Dark Souls 3 NPC quests - Irithyll Dungeon and Yhorm the Giant
Checking in on Siegward and Greirat
CHECKLIST: BEFORE ENTERING IRITHYLL DUNGEON
Irithyll Dungeon lies a short walk beyond the Distant Manor bonfire, which you'll find at the far end of the lake running beneath Irithyll bridge. Do not proceed passed this bonfire until you've completed the following steps.
1. Send Greirat on his second scavenger hunt
Speak with Greirat again at Firelink Shrine and permit him to go on second scavenging trip. Once he leaves the shrine, he'll make his way to Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, where he'll die if neither the Patches or Siegward quests have been successfully progressed. If you've followed the steps in this guide, however, and returned the Catarina armour to Siegward at the Cleansing Chapel, things should proceed as required. That said, there appears to be a time limit for completing this portion of the quest. Loiter too long in Irithyll and Greirat may die anyway.
2. Speak with Siegward at the Distant Manor in Irithyll
Warp to the Distant Manor bonfire in Irithyll and battle through the spider-woman-filled sewers at the edge of the nearby lake. Climb the steps to the rear of the area and speak with Siegward in the kitchen to receive the Emit Force miracle and progress his and Greirat's quest lines. Greirat will have returned to Firelink Shrine next time you visit. Note that Siegward will not be available for the fight against Yhorm if you miss him in Irithyll.
If something goes awry and Siegward doesn't appear in the kitchen, it's also possible to rescue Greirat by speaking with Unbreakable Patches at Firelink Shrine. Once Greirat has left the shrine, tell Patches where he went and he'll leave to rescue his friend. Both men will return to the shrine when you next warp into the area.
3. Send Greirat of the Undead Settlement on his third scavenging trip
When Greirat has safely returned, speak with him again and permit him to scavenge at Lothric Castle. This time, his death is unavoidable and you'll eventually find his corpse on the roof of the Grand Archives. You can give his ashes to the Handmaiden at Firelink Shrine and she'll begin to sell Greirat's wares and lower several of her own prices.
CHECKLIST: BEFORE DEFEATING YHORM THE GIANT BOSS
To battle Yhorm the Giant, you'll first need to navigate the terrifying Irithyll Dungeon and reach the Profaned Capital far below. Yhorm the Giant awaits in the central chamber of a vast, crumbling ruin guarded by gargoyles and dagger-wielding priestesses. Before taking on the mighty giant, ensure that you've completed the following steps.
1. Rescue Siegward from the depths of Irithyll Dungeon
Retrieve the Old Cell Key from the Irithyll Dungeon (you'll find it at the end of the long, sewer-like tunnel accessible from the middle level of the imprisoned giant's chamber) then warp to the Profaned Capital bonfire.
Descend the ladder in the centre of the tower to reach the floor below, pass through the hole in the crumbling wall and take a left. Follow the path forward (ignoring the attacking gargoyle) until you enter the building to the right. Wind back and forth to reach the far end of the corridor without falling down the holes then drop into the poisonous swamp at the end.
Cross the swamp, scale the incline in the corner leading up to the building, and climb the ladder. Work your way along the ledge to the left and continue forward until you reach the building's roof. Take a right onto the rooftop and approach the right-hand corner. Look right again and you'll see a hole in the cavern wall. Run and jump over into the hole and climb the steps on the other side. Continue forward to reach Siegward's cell and use the key to free him.
You'll receive a valuable Titanite Slab for rescuing him (and there's a Covetous Gold Serpent Ring in his cell too), and Siegward will now accompany you during the Yhorm boss fight. Unlike most boss fights, however, you don't need to summon Siegward first. Instead, he'll join the battle automatically, triggering a special cutscene when the fight begins.
If Siegward dies during the battle, return to the boss chamber once Yhorm is dead to retrieve his Zweihander, Storm Ruler, Pierce Shield and Catarina Set. If he's still alive after the battle, he'll either toast the end of his quest (in which case, returning to the area will allow you to retrieve his gear) or, if he lost too much health during the fight, he'll die, leaving his gear on the spot.
2. Rescue Karla from the depths of Irithyll Dungeon
Karla can be found in a cell at the bottom of Irithyll Dungeon, close to the entrance to the Profaned Capital. To unlock the cell, however, you'll first need to secure the Jailer's Key Ring. Happily, this can be found close to the area where you liberate Siegward from his prison, meaning its wise to grab the key at the same time. To find the key, you'll need to cross the spider-lady-filled swamp and climb the ladder to reach the top of the building that leads to Siegward's cell. Instead of hopping through the hole in the wall, however, follow the stone steps up and into the small corridor overlooking the giant's holding room. You'll find the Jailer's Key Ring at the far end of the passage.
Next, return to the Profaned Capital bonfire and use the ladder to descend the tower exterior. Cross the long walkway and follow the path back into Irithyll Dungeon. Take a left almost immediately as you enter the room and stick close to the left-hand wall in order to avoid the roaming jailers. A short way on, you'll encounter a single jailer along a narrow passage and, a little further still, you'll find a locked door to the left. Use the key on the door, step inside and speak with Karla in the corner of the room. Accept her services and she'll warp to Firelink Shrine. You can find her in an alcove almost directly below Blacksmith Andre, and she'll happily teach you dark pyromancy, as well as dark miracles if you have the necessary tomes.
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