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W3-3: The Ivory Tower
Demon's Souls

W3-3: The Ivory Tower

Complete the Ivory Tower section in Demon's Souls by defeating the Old Monk. Learn boss weaknesses and strategies.

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Complete the Ivory Tower section in Demon's Souls by defeating the Old Monk. Learn boss weaknesses and strategies.

You will obtain the Renowned Warrior Soul and Legendary Warrior Soul directly in front of you after arriving in W3-3: The Ivory Tower. You will need to travel through the area, facing man centipedes and deadly mind flayer black phantoms, before reaching the boss. You can jump back onto the spiral staircase where magic is blocked to avoid some enemies.

When you are ready, pass through the fog to face the archdemon of the Tower of Latria: the Old Monk.

  • Play in Offline Mode.
  • Bring «Enchant Weapon» or Sticky White Slime.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Pick up the Renowned Warrior Soul and Legendary Warrior Soul upon arrival.
  2. 2
    Navigate through the area, dealing with man centipedes and mind flayer black phantoms.
  3. 3
    Use the spiral staircase to bypass areas where magic is blocked.
  4. 4
    Enter the fog gate to initiate the boss fight against the Old Monk.
  5. 5
    Warning: Fight the Old Monk in Offline Mode. In online mode, a random player will be summoned, making the fight unpredictable. In Offline Mode, you fight a summoned black phantom of the Old Monk, which is easier and predictable.
  6. 6
    The black phantom uses claws for quick, close-range damage and casts «Soul Arrow» and «Homing Soul Arrow» when its health is low.
  7. 7
    For magic users: Roll to the side when the black phantom casts «Soul Arrow» and retaliate with your own spells. «Homing Soul Arrow» is effective for keeping the phantom occupied.
  8. 8
    For melee builds: Cast «Enchant Weapon» and keep your shield up. Wait for an attack to bounce off your shield to create an opening for a few strikes. Skilled players can parry with a small shield and land several stabs.
  9. 9
    The Old Monk is considered the weakest boss in Demon's Souls when fought in Offline Mode.
  10. 10
    After defeating the boss, touch the Archstone to obtain the Old Monk's Trophy and the Golden Demon Soul.
  11. 11
    Transport back to the Nexus.
Tips
  • The Old Monk is weak against Magic and Fire in Offline Mode.
  • The Old Monk is strong against Slash attacks in Offline Mode.
  • If you are skilled at parrying, use a small shield to create openings for attacks.
  • Old Monk's Trophy
  • Golden Demon Soul

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