Dark Souls III

Cemetery of Ash

Lore

Cemetery of Ash is a Location in Dark Souls 3. This location serves as a starting area for new players to the game. This is where players will find themselves at the start of the game, revived as an 'Unkindled', and will have to face the mighty Iudex Gundyr as a test to prove their worth before heading into Firelink Shrine and being able to explore the lands of Lothric.

My Opinion

The initial location. It's fast, except for the boss himself (it's quite difficult for beginners).
Tip: Stay near his feet, do rolling rolls in timing and carefully take down the HP of your first boss 1-2 times.
Naturally, everything will not work out on the first attempt, but then the Temple of Fire awaits you, this is your main room (see the text below).

Firelink Shrine

Lore

Firelink Shrine is a Location in Dark Souls 3. After defeating the first boss, the unkindled find this safe haven, where they may level up via the Fire Keeper, or interact with other NPCs who have sought the safety of the hub.

My Opinion

Firelink Shrine is your main location throughout the game (as in previous instalments). The Fire Keeper will help you improve your stats, the maid will help you purchase items, and the blacksmith will help you upgrade your weapons.
In short: the most useful location. Design 9/10.

High Wall of Lothric

Lore

High Wall of Lothric is a Location in Dark Souls 3. After exiting the Cemetery of Ash and once out of the Firelink Shrine, the player arrives at the higher ramparts of Lothric's walls. Plagued by the hollowed and haunted by a fire-breathing wyvern, the area hides away valuable treasure for the observant.

My Opinion

Your first location in the ‘open world’. Overall, it's not bad, the enemies are predictable and fairly easy. You can easily collect souls.
After you go left and go down there, a Wyvern will be waiting for you, but it's above you, so time it right and run through. Further up the stairs, you will come to the Knight. You can fight him or run past him and immediately turn right onto the stairs. There you will find a bonfire and a new location.

Undead Settlement

Lore

The protagonist ends up here after raising the flag at the edge of the cliff in the Lothric High Wall area, which is located near the “Wardt of the Cold Valley” bonfire. After that, a cutscene will play in which winged demons transport him to the first bonfire at the foot of the high wall. The Undead Settlement is now overrun with crowds of hollow fanatics worshiping the Cursed Tree. Also roaming the city are preachers of the faith of the Deacons of the Depths, sent to enlighten the undead and send porters carrying the undead to the Temple of the Depths.

My Opinion

This area is challenging for beginners; you can’t level up your weapons or magic/miracles yet, and the enemies are stronger and very annoying.

Tip: Try to run straight to the bonfires. Some doors will be locked, but you’ll be able to run past them quickly—it won’t be a problem. Your path will lead straight ahead; right at the start, you’ll have to go down to the right and kill a couple of Hollow Slaves. Fighting the Cathedral Evangelist is tough and takes a long time. Dodging her spells will drain all your stamina, so you’ll need to carefully pick up the Estus Shard. Next, when you reach the second bonfire, proceed forward to the clearing that the giant is firing at. On the small island to the right, you’ll find a corpse with a bone.