Painted World of Ariamis

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED guide · The optional area accessed via the painting in Anor Londo

Accessible by examining the giant painting in Anor Londo while carrying the Peculiar Doll, this snowy, secluded area acts as a separate sub-world. Players must navigate crumbling ruins, an overrun courtyard, and an underground sewer system to open the main gate leading to the final courtyard. You cannot warp out using the Lordvessel and must reach the boss area at the far end to return to Anor Londo.

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Peculiar Doll: In the player's starting cell in the Undead Asylum upon revisitingXanthous Set: Found on a corpse behind Crossbreed Priscilla after defeating the invader Xanthous King JeremiahSoul of Priscilla: Acquired automatically upon killing Crossbreed PriscillaPriscilla's Dagger: Cut off Crossbreed Priscilla's tail before killing her

Achievements here

Defeat Crossbreed PriscillaEnter the giant painted canvas in Anor Londo using the Peculiar Doll, reach the exit courtyard, and initiate combat to slay Crossbreed Priscilla.

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Items

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You can bypass turning the wheel: BloodshieldFound on the long bridge guarded by the Undead Dragon, just past its front halfRed Sign Soapstone: Located at the very top of the central spiral staircase tower on a wooden plankDark Ember: Found on a petrified blacksmith in the courtyard annex building behind a locked doorAnnex Key: Found in the underground catacombs where the Wheel Skeletons patrolVelka's Rapier: Found on a corpse behind a wooden breakable barricade in the annex buildingBlack Set: Found on a corpse in the annex building near Velka's Rapier

Secrets

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Xanthous King Jeremiah invades as a red phantom in the right-side graveyard area of the open courtyard only if the player is in human form and Priscilla is alive.There are multiple illusory walls inside the subterranean sewer area hiding Wheel Skeletons and the mechanism wheel that opens the main shortcut gate.

Enemies

Engorged Zombie

Weak to Fire

Inflicts toxic buildup upon death via an exploding burst of blood, which can be prevented by killing them with fire damage.

Snow Rat

Weak to Fire

Larger than standard rats and capable of inflicting toxic buildup with their bites.

Crow Demon

Weak to Fire

Often ambushes from above and can perform a leaping grab attack that tears at the player's neck.

Phalanx

Weak to Fire

A dense cluster of shield-wielding slime creatures guarding the central statue in the courtyard, highly vulnerable to area-of-effect spells.

Undead Dragon

Weak to Fire

Guards the long bridge; it vomits toxic sludge and attacks with claw swipes.

Wheel Skeleton

Weak to Strike

Patrols the dark subterranean area and deals rapid continuous damage by rolling into the player.

Crossbreed Priscilla

Weak to Fire

An optional boss who turns invisible; her position is tracked by footprints appearing in the snow until her poise breaks.

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Crossbreed Priscilla: Dialogue to leave peacefully without fighting

Tips

Bring Blooming Purple Moss Clumps to cure the heavy toxic status inflicted by the Engorged Zombies and Snow Rats.
Equip a weapon that deals fire damage or use Pyromancy to prevent Engorged Zombies from releasing their toxic cloud upon death.
Striking Crossbreed Priscilla starts the boss fight permanently for that playthrough, preventing you from using her peaceful exit until she is defeated.
Once you enter the painting, you cannot leave until you reach the exit plank behind Priscilla's arena, so ensure your gear is upgraded beforehand.

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