When you're just starting out, the Dark Souls game can seem insurmountable. Death lurks in every corner and bosses seem impossible to kill. The Taurus Demon you encounter early in the game is no exception. For a newbie he has no weaknesses, but follow this guide and you will pass it in a flash. Scroll down to learn how to get started.
Steps
Generic preparation
Step 1. Find the area where the Taurus Demon is located
The Taurus Demon is in all likelihood only the second boss you face, and so it's hard to miss if you follow the Undead burg path. Once the bonfire is lit in Undead burg, follow the bridge past the hollows that drop fire bombs, and up the large stairs and through the town to the large tower towards the end. On the second floor there will be a wall of fog; the Taurus Demon will be right over, but beware - you can't go back until you defeat the boss, so only enter if you're prepared.
Step 2. Prepare to face the Taurus Demon
Whichever method you choose to deal with the demon, you will want to have leveled up quite a bit with the Stamina and Dexterity stats (Endurance and Dexterity), so that you can roll and run a lot during your battle. Otherwise, you'll want to stock up on incendiary bombs (around 20 to be sure), which can be bought from the merchant under the two Hollows launchers in Undead Burg, not far from the bonfire there.
Step 3. Enter the fog door
You'll find yourself on a destroyed bridge with a watchtower behind you with a ladder and two Hollows shooters. Climb the ladder and get rid of both of them.
Step 4. Take care of the Hollow Shooters on the tower behind you
Fighting the Taurus Demon with them shooting at you can be difficult, and for two of the methods you use to defeat him you need to use the tower, so killing the Hollows makes things easier for you. Climb the ladder and kill them both.
Step 5. Move to the center of the bridge
At some point you will trigger the arrival of the Taurus Demon, who will descend from the distant watchtower.
Step 6. Run back to the cleaned watchtower and decide which of the following methods you want to kill the Taurus Demon
Method 1 of 3: Using Fire Bombs
Step 1. Use firebombs to kill the Taurus Demon
This method is certainly the simplest, but it is also quite lengthy compared to the other methods.
Step 2. Run to the first watchtower and climb the ladder to the top
The Taurus Demon will be downstairs waiting for you at the base of the tower.
Step 3. Move to the edge of the tower and look down
Step 4. Lock the target on the Taurus Demon using the right stick of the Xbox 360 controller
Step 5. Select a fire bomb and throw it at the Taurus Demon using the X button on the Xbox 360 controller and take a piece of life from the beast
Step 6. Quickly run to the ladder and go down about a third of the way down
As tempting as it may be to throw a second bomb, it would usually take too long to throw and the Taurus Demon would kill you quickly, or you could fall off the tower, because throwing one bomb pushes you forward slightly.
Step 7. Wait for the Taurus Demon to jump up the tower and retreat again
The Taurus Demon will jump on the tower thinking that you are still on it, but if you have the right timing and you get on the ladder. he will return to the bridge soon after.
Step 8. Go up the ladder and repeat the process until you have killed the Taurus Demon
It may take a while but this method is by far the easiest way for new players to defeat the boss.
Method 2 of 3: Using Swoop Attacks
Step 1. Quickly run to the tower immediately after triggering the boss arrival
Step 2. Climb the ladder to the top of the watchtower
The Taurus Demon should be down there waiting for you now.
Step 3. Move to the ledge and crash onto the Taurus Demon's head
Step 4. Press the attack button (the RB button on the Xbox 360 controller) as you fall, initiating an aerial attack that will cause your character to stick the weapon into the Taurus Demon's head and remove a large part of it. life
Step 5. Escape from the clutches of the Taurus Demon
After successfully completing the attack, you will realize that you are wedged between the fog door and the demon itself. If you roll quickly between the legs of the Taurus Demon, you can escape without taking damage. If you have the time, you can also quickly slice his legs as you run away. Don't try to climb the ladder right away, because the Taurus Demon will hit you before you finish climbing.
Step 6. Swing all the way across the bridge and back
The Taurus Demon will chase you quickly, so when you reach the end of the bridge you will have to roll between his legs again and run to the first watchtower.
Step 7. Climb up the ladder and repeat the process of swooping and luring the demon away until you have defeated the Taurus Demon
It is a more difficult method in general because you will be within range of the demon more often than the firebomb method, but the large chunks of life you remove with swoop attacks will not only speed up the battle, but save you the incendiary bombs for other enemies.
Method 3 of 3: Suicide the Taurus Demon
Step 1. Lure the Taurus Demon to the area of the bridge where the side was destroyed
And near the center of the bridge on the left. You may have to go back to your watchtower and then roll between the demon's legs before you can successfully lure it to that spot.
Step 2. Stand near the edge of the destroyed bridge as the Taurus Demon charges towards you
Step 3. Wait for the Taurus Demon to lash, then roll back
If you've got the timing right, and the Taurus is in the right spot, the inertia of his club will drag him over the edge and kill him instantly. This is a rather difficult and complicated method to do. If you don't want to die, don't try this method. However, despite the difficulty this method has an element of humor that is worth seeing and will reduce the boss fight to a quick brawl.
Advice
- Black incendiary bombs are more lethal than normal ones, so if you have looted or found some, they will make the battle much easier for you if you are using the incendiary bomb method.
- Killing Hollows throwing fire bombs is an easy way to find fire bombs without having to buy them. Plus, if you have humanity it will be easier for you to steal them from the Hollows.
- An easier way to make the Taurus Demon commit suicide more easily is to stand on the edge of the bridge and let it hit you. In most cases, it will fall with you. You will die but you will get the experience for killing him and, being a boss, he will not reappear. Then you will be able to recover the lost souls by returning to the bridge and recovering them.
- If you are trapped near the Taurus Demon, try blocking with the shield. It will clear your stamina and maybe take a bit of life, but it will deflect the bulk of the damage from the attack.
- Instead of firebombs, magic or pyromancy are equally effective against the Taurus Demon.
- If you have to drink a vial of estus for life, get far enough away from the Taurus Demon's lash to drink it, or wait until you've climbed to the top of the tower, because you'll have a few seconds before he jumps on it to attack you.
Warnings
- The Dark Souls game is tough and it's made to be. It requires patience and commitment so don't be discouraged if you die on the first few tries.
- Avoid getting too close to the edge of the bridge at any time unless you are planning on having the boss commit suicide. The Taurus Demon's sweeping attack often knocks players off the bridge if they're not careful.
