Dark Souls 2 (PS3/PS4) Gamechive (Second & Third Journey Highlights) (NG+/NG++)
14"Second & Third Journey Highlights (NG+/NG++)"—Once a player has defeated Nashandra, the entire game can be played again by resting at the Far Fire Bonfire in Majula. On the next playthrough, a large portion of the game remains the same, but there are notable differences. This gamechive captures those differences through these specific highlights:
Things Betwixt:
- New Falconer enemies, two Goblin Phantoms.
- Foreign Wanderer Phantom.
Majula:
- Buy Moon Butterfly (Wings, Cuffs, Skirt) from NPC Maughlin the Armourer (NG+).
- Buy Moon Butterfly Hat from Maughlin (NG++).
- Moon Butterfly Shield in chest upstairs in Maughlin's shop (NG++).
- Number of skeletons in house's basement correspond to intensity level of Far Fire Bonfire.
Forest of Fallen Giants:
- Old Ironclad Soldier Phantom, Knight Phantom near giant's remains.
- Old Ironclad Soldier Phantom, Catarina Knight Phantom near Soldier's Rest Bonfire. (http://youtu.be/PRzcH4W3Z00)
- Knight Phantom, Syan Knight Phantom guard door to Place Unbeknownst Bonfire.
- Hollow Soldier Phantom near Pursuer boss gate.
Heide's Tower of Flame:
- Path to Dragonrider boss has more Old Knights and Executioner Phantom.
- Path to Cathedral of Blue has Sentinel Phantoms and more Old Knights.
Cathedral of Blue:
- NPC Blue Sentinel Targray sells unlimited cracked blue eye orbs.
No-man's Wharf:
- Aurous Knight Phantom on ship. (http://youtu.be/FmX_C7oapnA)
- Flexile Sentry boss joined by two Suspious Shadows. (http://youtu.be/jqvVgVc5iXU)
The Lost Bastille:
- Two Undead Jailers in courtyard where Antiquated Key is obtained.
- Undead Jailer Phantom near Exile Holding Cells Bonfire.
- Stray Dog Phantom in hallway after room with Pharros' Contraption.
- Resplendent Life miracle in cell near Straid's Cell.
Belfry Luna:
- Belfry Gargoyle Boss (Covetous Gold Serpent Ring +2).
- Two Stray Dog Phantoms after Belfry Gargoyle Boss.
Sinner's Rise
- Undead Citizen Phantom in watery area.
- Two Undead Jailer Phantoms guard cells with oil slicks.
- The Lost Sinner Boss (Old Witch Soul).
- The Lost Sinner gains two Prisoned Sinner Phantoms.
Undead Purgatory:
- Torturer Phantoms before bridge.
- Executioner's Chariot Boss (Chloranthy Ring +2).
- NPC Titchy Gren sells unlimited cracked red eye orbs.
Huntsman's Copse:
- Path to boss spawns two Artificial Undead Phantoms.
- Skeleton Lords Boss (Clear Bluestone Ring +2).
Harvest Valley:
- Artificial Undead Phantom behind breakable wall.
- Artificial Undead Phantom among enemies in pit.
Earthen Peak:
- Mytha, the Baneful Queen Boss (Covetous Silver Serpent Ring +2).
Iron Keep:
- After 1st bridge, Alonne Captain Phantom.
- Near bridge lever, Alonne Captain Phantom.
- Alonne Knight Phantom in building near Dull Ember.
- Two Red Phantom Alonne Captains in furnace room.
- Alonne Knight Phantom guards chest with Chaos Storm.
- Near Pharros' Contraption, Alonne Captain Phantom.
- Near fire cauldron, Alonne Knight Phantom.
- Ironclad Warrior Phantom before Eygil's Idol Bonfire.
- Old Iron King Boss (Old King Soul).
- NPC Magerold of Lanafir sells Dragonrider set (after Dragonriders defeated).
Belfry Sol:
- Two Dual Avelyn Bell Keepers on rootftops. (http://youtu.be/HQ9k-WXbyUE)
Shaded Woods:
- Goblin Phantom before Shrine of Winter.
- Gower's Ring of Protection on corpse in foggy woods.
- Scorpioness Najka Boss (Southern Ritual Band +2)
Brightstone Cove Tseldora:
- Two Giant Undead Boars near Royal Army Campsite Bonfire.
- Duke's Dear Freja appears for early mini-battle.
- Red Phantom Hollow Priest behind illusory wall.
- Red Phantom Parasite Spiders near Lower Brightstone Cove Bonfire.
- Dual Wielding Swordsman Phantom near spike pit.
- Duke's Dear Freja Boss (Old Paledrake Soul).
Grave of Saints:
- At bottom, Faraam Knight Phantom and Dingy Cleric Phantom (drops Dingy Armor Set +5, Ring of Soul Protection).
Black Gulch:
- The Rotten Boss (Old Dead One Soul).
Drangleic Castle:
- Drakekeeper Knight Phantom before entrance.
- Twin Pursuers in throne room (Ring of Blades +2, Twinkling Titanite) (NG++ drops Washing Pole).
King's Passage:
- Looking Glass Knight Boss (Ring of Steel Protection +2).
Shrine of Amana:
- Butcher Phantom near Crumbled Ruins Bonfire.
Undead Crypt
- Near entrance, Imperious Knight duo. (http://youtu.be/wf-aUyDQGJc)
- Velstadt, the Royal Aegis Boss (Royal Soldier's Ring +2)
Aldia's Keep:
- Painting Guardian Phantom behind hallway painting. (http://youtu.be/JkK6mHARTxU)
Throne of Want:
- Elite Knight Phantom, Great Bow Phantom (drops Durgo's Hat) guards passage.
- Throne Defender and Throne Watcher Boss (Ring of the Evil Eye +2).
Memory of Jeigh:
- Giant Lord Boss (Ring of Giants +2).
Drangleic Castle (NG++):
- NPC Chancellor Wellager sells Bountiful Sunlight miracle, Wrath of the Gods miracle, Great Chaos Fireball pyromancy, unlimited Repair Powder, and more weapons.
Note: On NG+, quantity of items in a chest changes, extra stones or souls found. These minor changes aren't documented in this gamechive.
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