Talk:Hydra/@comment-189.11.130.235-20131212183833/@comment-6003396-20131213020150

It's possible to descend the latter from Darkroot Garden that leads to the area that is to its side. I've never done it, but I would assume that it attacks as normal. Not sure if you'd be temporarily safe if you made it to the alcove where the Golden Crystal Golem spawns.