- "Sen's Fortress is an old proving grounds built by the ancient gods. It is the only route leading to great Anor Londo. Of course, most fools can't even find their way into that fortified deathtrap..."
- — Andre of Astora
Sen's Fortress is a location in Dark Souls. It can be reached after ringing both of the Bells of Awakening. It is found near to the bonfire above Andre of Astora in the Undead Parish and leads to Anor Londo.
Description
Sen's Fortress is notable for its many traps.
Bonfire
The only bonfire in the are is near the top of the fortress. In the area where the Giant throws fireballs down towards the player, it is reached by dropping off of the edge of the platform with a broken wall.
Characters
- Big Hat Logan - He is found imprisoned behind a destructible wall. Freeing him requires the Cage Key or Master Key.
- Black Iron Tarkus (White Phantom) - His summon sign is in a tower past the fog door leading to the Iron Golem boss.
- Crestfallen Merchant (Merchant) - He is located on the outdoor roof area, in a tower which is across a gap on the intersecting walkway.
Enemies
Characters
- Griggs of Vinheim (Hollowed)
- Undead Prince Ricard
Respawning
- Balder Knight
- Berenike Knight
- Giant (Operating the boulder mechanism)
- Serpent Mage
- Serpent Soldier
- Serpent Mage (Gravelorded)
Minibosses
- Giant Gatekeeper (Behind an Illusory wall after climbing the ladder from the Titanite Demons)
- Giant Firebomber (Top of Fortress)
- Mimic
- Titanite Demons
Bosses
Notable Items
Armor
- Black Sorcerer Set (Corpse)
Keys
- Cage Key (Corpse)
Miscellaneous
- Divine Blessing (Chest)
Rings
- Covetous Gold Serpent Ring (Corpse)
- Flame Stoneplate Ring (Chest)
- Rare Ring of Sacrifice (Chest)
- Ring of Steel Protection (Chest)
- Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring (Corpse)
Sorceries
- Hush (Corpse)
Souls
- Core of an Iron Golem (Drop)
- Soul of a Hero (Corpse)
Upgrade Materials
- Demon Titanite x4 (Titanite Demons - Drop)
- Large Titanite Shard x2 (Chest); x4 (Corpses)
- Titanite Chunk x2 (Giants - Drop)
Weapons
- Lightning Spear (Mimic - Drop)
- Ricard's Rapier (Undead Prince Ricard - Drop)
- Scythe (Corpse)
- Shotel (Corpse)
- Sniper Crossbow & Sniper Bolt x12 (Corpse)
Gallery
Opening the Gate
Interior
Traps
Map of Sen's Fortress Interior
Map of Sen's Fortress Exterior/Roof
| Lordran Locations |
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| Abyss • Anor Londo • Ash Lake • Blighttown • Crystal Cave • Darkroot Basin • Darkroot Garden • Demon Ruins Depths • The Duke's Archives • Firelink Altar • Firelink Shrine • Kiln of the First Flame • Lost Izalith New Londo Ruins • Painted World of Ariamis • Quelaag's Domain • Sen's Fortress The Catacombs • The Great Hollow • Tomb of the Giants • Undead Burg Undead Parish • Valley of Drakes |
| Oolacile Locations |
| Battle of Stoicism • Chasm of the Abyss • Oolacile Sanctuary • Oolacile Township Oolacile Township Dungeon • Royal Wood • Sanctuary Garden |
| Other Locations |
| Northern Undead Asylum |