There's an abundance of secrets hidden within in the world of Dark Souls III. With so little in the way of guidance throughout your adventure, it's difficult to know where to look to uncover them. Fortunately, we've compiled a guide to help you. Below you can find a handful of essential secrets that you should make sure to uncover during your quest to defeat the Lords of Cinder.
If you want to go into Dark Souls III fresh, we reccomend that you stop scrolling. Besides the first guide below, the rest contain major spoilers for later parts of the game. Otherwise, for more on Dark Souls III, check out our other guides, features, and news in the list below.
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How to Obtain Each Ending

Like previous Dark Souls games, this latest entry has multiple endings to unlock. However, the ways to do so require a specific set of steps. Luckily, we've compiled directions detailing how to unlock each of the game's endings. -- [Dark Souls 3 Ending Guide]
Every Optional Boss and Where to Find Them

Dark Souls III has a plethora of new bosses to fight. But not all of them are mandatory to complete the game's story; some are simply hidden deep within the world's various nooks and crannies. To help you find these optional bosses, we've compiled each one's location and what you receive after defeating them. -- [Dark Souls 3: Every Optional Boss and Where to Find Them]
How to Join Each Covenant

There are a variety of covenants to align yourself with in Dark Souls III. However, the way to join these special multiplayer enhancing factions requires following a specific set of steps, which may not be clear at first. That's why we've created a guide explaining what covenants are, what each one can offer you, and how to join them. -- [Dark Souls 3 Covenant Guide]
How to Respec Your Stats
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It's actually possible to respec your stats in Dark Souls III. However, the way to do so requires that you find a special NPC named Rosaria, Mother of Rebirth. Check out the video above for a walkthrough of how to find her and what you need to do to access her special abilities.
How to Activate Invasion and Co-Op

Accessing Invasion (PvP) and co-op might seem obvious to veteran Dark Souls players, but for newcomers, the way to activate these features may not make much sense. Check out our guide detailing exactly what you need to do to access Invasion and Co-Op in Dark Souls III. -- [Dark Souls 3: How to Activate Invasion and Co-Op]
How to Turn Into a Dragon
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Following the tradition of previous Souls entries, Dark Souls III lets you transform into a dragon. But like most things in a Souls game, transforming into a dragon requires you to complete a specific set of steps. You can find a brief walkthrough in the video above, but for a more comprehensive guide, check out our gallery with the full details. -- [Dark Souls 3: How to Turn Into a Dragon]
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