Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition is not a Steamworks game so the achievements are located inside your GFWL profile instead of your Steam profile. I'm hoping the sequel will be a steamworks for our sakes.
Achievement Count: 41(40)
Difficulty: 7/10
Time: 5/10
Overall the achievements aren't the hard part; the real challenge is beating the game and advancing that far without smashing your head in. Good luck.
The Dark Soul - All achievements completed
Collection Achievements
These achievements will be described more in-depth in later responses due to their extensive information that's required mainly due to quantity of items. So scroll right on down to see more information on them. Posts are in order as you see them listed below.
Knight's Honor - Acquire all rare weapons
Prayer of a Maiden - Acquire all miracles
Wisdom of a Sage - Acquire all sorceries
Bond of a Pyromancy - Acquire all pyromancies
Covenant Achievements
Throughout Dark Souls, there are various covenants you can join, but to get the achievement, you only need to be offered to join thus the description of "discover". However, you will have to join some later on for the other achievements.
Covenant: Way of White - Discover Way of White covenant
You can join this covenant at the start of the game by talking to Petrus when you reach Lordran. He's the fat knight hanging around Firelink Shrine.
Covenant: Gravelord Servant - Discover Gravelord Servant covenant
During your trip in the catacombs, you should come across a narrow hallway filled with stone coffins along with a Titanite Demon. One of the coffins should be protruding out and giving you the option to get inside it. It'll take you to Gravelord Nito who will offer you to join.
Covenant: Chaos Servant - Discover Chaos Servant covenant
After beating Quelaag in Blighttown, proceed through the boss area and up the stairs she came down from. Ring the bell and head downstairs. Once down, you should see an cob-webbed exit. To the right is an illusory wall that you can break to unveil the Chaos Servant covenant. Respond Yes to the Eingyi, the weird egg head guy, and he'll let you speak to the Daughter of Chaos to join the covenant.
Covenant: Princess's Guard - Discover Princess's Guard covenant
After beating Ornstein and Smough, there will be two elevators in the back that will bring you up to the Chamber of the Princess. Warning: Amazing chest ahead and Need holding with both hands. You'll know what I mean, Gwynevere will offer you to join the Princess's Guard after receiving the Lordvessel.
Covenant: Blade of the Darkmoon - Discover Blade of the Darkmoon covenant
One of the more hidden covenant, inside the catacombs is the Darkmoon Seance Ring. This is a must to join. After getting the ring, head to Anor Londo and go to the manual rotating staircase. Spin it counter-clockwise and head downstairs. Make sure you're wearing the ring and rest at the bonfire. The statue will disappear and you can proceed to the carpet which will offer you to join the covenant.
Covenant: Warrior of Sunlight - Discover Warrior of Sunlight covenant
Either defeat the Hellkite Dragon on the bridge in Undead Parish/Burg or run through under him to get to the bonfire. This is the bonfire of the Sunlight Altar. Pray at the altar to the right to be offered to join.
Covenant: Forest Hunter - Discover Forest Hunter covenant
While in the Royal Woods behind the Crest of Astorias or through the Darkroot Basin, there is a bridge connecting two cliffs and a building. In one of the buildings is Alvina, a cat, in the window sill. Alvina is the head of the forest covenant and will offer you to join.
Covenant: Darkwraith - Discover Darkwraith covenant
After obtaining the Lordvessel, DO NOT speak to Frampt in Firelink Shrine. Instead, make your way to New Londo Ruins and defeat Four Kings. Darkstalker Kaathe will appear and warp you to the Firelink Altar (not Shrine). Place the Lordvessel down and warp back out to the Abyss using Kaathe. He will then offer you to join.
Covenant: Path of the Dragon - Discover Path of the Dragon covenant
Hidden in Blighttown is a large branch on the other side of the swamp to Quelaag's Domain is a giant branch. Climb up the large branch and break down two illusory walls which will take you to The Great Hollow. Climb all the way down to reach Ash Lake. Reach the end of Ash Lake to meet the Everlasting Dragon who will offer you to join the Dragon covenant.
Weapon Upgrade Achievements
Strongest Weapon - Acquire best weapon through standard reinforcement
Crystal Weapon - Acquire best weapon through crystal reinforcement
Lightning Weapon - Acquire best weapon through lightning reinforcement
Raw Weapon - Acquire best weapon through raw reinforcement
Magic Weapon - Acquire best weapon through magic reinforcement
Enchanted Weapon - Acquire best weapon through enchanted reinforcement
Divine Weapon - Acquire best weapon through divine reinforcement
Fire Weapon - Acquire best weapon through fire reinforcement
Chaos Weapon - Acquire best weapon through chaos reinforcement
Occult Weapon - Acquire the best weapon through occult reinforcement
Storyline Achievements
Enkindle - Light bonfire flame
Light your first bonfire! Yipee!
Estus Flask - Acquire estus flask
After being jewed by a bowling ball, turn around to a now broken wall and talk to the knight who will give you the Estus Flask.
Reach Lordran - Arrive in Lordran
After defeating the likes of the Asylum Demon, pass through the doors and to the edge of the cliff to be kidnapped by a raven who takes you to Lordran.
Ring the Bell (Undead Church) - Ring Bell of Awakening at Undead Church
After killing the Belfry Gargoyles, ring the bell up the stairs and ladders.
Ring the Bell (Quelaag's Domain) - Ring Bell of Awakening at Quelaag's Domain
After killing Quelaag, proceed through her domain and ring the bell.
Rite of Kindling - Acquire the Rite of Kindling
In the Catacombs, defeat the Pinwheel boss to receive the Rite of Kindling
Art of Abysswalking - Acquire the Art of Abysswalking
Inside the Royal Woods, defeat the Great Grey Wolf Sif to receive the ring, Covenant of Artorias which will allow you to cross into the Abyss safely.
Reach Anor Londo - Arrive in Anor Londo
After beating the Iron Golem at the top of Sen's Fortress, examine the gold ring so bat demon can kidnap you and take you to Anor Londo.
Lordvessel - Acquire the Lordvessel
After beating Ornstein and Smough, go up the elevator and talk to Gwynevere.
To Link the Fire - Reach "To Link the Fire" ending
After beating Gwyn, Lord of Cinders, rest at the bonfire to proceed to NG+.
Dark Lord - Reach "Dark Lord" ending
After beating Gwyn, Lord of Cinders, walk away from the bonfire and out the door to proceed to NG+.
Special Boss Achievements
Defeat Gravelord Nito - Defeat the Soul Lord Gravelord Nito
Defeat Bed of Chaos - Defeat the Soul Lord Bed of Chaos
Defeat the Four Kings - Defeat the Four Kings, inheritors of souls
Defeat Seath the Scaleless - Defeat Seath the Scaleless, inheritor of souls
Defeat Dark Sun Gwyndolin - Defeat Dark Sun Gwyndolin, the Darkmoon God
Defeat Crossbreed Priscilla - Defeat Crossbreed Priscilla, the Lifehunter
Knight's Honor Achievement
Pretty much, you have to have all these weapons on a single character in order for this achievement to unlock. To get this achievement, you must go through NG, NG+, and half of NG++ due to the fact that you need Sif's soul three times. If you intend to get all achievements in one gameplay, then you will also need Gwyn's soul which is obtained as you start NG+ and so forth which you need two of for a weapon upgrade listed below as well as a miracle.
To upgrade weapons to +10, you need the Large Ember given to Andre of Astora in the Undead Parish to ascend a +5 weapon to +6 and then continue reinforcing.
Boss Soul Upgrades
Weapons that are upgraded with boss souls can only be done by the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo
Chaos Blade
Upgrade a +10 Katana with the Soul of Quelaag (Blighttown)
Katanas may be found, purchased from Shiva of the East or kill the male Undead Merchant
Crystal Ring Shield
Upgrade a +10 Shield with the Soul of the Moonlight Butterfly (Darkroot Garden)
Shields are everywhere. Everywhere.
Darkmoon Bow
Upgrade a +10 Bow with the Soul of Gwyndolin (Anor Londo)
Bows are also everywhere. Or buy one from the male Undead Merchant
Dragonbone Fist
Upgrade a +10 Cestus or Claw with the core of the Iron Golem (Sen's Fortress)
Purchase a claw from the male Undead Merchant or Andre
Dragonslayer Spear
Upgrade a +10 Spear or Rapier with the Soul of Ornstein (Anor Londo)
To get Ornstein's soul, kill him last. Spears can be purchased from Andre
Golem Axe
Upgrade a +10 Axe with the core of the Iron Golem (Sen's Fortress)
Buy an axe.
Great lord Greatsword
Upgrade a +10 Dagger, Sword or Greatsword with the Soul of Gwyn (Kiln of the First Flame)
Buy a sword if you don't have one already.
Greatshield of Artorias
Upgrade a +10 Shield with the Soul of Sif (Royal Woods)
Again, shields are everywhere.
Greatsword of Artorias
Upgrade a +10 Dagger, Sword, or Greatsword with the Soul of Sif (Royal Woods)
How do you not have one of these?
(True) Greatsword of Artorias
Upgrade a +10 Broken Sword or +10 Straight Sword Hilt with the Soul of Sif
Dropped by the asylum creatures; you also start with one
Lifehunt Scythe
Upgrade a +10 Halberd, Scythe or Whip with the Soul of Priscilla
There's a halberd in front of the Undead church
Moonlight Butterfly Horn
Upgrade a +10 Spear or Rapier with the Soul of the Moonlight Butterfly
Buy a pike from Andre
Quelaag's Furysword
Upgrade a +10 Curved Sword with the Soul of Quelaag
Scimitars and Falchions are dropped plenty in the Catacombs
Smough's Hammer
Upgrade a +10 Hammer with the Soul of Smough
The male Undead Merchant sells clubs
Tin Darkmoon Catalyst
Upgrade any catalyst with the soul of Gwyndolin
Everywhere. Rickert sells sorcerer's catalyst in New Londo Ruins
Monster Drops
Black Knight Greataxe
Dropped by Axe-wielding Black Knights
Farm in Kiln of the First Flame
Black Knight Greatsword
Dropped by Greatsword-wielding Black Knights
Farm in Kiln of the First Flame
Black Knight Halberd
Dropped by Halberd-wielding Black Knights
Farm in Kiln of the First Flame
Black Knight Shield
Dropped by any Black Knight
Farm in Kiln of the First Flame
Black Knight Sword
Dropped by any Sword-wielding Black Knight
Farm in Kiln of the First Flame
Channeler's Trident
Dropped by Channelers
Duke's Archive has two Channelers that respawn which speeds the process
Crest Shield
Dropped by Oscar the Knight of Astoras in your revisit to Undead Asylum
Need I say more?
Crescent Axe
Dropped or Purchased by Patches in Firelink Shrine
Either kill patches in the Catacombs or Tomb of the Giants or beat Nito and Patches will move to Firelink Shrine
Demon's Spear
Dropped by Batwing Demons or sold by Shiva
Batwing Demons are in Anor Londo and Shiva will only sell to those in the Forest Covenant while in Blighttown if you talked to him at the Forest HQ
Giant's Halberd
Dropped by Giant Gold Knights or purchased from the Giant Blacksmith
Farm at Anor Londo or just buy it
Grant
Dropped by NPC Invader Divine Knight Leeroy
You must be HUMAN for Leeroy to invade you in the Tomb of Giants
Sanctus
Dropped by NPC Invader Divine Knight Leeroy
See above.
Silver Knight Shield
Dropped by any Silver Knight in Sunlit Anor Londo
Self-explanatory.
Silver Knight Spear
Dropped by Spear-wielding Silver Knights in Sunlit Anor Londo
Self-explanatory.
Silver Knight Straight Sword
Dropped by Sword-wielding Silver Knights in Sunlit Anor Londo
Self-explanatory.
Stone Greatshield
Dropped by Stone Knights
Farm in Darkroot Garden
Stone Greatsword
Dropped by Stone Knights
Farm in Darkroot Garden
Treasure
Astoria's Straight Sword
Corpse treasure under the Zombie Dragon in Valley of Drakes
Blood Shield
Corpse treasure behind the Zombie Dragon in Painted World or Ariamis
Dragon Crest Shield
Corpse treasure under the Zombie Dragon in Valley of Drakes
Dragon Tooth
Treasure Chest in Anor Londo along with Havel's equipment
Dragonslayer Greatbow
Corpse treasure in Anor Londo out the broken window
Effigy Shield
Corpse treasure in Tomb of Giants near the second bonfire
Havel's Greatshield
Treasure Chest in Anor Londo along with Havel's equipment
Velka's Rapier
Corpse treasure behind an illusory wall in Painted World of Ariamis
Tail Cutoffs
Drake Sword
Cutoff the Hellkite Dragon's tail in Undead Burg
Dragon King Greataxe
Cutoff the Gaping Dragon's tail in the Depths
Moonlight Greatsword
Cutoff Seath the Scaleless's tail in the Crystal Cave
Priscilla's Dagger
Cutoff Crossbreed Priscilla's tail in the Painted World of Ariamis
Dragon Greatsword
Cut off Everlasting Dragon's tail in Ash Lake
Covenant Weapons
Dark Hand
Given as a gift when joining Darkwraith Covenant, rare drop from DW
Gravelord Sword
Given as a gift when joining Gravelord Covenant
Prayer of the Maiden
Miracles for Sale
Petrus will only sell you miracles if you join the Way of White Covenant in Firelink Shrine.
Rhea will sell you miracles after you save her in the Tomb of the Giants, she'll be at the altar in the Undead Church.
Patches will appear in Firelink Shrine after you defeat Gravelord Nito.
Oswald will sell you miracles after you ring the Undead Church bell.
Heal
Sold by Patches, Petrus and Rhea of Thorolund
Great Heal Excerpt
Sold by Patches, Petrus and Rhea of Thorolund
Homeward
Sold by Petrus and Rhea of Thorolund
Force
Sold by Petrus and Rhea of Thorolund
Great Heal
Sold by Rhea of Thorolund
Wrath of the Gods
Sold by Rhea of Thorolund
Seek Guidance
Sold by Rhea of Thorolund
Magic Barrier
Sold by Rhea of Thorolund
Karmic Justice
Sold by Oswald of Carim
Covenant Miracles
Gravelord Sword Dance
Acquired when joining the Gravelord Servant
Gravelord Greatsword Dance
Acquired when ascended to Rank 1 of the Gravelord Servant
Darkmoon Blade
Ascquired when ascended to Rank 1 of the Blade of the Darkmoon
Lightning Spear
Acquired when joining the Warrior of Sunlight
Great Lightning Spear
Acquired when ascended to Rank 1 of the Warrior of Sunlight
Sunlight Spear
Acquired when offering the Soul of Gwyn as a Rank 1 member of Warrior of Sunlight
Other Miracles
Soothing Sunlight
Dropped by Pisaca guarding Big Hat Logan
Bountiful Sunlight
Dropped by Pisaca guarding Big Hat Logan
Great Magic Barrier
In a tree in Ash Lake after the Hydra
Tranquil Walk of Piece
Corpse treasure in the upper floors of the Catacombs
Vow of Silence
After the door locked by the Annex Key in the Painted World of Ariamis
Sunlight Blade
Defeat Dark Sun Gwyndolin in Anor Londo
Replenishment
Acquired by Rhea of Thorolund after event in Tomb of the Giants
Emit Force
Acquired by Sigmeyer of Catarina when he's in Firelink Shrine
Wisdom of a Sage
Sorceries for Sale
Rickert is always available locked in New Londo Ruins.
Griggs will sell you sorceries after you save him in Undead Parish.
Dusk of Oolacile must be saved behind the Hydra in Darkroot Basin.
Big Hat Logan can be saved twice, once in Sen's Fortress. Once again in Duke's Archive which will unlock the crystal spells.
Soul Arrow
Sold by Griggs, Rickert, and Big Hat Logan
Great Soul Arrow
Sold by Griggs and Big Hat Logan
Heavy Soul Arrow
Sold by Griggs, Rickert, and Big Hat Logan
Great Heavy Soul Arrow
Sold by Griggs and Big Hat Logan
Aural Decoy
Sold by Griggs of Vilheim
Fall Control
Sold by Griggs of Vilheim
Magic Weapon
Sold by Griggs and Big Hat Logan
Homing Soulmass
Sold by Big Hat Logan
Homing Crystal Soulmass
Sold by Big Hat Logan after moving to the Duke's Archive Library
Soul Spear
Sold by Big Hat Logan
Crystal Soul Spear
Sold by Big Hat Logan after moving to the Duke's Archive Library
Great Magic Weapon
Sold by Big Hat Logan
Crystal Magic Weapon
Sold by Big Hat Logan after moving to the Duke's Archive Library
Magic Shield
Sold by Griggs and Big Hat Logan
Hidden Weapon
Sold by Dusk of Oolacile
Hidden Body
Sold by Dusk of Oolacile
Cast Light
Sold by Dusk of Oolacile
Repair
Sold by Dusk of Oolacile
Chameleon
Sold by Dusk of Oolacile
Resist Curse
Sold by Ingward in New Londo Ruins
Treasure
Hush
Found in Sen's Fortress in a cell or by killing Griggs of Vinheim
Strong Magic Shield
Found in a chest in the Duke's Archive near a rotating staircase on the top floor of the
darker library
Remedy
Found in a chest across a large branch after going up the wooden waterwheel
White Dragon Breath
Dropped by hollowed Big Hat Logan in first encounter w/ Seath after purchasing all of
Logan's spells
Bond of a Pyromancer
Pyromancies for Sale
Laurentius will sell you pyromancies after you save him in the Depths.
Quelaana will only appear if you have a Pyromancy Flame +10
Fireball
Sold by Laurentius of the Great Swamp and Quelaana of Izalith
Fire Orb
Sold by Laurentius of the Great Swamp and Quelaana of Izalith
Combustion
Sold by Laurentius of the Great Swamp and Quelaana of Izalith
Iron Flesh
Sold by Laurentius of the Great Swamp
Flash Sweat
Sold by Laurentius of the Great Swamp
Great Fireball
Sold by Quelaana of Izalith
Firestorm
Sold by Quelaana of Izalith
Fire Whip
Sold by Quelaana of Izalith
Great Combustion
Sold by Quelaana of Izalith
Undead Rapport
Sold by Quelaana of Izalith
Covenant Pyromancies
Great Chaos Fireball
Acquired by joining the Chaos Servant
Chaos Storm
Ascend to Rank 2 Chaos Servant
Poison Mist
Speak to Eingyi as a Chaos Servant and infected by an egg
Toxic Mist
Speak to Eingyi as a Chaos Servant and infected by an egg
Treasures
Fire Tempest
Given by Quelaana after defeating the Bed of Chaos as a favor
Chaos Fire Whip
In a chest after the boss fog to the Bed of Chaos
Fire Surge
Dropped by a Engorged Zombie in a tower accessed through the sewers in the Painted World of Ariamis
Acid Surge
Corpse treasure behind a wall to the right of the the cages and pikes cliff
Power within
Under the giant leech in Blighttown
Weapon upgrade achievements.
To upgrade a weapon past the default +5, or a weapon of different attributes, you need to obtain the corresponding ember as well as giving that ember to the correct blacksmith. There are a total of four blacksmiths in the entire game. Every achievement requires a slab of a certain color.
Rickert of Vinheim
- Large Magic Ember, Enchanged Ember
Andre of Astora
- Large Ember, Very Large Ember, Divine Ember, Large Divine Ember, Dark Ember
Vamos
- Large Flame Ember, Chaos Flame Ember
Giant Blacksmith
- Crystal Ember
Strongest Weapon - Acquire best weapon through standard reinforcement
Requires: Large Ember (Depths) + Very Large Ember (New Londo Ruins)
Reinforce a weapon to +15 using a titanite slab.
Crystal Weapon - Acquire best weapon through crystal reinforcement
Requires: Crystal Ember (Duke's Archive)
Reinforce a crystal weapon to +5 using a titanite slab.
Lightning Weapon - Acquire best weapon through lightning reinforcement
Reinforce a lightning weapon to +5 using a titanite slab.
Raw Weapon - Acquire best weapon through raw reinforcement
Reinforce a raw weapon to +5 using a titanite slab.
Magic Weapon - Acquire best weapon through magic reinforcement
Requires: Large Magic Ember (Duke's Archive)
Reinforce a magic weapon to +10 using a blue titanite slab.
Enchanted Weapon - Acquire best weapon through enchanted reinforcement
Requires: Enchanted Ember (Royal Woods)
Reinforce an enchanted weapon to +5 using a blue titanite slab.
Divine Weapon - Acquire best weapon through divine reinforcement
Requires: Divine Ember (Darkroot Garden) + Large Divine Ember (Tomb of the Giants)
Reinforce a divine weapon to +10 using a white titanite slab.
Fire Weapon - Acquire best weapon through fire reinforcement
Requires: Large Flame Ember (Demon Ruins)
Reinforce a fire weapon to +10 using a red titanite slab.
Chaos Weapon - Acquire best weapon through chaos reinforcement
Requires: Chaos Flame Ember (Demon Ruins)
Reinforce a chaos weapon to +5 using a red titanite slab.
Occult Weapon - Acquire the best weapon through occult reinforcement
Requires: Dark Ember (Painted World of Ariamis)
Reinforce an occult weapon to +5 using a titanite slab.
Well, those are all the achievements within Dark Souls. Hope this has helped you as much as I had hoped. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email or on Steam.