Skip to content
Boss difficulty: (13)
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Boss difficulty: (13)

Learn how to defeat the Smelter Demon in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Discover its phases and recommended fire defense.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  

Learn how to defeat the Smelter Demon in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Discover its phases and recommended fire defense.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The first phase of the Smelter Demon fight is relatively straightforward.
  2. 2
    In the second phase, the demon emits flames from its chest, causing damage to players who get too close.
  3. 3
    The third phase involves the demon setting its sword on fire, which can inflict major damage even when blocking with a shield that absorbs 100% of physical damage.
Tips
  • A shield that blocks 100% of fire damage is extremely helpful against the Smelter Demon.
  • Be aware that blocking the demon's flaming sword can still cause significant damage, even with a perfect physical defense shield.

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content