Souls are the core currency in Dark Souls 3, used for leveling up, upgrading weapons, and buying items. If you’re aiming for max stats or just want to make quick progress, knowing how to farm efficiently is key. This guide covers the best soul farming methods, locations, and gear to help you maximize your gains.
Best Soul Farming Locations & Strategies
1. Grand Archives Rooftop (Winged Knights)
- Location: Grand Archives bonfire → elevator → rooftop
- Method: Defeat the three Winged Knights at the top. Use the Rapport spell to make two of them fight each other for easier kills.
Tips:
- Use Chameleon or Hidden Body to safely approach and cast Rapport.
- Equip: Covetous Silver Serpent Ring +3, Symbol of Avarice, Shield of Want, Mendicant’s Staff
- Use Coiled Sword Fragment or Homeward Miracle for fast return.
Yield: ~120k+ souls per run in NG+; much more in later cycles.
2. Anor Londo (Silver Knights)
- Location: Anor Londo bonfire
- Method: Defeat the 3 Silver Knights near the bonfire and reload area.
- Yield: Up to 70k/run in higher NG cycles
- Bonus: Chance for gear drops that can be sold.
3. Giants Outside Pontiff Sulyvahn
- Location: Pontiff Sulyvahn bonfire
- Method: Kill the two giants with a high-damage weapon.
- Yield: ~10k+ souls each (up to 60k/min with Coiled Sword Fragment resets)
- Tip: Avoid Deacon fireballs from above.
4. Archdragon Peak (Snake Men)
- Location: Dragon-Kin Mausoleum bonfire
- Method: Farm the Snake Men that spawn near the bonfire.
- Bonus: They drop Titanite Chunks and Lightning Gems for extra value.
5. High Wall of Lothric (Lothric Knights)
- Location: High Wall of Lothric near Emma
- Method: Kill the Lothric Knight repeatedly using the bonfire reset.
- Yield: Easy early-game farming with decent drops.
If you’re looking for a shortcut, some players turn to trades or external sources to buy Dark Souls 3 Souls, but that comes with risks. Farming, while slower, ensures you enjoy every ember of your journey through Lothric.
Soul-Boosting Gear
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Covetous Silver Serpent Ring | +10% to +30% more souls (based on upgrade) |
| Symbol of Avarice | +50% souls, drains HP over time |
| Shield of Want | +20% souls when held (not even used actively) |
| Mendicant’s Staff | +20% souls when held in either hand |
Pro Tip: You can stack all four at once for massive gains.
New Game Plus (NG+ and Beyond)
- Enemies and bosses drop significantly more souls in NG+ cycles.
- Boss speedruns in NG++ or higher can yield millions of souls in just a few hours.
- Players trying to hit SL800 often rely on NG+ farming or save duplication.
Extra Tips for Efficiency
- Rapport Spell: Charm enemies to make farming easier or safer.
- Save Duplication: If you’re comfortable, backup your save and share soul items between characters using trusted trading methods.
- Summon for Bosses: Use co-op signs in front of bosses like Pontiff Sulyvahn. Helping others nets you souls and keeps things fun.
- Fight Clubs & Ganking: PvP in high-traffic areas (e.g., Pontiff overlook) can generate decent souls at high levels.
If you’re aiming for SL800 (99 in all stats), you’ll need over 2.7 billion souls. That’s a grind no matter what. Use high-efficiency methods like the Grand Archives route or soul stack trading with friends. Or mix it up with co-op and PvP to keep things fun while farming.
