Thread:Brainwasher5/@comment-478359-20130101060354/@comment-1687225-20130101163344

Don't summon Solaire and Lautrec if you can help it as they're pretty terrible against the Gaping Dragon, and summoning others to help fight a boss makes it tougher. Either solo the Gaping Dragon, or summon other players.

The actual fight itself isn't that bad. The dragon is really slow. Avoid its slow-as-hell charging attack and attack it from the rear, but back off when it's about to swing its tail or do a stomping attack.

If you're feeling brave, attacking its head deals critical damage.