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Taurus Demons, also known as bull demons, are enemies in Dark Souls. One is first encountered as an optional boss in the Undead Burg and weaker variants later appear in the Demon Ruins as both non-respawning and respawning enemies.

Location[]

A Taurus Demon is first encountered in the Undead Burg as an optional boss that the player can defeat. It is located in the upper section of the Burg. Later, however, additional weaker Taurus Demons can be found in the Demon Ruins as regular enemies. A group of seven Taurus Demons notably inhabits the latter area.

Description[]

Taurus Demons wield Demon's Greataxes, weapons carved from the bones of fellow demons. They are large, minotaur-like monsters covered in brown fur. Alongside their yellow eyes, large horns protrude out of their skeletal heads and a tail hangs between their legs.

Lore[]

The Taurus Demons are lesser demons[1] spawned from the Bed of Chaos, the entity that appeared following the attempt of the Witch of Izalith to make a power similar to the First Flame using her Lord Soul. The attempt was successful and she create the Flame of Chaos but Izalith and her powerful soul became a seedbed for a new lifeform: the mother and source of all demons[2][3][4]. After their birth, many Taurus Demons managed to survive the war that the Silver Knights of Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight waged against their kind[5] and at some point one of them was able to escape from the ruins of Lost Izalith, bringing its Demon's Greataxe, made with the bones of fellow demons, with it[1]. This demon managed to reach the upper section of the Undead Burg, a fortified town created for Undead that fell into ruin and made the area into its domain[6]. Many other Taurus Demons continued to inhabit their ancient home even if reduced to ruins.


Strategy[]

Undead Burg[]

A quick method to defeating the boss version of this creature is to climb the tower's ladder next to the entrance and perform a plunging attack from above. The player should eliminate the two Undead Soldiers guarding the tower before triggering the boss or they will get in the way. Caution is advised as the Taurus Demon can hurt the player while they are climbing if they are too slow. It can also jump up to the tower if the player stays up there for too long. This can be used to the player's advantage though, as it gives the player time to climb back down the ladder. Once the Taurus Demon climbs back down, a quick climb to the top and a few firebombs quickly dispatches the boss. While running back, the player can safely attack its legs to do additional damage. The player can also use Gold Pine Resin in conjunction with this strategy to increase damage.

If the player decides to take this boss head on, the player can avoid all of its attacks by running between the demon's legs. It is also worth noting that the demon can accidentally fall off the side of the arena. This is more likely to happen when it is on the tower roof and when it performs a Jumping Pound.

Demon Ruins[]

The respawning and non-respawning enemies in the Demon Ruins are notable for their extreme aggro range. Care must be taken to avoid fighting several simultaneously, especially in the area surrounding the Chaos Flame Ember. With careful positioning, the respawning demon before the Firesage Demon can be dispatched with plunging attacks.

Notes[]

Boss information[]

Health and souls[]

Location Health Souls
NG NG+ NG NG+
Undead Burg 1,215 3,159 3,000 15,000
Demon Ruins 900 1,440 1,200 2,400

Attacks[]

Giant Swing[]

Dmg phy Dmg mag Dmg fire Dmg lght Attack Type Parryable Tracking Speed
315 0 0 0 Normal No Both Medium

At the start of this attack the Demon will draw back its weapon briefly, before initiating a huge swing across a horizontal arc in front of it. This attack does not have very much range, so it can easily be evaded by backstepping once you see it draw its weapon back. Alternatively, you can roll towards the Demon and go under the attack, which will allow you to get some quick hits in.

Jumping Pound[]

Dmg phy Dmg mag Dmg fire Dmg lght Attack Type Parryable Tracking Speed
349 0 0 0 Normal No Both Medium

If there's too much distance between you and the Taurus Demon, it will use the Jumping Pound to close in rapidly. The demon will crouch down, and then it will jump towards you and deliver a long range vertical attack. As soon as you see the demon crouch, either run towards it and roll past the attack, or continue moving backwards to get out of range.

Quick Ground Stab[]

Dmg phy Dmg mag Dmg fire Dmg lght Attack Type Parryable Tracking Speed
315 0 0 0 Normal No Neither Medium

Another attack that the Demon will only use when you're close. Because it is one of the quickest attacks, it's the primary one you need to be wary of. The start of the attack is quite similar to the Standing Pound, but the follow up is much quicker. You can still move around to the back of the Demon during the start of the attack, but be ready to roll to the side in case you do not get around in time.

Standing Pound[]

Dmg phy Dmg mag Dmg fire Dmg lght Attack Type Parryable Tracking Speed
315 0 0 0 Normal No Neither Medium

This close range version of the Pound is only used if you're very close to the Demon, and is also much easier to avoid. Wait until you see the Demon raise its hammer into the air slowly, and as it commences the attack. walk around to its back. From this position you will be safe to attack before it recovers.

Defenses[]

Physical Defenses Elemental Defenses Resistances
Regular Defense Strike Defense Slash Defense Thrust Defense Magic Defense Fire Defense Lightning Defense Poison Toxic Bleed
103 103 103 103 88 77 67 B B B

These stats are sourced from FuturePress's Official Dark Souls Strategy Guide.


Drops[]

Item Humanity
Humanity
Homeward Bone
Homeward Bone
Wpn Demon's Greataxe
Demon's Greataxe
Drop Rate Guaranteed
(Undead Burg)
Guaranteed
(Undead Burg)
5%

Trivia[]

  • Even though it's possible to skip this boss, doing so is potentially more hazardous for new players, as it requires passing through a much longer path that comprises several high-level areas. For experienced players, though, this allows the acquiring of better loot and souls at early game.
  • When rushing to attack the Taurus Demon where it lands after jumping from the tower, it's possible for it to execute a jump attack or backwards jump that flings it off of the wall and kills it instantly.
  • This boss shares a theme with the Asylum Demon and the Demon Firesage.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Demon's Greataxe description.
  2. Quelana of Izalith dialogue: "… Say, you. I have a request, but… My mother, Izalith, was once one of the primordial Lords. She found a soul by the First Flame and became a Lord with its power… And then, my mother tried to light a Fire of her own with that power… She couldn’t control it. The Flame of Chaos engulfed my mother and younger sisters and made them into a seedbed for grotesque life."
  3. Lord Soul description: "Soul of the Bed of Chaos that is the mother of the demons. One of the Lord Souls that was found at the beginning of the Age of Fire. A witch tried to make a “First Flame” from a soul and created a warped beast of chaos fire. That power that became a bed for all the demons is sufficient to occupy the Lordvessel."
  4. Chaos Storm description: "Art of the Flame of Chaos which consumed the Witch of Izalith and her daughters. Erects localized chaos fire pillars. The ambition of the witch who tried to make a “First Flame” birthed a seedbed for grotesque life and a Flame of Chaos."
  5. Black Knight Shield description.
  6. Undead Male Merchant dialogue.
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