Profaned Capital

DARK SOULS III guide · After passing through Irithyll Dungeon

The Profaned Capital is a sunken, flame-scorched city that connects directly from Irithyll Dungeon. Players must navigate a toxic swamp populated by monstrosities, unlock pathways back to the dungeon, and cross a heavily guarded causeway to face Yhorm the Giant. Defeating Yhorm claims his Cinders of a Lord and progresses the main quest.

Achievements here

Lord of Cinder: Yhorm the GiantDefeat Yhorm the Giant in his throne room at the depths of the capital.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

0/5

Storm Ruler: Located right next to Yhorm the Giant's throne inside the boss arenaProfaned Flame (Pyromancy): Dropped by the Monstrosity of Sin enemies in the lower swamp buildingLogan's Scroll: Dropped by the hostile Court Sorcerer NPC on the roof of the swamp structureWrath of the Gods: Found on a corpse inside the building directly behind the Court Sorcerer roofUndead Bone Shard: Located on a corpse resting by the central Profaned Capital bonfire

Secrets

0/1

Releasing Siegward of Catarina | Obtain the Old Cell Key from Irithyll Dungeon, leap from the Court Sorcerer roof into an open window, and unlock the cell to free him and receive a Titanite Slab

Enemies

Gargoyle

Weak to Strike damage

Wields stone hammers or spears and attacks upon crossing the bridge

Monstrosity of Sin

Weak to Bleed

Hand-headed abominations dwelling inside the toxic swamp structure that deal massive physical damage

Jailer Handmaid

Dagger-wielding handmaids that guard the lower bridge and corridors leading to the boss

Yhorm the Giant

Weak to Storm Ruler weapon skillSteal / drop Soul of Yhorm the Giant, Cinders of a Lord

A Lord of Cinder who takes immense damage specifically from the charged weapon skill of the Storm Ruler

Shops and people

Siegward of Catarina: Joins the battle against Yhorm the Giant if his questline was advanced, bringing his own Storm Ruler

Tips

Equip the Storm Ruler immediately upon picking it up in the boss arena and fully charge its weapon art to stagger Yhorm.
Wear poison-resistant gear or carry Blooming Purple Moss Clumps when navigating the deep mire beneath the ruins.

← Previous

Irithyll Dungeon

Anor Londo

Stuck somewhere in DARK SOULS III?

Quest Compendium sees your screen while you play: ask about exactly where you are, and keep this guide open right beside your game.

Get live help while you play