How do you Smoulder Lake?

Head past the bonfire to reach the Smouldering Lake. Grab three Large Titanite Shards around the center of the lake. Veer to the left of the lake, while being mindful of the massive ballista attacks aiming at you. You will also come across a large Carthus Sandworm.
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How do you break the floor in smoldering lake?

There's a patch of stone floor slightly to the right and forward from the first entry area that you can bait the Ballista to destroy by standing there and dodging the shot. Its a shortcut that leads to the first bonfire in the ruins by the petrified centipede demon.
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Is smoldering Lake optional?

Smouldering Lake is an optional, highly challenging area that will grant plenty of Titanite Shards. If you're looking for a quick way to level up some of your weapons, this is the place to be. Most enemies here drop at least one shard — and occasionally, a Large Titanite Shard — especially within the Demon Ruins.
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Who is the hardest boss in Dark Souls 3?

1 Nameless King

The Nameless King is considered by most to be the hardest Dark Souls 3 boss. Located at the Archdragon Peak, this boss appears after you ring the bell by the Great Belfry. This boss is fought in two phases, with one being while he rides a wyvern. Watch out for his piercing attacks while he is on foot.
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How do you break walls in Smouldering Lake?

Returning to the large room where all the fire demons were,take the hallway that comes to a hole. Drop down and take out the rats. To the right, attack the wall to reveal an Illusory Wall. Open the chest to reveal a Large Titanite Shard 3x.
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Dark Souls 3 How To Get To Smouldering Lake (Secret Area)



How do you use ballista in Smouldering Lake?

Look for a patch of bricks in the center of the lake near a pair of rock stacks with candles on top. Stand near the edge of this brick patch so that the ballista shoots its center. The ballista will blast a hole into the ground, allowing you to drop down beneath the lake.
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How do you stop Archer in Smouldering Lake?

The ballista can hit you from here, but that's exactly what you want. Stand in front of the wall and wait for the ballista to fire, then dodge away. The shot from the ballista will break the wall behind you and reveal a hidden item.
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How do you beat the worm in smoldering lake?

The Great Sand Worm is a beast found in the Smouldering Lake of Dark Souls 3. It will appear as you head towards the Old Demon King boss. The easiest way to kill it is to run behind it. The worm can't turn around so it will never hit you.
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Is Smouldering Lake demon ruins?

Inside the Demon Ruins reside Smouldering Ghrus, Demon Clerics, Demon Statues, Hound Rats and Giant Hound Rats, Basilisks, and two Black Knights. To reach the upper reaches of the lake, a long, winding route through the ruins must be taken, with a great number of these enemies along the way.
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How many endings does Dark Souls 3 have?

With four different endings — against two endings each on both Dark Souls and Dark Souls II — Dark Souls III gives players enough tools to scrutinize its convoluted lore and find at least partial truths amidst a crumbling world.
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Where is the Smouldering Lake bonfire?

Smouldering Lake is an optional location. You can visit it if you destroy the wooden bridge in Catacombs of Carthus. Then you can use the bridge as a ladder to walk down where behind the chamber with the demon you will find a bonfire - behind it you will enter this location.
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What is the Old Demon King weak to?

Old Demon King Notes & Tips

Weak to black knight weapons (Greatsword, Sword, Greataxe, Glaive) and Dark Damage. Resistant to Fire Damage and Poison/Toxic.
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How do I get to the Ithryll of the boreal Valley?

To reach Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, players must first defeat High Lord Wolnir just beyond the bridge in the Catacombs of Carthus. Upon completing this boss battle, a doorway will open to grant access to the Irithyll of the Boreal Valley Bonfire.
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How do you destroy the crossbow in Smouldering Lake?

If you stand near the sections of brick wall in the back of the level and bait the crossbow into firing at them, it will destroy them, allowing you access to an item behind one of them.
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Is a ballista a crossbow?

A Ballista is an ancient military siege engine in the form of a crossbow. Typically it was used to hurl large bolts, and had better accuracy than a catapult at the expense of reduced range.
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What's in the lava in Smouldering Lake?

There are items in the lava as well: a Sacred Flame and a Soul. If you are equipped in flame-resistant gear or if you don't mind killing yourself in the lava, these items are worth the pick up. Return to the hallway, which leads to the Basilisks on the right. Make a left instead and up the stairs, then make a right.
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Where can I get toxic mist?

Found in the Smouldering Lake. From the Old King's Antechamber bonfire, go through the illusionary wall on the far side of the room that drops down into the hall of fire orbs and pyromancer demons. Follow the far wall left to the end of the room; you should see a corridor with a rat in it.
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Is Dark Souls 3 harder than Sekiro?

Don't just take our word for it—Forbes, Digital Spy, Gamespot and a bevy of other publications agree: Sekiro is harder than any of the Dark Souls games and Bloodborne .
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Is bloodborne or Dark Souls 3 harder?

Bloodborne is easier than DS3, but there is more of a learning curve for the first while, if that makes sense at all. The hardest part of the game is the opening, you'll struggle there the most, with jumping from Souls in particular as well. But overall, apart from the DLC, yes Bloodborne is a tad easier.
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Which is the hardest Dark Souls?

The 14 Hardest Dark Souls And Souls-Like Games, Ranked
  1. 1 Dark Souls 2: Scholar Of The First Sin. The least favorite Dark Souls of most fans, many players would say that Dark Souls 2 was the easiest in the series.
  2. 2 Bloodborne. ...
  3. 3 Dark Souls. ...
  4. 4 Hollow Knight. ...
  5. 5 The Surge. ...
  6. 6 Dark Souls 3. ...
  7. 7 Demon's Souls. ...
  8. 8 Salt and Sanctuary. ...
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Who is the coolest boss of ds3?

Top 10 'Dark Souls 3' Bosses, Ranked
  1. King of the Storm / Nameless King. Image via FromSoftware.
  2. Slave Knight Gael. Image via FromSoftware. ...
  3. Sister Friede. Image via FromSoftware. ...
  4. Soul of Cinder. Image via FromSoftware. ...
  5. Darkeater Midir. ...
  6. Pontiff Sulyvahn. ...
  7. Demon in Pain and Demon From Below / Demon Prince. ...
  8. Twin Princes. ...
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Will there be a Dark Souls 4?

Dark Souls 4 will probably not release until around 2024 or later as From Software is currently focused on Elden Ring, so any further projects that aren't announced or far in development will likely not be out for a couple of years.
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