Centipede Demon

 is a boss found in the Demon Ruins.

Location
The Centipede Demon is located in the Demon Ruins.

Description
Prior to dropping down on its two reptilian feet, it rests motionless on a rock-face. When awakened, flames ignite out of the four spikes on its back and the multiple sets of eyes open aglow. The creatures possess a total of  6 distorted centipede heads. Two are on its back, while another pair act as arms. The last two are the head and the tail. These heads can spit fire balls, extend themselves, and regrow if cut. The severed heads can chase the enemy until either they or the demon are killed. The right "arm" has the highest range of all and is the biggest of the heads. The left one is used to grab the opponent and put him/her in its toothed chest. Its legs make the creature capable of reaching tremendous heights.

Lore
The sisters of Chaos gave Ceaseless Discharge the Orange Charred Ring to lessen his pain. However, he mistakenly drops it, and thus, the Centipede Demon emerged from the very spot.

Extending Punch
At long range, the Centipede Demon throws its right arm towards the player, dealing substantial damage if it connects. Easily side-dodged if the player's timing is good enough.

Swipe
The Centipede Demon will swipe at the ground with its hand. This can be avoided by rolling under it by running away.

Grab
A swipe of its right arm. If it connects, it will grab the player and proceed to chew on them. This attack is highly damaging, even fatal if the player does not have a solid defense; so be sure to stay behind the Centipede Demon as often as possible.

High Jump
The Centipede Demon leaps into the air, bringing its vast weight down at nearly the exact same spot it jumped from. Extremely damaging, yet simple to avoid -- just move away when it jumps. The Centipede Demon tends to roar after this attack is completed, leaving it vulnerable to attack.

Stomp
Should the player consistently be at its heels or backside, the Centipede Demon will stomp its feet for moderate damage.

Exploding Jump
When the Centipede Demon's health is low, it will habitually leap up into the air, throwing a fireball on the ground. Deals high fire damage, and has a wide area of effect.

Damaged Tail Squirm
Chopping off the Centipede Demon's tail before it is killed will cause the severed appendage to squirm and bite at the player. While not especially threatening, it can prove a fatal distraction if not dispatched quickly

Trivia

 * The  has the same soundtrack as the Capra Demon.
 * It turns out that Ceaseless Discharge wears Centipede Demon like a ring around his hand/fingers, helping it to walk through lava in its own boss battle. When the player defeats Ceaseless, the Centipede Demon survives and awaits them in its own arena.
 * The Centipede Demon can be seen clinging to the cliff wall opposite the first Bonfire in the Demon Ruins. However it cannot be fought at this point and cannot be damaged.