Mimic

Mimics are a type of non-respawning enemy encountered in Dark Souls.

Locations

 * Sen's Fortress
 * Anor Londo x4
 * The Duke's Archives x2
 * Oolacile Township x2

Description
Mimics disguise themselves as chests, waiting for victims to try to open them. If adventurers attempt to do so, Mimics will proceed to chomp on them in a special grab move, causing heavy damage.

If Mimics are hurt before they can grab a player, they sprout arms and legs and begin to aggressively pursue their prey. Mimics are fast, tough, and deal high damage; they can easily kill the unprepared.

Lore
Mimics were part of a long lost clan, exiled for the sin of avarice.

Strategies
In order to determine the difference between a Mimic and Chest, the most direct visual cue one can get is by looking at the chain connected to the right side of the chest. If the chain is wrapped in a circle then the chest is safe, if the chain is in a straight position then it's a Mimic.

Mimics are strong, dangerous creatures that are best killed quickly. A good way to do this is to attack a Mimic, when in its disguised state, with a very strong attack, such as a two handed leaping attack or a powerful spell, to weaken it as much as possible.

When the mimic is active, it will move quickly and can deal high damage if it hits. In particular, its spinning kick deals high knockback and damage.

Attacks
* Damage listed is per chew. † Only applies when opening a Mimic.

Trivia
A Mimic's teeth are actually finger bones.