Chasm of the Abyss

The Chasm of The Abyss (深淵の穴) is the final  Location in Dark Souls Artorias of The Abyss DLC. It is accessible via Oolacile Township. 

Information

The Chasm of The Abyss is a dark and foreboding area within the Artorias of The Abyss DLC. The area is shrouded in darkness and inhabited by roaming Humanities, ethereal beings that embody the concept of human essence. It serves as the path to the final boss of the DLC, Manus, Father of The Abyss, and features key NPC interactions and hidden treasures.

Area Bosses

Manus, Father of The Abyss

• The final boss of the area. and arguably the final boss of Dark Souls.
• Known for his brutal melee attacks and dark magic.
  • Drops: 60,000 Souls, Soul of Manus, Humanity.
• See Manus, Father of The Abyss for detailed strategies.

Enemies

Humanities

• Description: Black, amorphous creatures resembling large versions of the in-game Humanity icon.
• Behavior:
  • Slowly float toward the player.
  • Touch damage only; they do not stagger on contact, making them dangerous in groups.
• Strategy:
  • Use AoE spells or weapons to control crowds.
  • Avoid running directly through them; instead, lure and eliminate them systematically.

NPCs

Alvina's Phantom

• Found near a hidden shortcut in an area populated by Humanities.
• Leads the player to a hidden passage that connects to the Royal Wood boss area.

Great Grey Wolf Sif

• Location: Beyond the hidden passage revealed by following Alvina’s phantom.
• Interaction:
  • Sif is surrounded by Humanities, lying weak.
  • Defeat all surrounding Humanities to free Sif.
  • Sif howls and disappears, leaving the Greatshield of Artorias.
  • After this event, Sif can be summoned as a white phantom for the fight against Manus.

Items

Shields

• Greatshield of Artorias:
  • Dropped by Sif after defeating the surrounding Humanities and freeing him from their clutches.
  • Use: High stability and Abyss resistance; ideal for fights against dark magic.

Magic

• Black Flame (Pyromancy):
  • Location: At the bottom of a path accessed via the shortcut near Alvina's phantom.

Upgrade Materials

• White Titanite Slab:
  • Location: At the first fork after spotting the boss fog gate; take the right path.

Misc

• Help Me! Carving:
  • Location: Found by dropping from the left-hand cliff in the large room filled with Humanities.

Walkthrough

Shortcuts

Shortcut to the Royal Wood Boss Area:

• Follow Alvina's phantom through the Humanities-infested zone.
• A hidden passage opens near a rock wall, connecting to the Royal Wood boss arena.
• After unlocking, it becomes faster to access the Chasm from the Oolacile Township bonfire.

Notes

• This area is densely packed with Humanities, making light sources crucial for navigation.
• Unlocking the shortcut and freeing Sif are optional but highly recommended for both lore and gameplay benefits.
• The Silver Pendant (obtained in Oolacile Township) is essential for deflecting Manus’s dark magic during his fight.

Trivia

• The Humanities enemies are a direct reference to the in-game Humanity item, emphasizing Manus's connection to The Abyss and his role in corrupting the city of Oolacile.
• Sif's appearance in the Chasm of The Abyss provides additional lore, linking the events of the DLC to the main story.