DO NOT RUN UP THE STAIRS! Just run to the path on the right side of the stairs to the end. Fighting only the three enemies will get you 5,000 each run.Ī easier way is to equip light armor and run into the forest and attract all human and ghost enemies and run back to the gate, make sure they follow you. The Knight, the Archer and the Thief are in ghost form so you cannot lock on to them which makes fighting them a bit of a hassle, but still you can avoid them by staying on the right side near the edge and pulling the other 3 enemies. When you open the door you will find 6 human enemies: a Mage, a Clerk, an Axe Wielder, a Thief, an Archer and a Knight, each giving souls ranging from 1,000-5,000. The way to open the door is to purchase the key from the blacksmith it will (cost: 20,000). In Darkroot Garden you will find a door sealed with a white circle in the center. This place will get you around 7k souls every 3 minutes (depending on the player level and skill). Sweep the area a few times to boost your character up enough to take down the Gaping Dragon with ease.
An average run through the area only takes about 15 minutes, but it will gain you about 10000 souls each time. If you can avoid being cursed, The Depths are a great place to farm for souls.
