Talk:Gwyn, Lord of Cinder/@comment-24129583-20131113012922/@comment-93.186.16.213-20140106185445

in the arena there are giant pillar-like spiky things that come out of the ground, just close to the bonfire. you can use those as a way to distance yourself from him. he will try and walk/run around the pillar to get to you, so you can always keep yourself exactly opposite to him by moving around the pillar, of course with the pillar in between. equip a crystal haldberd and attack him when it is safe (while standing behind the pillar). best time is after his triple slash or his grab/kick when his stamina is low. you can also take a chance here and there as the crystal haldberd reach is quite far.

you need be very alert though, as sometimes he sprints around, so you need to roll away very quickly and get behind the pillar. also remember that his sword is long so you must keep a safe distance from him and the pillar while still keeping yourself exactly opposite to his position.