The Ringed City DLC is the second and final DLC for Dark Souls 3. It was announced on January 23rd, 2017 by Bandai Namco and released on March 28th, 2017. It is recommended by the developers for players that have cleared Lothric Castle.
- On April 21st, Dark Souls 3: The Fire Fades GOTY Edition released which includes the base game as well as both expansions, Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City.
- The Ringed City launched March 28th on PS4, Xbox One and PC for 14.99 or is part of the Season Pass.
- Screenshots pre-launch: Article here, and here
- Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City Review! 9.5/10
The Ringed City DLC Information
Explore a brand new convoluted region, inhabited by new enemies, mysteries and characters. Fight your fight through The Ringed City with new armor, weapons and magic!
Fear not the dark, ashen one. Journey to the world’s end to search for the Ringed City and encounter new lands, new bosses, new enemies with new armor, magic and items. Experience the epic final chapter of a dark world that could only be created by the mind of Hidetaka Miyazaki.This new adventure has players chasing after the Slave Knight Gael to the literal end of the world as he searches for the Dark Soul of Humanity.
At the close of the Age of Fire, as the world ends and all lands converge upon themselves, a lone adventurer descends into the madness of the earth and uncovers the secrets of the past. As players make their way to the fabled Ringed City they will encounter ancient beasts, a new cast of characters teetering on the edge of insanity, new armor, weapons, magic, and at the bottom of it all, a long lost city filled with new horrors for players to overcome.
How to Access the DLC
- The Ringed City DLC is accessed by traveling to Kiln of the First Flame, and finding a new bonfire before Soul of Cinder that transports you to the DLC location. There is also a bonfire you can find in the Painted World of Ariandel, in the chapel by Sister Friede. For this method to work be sure you are porting to the Sister Friede bonfire first. If you last saved there and then start the DLC the bonfire will not be there. Simply port to Firelink and port back and it will be there.
- The area is recommended for SL100+
The Ringed City Index
The Humanity Puzzle
There's a secret area with a requirement to "Show your Humanity". Please visit the link to find out how.
New Locations:
- The Dreg Heap
- The Ringed City
New Weapons and Shields:
- Aquamarine Dagger
- Crucifix of the Mad King
- Demon's Scar
- Dragonhead Greatshield
- Dragonhead Shield
- Frayed Blade
- Gael's Greatsword
- Giant Door Shield
- Harald Curved Greatsword
- Ledo's Great Hammer
- Lothric War Banner
- Murky Hand Scythe
- Murky Longstaff
- Preacher's Right Arm
- Repeating Crossbow
- Ringed Knight Paired Greatswords
- Ringed Knight Spear
- Ringed Knight Straight Sword
- Sacred Chime of Filianore
- Splitleaf Greatsword
- White Birch Bow
New Armor Sets:
- Antiquated Plain Set
- Black Witch Set
- Blindfold Mask
- Desert Pyromancer Set
- Harald Set
- Iron Dragonslayer Set
- Lapp's Set
- Loincloth
- Ringed Knight Set
- Ruin Set
- Shira's Set
- White Preacher Head
New Spells:
- Flame Fan
- Great Soul Dregs
- Lightning Arrow
- Old Moonlight
- Projected Heal
- Seething Chaos
New Rings:
- Chloranthy Ring+3
- Ring of Steel Protection+3
- Wolf Ring+3
- Ring of Favor+3
- Covetous Gold Serpent Ring+3
- Covetous Silver Serpent Ring+3
- Havel's Ring+3
- Ring of the Evil Eye+3
New Bosses:
- Demon Prince
- Halflight, Spear of the Church
- Darkeater Midir
- Slave Knight Gael
New NPCs:
- Judicator Argo
- Amnesiac Lapp
- Shira, Knight of Filianore
- Stone-humped Hag
- Desert Pyromancer Zoey
- Locust Preacher
- Silver Knight Ledo
- Moaning Knight
- Seeker of the Spurned
New Enemies:
- Murkman
- Angel
- Angel Pilgrim
- Overgrown Lothric Knight
- Desert Pyromancer Zoey
- Judicator
- Undead Cleric
- Hollow Cleric
- Ringed Knight
- Harald Knight
- Iron Dragonslayer
New Items:
- Old Woman's Ashes
- Church Guardian Shiv
- Filianore's Spear Ornament
- Young Grass Dew
- Ritual Spear Fragment
- Divine Spear Fragment
- Small Envoy Banner
- Blood of the Dark Soul
- Soul of Darkeater Midir
- Soul of Slave Knight Gael
- Soul of the Demon Prince
New Covenant:
- Spears of the Church
The Ringed City Gallery
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“A tower rises above the clouds, at its top stands a well-known sword.”
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“A traditional city for the Pygmies, called the Ringed City. A portion of the bridge is curved, creating a wall on the inner side. Countless tombstones line the top of the wall made of rock.”
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“Unusually shaped paired greatshields resembling great doors. The firmly closed door will help to block a myriad of attacks from the enemies.”
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“The last survivor of Demons who were born from the Flame of Chaos, dwelling below the land. With a grotesque look having been exposed to poison, their flame is fading away…”
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“This shield, formed by the head of a descendant of an Archdragon, harks of the ancient dragon slayers. Even the descendant of an Archdragon perishes not, the skill restores its former strength.”
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A traditional city for the Pygmies, called the Ringed City. Half covered in foliage, the city looks desolated with ancient ruins.
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“A pyromancy which tears down the enemies with the great fan of flame. Pyromancers, who once lived in an cient land with their greatest fan weapons and enchanting looks, seem to still exist.”
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“When a city falls into an Abyss, Locusts will then arise. It is said that they will feast on anything and everything that is in their path.”
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“Vicious knight swinging a giant greatsword. Sunken in a swamp, his body is swollen with every cavity bloated. Instead of having a head, a clump of darkness dwells and with armor half decayed.”
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“A Gray Giant who has existed since the Archdragon was found. The Giant used to be a judicator, working under the Gods.”