Capra Demon

Location

Drops

Key to Depths (Undead Burg only)
Demon Great Machete
Humanity
Homeward Bone

Health
NG	NG+
1,176	2,940

Souls
NG	NG+
6,000	30,000

The Capra Demon is an optional boss and an enemy in Dark Souls.

Location

First encountered as an optional boss in the lower area of Undead Burg. Lesser Capra Demons are later encountered as respawning enemies in Demon Ruins.

Description

They are large humanoids with four red-glowing eyes and a bovine skull for a head. Capra Demons each possess a bone tail, and have exposed shoulder blades and spines. They also wear a ragged skirt made of straw and dual wield Demon Great Machetes.

Strategy

The boss version of the Capra Demon battles the player in a small, confined room which makes it harder to recuperate health and stamina. It is best for the player to eliminate the two Attack Dogs as quickly as possible as they may stun-lock low poise players and can also trap players in a corner. Climbing the staircase will enable the player to attack the boss with ranged weapons and give them an opportunity to recover, however the boss can still reach the player. The Capra Demon has a long recovery time every time it lands after jumping, so if one lures it up the stairs, and baits it into jumping off, the player can use that opportunity to deal decent amounts of damage. The Capra Demon is weak to fire so Charcoal Pine Resin and Firebombs can be effective.

Wearing armor with high physical protection and poise will prove very useful against Capra Demon as all of its damage is physical. Weapons with high damage that aren't slow are also useful, as the fight revolves around mobility. If the weapon also has high poise damage, this will help in stunning the Capra Demon out of attacks. High stability shields will be helpful in blocking a majority of its attacks.

The Lesser Capra Demons fought in the Demon Ruins are much more simple to handle as the player has more room to maneuver. Players may lure them over with ranged weapons as fighting two at once may be challenging.

Video

Dark_Souls_How_to_defeat_Capra_Demon — Dark Souls How to defeat Capra Demon

Notes

It's possible to skip the fight against the Capra Demon by going through Valley of the Drakes and taking the shortcut to Blighttown. This can be done by going through the locked door at the start of New Londo Ruins (requires Master Key), or by going to Darkroot Basin and taking the elevator to the Valley.
This boss is required to be killed in order for Reah of Thorolund and her companions to appear in Firelink Shrine after ringing the first Bell of Awakening.

Boss Information

Health and Souls

Location	Health		Souls
Location	NG	NG+	NG	NG+
Undead Burg	1,176	2,940	6,000	30,000
Demon Ruins	???	???	???	???

Attacks

Single Slash

				Attack Type	Status	Parryable	Tracking	Speed
281	0	0	0	Normal	None	No	Neither	Medium

The Capra Demon swings with either of its swords. It can be avoided by rolling.

Double Swing

				Attack Type	Status	Parryable	Tracking	Speed
275	0	0	0	Normal	None	No	Both	Medium

Very similar to the Single Swing, however, the Capra Demon swings with one sword after the other in a two-hit combo. Deals heavy damage, or heavy stamina drain if the player is hit while blocking.

Leaping Smash

				Attack Type	Status	Parryable	Tracking	Speed
400	0	0	0	Normal	None	No	Neither	Medium

Used when the player is far away from the Demon. It jumps towards the target, then smashes it's two swords into the ground upon landing. This attack can be blocked with a strong shield or it can be dodged by rolling away.

Left Sword Smash

				Attack Type	Status	Parryable	Tracking	Speed
253	0	0	0	Normal	None	No	Both	Medium

A quick strike from its left side causes heavy stamina drain when blocked, but can be dodged by rolling towards the Demon.

Dual Slash

				Attack Type	Status	Parryable	Tracking	Speed
???	0	0	0	Normal	None	No	Both	Slow

It holds its two blades together and pulls them back to slash into the ground. This attacks does heavy stamina damage when blocked, and is easily dodged.

Power Smash

				Attack Type	Status	Parryable	Tracking	Speed
405	0	0	0	Normal	None	No	Both	Slow

The Capra Demon's strongest attack. It raises its swords above its head, then brings them down in a vertical smash. It cannot be blocked, and deals heavy damage to the player. However, it has an obvious animation and a long wind-up time, so it is easy to dodge.