Board Thread:Dark Souls/@comment-9954580-20130607043137/@comment-667748-20130617134724

An interesting note about the hydra is that each head has a specific attack pattern. Once you chop off one head or two, and you don't move, the hydra will always miss you. As mentioned, once you've reached "melee" distance, you've basically won. Get a good shield, and take your time.