What to Do After Beating Asylum Demon?
Congratulations on taking down the formidable Asylum Demon in the Undead Parish! This marks a significant milestone in your Dark Souls 1 journey. Now that you’ve defeated this giant, it’s essential to know what lies ahead and where to head next. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to do after beating Asylum Demon:
Head up the stairs and explore Firelink Shrine
After taking down the Asylum Demon, proceed up the steps to the Firelink Shrine. You’ll find Andre the Blacksmith, your first encounter with a blacksmith in the game. Spend some time exploring the Shrine, taking in the ambient atmosphere and getting familiar with the surrounding area.
Collect Humanity and Souls from the demon’s corpse
Don’t forget to scoop up the Humanity and souls dropped by the Asylum Demon’s corpse. Collecting Humanity will help increase your total Humanity, unlocking new NPC interactions and allowing you to join covenants.
Acquaint yourself with the church and its inhabitants
Turn left and enter the small church near the Firelink Shrine. Inside, you’ll meet the mysterious Forest Hunter and the enigmatic Undead Merchant. Visit the Forest Hunter to engage in some cryptic discussions, while the Undead Merchant is a great spot to barter for any valuable items.
Confront the Balder Knights
Immediately after entering the church, you’ll stumble upon three Balder Knights. Take them down if you can, as the rewards for defeating them can be substantial. Be careful, as they’re fairly tough foes.
Discover the gate and the darkness beyond
After defeating the Balder Knights, access the gate leading to darkness. Don’t worry – it’s not as sinister as it sounds. Just be prepared for a jump scare.
Plan Your Next Moves
Now that you’ve progressed significantly in your Dark Souls 1 experience, consider the following possibilities:
• Explore new areas: Head to Darkroot Garden, Lower Undead Burg, or simply venture deeper into the ruins to discover new locations.
• Visit the shrine and merchants: Spend more time at the Firelink Shrine, interacting with other NPCs and purchasing valuable wares from the Undead Merchant.
• Complete quests and side quests: Take on quests from both the game’s main plot and various side quests from NPCs, such as fixing the Bridge of Sacrifices.
• Unlock new weapons and armor
Confront the fearsome Stray Demon in the Asylum
Be prepared for another intense showdown with the Stray Demon, now that you’re better equipped and more comfortable with your surroundings.
Additional Tips and Tricks:
- Conservation of vitality: Take note of how much health you have during battles to avoid unnecessary depletion.
- Explore different paths and routes: Use your map and explore different corners of the world to unravel hidden secrets and find those hard-to-reach loot.
- Practice patrolling enemies: Familiarize yourself with enemy rosters, as this information will prove invaluable in understanding their movement patterns and AI.
Remember, Dark Souls 1 is all about exploration, strategy, and perseverance. Take your sweet time to enjoy the surroundings, plan your next move, and be prepared to face new challenges.
FAQs
Does the master key allow Taurus Demon skip?
Yes, by picking the Thief class with the starting gift of firebombs, you’ll be able to skip Taurus Demon when you meet him.
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- A comprehensive list of Dark Souls 1 classes and the best starter weapons for Warriors and Bandits.
- Is Taurus Demon a good boss?
Kyojuro Rengoku, a famous Hashira, is often associated with the Taurus zodiac sign, possessing unwavering determination in his protection of humanity against demons.
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- How can I skip the Undead Burg?
Acquire the Master key starting gift or gain it from the Firebombs in exchange for other items to safely bypass Undead Burg and proceed to future areas.