Infusion gems
Collect the Fire Gem in Catacombs of Carthus
The Catacombs Crystal Lizard offers a one-time Fire Gem that can support an early elemental weapon setup.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Collect the Fire Gem in Catacombs of Carthus
Catacombs of Carthus, on the rocky passage behind the Skeleton Swordsman overlooking the bridge toward High Lord Wolnir.
Before you go
- Reach the Catacombs of Carthus and the route overlooking the Wolnir bridge.
- Bring a quick attack to stop the Crystal Lizard escaping.
- Have a weapon in mind for a Fire infusion.
- Reach Andre to use the collected Gem.
Farming steps
- Proceed through the Catacombs toward the bridge to High Lord Wolnir.
- Locate the Skeleton Swordsman overlooking the bridge and inspect the rocky passage behind it.
- Find the Crystal Lizard and attack promptly before it flees.
- Collect the Fire Gem and check inventory to confirm the drop.
- If the lizard escapes, reload the area and return to retry the encounter.
- At Firelink Shrine, speak with Andre and review the Fire infusion result for your weapon.
- Apply the Gem only if the fire damage and removal of Strength and Dexterity scaling suit your plan.
- A Fire Gem is an infusion material, not Titanite for reinforcement; Andre uses it to change weapon properties.
- The lizard’s drop is location-specific, so do not substitute another lizard without confirming its reward.
Repeat, collect and use
This lizard is a limited location-specific pickup. If it escapes, reload the area and retry; the Gem is consumed on infusion.
Common mistakes
- Looking on the bridge itself: the lizard is on the rocky path behind the Skeleton Swordsman.
- Expecting a Fire Gem from each lizard: only the named source is supported for this route.
- Assuming Fire infusion retains physical scaling: review the infusion description before applying it.
When to stop or switch
Stop after collecting the Fire Gem or after deciding to save it; continue to a different infusion route if your weapon plan needs scaling instead.
Sources & fact checks
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