Today we have collected some new pre-release information regarding the Dark Souls 3 DLC, Ashes of Ariandel, specifically covering the dedicated PvP zone the Hollow Arena as well as some new pieces of info on weaponry and spells. Be advised, several spoilers follow as well as the mechanics of the PvP Arena.
New Weapons & Shields
- Valor Heart: fast blade and shield combo that features a guard breaking skill and a versatile moveset with several blocking capabilities.
- Onyx Blade: large greatsword that applies its own fire weapon buff, features base dark damage.
- Follower Javelin: a type of spear that can be thrown like a projectile. Replenishes after a throw.
- Quakestone Hammer: Great Hammer with a Quake skill that is effective for taking out groups
- Crow Quills:Â a new paired weapon that combines a rapier with a fistful of throwing knives in the left hand, but some of the rapier attacks resemble straight sword swings.
- Millwood Battle Axe: Axe category weapon
- Crow Talons: a new Claw weapon
- Follower Torch: seen in earlier videos, this torch is a viable weapon that features a fire breathing ability.
- Millwood Greatbow: large Greatbow that packs a punch
- Earth Seeker: Greataxe category weapon
- Pyromancer’s Parting Flame: new Flame category item with Estus replenish capabilities
- Follower Shield
- Irithyll Oak Shield

New Armor Sets
- Millwood Set: a location themed piece, heavier armor that features antlers in the helm
- Follower Set: another location themed piece with fur lining, and a long pointed helm
- Slave Set

New Spells
- Frozen Weapon: this sorcery applies a frost buff to weapons, enabling them to inflict frostbite buildup on enemies.
- Snap Freeze: powerful mist spell that builds frost quickly on foes
- Way of White Corona: seen in screenshots, this circlet is now a projectile disc miracle
- Floating Chaos: this pyromancy places a floating flame which then targets a foe with 3 successive shots.

Hollow Arena
- There are 2 game types in the arena: Duel and Brawl. All matches are timed events. Once access to the arena is obtained through the DLC, players will be able to teleport directly there via bonfire.
- Duels are a single to the death event, which end when one player dies. Players are not able to use Estus during a duel but can use a limited amount of Ashen Estus.
- In a Brawl, players fight and die over and over, and the player with the most kills at the end of a match is the victor. Brawls have limited Estus use for both types. Brawls have several different formats, team based 2v2 and 3v3 or more chaotic formats like 4 player and 6 player free for alls. Upon dying players spawn back in with a potent Wrath of Gods blast to prevent spawn camping.
- Similar to the Battle of Stoicism in Dark Souls, there will be a floating crown mechanic to indicate the player in the lead.
- There will be leaderboard type tracking function that allocates Badges for success in combat.
- The arena will enable password matchmaking with friends, or with random combatants.
- Kiln of Flame is the present map, there is the potential for future maps added.
Ashes of Ariandel is the first of 2 DLCs for the game and releases next Tuesday, October 25th for PS4, PC, and Xbox One and is bringing an entirely new location to explore, with new bosses, weapons and more in addition to the Hollow Arena. Thoughts on the upcoming content? Let us know in the comments and keep checking here for more updates!
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53 responses to “Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel: New Info on Weapons, Spells, Armor & The Hollow Arena”
so 3 out of 4 spell have already been shown, that would be a nice spell if the damage was better and do i see a new pyromancy glove or it my impression?
i really hope the 4rth is a hex
Mr_Peer i think the r2 is the buff that puts it into blacks flames
Oh god, regen builds will be op. Finally =D
edit: nvm, matches have a time limit. dangit.
Looks like the giant candlestick is going to be an INT/FTH weapon. New pyro, throwing spear: pretty sweet! Haven’t seen any R2s though…
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