Shrine of Amana
This area is chock-a-block with enemies that can easily overwhelm you. Fight one enemy at a time and use a ranged weapon such as bow and arrows. Take your time exploring the area and pay particular attention to enemies lying in the water waiting to ambush you. Have a Short Bow or Long Bow ready; the Dragonrider Bow is recommended. Ensure you have a few hundred arrows. Wooden Arrows are OK, but Iron Arrows are recommended. You will use a bow and arrows to lure enemies one at a time away from its mob and to your location, where you can easily dispatch of a single enemy.
40. Shrine of Amana, Dark Souls II: SotFS
Notable loots:
- Estus Flask Shard. On a narrow ledge guarded by Amana Shrine Maiden x 2. An Ogre blocks your path to these two Shrine Maidens.
- Sunlight Blade. Found inside a chest near where you grabbed the Estus Flask Shard. This miracle requires 36 Faith so you probably won't be able to use it until NG+1. In the meantime, Gold Pine Resin is more than enough to deal with bosses in NG+0, your first playthrough.
- Life Ring+2. Guarded by an Ogre who stands behind a bunch of tree branches.
- King's Crown. Located within a room that is accessible by crossing a stone bridge. The bridge is guarded by a Dragonrider. At the moment, you should ignore this item because the room won't open until you have defeated Vendrick.
- Red Iron Twinblade. A powerful weapon that scales only with Strength. When two-handed, its fast consecutive attacks can make short work of many enemies and bosses. Found on a corpse after Rhoy's Resting Place bonfire.
- Key to the Embedded. Dropped by the area boss, i.e. the Demon of Song. After defeating the boss, complete the Milfanito's quest line. Use the Key to the Embedded to rescue a Milfanito imprisoned high above Drangleic Castle. Talking to her would reward you with the Ring of the Dead. In case you haven't done so, exhaust the dialogue of the first Milfanito you encountered at the Shrine of Amana and the Milfanito sitting before the boss arena. Now locate a Milfanito who attends the Altar of Amana. She is locked behind the Door of the Undead, above the Rise of the Dead bonfire. The Door can only be opened when you are in hollow form. Open the Door and exhaust her dialogue to receive these items: Smooth and Silky Stone, Fire Seed, and Divine Blessing. Now return to the first Milfanito at the Shrine of Amana. Exhaust her dialogue to receive your reward.
Near the boss arena, you would be invaded by Peculiar Kindalur. He uses magic and hex. Be sure to boost your magic and dark defense. Use a shield that has as high magic and dark defense as possible. Summon Felicia the Brave to help you against the NPC invader.
Demon of Song
41. Demon of Song, Dark Souls II: SotFS
This boss is protected by an impenetrable coat that looks like a giant toad. The boss can only be damaged once it exposes its head and arms. Buff your weapon with magic or dark. Stack as much physical defense as possible.
