Beat that Boss

Top 10 Bosses in Dark Souls When I make top ten lists about bosses, I take into consideration three things: the quality of the fight, the art design and fighting style of the boss, and the motivations, from a story perspective or from a pure revenge standpoint, for me to defeat the enemy.  10. Stray Demon An alternative version of the first boss of the game, the Stray Demon appears after the floor gives out and you fall through the Asylum's courtyard to the demon's lair.  If you're adrenaline didn't get jacked-up in that moment, you're a Cylon.  His move set is ten times as dangerous as the Asylum Demon's though with extremely powerful, AoE attacks erupting from his staff.  Absolutely one of the most frustrating battles in the game, the line between difficult and unfair is straddled during this fight.  However, the Stray Demon never crosses into the realm of cheap and becomes an thrilling encounter as you try and make it behind him for a chance to hit h...

Credit: Die Letzte Dragonslayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough No other challenge in Dark Souls left me sweating harder, breathing heavier, or heart racing faster.  A true test of a player's willpower, Dragonslayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough will crush your soul if you aren't careful. However, the satisfaction of finally beating them was so glorious that I physically danced around the room in front of my roommates with zero shame. Recommended Gear Heavy Armor with decent poise Havel's Ring (Or just make sure you can dodge quickly) Pyromancy (If you have any, now's the time) A fast weapon (Fire upgraded would be a bonus) Ten Estus Flasks Move Set Ornstein Dash Thrust - Ornstein literally flies across the entire room and tries to stab you.  This is very difficult to dodge and moderately damaging. He will continue after you no matter if he hits a pillar or not. Three Slash Combo - Using a variety of horizontal and vertical swipes, he attac...