Dark Souls 2: Demon of Song How to defeat a boss

Demon of Song under attack

Demon of Song is the only boss in Shrine of Amana. It resembles a giant frog with a demonic head and arms sticking out of its mouth. It is one of the easiest fights in the game, but, as always, a moment of carelessness can cost you a lot.

Attacks:

• Grab - the enemy attempts to grab the player with his arms
• Slap - the opponent raises his hand and smacks it 1 or 2 times on the ground, trying to crush the player
• Charges - backs up a little and then straightens his legs leaping towards the player and performing an attack
• Body Slam - Demon of Song raises up on his hind legs and attempts to land on the player
• Water Spit - spits a large amount of water 1-3 times; the water moves quickly towards the player
• Escape - the enemy jumps backwards, avoiding the player's attacks; it may also be preparing for Body Slam

Demonic frog's daring jump

Strategy:

If you're a melee fighter, run towards the enemy right after the beginning of the fight and stand in front of him, approximately at the distance of his arms. Wait until he performs his attack (usually two arm sweeps), and then quickly run close to his head to hit a few times, go back and repeat the process. If the enemy jumps backwards, run after him and attack as soon as he lands. Instead of the head, you can also attack his arms, but only when he's not covering himself.

Ranged fighters should use a similar strategy. Place yourself a little farther from his hands and attack when his head is outside. Watch out for his attacks and keep a safe distance. If you get too far away, the boss will start using his water attacks. When that happens, make a roll to dodge them, get closer to the boss and continue attacking.

Rewards:

• 26,000 souls/52,000 souls (NG+)
• Demon of Song Soul
• Key to the Embedded

Dark Souls II

March 11, 2014

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