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Rite of Kindling achievement in DS1

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Matthew Sanders

Updated on April 08, 2026

This achievement unlocks after defeating Pinwheel in the Catacombs.External image
It's possible to make a few strategic drops to reach the bottom of the catacombs without having to fight your way through the entire area.

First drop
Second drop (to Paladin Leeroy's summon sign

Be careful as skeletons will continue to come back to life after you kill them.

From here, drop to a small ledge to the right and Leeroy should drop down and kill any nearby enemies. Then make your way to the cave to the right to reach the fog door that leads to the Pinwheel encounter.

If you don't rest at any bonfires in the catacombs, you can use a Homeward Bone after killing Pinwheel to get directly back to Firelink Shrine. It's very advantageous to do this early so you can kindle bonfires up to 20.

The Pinwheel encounter is one of the easiest in the game. Pinwheel will summon clones of himself and occasionally teleport around the arena and shoot fireballs at you.

The Rite of Kindling allows you to kindle bonfires up to two additional times, which will allow your Estus Flask to hold up to 20 uses. This is a great benefit early on.

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