Dark Souls: Remastered Boss Order With DLC

Dark Souls: Remastered is a great way of revisiting what is considered one of the greatest video games of all time. The title is a Demon’s Souls spin-off and the first game in the Dark Souls franchise, games that are known for their difficulty and tough bosses. If you’re stuck or are new to the game and are hoping for some direction, take a look at our Dark Souls: Remastered boss order for information on all bosses, where to find them, which order to defeat them, and what you earn from defeating them.

Dark Souls Boss Order With DLC: Our Guide

Dark Souls: Remastered is rather linear, but it does give you some options on which order you want to take the bosses on. While the difficulty of bosses will vary depending on your build and equipment, we defeated the bosses in the following order:

• Asylum Demon
• Taurus Demon
• Bell Gargoyles
• Moonlight Butterfly
• Capra Demon
• Gaping Dragon
• Chaos Witch Quelaag
• Iron Golem
• Ornstein And Smough
• Crossbreed Priscilla
• Dark Sun Gwyndolin
• Great Grey Wolf Sif
• Seath The Scaleless
• Ceaseless Discharge
• Demon Firesage
• Centipede Demon
• The Bed Of Chaos
• Stray Demon
• Pinwheel
• Nito
• Four Kings
• Sanctuary Guardian (DLC)
• Knight Artorias (DLC)
• Manus, Father Of The Abyss (DLC)
• Kalameet (DLC)
• Gwyn, Lord Of Cinder

Again, we’ll reiterate that how difficulty you find some of the bosses will vary depending on your build and weapons, so you may want to skip some of the bosses and move onto others in the list if possible, and then return to missed bosses when you’ve levelled up. We’re also going to point out that after completing the DLC bosses, you’ll likely find Gwyn much easier!

If you want to learn more about the bosses in Dark Souls and Dark Souls: Remastered, including details on what they’re weak to, keep on reading!

Dark Souls Boss List

Throughout the beginning of Dark Souls: Remastered, you’ll follow a rather linear path in defeating bosses as you set out to ring the Bells Of Awakening. Once you’ve rung both bells and have defeated Ornstein and Smough, you’ll generally be free to take on the remaining bosses as you like.

Due to their varying difficulty, we suggest you follow our suggested Dark Souls boss order, which showcases the order we think is best for you to take on bosses. However, feel free to take on each of the game’s bosses in whatever order you want and use our guide for inspiration. Check out our Dark Souls: Remastered boss order below.

Asylum Demon

The Asylum Demon isn’t a challenging boss, as the fight will mostly be a game of patience, waiting for the Demon to perform its attacks, and then attacking it after. Defeating the Asylum Demon during the first encounter will reward you with the Demon’s Great Hammer, while defeating it in your second encounter will reward you with the Big Pilgrim’s Key, which is used to unlock the door in the courtyard – the key is instead given by Oscar Of Astora if the Demon is killed during your first encounter. The Asylum Demon is mandatory. 

Iron Golem

You’ll have to watch his giant axe and his ground slams, but you can easily defeat him by slashing at his ankles.  During your fight, it’s important to remain vigilant of your surroundings to avoid falling off the boss arena platform. We also suggest you defeat the Firebomb Giant at the top of a nearby tower, as he will throw firebombs during the fight and make it much more challenging. Once defeated, you will be able to buy the Iron Golem armour set from Domhnall of Zena. 

Taurus Demon

His attacks deal a lot of damage, particularly this early in the game, but the Taurus Demon is weak to lightning damage, can be staggered, and, if you’re lucky, call fall off the side of the castle wall. The boss is optional if you have the Master Key, which you can use to unlock a shortcut to Darkroot Basin, which eventually leads back to the Undead Parish. 

Chaos Witch Quelaag

The lava breath remains on the floor for several seconds and will set your character on fire if stepped on. Quelaag is weak to lightning, and when fighting it’s a good idea to stick close to her sides. Once defeated, you’ll have access to Demon Ruins, a mandatory area best explored later on in the game. 

Bell Gargoyles

It’s important to try and stay close to the Gargoyles to prevent them from using their fire breath, and you should never be afraid to run if they gang up on you. The Bell Gargoyles are mandatory, as you’ll need to ring the Undead Parish’s Bell Of Awakening to progress the story. 

Moonlight Butterfly

Defeating the Moonlight Butterfly rewards you with the Soul Of The Moonlight Butterfly, which can be consumed for 1,200 Souls, given to Frampt for 8,000 Souls, or it can be used to obtain the Moonlight Butterfly Horn or Crystal Ring Shield. 

Gaping Dragon

The Gaping Dragon performs several attacks, including a powerful dash, a tail swipe, and vomiting acid. The fight can be incredibly easy if you bait his dash attack, wait for the animation to complete, and then attack. This strategy will take some time, but it’s safe. Once defeated, you’ll be able to access one of Dark Souls most infamous areas; Blighttown. 

Crossbreed Priscilla

Priscilla’s attacks can cause bleeding, but the fight isn’t too difficult. You’ll need to keep moving to avoid her attacks and keep your eyes on the snow for signs of Priscilla. Attack when you can and before you know it, you’ll have defeated her. It’s worth pointing out that cutting her tail off will reward you with Priscilla’s Dagger.  

Centipede Demon

To defeat the Centipede Demon, you should immediately run to the right over lava to a large section of land from which you can lure the enemy too and fight. Once defeated, you’ll receive the Orange Charred Ring, which reduces lava damage and is required for the next area; Lost Izalith. 

Dark Sun Gwyndolin

The fight takes place in an endless hallway, and you’ll need to approach Gwyndolin while avoiding his attacks. You’ll need to be quick to attack Gwyndolin, as he will teleport further along the hallway, requiring you to repeat your strategy. The fight is generally quite easy, but it can be long.

You’ll want armour and a shield that provides high magic resistance, and you’ll need to be careful in avoiding his attacks, but quick in attacking as soon as you can. Once defeated, you’ll be able to pass through the hallway to acquire two rewards out of three chests in a new room. Gwyndolin’s armour will also be available for purchase from Domhnnall of Zena, but the Firekeeper at the first Anor Londo bonfire will be hostile and when killed, her bonfire disabled. 

Nito

Nito has several attacks, including a grab and several attacks that will fill your Toxic Meter. When full, the Toxin will rapidly reduce your health until death, when it’s cured or when the Toxic bar has depleted. Divine weapons can permanently kill the reviving skeletons, and magic can be useful in attacking the slow-moving Nito, as long as you stay aware of the skeletons around you. It’s worth noting that Nito is weak to fire damage, which can greatly help you.  

Great Grey Wolf Sif

After you’ve defeated Sif, you’ll be able to continue exploring via Darkroot Basin or New Londo Ruins, although we suggest you save New Londo Ruins for later in the game.

Capra Demon

It’s recommended that you immediately run into the arena to avoid the Capra Demon’s lunge attack, run up the stairs to kill the two Undead Dogs, and then repeatedly perform plunge attacks on the Capra Demon alongside traditional combat in order to quickly defeat him. You’ll need to be quick and time your attacks right, as the Capra Demon can easily destroy you. The Capra Demon is mandatory as it drops the Key To The Depths, which is required to explore the Depths on your way to Blighttown. 

Seath The Scaleless

After some exploration, you’ll eventually come across Crystal Cave, where you’ll have to endure invisible walkways and various crystal enemies before encountering Seath again. In the second encounter, you’ll need to destroy the Primordial Crystal located behind Seath before you can deal any damage. Seath’s attacks include crystal explosions, tail whips, and palm slams, all of which can deal lots of damage.

Thankfully, Seath is weak to lightning damage, and if you remain cautious, stay on top of your health, and keep attacking, you’ll eventually defeat Seath. Once you have defeated him, you’ll receive the first Lord Soul; the Soul of Seath The Scaleless. If you manage to cut off his larger tail during the fight by attacking its tip, you’ll receive the Moonlight Greatsword.

Ornstein And Smough

For example, defeating Ornstein sees Smough gain lightning attacks, while defeating Smough sees Ornstein become giant. This boss fight is one of the hardest in the game and requires you to keep an eye on both enemies while evading their attacks and dealing damage when you can.

Ornstein and Smough are weak to fire damage and Smough is weak to lightning damage too, so use that to your advantage. Once defeated, give yourself a pat on the back for overcoming one of the game’s most difficult challenges, and then visit Gwynevere to push through the remainder of the story. It’s also worth noting that the Leo Ring can be acquired by defeating Ornstein last, and both Smough and Ornstein’s armour can be bought from Domhnall of Zena once they’re defeated.

Ceaseless Discharge

The boss isn’t too difficult, and the fight mostly requires you to avoid his slow attacks and deal damage whenever one of his fists are in reach. It’s a good idea to wear some armour or use a shield with high fire resistance. Once you’ve defeated Ceaseless Discharge, all of the lava in the Demon Ruins will drain, allowing you to continue exploring the area.

The Bed Of Chaos

As you destroy the roots, the boss will get progressively aggressive, and once both roots have been destroyed, the floor will begin to crumble. You’ll need to avoid the boss’ sweep and fire attacks while trying not to fall into the pits. If you die after destroying any of the roots, they will remain destroyed when you next enter the arena.

Gwyn, Lord Of Cinder

Gwyn is aggressive and agile, and can deal fire damage. He rarely gives you time to heal, but you can use several obstacles within the boss arena for shelter, giving you precious time. Gwyn is resistant to faith and lightning damage, and performs general melee attacks. You’ll need to learn his moveset and be quick on your feet to defeat Gwyn, and once defeated, you can trigger one of the game’s two endings, immediately launching New Game+. We suggest you complete the DLC before taking on Gwyn.

Stray Demon

To defeat the Stray Demon, you’ll need to keep close and continuously walk strafe around him while attacking. Avoid his attacks, including his dangerous magic staff attack, as much as possible and before you know it, you’ll have defeated him. We suggest you defeat the Undead Soldiers before falling into the Stray Demon’s arena, as they will fall with you and can make the fight a little more frustrating. We also suggest you take advantage of the pillars in the arena and immediately heal to recover fall damage upon entering the arena. 

Pinwheel

You can defeat Pinwheel quickly, but we suggest you wear armour and use a shield with high fire resistance. Once defeated, you will receive the Rite Of Kindling, which allows for further kindling of bonfires to provide up to 20 Estus Flasks, and one of Pinwheel’s three masks; Mother, which increases health by 10%; Father, which increases equip load by 5%; and Child, which increases stamina regeneration by 22.5%. A ladder found in the Pinwheel boss arena can be used to access the Tomb Of Giants area.

Demon Firesage

Four Kings

The boss fight can be incredibly difficult due to the lack of depth perception in the Abyss. What’s more, failure to defeat each of the Four Kings as they appear will make the fight harder as you’ll be required to take on multiple enemies. The King’s all attack with swords that inflict magic damage, and the enemies all have ranged magic attacks too. They also have a grab attack that can potentially kill you. You’ll need to prioritise dodging and blocking attacks, while dealing damage when you can. It’s better to take this fight slowly than rush to attack. 

Dark Souls DLC Boss List

Knight Artorias

Magic or other ranged attacks can be helpful during this fight. Artorias doesn’t have any major weaknesses, so don’t be afraid to take your time when fighting and make sure to learn each of his attacks – this will be the only way to defeat Knight Artorias successfully. 

Sanctuary Guardian

Like with Gwyn, you’ll need to learn his moveset to work out when to attack and avoid taking damage. If you manage to cut off the Sanctuary Guardian’s tail, you’ll receive the Guardian Tail weapon. 

Manus, Father Of The Abyss

Kalameet

During the fight, Kalameet will perform several melee and aerial attacks in addition to breathing fire. He can also perform the Mark Of Calamity in which you receive twice the amount of damage. The boss fight can be incredibly challenging due to Kalameet’s aggression. Armour and shields with high magic resistance are incredibly useful during this fight. Unfortunately, Kalameet is resistant to most elements, so you’ll need to once again rely on dodging and blocking attacks while finding opportune gaps to deal damage. If you manage to cut off Kalameet’s tail, you earn the Obsidian Greatsword.