Dark Souls III Boss Order and Tips
Dark Souls 3 recommended boss order — which optional bosses to skip early and when to tackle Cathedral.
Boss order affects soul level and weapon upgrades. Do not rush Cathedral.
Early game route
- Iudex Gundyr
- Vordt of the Boreal Valley
- Curse-Rotted Greatwood (optional)
- Crystal Sage
- Deacons of the Deep
Optional early skips
- Catacombs before level 30 — skeleton hell
- Farron Keep without purple moss — poison misery
Bottom line
Vordt → Settlement → Sage → Deacons. Level Vigor and upgrade weapon before each gate boss.
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Frequently asked questions
What boss should I fight after Vordt in Dark Souls 3?
Undead Settlement and Road of Sacrifices before Cathedral Ward. Save Crystal Sage until you are comfortable.