Board Thread:Dark Souls/@comment-173.50.63.121-20160207020536/@comment-3236835-20160210093509

Cutting off Kalameet's tail is actually not that hard if you know what to do.

Don't try to circle around him, that simply doesn't work. He also has these two attacks where he stands on his rear legs and either breathes fire or casts a spell. Some people recommend to take this opportunity to go for the tail; however, he ends both of them very quickly and I've never been able to get behind him in time, so I don't recommend even bothering in trying to cut it off this way.

What you actually need to do, is to keep away from him, luring him into going airborne and perform his swooping attack. Evade it and quickly run directly behind and below him (just where the tail connects with his body). If done correctly, he will perform his slamming tail attack. The tail will slam a bit to the left; however, time it right and roll away from it anyway. Kalameet's tail will remain extended on the floor for a few seconds. Go for it (if you can wield your weapon with two hands, the better) and you'll get the Obsidian Greatsword (a couple of tries may be required, though). Be advised that this attack is not very frequent and most of the times he will perform a whole spinning body attack instead, so be patient and keep luring him until he does what you want him to do.