However, Bone Shards picked up in further New Game Cycles can be burned if the Bonfire is not already level 11.

Once ten Bone Shards have been burned (all ten can be acquired in a single New Game Cycle), selecting the option will only give the message 'Cannot kindle further'. You can additionally reinforce the Flask by giving an Estus Shard to Blacksmith Andre to increase the number of drinks available. The Bonfire in Firelink Shrine can be upgraded using Undead Bone Shards, thus increasing its level and the amount of health regained per Estus Flask drink. Upon burning, the Hollow Arena becomes available for use, enabling organized PvP matches between other players. Undead Match is a Multiplayer feature that becomes available once the Champion's Bones are burned in the Bonfire, similar to an Undead Bone Shard. The value of 'x' is based on the current New Game Cycle +1. The 'Begin journey x' option only becomes available once an Ending has been reached. From a Bonfire you select the following menu options: Travel Attune Spell Organize Storage Box Burn Undead Bone Shard Begin journey x Undead Match Leave Bonfiresin Dark Souls 3 are safe points within Locations where players can rest, repair equipment, recover Estus, and travel to other lit bonfires.

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