

If he falls off the edge, just quit the game and log back in and his loot will show up. If you kill him, you can loot his equipment set. Further along the left path is a katana-wielding maniac who will attack you on sight. If you hang a right when exiting the shrine, you can find a shield hiding in a tree. There are 2 Homeward Bones and 2 Embers hidden about the surrounding graveyard.

If you take the time to explore Firelink Shrine, you'll find plenty of goodies. I left out as much as I could so you might experience the stories for yourself, but there are character, item, boss and location names scattered all about. If you haven't finished Dark Souls 3, be wary - there may be spoilers ahead. However, characters that don't offer the player any services are covered in the Complete Guide to NPC Questlines. I'll walk you through where to find them and how to unlock the full potential of their shops and services. This guide covers every character found around Dark Souls 3's Firelink Shrine.
