Tomb of the Giants

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED guide · Beyond the Catacombs

This pitch-black subterranean zone lies immediately past the Pinwheel arena and requires a dedicated light source to navigate safely. Players must carefully traverse steep cliff edges while fighting giant skeletal foes to reach Patches, rescue Rhea of Thorolund, and access the altar before the boss. Clearing the final cavern leads directly into the lair of Gravelord Nito, one of the primary Lord Soul bosses.

Achievements here

Defeat Gravelord NitoTraverse the darkness of the Tomb of the Giants and kill Gravelord Nito in his cavern.

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Items

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Skull Lantern: Dropped into a pit by Patches the Hyena, found on a corpse on the platform belowLarge Divine Ember: Found in an upper room filled with multiple Giant Skeletons, resting on a corpseCovetous Silver Serpent Ring: On a corpse at the end of a hidden ledge path dropping down near the first bone tower encounterWhite Titanite Slab: Located in the watery cavern area right before Nito's fog gate, tucked in an alcove off to the side

Secrets

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The first bonfire in the area is reached by descending the large sliding stone coffins and dropping down a ladder on the right path marked by glowing prisms.Illusory wall hiding the second bonfire: near the fog gate leading to the lower level, strike the flat brick-like wall section beside the ramp to reveal a hidden bonfire overlook.

Enemies

Giant Skeleton

Weak to Strike damage, Fire

Attacks with large curving swings and can kick players off ledges.

Skeleton Beast

Weak to Fire, Divine weapons

Highly lethal quadruped skeleton that executes rapid, multi-hit lunging combos.

Bone Tower

Weak to Fire

Clusters of skeletal spines that erupt from the floor to pin players in place.

Pinwheel Clone

Weak to Strike damage, Fire

Fires ranged magic projectiles and summons illusions near the boss fog gate.

Shops and people

Trusty Patches: Sells the Crescent Axe, masks, cleric gear, and various miracles after you forgive him and defeat Nito

Tips

Equip the Cast Light sorcery or Sunlight Maggot helm to keep both hands free for shields and weapons instead of holding the Skull Lantern.
Do not traverse past the golden fog gate early in the game until the Lordvessel has been placed with Kingseeker Frampt or Darkstalker Kaathe.
A divine weapon will prevent Nito's summoned skeleton minions from resurrecting during the boss encounter.

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