Why is Ash Lake so hidden?

In Dark Souls, why is Ash Lake (one of the largest areas in the game) so hidden? When was it first discovered? In the lore's perspective (adding my own speculations into that), it is because everything was built on top of Ash Lake. In the beginning, before the age of fire, there was nothing.

What is the deal with Ash Lake?

Ash Lake is an optional area in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. Somewhat hidden from regular progress, this area is only accessible through the Great Hollow (entered through Blighttown) It is home to the Path of the Dragon covenant.

What is the point of Ash Lake?

Ash Lake, in some sense, is the base or foundation of the world. The Blighttown swamp is right above one of those trees (namely the Great Hollow). Based on the prologue, it's also where the Age of the Ancients took place.

What is the lore of Ash Lake?

Found at the base of The Great Hollow, Ash Lake is the geographically lowest point in Lordran, although possibly just a metaphorical journey. This endless stretch of bottomless water, archtrees and curious beams of light is an ash-strewn shore that hold remnants of giants and a Hydra still swims along its banks.

Why is Siegmeyer not in Ash Lake?

You have to talk to Sieglinde at Firelink Shrine after helping Siegmeyer in Lost Izalith to make them appear in Ash Lake.

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Is there a way out of Ash Lake?

Just jump down to ground level and leave through the hole on the wall.

Is Ash Lake optional Dark Souls?

Ash Lake is an optional area you can come across after exploring the Great Hollow, which links out from Blighttown in Dark Souls.

What is the easiest Dark Souls to get into?

Before Elden Ring, Dark Souls 3 was the culmination of all the lessons FromSoftware learned while producing Soulsborne games. That led to a variety of vital quality-of-life improvements that made Dark Souls 3 the most accessible game in the Dark Souls franchise as well as arguably the easiest.

What is at the bottom of The Great Hollow?

At the very bottom of the tree is the entrance to Ash Lake. The Great Hollow can be a dangerous place due the constant possibility of falling to one's death, getting Cursed by Basilisks, or failing to deal with the Mushroom Parents and Mushroom Children.

Is The Great Hollow optional?

The Great Hollow is an optional area you can visit from Blighttown, and allows you to visit Ash Lake in Dark Souls. If you're looking for more help, our Dark Souls walkthrough and guide can help with all other areas of the game, including the dreaded Taurus Demon, Capra Demon, Ornstein and Smough bosses.

Is Ash Lake and Smouldering Lake the same?

Smouldering Lake is Ash Lake in the far future .

Geographically, Smouldering Lake is in a similar position as Ash Lake was in Dark Souls I - it is near Lost Izalith and the Tomb of the Giants at around the same elevation. Additionally, the archtrees in Smouldering Lake are very similar to those found in Ash Lake.

Who is the onion guy in Dark Souls?

Siegmeyer of Catarina is an NPC wearing the onion armor waiting for someone to open the gate outside of Sen's Fortress. Once the gate is opened he moves to an area in Sen's Fortress that he can't pass due to the rolling giant steel balls.

Is Siegward related to Siegmeyer?

Siegward is a character that appears in Dark Souls 3, and is unrelated to Siegmeyer and Sieglinde, a confusing fact given their nearly identical appearances. Siegward and Siegmeyer also share the same voice actor in Miles Richardson.

Can I save Siegmeyer?

In Lost Izalith, you will encounter a room with a collapsing floor, walk around the back and you will see Siegmeyer overlooking a large hole. You will need to speak to Siegmeyer and let him jump down into the hole with the Toxic Monsters. Here, you will have to follow him and jump down to save him.

Why did Ash become a simulacrum?

After betraying the rest of the Group on December 25, 2658 and trying to take all the Branthium for herself, she was stabbed by Amélie Paquette. However, contrary to what is known, she is merely mortally wounded, and at her request was made into a simulacrum.

Can you invade in Ash Lake?

The only points of interest are the hydra and the path of the dragon covenant. You can't even invade people in this area which is so disappointing.

Who was Ash before simulacrum?

Once known as Dr Ashleigh Reid, Ash was an elite pilot and mercenary before being turned into a Simulacrum (a robot with a copied human brain pattern) after a mission went horribly wrong.

What happens if you offer dragon scale?

Each Dragon Scale you offer to your covenant gives you a point to your next rank. You can obtain Dragon Scales in three ways: 1. Certain chests and items on the ground, such as the one in Blighttown next to the bonfire.

Is Tomb of the Giants optional?

It is not recommended to enter this area unless you have obtained the Lordvessel from Anor Londo, otherwise you will not be able to complete or access all of the area. In addition, the Tombs of Giants should only be explored by those with a Soul Level of at least 55-60, to avoid noobie frustration.

What happens if you get cursed in Dark Souls?

Curse is a status effect (with a build-up bar similar to poison and bleed effects) that instantly kills the player when filled. As they die, their corpse slowly becomes petrified. Curse is a gameplay mechanic in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered.

How big is Ash Lake?

Ashes Lake, also known as Big Ash Lake, is a 54 acre lake adjacent to the Columbia River.

Where is Cemetery of Ash?

Walk to the side of the cemetery opposite of the alcove with the crystal enemy, and you'll find one final enemy to kill. Return to where the enemy with the crossbow was standing and walk past. You'll walk along the edge of a cliff, a path that leads you to the first bonfire, Cemetery of Ash.

What is the Taurus Demon weak to?

This boss is weak to Fire and Lighting, so bust out your Fireballs, Firebombs and Gold Pine Resin we got beforehand. After entering the fog gate, immediately head right and up the ladder and kill the two undead bowmen.