Bosses - Dark Souls
- Asylum Demon
- Boss template - Dark Souls
- Taurus Demon
- Bell Gargoyles
- Moonlight Butterfly
- Capra Demon
- Gaping Dragon
- Stray Demon
- Chaos Witch Quelaag
- Great Grey Wolf Sif
- Iron Golem
- Crossbreed Priscilla
- Ornstein and Smough
- Dark Sun Gwyndolin
- Pinwheel
- Gravelord Nito
- Seath the Scaleless
- The Four Kings
- Ceaseless Discharge
- Centipede Demon
- Demon Firesage
- Bed of Chaos
- Gwyn, Lord of Cinder
- Sanctuary Guardian
- Artorias the Abysswalker
- Manus, Father of the Abyss
- Hellkite Dragon
- Hydra
- Black Dragon Kalameet
Asylum Demon
The Asylum Demon (不死院のデーモン) is the first boss encountered in Dark Souls, serving as an introductory challenge that familiarizes players with the game's mechanics and combat system.
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The Asylum Demon is a greater demon spawned from the Bed of Chaos, the source of all demons in the game's lore. It wields the formidable Demon's Great Hammer and resides in the Northern Undead Asylum, acting as a guardian to prevent the imprisoned undead from escaping. Its presence underscores the perilous world players are about to explore.
Strategy
First Encounter:
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Escape Option: Upon first encountering the Asylum Demon, players are equipped only with a broken weapon, making direct confrontation challenging. It's advisable to evade the demon by sprinting to the left and exiting through the gate, which allows players to acquire proper equipment before re-engaging.
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Early Defeat: For those seeking an early challenge, defeating the Asylum Demon during this initial encounter is possible. Choosing Black Firebombs as the starting gift enables players to inflict significant damage, potentially defeating the demon with approximately five bombs. Success in this encounter rewards the Demon's Great Hammer.
Second Encounter:
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Plunging Attack: Re-entering the arena from an elevated platform provides an opportunity to perform a plunging attack, dealing substantial damage to the demon at the outset. To execute this, step off the ledge and press the attack button mid-fall.
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Close-Quarters Combat: Staying close to the demon, particularly near its legs, can mitigate the impact of its wide swings. Circling around and attacking from behind reduces the risk of being hit. Be cautious of its ground pound attack; when the demon leaps into the air, move away to avoid the area-of-effect damage upon landing.
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Ranged Attacks: For players with access to ranged weapons or spells, maintaining distance and attacking from afar is a viable strategy. However, ensure ample space to dodge the demon's leaping hammer smash, which can cover significant ground.
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Souls:
- New Game (NG): 2,000 souls
- New Game Plus (NG+): 10,000 souls
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Items:
- Big Pilgrim's Key: Dropped upon defeat, allowing progression to the next area.
- Demon's Great Hammer: Awarded if the demon is defeated during the first encounter.
- Humanity: A consumable item that can be used to restore human form or kindle bonfires.
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Lore
The Asylum Demon is one of the greater demons born from the Bed of Chaos, the progenitor of all demons in the Dark Souls universe. After the war against Gwyn's Silver Knights, it survived and eventually took residence in the Northern Undead Asylum. Its role as a guardian emphasizes the Asylum's purpose: to confine the undead and prevent them from threatening the world outside.
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If the Asylum Demon is defeated during the first encounter, the Big Pilgrim's Key is instead obtained from Oscar of Astora, an NPC found later in the Asylum.
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The demon's attacks are slow and telegraphed, providing opportunities for players to learn dodge timing and attack patterns early in the game.
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The Asylum Demon shares similarities with the Vanguard Demon from Demon's Souls, both in design and function as an introductory boss.
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The boss theme for the Asylum Demon is reused for other bosses in the game, such as the Taurus Demon and the Demon Firesage.
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Defeating the Asylum Demon during the first encounter is a challenging feat for new players, often serving as a rite of passage for those seeking to master the game's mechanics early on.
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is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Taurus Demon
Tarus Demon (牛頭のデーモン) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Bell Gargoyles
Bell Gargoyles (鐘のガーゴイル) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Moonlight Butterfly
Moonlight Butterfly (月光蝶) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Capra Demon
Capra Demon (山羊頭のデーモン) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Gaping Dragon
Gaping Dragon (貪食ドラゴン) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Stray Demon
Stray Demon (はぐれデーモン) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Chaos Witch Quelaag
Chaos Witch Quelaag (混沌の魔女クラーグ) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Great Grey Wolf Sif
Great Grey Wolf Sif (灰色の大狼シフ) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Iron Golem
Iron Golem (アイアンゴーレム) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Crossbreed Priscilla
"Half-Breed Priscilla" and "Priscilla the Half-Dragon" redirect here.
Crossbreed Priscilla (半竜プリシラ) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Ornstein and Smough
Dragonslayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough (竜狩りオーンスタインと処刑者スモウ) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Dark Sun Gwyndolin
Dark Sun Gwyndolin (陰の太陽グウィンドリン) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Pinwheel
Pinwheel (三人羽織) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Gravelord Nito
Gravelord Nito (墓王ニト) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Seath the Scaleless
Seath the Scaleless (白竜シース) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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The Four Kings
The Four Kings (四人の公王) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Ceaseless Discharge
Ceaseless Discharge (爛れ続けるもの) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Centipede Demon
Centipede Demon (百足のデーモン) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Demon Firesage
Demon Firesage (デーモンの炎司祭) also known as the Firesage Demon, is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Bed of Chaos
Bed of Chaos (混沌の苗床) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Gwyn, Lord of Cinder
Gwyn, Lord of Cinder (薪の王グウィン) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Sanctuary Guardian
Sanctuary Guardian (霊廟の聖獣) is a Boss in Dark Souls Artorias of the Abyss DLC, encountered in area.
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Artorias the Abysswalker
Artorias the Abysswalker (騎士アルトリウス) is a Boss in Dark Souls Artorias of the Abyss DLC, encountered in area.
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Manus, Father of the Abyss
Manus, Father of the Abyss (深淵の主マヌス) is the final Boss in Dark Souls Artorias of the Abyss DLC, encountered in area.
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Hellkite Dragon
Hellkite Dragon (飛竜ヘルカイト) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Hydra
Hydra (湖獣) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.
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Black Dragon Kalameet
Black Dragon Kalameet (黒竜カラミット) is a Boss in Dark Souls, encountered in area.