Director Hidetaka Miyazaki described Dark Souls III as an exploration of "". The game’s world, Lothric, is depicted in a state of terminal decay, where even the sun appears as a "darksign" bleeding into the sky. Unlike its predecessor, this entry serves as a direct narrative successor to the original Dark Souls , focusing heavily on the cyclical and ultimately futile process of linking the fire .
Character builds often revolve around Dexterity (Dex) for fast weapons and Strength (Str) for heavy, high-damage armaments. High-level "Dex" builds (such as 90 Dexterity) are popular for specialized PvP (Player vs. Player) invasions. DARK SOULS III-KODEX
The technical "codex" for the game includes its data structures and developmental history: A Thorough Critique of Dark Souls 3 Director Hidetaka Miyazaki described Dark Souls III as