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Rhoy's Resting Place:
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Rhoy's Resting Place:

Guide to Rhoy's Resting Place in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, including the Demon of Song boss fight and finding 20 Magic Arrows.

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Guide to Rhoy's Resting Place in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, including the Demon of Song boss fight and finding 20 Magic Arrows.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Proceed through the door into the next tunnel.
  2. 2
    Defeat the poisonous enemies, being mindful of their poison clouds.
  3. 3
    Light the bonfire on your left.
  4. 4
    Kill the other creatures nearby.
  5. 5
    Go through the passage and kill the sorcerer directly in front of you.
  6. 6
    Enter the new section and kill the sorcerer in the middle.
  7. 7
    Kill the lizard and the sorcerer to your left.
  8. 8
    Enter the structure at the end of this area.
  9. 9
    Go through the misty door (a type of barrier that signifies a boss encounter) to begin the boss battle against the Demon of Song.
  10. 10
    After defeating the Demon of Song, enter the cave and follow the path.
  11. 11
    Head to the far-left corner when you see stairs to find a chest containing 20 Magic Arrows.
  12. 12
    Go upstairs and enter the next room to light a new Bonfire (a checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death)).
  13. 13
    Head outside and go through the door on your right.
  14. 14
    Ride the lift all the way down to the ground floor.
  15. 15
    Walk along the hallway to reach the next region, the Undead Crypt.

Boss: Demon of Song Strategy

To defeat the Demon of Song in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, maintain distance to avoid its arm attacks. When the boss finishes a two-hit combo, move in and attack until its mouth closes. Stay close until the demon reappears, then create distance again. This close proximity allows you to evade the falling attack when it begins.

When the creature rears up on its hind legs, quickly run beneath it to avoid damage. Once this attack is over, return to its head and repeat the strategy. Patience and a defensive playstyle are key.

Ranged characters have an easier time. You can fire three shots immediately after passing through the fog gate. Running to the boss and standing in front of it will bait its hand attacks, allowing for further offensive opportunities.

Tips
  • Be aware of the poison clouds emitted by enemies in the initial tunnel.
  • The Demon of Song has dangerous arm attacks and a falling attack; maintaining distance is crucial.
  • A ranged approach is generally easier for this boss fight.
  • The chest with 20 Magic Arrows is in the far-left corner after the boss arena, before the stairs.

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