The Dark Souls franchise can be a very unwelcoming host. Although all a the tools be there for success, not everyone has the patience t' truck through all a the horrors that await, or cope with bundles a lost experience points. But fear not -- ye can make it with some help.

[Warning: this guide contains light, non-story related spoilers regarding some a the early events in the game.]

In addition t' the spoiler warning, I really have t' start with this caveat: I strongly encourage ye t' play as much as possible without the use a any reference materials, as part a the allure a these games be t' discover 'n conquer everything on yer own. That said, I'd rather bring people into the game than push them away by sailing away them t' their own frustration, so here be some strategies t' help take some a the edge off yer frustration.