Dragon Shrine

A temple of Drakekeepers and Dragon Knights where the Ancient Dragon hands over the Ashen Mist Heart.

Suggested level: 100–130

Bosses

Ancient Dragon: An optional fight; huge fire attacks, so bring lots of fire resistance and patience.

Bonfires

Shrine Entrance

Items found here

Black Dragon Sword: Dropped by Dragon Knights in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper's Sword: Dropped by sword-wielding Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper's Ultra Greatsword: Dropped by the ultra-greatsword Drakekeeper in Dragon Shrine.
Black Dragon Greataxe: Dropped by Dragon Knights in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper's Greataxe: Iron chest reached by dropping from a ledge near the second bonfire of Dragon Shrine.
Black Dragon Warpick: Dropped by Dragon Knights in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper's Great Hammer: Dropped by hammer-wielding Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper's Warpick: Dropped by warpick Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper's Shield: Rare drop from the sword-and-shield Drakekeeper in Dragon Shrine.
Black Dragon Shield: Dropped by Dragon Knights on the stairs of Dragon Shrine.
Watchdragon Parma: Chest beside the Petrified Egg in Dragon Shrine after Dragonfang Villard.
Greatshield of Glory: Rare drop from warpick Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper's Greatshield: Chest below the platform with two Drakekeepers; jump down from the sorcerer's tower in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper Helm: Dropped by Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper Armor: Dropped by Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper Gauntlets: Dropped by Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Drakekeeper Boots: Dropped by Drakekeepers in Dragon Shrine.
Mask of Judgment: Chest behind a Pharros wall under the stairs by the first Drakekeeper in Dragon Shrine.
Robe of Judgment: Chest behind a Pharros wall under the stairs by the first Drakekeeper in Dragon Shrine.
Manchettes of Judgment: Chest behind a Pharros wall under the stairs by the first Drakekeeper in Dragon Shrine.
Tights of Judgment: Chest behind a Pharros wall under the stairs by the first Drakekeeper in Dragon Shrine.
Third Dragon Ring: Chest behind a door guarded by a giant in Dragon Shrine; Dragonfang Villard invades nearby.
Crystal Magic Weapon: Dragon Shrine: drop onto a ledge above two Drakekeepers; the chest also holds a Fragrant Branch of Yore.
Ashen Mist Heart: Given by the Ancient Dragon atop the Dragon Shrine; it also drops if you kill him.
Soul of a Giant: Dropped by the Ancient Dragon if you kill him at the Dragon Shrine.
Petrified Egg: Dragon Shrine: up the spiral stairs after the Drakekeepers, near a chest guarded by a knight.
Bonfire Ascetic: Dragon Shrine: chest behind the door on the right after the first Drakekeeper.

Walkthrough: Dragon Shrine

The Dragon Knights leave you alone unless you skip the Drakekeepers or the glowing knight on the final stairs, or summon a phantom
Kill the first Drakekeeper and open the chest through the right door for Bonfire Ascetics
Use a Pharros' Lockstone on the contraption under the stairs for the Judgment set
Through the left archways and up, a chest has Twinkling Titanite; the tower holds a Faint Stone
Leap over the gap to a chest that rewards the Drakekeeper's Greataxe along with the Drakekeeper's Greatshield
Drop, climb, kill another Drakekeeper, cross the bridge and drop to the chests for a Titanite Slab
In the next area kill the Drakekeeper and take Skeptic's Spice and a Twilight Herb from the alcove
Open the door for the Third Dragon Ring; Dragonfang Villard invades
Up the spiral stairs kill him for the Petrified Egg, and open the chest for Petrified Something
Drop to the ledge for Crystal Magic Weapon and a Fragrant Branch of Yore, then drop again and open the right door
Beat the glowing Dragon Knight on the stairs and walk the long corridor
Speak with the Ancient Dragon to receive the Ashen Mist Heart (Ancient Dragon)
Optionally fight the Ancient Dragon; summon Head of Vengarl or Melinda the Butcher. Reward: Soul of a Giant, Petrified Dragon Bone and 120,000 souls
Return with the Aged Feather
Bring the Petrified Egg to Magerold of Lanafir in Iron Keep to join the Dragon Remnants; he hands over the Ancient Dragon Seal and a Dragon Eye. Incense spells while there
NG+: the chest at the top of the second Drakekeeper's stairs holds three Twinkling Titanite