Bell Gargoyles

The Bell Gargoyles, also known as the Belfry Gargoyles, are a boss and a mini-boss in Dark Souls.

Location
On top of the church in Undead Parish. They are also found in Anor Londo as mini-bosses.

Strategy
As a human, it is possible to have Solaire of Astora and/or Knight Lautrec of Carim assist during this battle, although Lautrec must be freed and spoken to in Firelink Shrine first. Their summon signs are found just before the white light leading to the Gargoyles. Summoning both knights and simply mobbing each Gargoyle can lead to a quick and relatively painless victory.

The fight begins with the constant, but easily avoided, danger of falling off and a single gargoyle on top of the church roof. Once the first gargoyle is cut down to half its health, the second gargoyle will join the fight. Fortunately, this gargoyle is already severely injured, as it arrives at half-health. It has all of the same attacks as the first gargoyle, minus the ones that requires it to fly and ones that use the tail. The use of a Gold Pine Resin can make this fight even easier on the first playthrough.

Both Gargoyles wield halberds and can breathe fire; although the first gargoyle will only breathe fire after the second one jumps down. A fire-resistant shield can be useful as the fire breath covers a wide area. In addition, the first gargoyle's tail can be severed to gain a weapon.

The two Gargoyles fought in Anor Londo breathe lightning rather than fire, so a lightning-resistant shield will prove beneficial.