Centipede Demon is an optional 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 has a total of six distorted, demon 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 them in its toothed chest. Its powerful 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.[1]
Notes
- It is possible to skip the boss by being 2+ in the Chaos Servant covenant and using the shortcut to Lost Izalith.
- The Orange Charred Ring is a vital item to get through Lost Izalith if the player does not employ the above shortcut.
- Players can sever the Centipede Demon's tail up to five times, as it regenerates over time during the battle. All severed tails become aggressive enemies that will pursue the player. The first tail that is severed rewards the player with the Orange Charred Ring early, as opposed to receiving it at the end of the battle. Subsequent tails severed offer no further reward.
- The player can summon Solaire of Astora to assist in this battle if they have previously spoken to him at the Sunlight Altar. His summon sign is located just before entering the Fog Gate. Solaire can help distract the boss but tends to get stuck in the lava.
Boss Information
Attacks
Extending Punch
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| 460 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Strike | No | Neither | Medium |
At long range, the Centipede Demon throws its right arm towards the player, dealing substantial damage if it connects directly. The Centipede Demon will only track the player until half-way through its charging animation. Otherwise, it is easily side-dodged if timed properly.
Wind-Up Smash
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| ??? | 0 | 0 | 0 | Strike | No | Both | Medium |
This medium range attack can be avoided with a precisely timed roll. Players will see the Centipede Demon jump whilst spinning in preparation for a ground smash using one of its heads.
Swipe
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| 460 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Strike | No | Neither | Slow |
The Centipede Demon will swipe at the ground with its hand. This can be avoided by rolling under it by running away.
Consume[notes 1]
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| 299 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Strike | No | Neither | Medium |
A swipe with its right arm, should it connect, will grab players and proceed to gorge them with its fiery belly. 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
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| 506 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Strike | No | Neither | Slow |
The Centipede Demon leaps into the air, bringing its vast weight down at nearly exactly the 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.
Alternating Stomp
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| 575 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Strike | No | Both | Fast |
Should the player consistently be at its heels or backside, the Centipede Demon will stomp its feet for moderate damage.
Exploding Jump
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| 690 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Regular | No | Neither | Medium |
When the Centipede Demon's health is low, it will habitually leap up into the air, throwing a giant fireball on the ground. It deals high fire damage, and has a wide area of effect.
Shoot Fireballs
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Attack Type | Parryable | Tracking | Speed |
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| ??? | 0 | ??? | 0 | Regular / Fire | no | no | Medium |
shoots 2 fireballs,extremely rare attack.
Demon Head Bug
Chopping off the Centipede Demon's tail before it is killed will cause the severed appendage to crawl and bite at the player. While not especially threatening, it can prove a fatal distraction if not dispatched quickly. A maximum of five heads can chase after the player.
Defenses
| Physical Defenses | Elemental Defenses | Resistances | |||||||
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| 269 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 174 | ∞ | 215 | A | A | B |
These stats are sourced from FuturePress's Official Dark Souls Strategy Guide.
Drops
| Item |  Orange Charred Ring |
| Drop Rate | Guaranteed (Or Sever Tail) |
Trivia
- The Centipede Demon has the same soundtrack as the Capra Demon.
- 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.
Gallery
Videos
Dark Souls Music - Centipede Capra Demon
Footnotes
- ↑ Damage listed is per bite
References
- ↑ Orange Charred Ring description