Once the ring of fire is right upon you, dodge backwards to avoid damage. When you see him thump his club on the ground slowly, get ready to roll because he’ll be summoning a ring of fire that closes in on the arena from behind. Once you’ve gotten him down to 50% health, he’ll get even more fiery with his attacks. The Old Demon King usually follows up with a fire breath attack that can hurt you pretty badly if you don’t have the right armor on. However, don’t get too greedy and make sure you have enough stamina to roll away. This should put you in a good spot to get in a couple of hits on his legs. He’ll also perform a leaping strike, and you can roll forward to avoid it. It’s a fairly easy move to out-range or roll through, so do whatever you’re more comfortable with. Before picking a fight with him, I highly recommend putting on some armor with both fire and physical resistance, but be sure to prioritize your fire defense.ĭuring the first phase of the fight, the Old Demon King will swing the large club in a wide arc in front of him. He’s found deep beneath the Catacombs of Carthus, in the Smouldering Lake. The Old Demon King is an optional boss you can fight in Dark Souls III.
