DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin
38 Achievements
1,000
80-100h
Ancient Dragon
Acquire Ashen Mist Heart Details for this achievement will be revealed once unlocked
20
25.37%
How to unlock the Ancient Dragon achievement in DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin - Definitive Guide
1st game
Story progression. Can’t be missed. Once you have the King’s Ring head to the Ruined Fork Road bonfire in the Shaded Woods and then through the middle opening to access a gate (need the ring equipped to open). This leads to Aldia’s Keep, go through here to the Dragon Aerie and then the Dragon Shrine. At the end of the shrine you will speak to the Ancient Dragon and be given this item and the achievement will unlock. You do NOT have to fight him, but if you do so it will make the Vendrick fight much easier - only attack him AFTER you get the Heart.
Story related cannot be missed
For this trophy you will have to acquire the Ashen Mist Heart. This is given to you by the Ancient Dragon atop the Dragon Shrine. You need the King's ring to open the door down the middle path in the Shaded Woods, then make your way through Aldia's Keep, Dragon Aerie all the way to the Dragon Shrine and speak with the Ancient Dragon for the heart and the trophy.
There are no bosses in the Dragon Aerie or Dragon Shrine, so you won't have any trouble getting the heart.
To easily kill a dragon, stand between the toes of its left hind paw (on the right side when looking at it) and move away when it stomps. All dragons and wyverns in the game are vulnerable to lightning damage, I advise you to enchant the lightning cannon from McDuff before going to these locations.