Dragonbarrow
Dragonbarrow is the perilous, high-level northern plateau of Caelid, separated from southern Caelid by a deep ravine and home to numerous dragons and beast-men. Players visit this zone to access the Beast Sanctuary, retrieve legendary talismans, and take down powerful high-rune bosses like Greyoll and the Black Blade Kindred. Navigating the cliffs safely requires caution, as enemies deal significantly more damage and have much higher health pools than those in southern Caelid.
- Region
- Dragonbarrow
- Levels
- 80-100+
- Getting there
- Cross north over the canyon bridge from southern Caelid, or take the Sending Gate behind the Third Church of Marika in East Limgrave directly to the Bestial Sanctum
- Connects to
- Caelid, Siofra River (via Deep Siofra Well)
- Related quests
- Gurranq, Beast Clergyman
- Enemy types
- Lesser Dragons · Vulgar Militiamen · Beastmen · Giant Bats · Kindred of Rot · Putrid Avatars
Services and people
Merchants 1
- Isolated Merchant (Dragonbarrow) · Merchant traderIsolated Merchant's Shack
Quest NPCs 2
- Gurranq, Beast Clergyman · Accepts Deathroot and rewards the Beast Eye and Clawmark SealBestial Sanctum
- Master Lusat · Involved in Sorceress Sellen's questlineSellia Hideaway cave
Invaders and enemies 7
- Battlemage Hugues · Boss enemy in Sellia EvergaolSellia Evergaol
- Beastman of Farum Azula (Duo) · Boss encounter dropping the Flamedrake Talisman +2Dragonbarrow Cave
- Bell Bearing Hunter · Nighttime boss encounter dropping Gravity Stone Peddler's Bell BearingIsolated Merchant's Shack
- Black Blade Kindred · Boss enemy guarding the Bestial SanctumEntrance to the Bestial Sanctum
- Cleanrot Knight (Duo) · Boss encounter dropping the Gold Scarab talismanAbandoned Cave
- Flying Dragon Greyll · Boss enemy dropping a Dragon HeartFarum Greatbridge
- Godskin Apostle · Boss enemy dropping the Godskin Apostle SetBasement of the Divine Tower of Caelid
Services 5
- Bestial Sanctum Site of Grace · Rest and fast travel siteBestial Sanctum
- Divine Tower of Caelid: Basement Site of Grace · Rest and fast travel siteDivine Tower of Caelid: Basement
- Divine Tower of Caelid: Center Site of Grace · Rest and fast travel siteDivine Tower of Caelid: Center
- Dragonbarrow West Site of Grace · Rest and fast travel siteDragonbarrow
- Fort Faroth Site of Grace · Rest and fast travel siteFort Faroth
The short version
What matters
- •Defeat the Godskin Apostle in the Divine Tower of Caelid basement for the Godslayer's Greatsword.
- •Turn in your first Deathroot to Gurranq, Beast Clergyman in the Bestial Sanctum to earn the Clawmark Seal and Beast Eye.
Common mistakes
- •Entering the Isolated Merchant's Shack at night unprepared for the Bell Bearing Hunter ambush.
Walkthrough May be incomplete
The area in the order you play it. Tick things off as you go: they tick off in the checklists below too.
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Western Cliffs and the Isolated Merchant
When you enter from southern Caelid by crossing the Smoldering Wall border or riding the Spiritspring north of Church of the Plague, make your way to the far western cliffs. Visit the Isolated Merchant's Shack along the western cliffside road to find the Isolated Merchant (Dragonbarrow). If you explore the western reaches further, you can enter the Abandoned Cave to battle a duo of Cleanrot Knights, and be sure to grab the Map: Dragonbarrow from the stone stele on the path directly east of the Dragonbarrow West site of grace.
Tip: Visit the shack during the day to browse wares safely before facing nighttime threats.
Watch out: Visiting the Isolated Merchant's Shack at night spawns the dangerous Bell Bearing Hunter.
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The Divine Tower of Caelid
Head to the northwest coastal expanse where the colossal Divine Tower of Caelid stands. Delve into the basement to challenge the Godskin Apostle, then loot the chest behind the boss room for the Godslayer's Greatsword.
Key fight: Godskin ApostleTip: Rest at the basement Site of Grace before taking on the boss.
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Central Ridge and Fort Faroth
Travel along the central ridge to reach Fort Faroth and rest at the Fort Faroth Site of Grace. Climb the eastern ladder up to the tower to open a treasure chest holding the Dectus Medallion (Right).
Tip: Prepare for tight platforming when dropping into the roof openings.
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Secret Caves and Cliffside Caverns
Explore the northern and northeastern cliffs to uncover the region's hidden dungeons and evergaols. Additionally, drop off the northern cliffs into Dragonbarrow Cave to defeat two Beastmen of Farum Azula.
Tip: Attack suspect gravestone walls northeast of Church of the Plague to reveal the hidden cave.
Watch out: You will miss Lusat's Glintstone Armor Set if you do not finish Sorceress Sellen's questline and side with Sellen.
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Farum Greatbridge and the Bestial Sanctum
Confront the Black Blade Kindred guarding the entrance before stepping inside to rest at the Bestial Sanctum Site of Grace.
Key fight: Flying Dragon GreyllTip: The Sending Gate in East Limgrave lets you reach the sanctum early without traversing Caelid.
Checklists
Items May be incomplete
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Key fights May be incomplete
Enemies: Godskin Apostle
Threats: Black Flame fireballs, high-range torso stretching, spinning blade slashes
Tactics: Put the boss to sleep using Sleep Pots or St. Trina weapons to get free critical hits, or dodge closely under his horizontal swings
Rewards: Godskin Apostle Set
Enemies: Flying Dragon Greyll
Threats: Fire breath sweeps across the narrow bridge, airborne stomps, tail whips
Tactics: Fight on Torrent to quickly flee when the dragon takes flight, and bait its breath attacks before rushing in to strike its feet
Rewards: Dragon Heart
Enemies
Massive stationary dragon whose health can be drained by repeatedly inflicting status buildup near its tail or hind legs.
Stationed on the bridge leading south; fights similarly to Agheel but in a confined narrow space.
Deals massive holy damage and spews Scarlet Rot clouds across the ground.
Small, agile ambushers that hit disproportionately hard and cause Hemorrhage.
Shops and people
- Isolated Merchant (Dragonbarrow): Sells Dragonwound Grease, Spiked Caestus, Serpent Arrows, and Beast-Repellent Torch
Tips
- Buy the Beast-Repellent Torch from the Isolated Merchant in Dragonbarrow; holding it prevents the giant dogs and crows from attacking you unless provoked.
- You can defeat the massive Elder Dragon Greyoll safely without drawing aggro by attacking her back legs or tail using a Bleed weapon like the Reduvia or Uchigatana.
- Vulgar Militiamen outside the Bestial Sanctum drop over 1,000 runes each and can be easily staggered, making the stretch outside the sanctum a potent early-game rune farming run.
Not listed for this area: secrets.
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