Dark Souls Remastered Bosses Guide#
“I am a peerless sovereign. The Great Lord Gwyn.” — Lord Gwyn
Boss Overview#
| # | Boss | Area | Recommended Level | Difficulty | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asylum Demon | Cemetery of Ash | 1-10 | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1,000 souls |
| 2 | Curse-Rotted Greatwood | Undead Parish | 20-30 | ★★☆☆☆ | 15,000 souls |
| 3 | Deacons of the Deep | Darkroot Garden | 30-40 | ★★☆☆☆ | 20,000 souls |
| 4 | High Lord Wolnir | Immortal Town | 25-35 | ★★☆☆☆ | 18,000 souls |
| 5 | Curse Frog | Blighttown | 40-50 | ★★★☆☆ | 25,000 souls |
| 6 | Moonlight Butterfly | Darkroot Garden | 25-35 | ★☆☆☆☆ | 15,000 souls |
| 7 | Havel the Rock | Undead Parish | 40-50 | ★★★☆☆ | 20,000 souls |
| 8 | Capra Demon | Undead Burg | 30-40 | ★★★☆☆ | 15,000 souls |
| 9 | Gaping Dragon | Darkroot Garden | 40-50 | ★★★☆☆ | 30,000 souls |
| 10 | Ornstein and Smough | Undead Parish | 50-60 | ★★★★☆ | 50,000 souls |
| 11 | Giant King | Ash Lake | 60-70 | ★★★★☆ | 60,000 souls |
| 12 | Artorias the Abysswalker | The Abyss | 60-70 | ★★★★☆ | 40,000 souls |
| 13 | Gwyn, Lord of Cinder | Firelink Shrine | 70-80 | ★★★★★ | 80,000 souls |
Boss 1: Asylum Demon#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Cemetery of Ash |
| Recommended Level | 1-10 |
| Recommended Weapon | Starting weapon |
| Weakness | None |
| Resistance | None |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Straight thrust | Medium | Dodge sideways |
| 1 | Sweeping attack | Medium | Back away |
| 1 | Leaping slam | High | Dodge forward |
| 2 | Transformation | — | Create distance quickly |
| 2 | Claw combo | High | Dodge sideways |
| 2 | Ground shockwave | Extremely High | Keep away |
Tactical Tips#
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Phase 1: The Asylum Demon’s attack rhythm is fairly slow, making it ideal for new players to practice dodging and attack timing
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Phase 2: Its attacks speed up after the transformation, so wait for openings more carefully
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Parrying: Most of its attacks can be parried, and mastering the parry makes this fight trivially easy
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 1,000 |
| Arbiter Greatsword | 1 |
Boss 2: High Lord Wolnir#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Immortal Town |
| Recommended Level | 25-35 |
| Recommended Weapon | Any |
| Weakness | None |
| Resistance | None |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frost breath | High | Dodge sideways or circle behind |
| 1 | Charge attack | Extremely High | Roll to the side |
| 2 | Consecutive charges | Extremely High | Roll to the side |
| 2 | Area frost attack | High | Keep away |
Tactical Tips#
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Attack from behind: Wolnir’s frontal attacks have huge reach, so circling behind him is safer
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Watch the charge: The charge attack deals extremely high damage; when he lowers his head to prepare a charge, roll sideways immediately
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Keep your distance: Frost breath inflicts frostbite, so staying at mid range avoids it
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 18,000 |
| Soul of High Lord Wolnir | 1 |
Boss 3: Deacons of the Deep#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Darkroot Garden |
| Recommended Level | 30-40 |
| Recommended Weapon | Any |
| Weakness | Melee attacks |
| Resistance | Magic |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic missiles | Medium | Roll to dodge |
| 1 | Summons clones | — | Kill the clone quickly |
| 2 | Summons crystal servants | — | Clear the servants first |
| 2 | Magic burst | High | Keep away |
Tactical Tips#
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Identify the real one: The true body glows blue while attacking, while clones do not. Focus down the real one first
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Melee first: The Deacons are weak in melee, so staying in close lets you finish this quickly
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Watch the servants: Phase 2 summons crystal servants; clear them first to avoid being swarmed
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 20,000 |
| Soul of the Deacons of the Deep | 1 |
Boss 4: Moonlight Butterfly#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Darkroot Garden |
| Recommended Level | 25-35 |
| Recommended Weapon | Ranged weapon |
| Weakness | Melee attacks (jump onto the platform) |
| Resistance | Magic |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic missiles | Medium | Roll to dodge |
| 1 | Beam attack | High | Dodge sideways |
| 1 | Poison mist | Damage over time | Keep away |
Tactical Tips#
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Wait for the platform: The Moonlight Butterfly can only be attacked when it flies past the platform, so be patient
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Ranged attacks: If you have a bow or sorceries, you can hit it from range
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Watch the poison mist: The poison mist deals damage over time, so keep moving
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 15,000 |
| Soul of the Moonlight Butterfly | 1 |
Boss 5: Capra Demon#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Undead Burg |
| Recommended Level | 30-40 |
| Recommended Weapon | Any |
| Weakness | None |
| Resistance | None |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axe slam | Extremely High | Run upward |
| 1 | Jump attack | Extremely High | Roll to the side |
| 1 | Summons dogs | — | Deal with the dogs first |
| 2. Use the terrain: The arena is tiny, but there are stairs you can take advantage of. Standing on the stairs keeps you from being surrounded. |
Tactical Tips#
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Kill the dogs first: The Capra Demon summons two dogs, and they are incredibly annoying. The moment you enter, run up and to the right and clear the dogs first
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Use the terrain: The arena is tiny, but there are stairs you can take advantage of. Standing on the stairs keeps you from being surrounded.
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Parrying: His slam attacks can be parried, but the arena is too small to make it practical
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 15,000 |
| Soul of the Deacons of the Deep | 1 |
Boss 6: Gaping Dragon#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Darkroot Garden |
| Recommended Level | 40-50 |
| Recommended Weapon | High-damage weapon |
| Weakness | Fire, lightning |
| Resistance | None |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greatsword sweep | High | Roll to dodge |
| 1 | Spinning attack | Extremely High | Keep away |
| 1 | Leaping slam | High | Dodge forward |
| 2 | Pouncing attack | Extremely High | Roll to the side |
Tactical Tips#
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Attack from behind: The Gaping Dragon’s frontal attacks have huge reach, so circling behind it is safer
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Watch the spinning attack: The spinning attack covers a massive area; when you see it start to spin, get away immediately
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Fire buff: The Gaping Dragon is weak to fire, so using a fire buff deals extra damage
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 30,000 |
| Soul of the Gaping Dragon | 1 |
Boss 7: Ornstein and Smough#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Undead Parish |
| Recommended Level | 50-60 |
| Recommended Weapon | High-damage weapon |
| Weakness | Differs between them |
| Resistance | None |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Boss | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|
- Kill Ornstein first: Ornstein is more agile and harder to deal with, so take him down first
Phase Boss Attack Threat Counter 1 Ornstein Lightning spear thrust High Dodge sideways 1 Smough Giant hammer slam Extremely High Keep away 2 Empowered Ornstein Full-screen lightning Extremely High Keep away 2 Empowered Smough Earthquake attack Extremely High Keep away
Tactical Tips#
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Kill Ornstein first: Ornstein is more agile and harder to deal with, so take him down first
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Watch the transformation phase: When you kill one, the other transforms with a full health bar, so you will need to adjust your strategy
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 50,000 |
| Soul of Ornstein | 1 |
| Soul of Smough | 1 |
Boss 8: Gwyn, Lord of Cinder#
Basic Information#
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | Firelink Shrine |
| Recommended Level | 70-80 |
| Recommended Weapon | Strongest weapon |
| Weakness | Parries |
| Resistance | Fire |
Attack Patterns#
| Phase | Attack Type | Damage | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greatsword slash | Extremely High | Dodge sideways |
| 1 | Grab attack | Extremely High | Keep away |
| 1 | Fire burst | High | Keep away |
| 2 | Lightning attack | Extremely High | Roll |
Tactical Tips#
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Parrying is key: Most of Gwyn’s attacks can be parried, and mastering the parry is the key to victory
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Watch the grab: His grab attack deals extremely high damage over a wide range; dodge the moment you see him reach out
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Fire resistance: Gwyn has high fire resistance, so do not use fire weapons
Rewards#
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souls | 80,000 |
| Soul of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder | 1 |
General Boss Fight Tips#
1. Opening Strategy#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Observe the boss’s movements, don’t rush to attack |
| 2 | Look for the first opening |
| 3 | Throw out a probing attack |
| 4 | Adjust your strategy based on the reaction |
2. Resource Management#
- Make sure you have 20+ Estus Flasks before every boss fight
- Use fire/lightning buffs wisely
- Save your parry opportunities
3. Adjusting After Death#
| What to Analyze | How to Adjust |
|---|---|
| Not enough damage | Upgrade your weapon or stats |
| Low margin for error | Level VIT or equip a better shield |
| Tactical mistake | Change your attack timing or positioning |