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Farm Human Effigies from Shrine of Amana Lizardmen

Lizardmen in Shrine of Amana can drop Human Effigies, providing another enemy source when your reserve is low.

PC / Scholar of the First Sin edition with all three DLC areas
WHERE & HOW TO FARM

Where to farm

Shrine of Amana, from Tower of Prayer toward the cave containing Lizardmen and a chest, or from a nearby route bonfire.

Shrine of Amana Lizardmen are a possible Human Effigy source. Begin from a bonfire on the route, approach the cave with Lizardmen, and draw targets onto solid ground before fighting. The area’s water, ranged attackers, and narrow safe footing make a careless run costly, so clear only the enemies you can handle and collect drops before resetting. Effigies reverse hollowing when used from inventory; their separate bonfire use suppresses most online activity in the area. Drop results are random, and the route is worthwhile only while you can safely repeat it.

GET STARTED

How to farm

Before you go

  • Reach Shrine of Amana and activate a bonfire near the Lizardmen route.
  • A ranged option or a safe way to lure enemies onto solid ground.
  • Optional item-discovery equipment.
  1. Rest at the Tower of Prayer or another nearby route bonfire.
  2. Advance carefully toward the Lizardmen cave, watching for water edges and enemies that can attack from range.
  3. Use a ranged attack or cautious approach to pull one Lizardman onto stable ground.
  4. Defeat the target without dodging toward the water, then check for a Human Effigy.
  5. Clear other Lizardmen on the route only if they can be separated safely; collect each drop.
  6. Return to the bonfire and rest to restore eligible enemies while they continue to respawn.
  7. Repeat until you have the reserve you need, then use an Effigy from inventory to reverse hollowing.

Farming tips

  • Lure enemies away from water before attacking; a fall can erase the value of several successful kills.
  • Item discovery can improve the chance of a drop, but do not sacrifice enough defense to make the route unreliable.

Repeat, collect and use

Lizardmen can be farmed while they respawn normally; repeated kills may eventually despawn enemies. Ascetics reset eligible content but permanently raise local intensity.

Common mistakes

  • Fighting at the water’s edge; pull enemies onto broad ground before committing.
  • Treating a kill as a guaranteed Effigy; keep the loop going only if the actual drops justify the risk.
  • Using an Ascetic without checking intensity; try another source before making Shrine of Amana permanently harder.

When to stop or switch

Stop when you have enough Effigies for your planned uses or when the water hazards make this route less dependable than the Lost Bastille dogs.

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REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS

Sources & rewards

Farming route

Farm Human Effigies from Shrine of Amana Lizardmen

Shrine of Amana, from Tower of Prayer toward the cave containing Lizardmen and a chest, or from a nearby route bonfire.

  • Reach Shrine of Amana and activate a bonfire near the Lizardmen route.
  • A ranged option or a safe way to lure enemies onto solid ground.
  • Optional item-discovery equipment.
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