W1-4: The King's Tower

Move through the archway and defeat the two archers on the dead dragon and the one to the left. Pick up the 2x1 Storied Warrior Souls. Avoid chasing Crystal Lizards for now.

Lure the three black phantoms ahead one-by-one back to the dragon. Light your weapon with «Enchant Weapon» / Sticky White Slime or [Black] Pine Resin.

Defeat the Penetrating Sword black phantom first; he drops the Penetrating Sword.

Next, lure the Tower Shield black phantom back. Avoid arrows from the White Bow black phantom while doing so. Roll around the Tower Shield black phantom and attack its back. It drops the Tower Shield.

Finally, lure the White Bow black phantom. Roll towards and sideways to get close, then attack when she switches to her Kilij and shield. Use pillars to hide from arrows if needed. She drops the White Bow.

After the black phantoms, go left to a dead-end for a Stone of Ephemeral Eyes.

Head right and look for a Crystal Lizard spawn point behind wooden barriers.

At the next doorway, defeat the red-eye knight with a sword and shield on the right stairs.

Roll to the archers and imperial spy above and to the left. Defeat them quickly.

Roll back to the base of the stairs to avoid the second red-eye knight with a greatsword who may drop down.

Once enemies are clear, climb the stairs, turn left, climb the ladder, and pick up the Blue-Eye Knight Greaves from the remains.

From the top of the stairs, approach the long bridge. Trigger the Azure Drake to spew fire, which should defeat the first fat official.

Use your bow and arrows to hit the second fat official, or lure him into the drake's fire. Alternatively, sprint across the bridge, but this is not recommended. Pick up the 2x1 Storied Warrior Souls on the bridge. Another Crystal Lizard may spawn on the far end.

SUB-BOSS: Azure Drake: To cross the bridge without the drake attacking, stand just inside the bridge, out of flame reach. Use your strongest arrows/magic on its hip region or just above its knees. This may take hundreds of shots. At 50% health, the drake flies away to the castle entrance.

Follow the path to the grand staircase entrance of the castle. Biorr of the Twin Fangs may offer support if alive.

Get as close as possible to the Azure Drake and aim for its wings (the lowest part) with arrows/magic for maximum damage.