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Painted World of Ariandel

DARK SOULS III guide · After interacting with the painting in the Cathedral of the Deep
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After touching the scrap of the painting held by Slave Knight Gael at the Cleansing Chapel, the Ashen One is transported into a frozen, rotting realm. Players must traverse treacherous snowy cliffs, an infested Corvian settlement, and frozen depths beneath a giant rope bridge to unlock the sanctum of the chapel. The main journey culminates in confronting Sister Friede and Father Ariandel to release fire onto the painted world.

Items

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Secrets

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Enemies

Millwood Knight
Weak to Strike damage, FireSteal / drop Millwood Armor set, Heavy Crossbow

Bulky warriors that hit heavily with greataxes, hammers, or greatbows.

Corvian Settler
Weak to Fire

Docile or pathetic infected creatures; some vomit toxic or rot fluids.

Corvian Knight
Weak to Fire, BleedSteal / drop Crow Talons, Crow Quills

Fast and lethal predators wielding either rapid thrusting rapiers or claw attacks.

Follower of Farron
Weak to FireSteal / drop Follower Armor set, Follower Javelin

Pack hunters that use torches to breathe fire or hurl javelins from a distance.

Sister Friede
Weak to Strike damage, Bleed, Poise disruptionSteal / drop Soul of Sister Friede

A three-phase boss that utilizes scythes, invisibility, frostbite, and eventually Blackflame attacks.

Father Ariandel
Weak to Bleed, Slash damage

Massive chained figure who attacks by slamming and spilling the fiery Lordvessel in the second boss phase.

Champion's Gravetender & Gravetender Greatwolf
Weak to Fire, BleedSteal / drop Valorheart, Champion's Bones

An optional boss fight pairing a dual-wielding NPC fighter with a massive, highly agile frost wolf.

Shops and people

  • Corvian Settler (NPC in house): Offers dialogue about Friede and gives a Titanite Slab after Sister Friede is defeated.

Tips

  • Pack blooming purple moss clumps or equipment that resists frostbite, as many attacks from Friede, wolves, and tree women build up the frost status effect quickly.
  • Sister Friede can be easily staggered, backstabbed, and parried due to her low poise compared to other major bosses.
  • Tracking the snow displaced by Sister Friede's feet reveals her location immediately after she turns invisible to wind up her charged grab.

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