Memories - Dark Souls II Guide - IGN (2024)

The Memories section of Dark Souls 2 carries the player through a number of familiar environs modified by the memories of great elder beings. Using the power of the Ashen Mist Heart, a player can explore the ancient past and learn the secrets of the old world.

To access these worlds, you must first get the Ashen Mist Heart. This is obtained from the Ancient Dragon at the top of the Dragon Shrine. With that obtained, head to the Forest of Fallen Giants. Here you will find 3 dead giants that have become trees. Approach them to get drawn into their memories and learn about the past.

When you enter a memory, there is a time limit put upon you. Spend too long exploring, and you will run out of time and be thrown out. So read this walkthrough before you start. You CAN come straight back in and start again however.

Memory of Orro

The first giant is right after The Pursuer boss fight area. This giant will take the player to the Memory of Orro, which is a fairly straight forward area with some soul items to be collected, including a Soul of a Giant.

Head straight upstairs and deal with the bandits. Use the Pharros Lockstone contraption to open another room. In here is a trap Chest and another contraption, do not use this one. To the right of it is an illusion wall, inside is a chest containing Steel Armour.

Now take the lower path, this next large area has many enemies inside. Theres a regular Giant, and a Warrior Giant whos attacks go right through shields. They are fighting with some regular npc soliders and will damage each other a lot, usually with just the Warrior surviving. Bring some Poison Arrows and these guys are nothing to fear. Right above you as you enter are some archers on the scaffolding. Explore the area as much as you wish as there are some minor treasures around. At the far end up the staircase is a fallen giant, examine him to get the Soul of a Giant, examine him again to leave early.

If you want to obtain the Grand Lance. Head back inside and all the way up to the roof. There's a Sorcerer Giant and a regular Giant fighting up here. Stay well back and use Poison arrows to easily best them. At the far end of the roof are multiple contraptions, hit the one on the left and you can break something, forcing it to lower a platform. Drop down onto the platform and jump into the building through the hole. Defeat the giant and help yourself to two chests.

Memory of Jeigh

The second Giant to visit is near the Cardinal Tower bonfire. From there, go down the ladder, turn right, cross the bridge and go to the area with the ornate door which requires the King's Ring to open. This opens the way to the Place Unbeknownst bonfire, where the Memory of Jeigh stage holds the Giant Lord boss fight.

In the Memory of Jeigh, Benhart of Jugo can be summoned for the Giant Lord boss fight. When you come out, watch for the fireballs, they hit near you, then far away a few seconds later, then near again, and repeat that. Dodge the fire balls and get up to steps on the left, pick up the treasure and this should trigger the giant rolling head to kill the giants. Time your movements forward until you reach the boss.

Watch out for another Navlaan invasion if you freed him, after you defeat the boss and leave the memory

How to Beat the Giant Lord

The Giant Lord is a Dark Souls 2 Boss found in the past, within the memory of a fallen giant. He uses a massive club, and attacks with devastating physical power.

Weaknesses

The Giant seems to be resistant to many forms of damage. Dark damage from hexes deals above average damage .

MELEE CHARACTERS

This boss is quite large, and his attacks hit very hard, but they are slow and give the player some time to move out of the way. Blocking isn't really an option here, although its a good last line of defense, so be prepared to side step and roll out of harms way.

To fight this monster of an enemy, dodge his first overhead swing, then run in towards his feet. Stay around his feet the whole battle, and you will be able to evade most attacks. He will often try to slam a foot down on you if you are are behind him, so just make sure to step away briefly to avoid this. Occasionally his club swings will still hit you, so make sure you keep dodging around to try to avoid this, he groans brifely before attacks. Although currently unknown, it may be possible to knock him over like the first giant in the game if you do enough damage to his legs.

RANGED CHARACTERS

This fight can be tough for ranged characters as his attacks hit extremely hard, meaning even one slip up can cost you your life. This then leaves you with two options, either stay at range and do your absolute best to dodge his attacks, or get in under his feet and cast from beneath him. He doesn't move much, so bring your most powerful spells, as they are unlikely to miss this huge target.

If you chose to summon Benhart of Jugo the fight can be considerably easier. Let him charge forward and engage the Giant, while you hide on the platform to the left. Just make sure you stay over to the left and away from the stairs so you dont get hit by the fireball. He may occasionally notice you and swing at you so be careful.

Memory of Vammar

Once the Giant Lord is defeated, there is one more Giant memory to explore. The Memory of Vammar can be found near the Cardinal Tower bonfire. Go through the demolished wall and turn left down the stairs. Facing the Turtle Knight, go right until you see the dead Giant. Before going into this world, make sure you have a strong weapon or powerful magic to take down Giants in a mere few hits, because every kind of Giant is in this world. Of course, it is possible to run past all of the Giants, one must get past them to collect certain items, particularly the Soul of a Giant in this level.

There is one more Giant to visit, but rather than act as a portal to another world, this Giant rests in peace and imparts a Seed of a Tree of Giants, an online item that turns enemies against invades. Look for this Giant near the Soldier's Rest bonfire.