Lower Undead Burg

Lower Undead Burg (不死街下層) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessible via Undead Parish and leads to the Depths. 

Information

The Lower Undead Burg is a claustrophobic and perilous area connected to the Undead Parish and the Depths, accessed via the door near the Helkite Dragon's bridge. The area is filled with ambushes, tight corridors, and formidable foes, culminating in the Capra Demon boss battle. It also features notable NPCs and key items necessary for progression.

Area Bosses

Mandatory

Capra Demon

• Found at the end of the residential area.
• Accompanied by two Hollow Dogs.
• Drops:
  • Key to the Depths
  • Demon Great Machete (rare drop).

Enemies

Hollow Dogs:

• • Found near the burning pyre.
  • Attack rapidly with high-speed lunges and inflict bleed damage.
  • Drops: Souls.

Hollow Thieves:

• • Found throughout the residential area, often in ambush positions.
  • Attack with daggers and throwable poison knives.
  • Drops:
    • Thief’s Dagger
    • Target Shield
    • Hollow Thief’s Hood
    • Hollow Thief’s Armor

Torch Hollows:

• • Found near the area with Griggs’ imprisonment.
  • Attack with flaming weapons that deal high damage at close range.
  • Drops: Souls.

Merchants

Female Undead Merchant:

• Found in the aqueduct near the shortcut to Firelink Shrine.
• Sells:
  • Poison Throwing Knives
  • Transient Curse
  • Various consumables and items.

NPCs

Griggs of Vinheim:

• Found locked in a house near the area with the Torch Hollows.
• Requires the Residence Key to rescue.
• After rescue, moves to Firelink Shrine, selling sorceries and magical equipment.

Items

Weapons:

• Mail Breaker: Found near the residential area.
• Target Shield: Dropped by Hollow Thieves or found in the residential buildings.
• Sorcerer’s Catalyst: Found in the same room full of barrels as Griggs of Vinheim.
  

Armor:

• Thief Set: Found in a house in the residential area.
• Sorcerer Set: Found near Griggs of Vinheim’s location.

Consumables:

• Humanity Twin: Found near the Torch Hollow area.
• Large Soul of a Nameless Soldier: Found near the residential area.

Key Items:

• Key to the Depths: Dropped by the Capra Demon, granting access to the Depths.
• Residence Key: Purchased from the Undead Merchant in the Undead Burg, required to rescue Griggs.

Walkthrough

Accessing the Lower Undead Burg

• Use the Key to the Lower Undead Burg obtained from defeating the Capra Demon to unlock the door near the Helkite Dragon’s bridge.
• Descend the long ladder and proceed through the narrow alleys.

Ambush by Hollow Dogs

• Upon approaching the burning pyre, you’ll be attacked by three Hollow Dogs.
• Use a shield to block their initial charge and counterattack carefully to avoid bleed damage.

Rescuing Griggs

• After dealing with the Hollow Dogs, head left toward the residential area.
• Use the Residence Key to unlock the door and rescue Griggs.
• Destroy barrels around him carefully to avoid accidental damage.
• Collect the Sorcerer Set and Sorcerer’s Catalyst from the room.

Facing Hollow Thieves

• Proceed into the residential area, where Hollow Thieves will ambush you from doorways.
• Use long-range weapons or attack through the doors with spears to reduce their numbers before entering.
• Beware of their parrying stance.

Capra Demon Boss Battle

• Prepare by clearing the shortcut to Firelink Shrine via the aqueduct.
• Enter the fog gate to face the Capra Demon.
• Strategy:
  • Eliminate the Hollow Dogs immediately to create space and significantly slow down the pace of this encounter.
  • Climb the stairs to the side and use plunging attacks to deal damage.
  • Block or dodge its sweeping attacks carefully.

Shortcuts

Firelink Shrine Shortcut:

• Before the Capra Demon, descend the stairs near the boss fog.
• Proceed through the aqueduct to unlock a door leading back to the Firelink Shrine area.

Soul Farming

Hollow Dogs:

• • Decent for farming early-game Souls, though risky due to their bleed damage.

Hollow Thieves:

• • Often drop armor pieces and weapons that can be sold for additional Souls.

Notes

• The Key to the Depths is needed to access the next area after defeating the Capra Demon.
• Be cautious of ganks from Hollow Thieves; their poison knives can deal significant damage over time.
• Use the shortcut to Firelink Shrine to minimize the runback to the Capra Demon.

Trivia

• The Capra Demon is one of the first bosses where the arena’s size heavily influences the difficulty of the fight.
• The Female Undead Merchant has unique dialogue if attacked, including a curse-like chant.
• Rescuing Griggs early allows access to powerful sorceries and magic upgrades for spellcasters.