abyss Watchers. Given that I'm taking my time with this character, I noticed the reliefs behind the three fires.

Who is the hardest boss in DS3? ›

I can safely say that Nameless King stands as one of the hardest bosses in the series, if not THE hardest. Most bosses from DS2 were not that hard compared to this. And honestly, DS3 has the series' most memorable and exciting bosses.

What happens if you give Farron coal? ›

The Farron Coal is a key item in Dark Souls III. Coal used for weapon infusion. Long ago, used to forge the greatswords of the Undead Legion of Farron. Give to the blacksmith in the shrine to allow the use of gems for heavy, sharp and poison infusion.

Can you parry Abyss Watchers? ›

Being humanoid enemies of size only slightly larger than the player, the Abyss Watchers can be parried and riposted as well as backstabbed. One can implement this tactic much like how they would against invaders or other hostile human enemies.

How do you get the Farron sword? ›

Obtained by transposing the Soul of the Blood of the Wolf with Ludleth of Courland at no soul cost.

What level should I be for the ashes of Ariandel? ›

The Ashes of Ariandel DLC can be found fairly early on in the Dark Souls 3 game, but be warned - as From Software has said that players are recommended to be around level 80 before they should attempt to enter the Painted World.

What level should you fight Abyss Watchers? ›

Recommended Level: 30

They abyss watchers are the first Lord of Cinder you will be facing against. They can be found beyond the big locked door in the Farron keep. To open this door, you will need to extinguish all three of the flame towers around the swamp.

What level should I be for the Catacombs of Carthus? ›

I'd say between SL 30 - 40 with a +3 weapon. Maybe +4 if it's a UGW for heavy hits. I've had a pretty high success rate invading in the Catacombs actually . Carthus Catacombs is a great place to invade, lots of traps, ambushes and hiding places, very easy to get plunge attacks on unsuspecting victims here too.

What level should I be for DS3 DLC? ›

From suggests you to be around 80, but it largely depends on your own skill. If you are talented then you might be able to do 45-50, but I think it is designed to be sort of something to do after you beat the game but befeore going to the next playthrough.

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