In a similar fashion, some Side Quests must be completed before you can progress with other NPC's because they depend on the actions of others. Players should also be aware that some Side Quests will hinder your progress with other NPC's if their quests conflict with the interest of others. The End of Fire is locked behind the Fire Keeper NPC. Similarly, some endings are locked behind NPC's quests e.g.

For example, you must complete one of Blacksmith Andre's Side Quests before you can infuse items.

NPC's offer a variety of rewards in DS3 such as Gems, Shields, Weapons, Gestures and new Abilities. However, to help you understand where (and when) you will find certain NPC's I have listed the relevant location details below. As you progress through the story and uncover new areas you will naturally come across new NPC's.

In this post I'll list all of the rewards from each of the NPC's so you can judge which Side Quests to choose as you hunt for particular items. Dark Souls 3 contains a large selection of NPC's (roughly 15 in total) that you can interact with as you attempt to complete Side Quests and claim new rewards.

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