Farron Keep

DARK SOULS III guide · After passing through the Road of Sacrifices

Farron Keep is a vast, murky poison swamp situated below the Road of Sacrifices. The primary objective is to extinguish three ritual flames atop elevated stone structures to unlock the massive stone door leading to the Abyss Watchers. Navigating the deep sludge heavily restricts movement and continuously builds up the poison status effect.

Achievements here

Lords of Cinder: Abyss WatchersDefeat the Abyss Watchers at the perimeter of Farron Keep.

Covenant: Watchdogs of FarronPray to the Old Wolf of Farron resting at the top of the central swamp tower.

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Items

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Sage's Scroll: Near the perimeter wall guarded by several Rotten Ghrus, close to the Keep Ruins bonfireGolden Scroll: In a small cave in the deep poison swamp area, guarded by BasilisksEstus Shard: Next to a fallen tower base near the first extinguishable ritual flameUndead Bone Shard: Inside a small, sunken stone tower filled with slugs near the Keep Ruins bonfireSunlight Talisman: Near the sunken bridge structure in the deep swampNameless Knight Set: On a corpse resting in the deep water near the center of the swampDragon Crest Shield: At the top of the central fortress structure, reached via an elevator near the Old Wolf of Farron, guarded by a Stray DemonCoal: Farron Coal: Located in a hallway guarded by a Black Knight, on the perimeter leading toward the Road of Sacrifices

Secrets

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Illusory Wall | Attack or roll into the illusory wall on the upper tier of the stone structure housing the Old Wolf of Farron to reveal the Dreamchaser's Ashes |

Enemies

Rotten Ghru

Weak to Fire

Common beast-like humanoid that attacks with spears, daggers, or shields; can inflict poison.

Elder Ghru

Weak to Fire

Massive bipedal creatures that wield tree trunks and summon tracking red skull projectiles.

Basilisk

Weak to Dark

Small hopping reptiles that spew dense clouds capable of causing instant death via Curse.

Corvian

Weak to Fire

Raven-like humanoids near the entrance that sprout wings and shriek when alerted.

Darkwraith

Weak to StrikeSteal / drop Dark Sword, Cracked Red Eye Orb

Two red-eyed knights that patrol the rampart path toward the boss, fighting Ghrus in their path.

Stray Demon

Weak to StrikeSteal / drop Soul of a Stray Demon

A large, stone-skinned mini-boss atop the fortress elevator who uses a massive greathammer and grab attacks.

Abyss Watchers

Weak to LightningSteal / drop Soul of the Blood of the Wolf, Cinders of a Lord

The Lord of Cinder boss of the area, featuring a multi-opponent sword duel followed by a fire-imbued second phase.

Shops and people

Old Wolf of Farron: Offers the Watchdogs of Farron covenant and associated rank rewards

Tips

Use the Quickstep weapon art on daggers to bypass the movement penalty while traversing the deep swamp sludge.
Equip armor with high poison resistance and keep Purple Moss Clumps assigned to your quick-use inventory slot.
The Darkwraiths outside the final boss gate will fight the Rotten Ghrus on the hill, allowing you to let them thin each other out safely.

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