Even though the original Dark Souls has proved a huge hit since its 2011 release, it’s still yet to be experienced by many FromSoft fans who only entered the publisher’s dark world via last year’s Elden Ring.
So if you’re looking for a helping hand through the original Soulslike, worry not, as we’re here to help make light of this dark and heavy burden by guiding you through all of its mandatory boss encounters.
Like the Vanguard Demon from Demon’s Souls, the Asylum Demon exists as a living meat grinder for newbies. He can intimidate players via its sheer size and serious damage output, but its speed will impress no one. What looks like a mighty opponent for first-timers will feel like butter on a hot knife for any player with minimal boss-fighting experience.
Sadly, the game doesn’t give players much chance to train beforehand, so they’ll need to go at him with what they have. Too bad that what they have is a broken weapon. As soon as the fight starts, players should sprint towards the left side of the arena and enter a tiny door that will lead them to an actual usable weapon.
Stay away from it when he starts his vertical take-off, dodge when he falls down, then get behind him and destroy his backside. Done.
Most games task players with grand missions such as saving a princess or deactivating a nuclear-capable robot. At first, Dark Souls tasks players with ringing two bells, no more, no less. The Bell Gargoyles serve as the protectors of the cathedral bell.
Upon entering the arena, players shouldn’t get too happy by realizing that the supposed gargoyles are, in fact, just one gargoyle. As soon as the first Gargoyle takes enough damage, its friend will show up to help. Newcomers should try to separate both enemies, as
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