Overall, what makes this guy so difficult is the overwhelming amount of fire damage that he can inflict (which is often too much for most NG players to tank at this point). But a word to the wise, when he does his thrusting down attack with his sword always get as far away as you can. There's a downside though, the door on that side to the Smelter Demon is locked and there's a bonfire right behind it. as soon as you enter the room, lock on and begin strafing left around him. Though the demon's arc is very wide, his reach is relatively small. This however, does not constitute a bug, only poor mechanics). Smelter Demon is an optional boss guarding the passage to one of the bonfires in Iron Keep. Dark Souls II: Como matar o Smelter Demon, Smelter Demon Soul Usa o nosso guia para sobreviver à batalha contra o mortífero Smelter Demon. Remember to stay well away in case he triggers the AOE explosion. May take a few tries, but worth it if you can't use miracles or sorcery. try to bait his more powerful grand slamming attacks, as he will need to pull his sword out of the ground. Out of all our best armor shortlists for Dark Soul II, the Smelter Demon set is the toughest, making it an excellent armor choice. Hug OP. NG+ whole fight took under 1 min 10-15 Great Lightning spears. First in the present, and then later on at the end of the Age of Ancients. For Dark Souls II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "what is the smelter demon weak against? Also, leveling up your staff dramatically increases your magic damage. the actual strategy to combating this behemoth by yourself is fairly basic. While fighting the boss player may get stuck near the walls. Although it is tempting, trying to punish the boss after his other attacks will more likely than not result in the player being punished himself. If you summon help, survive until the phantom dies at all costs. I suggest buying as many Great Heavy Soul Arrows as you can before attempting the fight. You'd take damage when opening a chest or a door, but why in Gwyn's name is there an enemy right in front of the boss door? Smelter Demon Soul is a consumable item in Dark Souls 2. T R A S H, Says weak to poison. At that point, be VERY careful when / where you roll as fire will shoot out in a straight line from the end of his sword. ), sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. This can be the first boss encounter in the Iron Keep. Was this metal goliath there from the beginning, or was it a product of the king's conceit? Lucatiel of Mirrah can be summoned for this fight, provided the player has exhausted her dialogue at three locations and received the Ring of Steel Protection +1. Armor: Hexer’s Set (obtained from Felkin or dropped by him) or any other fire-resistant armor that does not terribly slow down the player. By the way, as with all other enemies, Smelter Demon can be inflicted with BOTH toxic and poison at the same time. Ha wrong my poison sword does crap damage and its +10. I swear and may an eternal curse come over me if I lie. This strategy makes the boss fight cake. Her summon sign is located near the fog door, against the wall to the right. The actual area he strikes is quite small. This strategy requires the player to attain 16 points in strength, enough to TWO-HAND Gyrm Greatshield, which has the ability to completely block all the boss’s attacks in both phases. Same moveset. Coupled with his aggressive attacks and constant lingering fire damage in his third form, most attempts that do not kill the player outright can often end through attrition on the part of the boss being able to constantly rip through the player with fire damage. As soon as he jumps, step back and take a safe distance from him, firing 2-3 spells before two-handing the shield again. Member. The Smelter Demon is similar to the Iron Golem in Dark Souls in that it is a construct made of iron that is given life through some means. Be wary of a third, vertical attack. The Smelter Demon is similar to the Iron Golem in Dark Soulsin that the Demon is a construct made of iron that has been animated through some means. After that, all you need to do is stay back at a safe distance and cast poison and toxic. Magic Demon Smelter is faster and stronger than the Smelter Demon, no matter what equipment you have, it is useless. I've been playing Dark Souls back to back for my first play through of each game.I beat Dark Souls 1 and went straight to 2. LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, farm some gyrms in Doors of Pharros for a Grym greatshield, which is a must for maximum safety from the demon’s every attack. If the player approaches him after he has landed he will do a explosive AOE. Has that ever happened to anyone or was it just a one-off, crazy coincidence? 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