Across the Dark Souls games, there are plenty of horrifying demons that players must face.
FromSoftware’s seminal video game series, Dark Souls, is renowned for its deep lore and expansive world-building. The setting contains numerous races and peoples whose societies are slowly crumbling away. With the fading of the First Flame, the world is going dark and moving into a new age.
The demons of Dark Souls are a notable race that is suffering this slow fate. In the first game, players face off against numerous demons, showing that, while their race is diminished, they are still holding on. By Dark Souls 3, the demons are all but dead, with only a few still holding on. The demons are some of the most compelling bosses encountered and some of the toughest challenges in the series.10 Taurus Demon
Appears In: Dark Souls
Location: Undead Burg
HP: 1,215
Souls: 3,000
The Taurus Demon is one of the early bosses in the first Dark Souls game. Players will encounter the boss by going through the Undead Burg and climbing to the battlements. For players new to Dark Souls, this boss can be a challenge. There is little room to move during the fight, and players are forced to get up close.
However, for more experienced players, Taurus Demon offers little challenge. When entering the boss’s room, climb the ladder. After dispatching the two enemies at the top, perform a plunging attack on Taurus Demon that deals a high amount of damage. This can be repeated by leading the boss to the other side of the arena and then running back to the ladder. Even without this strategy, the Demon’s attacks are easily avoided, making Taurus Demon one of the easier bosses in the series.9 Covetous Demon
Appears In: Dark Souls 2
Location: Earthen Peak
HP: 4,440
Souls: 13,000
The Demons of Dark Souls 2 differ from the other games, as they are presented as corrupted people rather than a race unto themselves. The Covetous Demon is a being whose bloated, mutated form reflects the sins of the man it once was. Players will find this creature after navigating the poisonous mists of Harvest Valley and finding their way to Earthen Peak.
At this stage in a playthrough, players will have faced tougher enemies than this one. Staying at the boss’s side is the best strategy for this encounter, watching for when it rolls or slams its tail. Most of its moves are well-telegraphed, giving players plenty of time to react.8 Centipede Demon
Appears In: Dark Souls
Location: Demon Ruins
HP: 3,432
Souls: 40,000
The Centipede Demon is found at the end of the Demon Ruins area, guarding the way to Lost Izalith. Set in a large cave filled with lava, the fight is right next to the entrance, making the large room rather pointless. The Centipede Demon is a unique demon enemy made from various other large centipedes, which can be dismembered if hit.
