Dark Souls 2 SOTFS playthrough part 9 Bosses belfry gargoyles and the executioner's chariot
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0Yeah in this part we pretty much do optional stuff!
First of all you need a pharos lockstone to get to the belfry AND you need to open the way to the boss I was really surprised that I didn't get invaded though LOL!
As for the boss you want to bring someone to help with some of the gargoyles there numbers are the problem! but they are very weak to thunder so using some pine resin might help you out for melee fighters!
The next optional area is VERY short but man those enemies are tough and that NPC invader with the great sword is just crazy!
As for the boss this one is sort of a puzzle for starters you need to take out the necromancers there are 2 of them that way those skeletons won't comeback every time, then you need to find the lever to the gate and make the boss crash into it! THEN it's just you and the 2 headed horse as long as you dodge at the right time and DON'T attack it from behind then you should be fine this unlocks a covenant as well!
Lastly we get anew NPC to appear in majula and she sells stones....well not that much now BUT more stones that are used by the blacksmith will be available as you complete specific areas!
PS:Next time we explore the valley and I hope you got a lot of poison moss because your going to need it!!!