You should equip armor, rings and other items that boost your fire resistance.

In the early stages of Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel, there are multiple enemy types who spit and hurl fire at you. Keep that number in mind before you start. What's a late-game character? We've played with characters as low as about level 130, and Ashes of Ariandel was still very challenging. (If you need a refresher, check out our Lothric Castle walkthrough.) The upshot? From Software, not exactly known for extending many helping hands, warns you at the beginning that you shouldn't play Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel unless you have a late-game character.

Corvian Knights What level should you be?ĭon't let the warp location fool you: To play Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel, your character should be able to beat Dark Souls 3.Īs a message at the beginning of Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel says, 'Before one faces the painting, one should face the depths of Lothric Castle.'