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Exploring Huntsman Copse:
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Exploring Huntsman Copse:

A complete walkthrough for Huntsman's Copse in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and shortcuts.

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A complete walkthrough for Huntsman's Copse in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and shortcuts.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the start, kill the initial enemy and enter the cave. Avoid the green poison falling from moths; ranged attacks can eliminate them.
  2. 2
    In the next tunnel, kill the enemy and proceed down the path, then ascend the staircase on your right.
  3. 3
    Go through the door, defeat the nearby enemy, and continue down the path, being mindful of ranged attackers.
  4. 4
    Look down to spot enemies below. Drop down to the left section and eliminate them. Collect the Bandit's Knife from a corner.
  5. 5
    Kill the two enemies upstairs.
  6. 6
    Descend the stairs on the opposite side to the next floor. Collect a Soul of a Nameless Soldier and a Lifegem near a hole.
  7. 7
    Return upstairs and climb the ladder on your right. Defeat the two attacking Bandits.
  8. 8
    Jump down to the lower floor ahead and loot a Lifegem and Poison Moss.
  9. 9
    Jump down to the next area below, accepting minor fall damage. Ascend the hill and re-enter the structure.
  10. 10
    Head left, walk to the end of the path, pass through the door, and kill the encountered enemy.
  11. 11
    Continue left. Ignore an opening to your right for now. Kill the enemy that pounces as you round the corner, then collect the Cracked Red Eye Orb.
  12. 12
    Enter the opening you previously passed. Climb down the ladder at the end.
  13. 13
    Go around the corner to your left (opposite the tree) and light the bonfire in a wall gap.
  14. 14
    Return outside and strike the tree on your left to create a shortcut connecting to the start of the area.
  15. 15
    Perform a 180-degree turn and go around the corner again. Proceed down the path, preparing to fight a pair of enemies.
  16. 16
    Continue towards the left of the bridge. Be ready to fight a Bandit near an item on the ground. After defeating the enemy, loot the Large Soul of a Lost Undead and a Small Orange Burr.
  17. 17
    Cross to the other side of the bridge, kill the attacking enemy, and jump down into the new area to your left.
  18. 18
    Be wary of the red object at the top of the trees, which emits poison. Loot the Lifegem beneath the first poisonous tree.
  19. 19
    Approach and kill the enemy quietly, then collect the Aromatic Ooze behind it. Loot the last corpse for another Lifegem. Remember the moth above spraying poison.
  20. 20
    Proceed to the next bridge, anticipating rogues in the trees and an archer ahead. Fall back to engage them individually if necessary.
  21. 21
    Pull the lever inside a room to the left to lower the bridge. Be cautious of a rogue dropping from above to ambush you.
  22. 22
    Before crossing the bridge, look towards the ledge facing the first bridge. You'll see an opening atop a closed room. Enter and loot a Soul Spear, two Poison Moss, and a Green Blossom from the bodies within.
  23. 23
    Follow the tunnel leading outside and backtrack. A nearby stone bridge will lead you to the Undead Purgatory.
Tips
  • Poison moths can be eliminated with ranged attacks to prevent continuous poison buildup.
  • Be aware of fall damage when dropping to lower areas.
  • Enemies are positioned to ambush; use caution and ranged attacks when possible.
  • The shortcut created by striking the tree is vital for easier traversal.
  • When facing multiple enemies near the second bridge, consider pulling them back to engage one by one.

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