Lord's Private Chamber — Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Q: How to get Fragrant Branch of Yore in Dark Souls II?

Sneak up on the Duke for a critical hit to get the Fragrant Branch of Yore, Dark Quartz Ring +1, and Brightstone Key, then defeat his body for Vengarl's armor set in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Q: Where to find Vengarl's armor set Dark Souls II?

Sneak up on the Duke for a critical hit to get the Fragrant Branch of Yore, Dark Quartz Ring +1, and Brightstone Key, then defeat his body for Vengarl's armor set in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Q: How to perform a critical hit from the rear Dark Souls II?

Sneak up on the Duke for a critical hit to get the Fragrant Branch of Yore, Dark Quartz Ring +1, and Brightstone Key, then defeat his body for Vengarl's armor set in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Q: What is the reward for killing the Duke in Dark Souls II?

Sneak up on the Duke for a critical hit to get the Fragrant Branch of Yore, Dark Quartz Ring +1, and Brightstone Key, then defeat his body for Vengarl's armor set in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Q: How to unlock the Lord's Private Chamber in Dark Souls II?

Sneak up on the Duke for a critical hit to get the Fragrant Branch of Yore, Dark Quartz Ring +1, and Brightstone Key, then defeat his body for Vengarl's armor set in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Lord's Private Chamber:

Learn how to defeat the Duke with a critical hit and obtain Vengarl's armor set in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

By teroqim·Originally published: November 2015·Updated Jan 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

1
Make your way through the opening on the other side of the current area.
2
In the next room, sneak quietly up behind the Duke and kill him with a single critical hit (a powerful attack performed from behind an unaware enemy) from the rear.
3
Head through the next door into the massive room.
4
Fight the slow-moving enemy in this room, aiming for critical hits from the rear. This is the same entity whose decapitated head you could speak to in the Shaded Woods.
5
After defeating the enemy, light the Bonfire.
6
Use the Bonfire to return to Majula.

Tips

Landing a critical hit from the rear is key to defeating the Duke efficiently.
Vengarl's armor set is an excellent reward for defeating the enemy in the massive room.

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