Demon's Souls Trophy Guide

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Defeat Adjudicator in Shrine of Storms (4-1: Island's Edge). Adjudicator's weak point is the golden bird sitting on his head. You can attack the wound on his stomach to knock him down and expose the bird, or target it directly using arrows or magic from the upper platforms. Defeat the boss to unlock the trophy.

Tip

For One Shall Stand, you must defeat Adjudicator without knocking him down. Stay on the upper platforms and attack the golden bird with ranged weapons or spells to earn both trophies together. It's a strange fight when the giant demon isn't your real target. The tiny bird is apparently running the entire operation.

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Defeat Armor Spider in Stonefang Tunnel (2-1: Smithing Grounds). The fight takes place in a narrow tunnel where Armor Spider attacks with fireballs and webs as you approach. Dodge its projectiles and close the distance to attack its head. When the spider begins filling the tunnel with oil, retreat toward the entrance before it sets everything on fire. Repeat until the boss is defeated.

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Equip the Flame Resistance Ring to reduce fire damage. Keep an eye on your stamina when approaching the boss, because running out of energy halfway down the tunnel is a fantastic way to become spider food.

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Defeat Dirty Colossus in Valley of Defilement (5-2: Swamp of Sorrow). Dirty Colossus is a large, slow-moving boss that attacks with powerful swings and swarms of damaging flies. Stay behind him whenever possible and attack between his movements. He's especially weak to fire, so use fire spells, Firebombs, or a fire-enhanced weapon to deal heavy damage.

Tip

If you're covered in flies, move into one of the burning torches around the arena to remove them. It's probably the only time deliberately setting yourself on fire is considered a sensible medical treatment.

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Defeat Dragon God in Stonefang Tunnel (2-3: Underground Temple). This encounter is more of a puzzle than a traditional boss fight. Move through the temple while hiding behind pillars and avoiding Dragon God's attacks. Destroy obstacles blocking your path and activate the two ballistas positioned on opposite sides of the arena. Once both have struck Dragon God, approach its collapsed head and finish it off.

Tip

For Fists of Legend, obtain the Hands of God weapons in 2-2 and use them to deliver the finishing blow. Equip both hands with the weapons as a precaution.

Warning

Make sure you have the Hands of God ready before entering the fight if you want both trophies in one playthrough. Dragon God isn't particularly interested in scheduling a rematch.

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Defeat Old King Allant in Boletarian Palace (1-4: The King's Tower). Allant uses powerful sword attacks, ranged shockwaves, and a devastating area-of-effect explosion. Keep some distance, dodge his rushing attacks, and punish him with a few hits before retreating. When he begins charging his large magical explosion, move away immediately to avoid taking massive damage.

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Watch out for his Soulsucker attack, which can permanently drain one of your Soul Levels if it connects. Getting stabbed is bad enough without losing the experience points you spent hours collecting.

Warning

Defeating Old King Allant moves you toward the game's ending. Before progressing further, make sure you've completed your important World Tendency events, NPC quests, and ring collection. Also, do not consume the False King Demon Soul. You'll need it to forge the Northern Regalia for Legacy of the Kings.

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Defeat Flamelurker in Stonefang Tunnel (2-2: The Tunnel City). Flamelurker is a fast, aggressive boss that uses powerful melee attacks and fiery explosions. Keep your distance, dodge its attacks, and strike during the brief openings between its combos. Magic attacks are especially effective against Flamelurker, making ranged spells a useful option if you're struggling with close combat.

Tip

Equip the Flame Resistance Ring and avoid getting trapped against the arena walls. Flamelurker hits hard, but maintaining your distance makes the fight much more manageable.

Warning

Do not consume the Searing Demon Soul you receive after defeating Flamelurker. Give it to Blacksmith Ed in 2-1 to unlock Road to Possibilities and the ability to forge unique weapons needed for another trophy.

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Defeat Fool's Idol in Tower of Latria (3-1: Prison of Hope). Before entering the boss arena, find and kill the prisoner performing a ritual in the upper tower. Otherwise, he'll continually revive Fool's Idol after you defeat her. During the fight, avoid the magical traps on the floor and attack the real Fool's Idol while dodging her spells.

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For Not Fooled, defeat Fool's Idol without attacking any of her clones. The real boss fires larger Soul Rays, while the clones use smaller Soul Arrows. Locking onto a clone also reveals a small health bar above it. Apparently, being trapped in a nightmare prison wasn't enough. Now there's a magical guessing game.

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Defeat Leechmonger in Valley of Defilement (5-1: Depraved Chasm). Leechmonger waits at the bottom of a large pit and attacks by launching swarms of leeches that gradually drain your health. The boss is particularly weak to fire, so use fire spells, Firebombs, or a fire-enhanced melee weapon to deal significant damage. Keep attacking to prevent Leechmonger from regenerating health, and defeat it to unlock the trophy.

Tip

Ranged fire attacks from the upper platforms can make this encounter much safer. If you prefer melee combat, stay aggressive whenever the boss begins healing. After everything else you've fought, a giant pile of leeches feels almost reasonable. Almost.

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Defeat Maiden Astraea in Valley of Defilement (5-3: Rotting Haven). Unlike most bosses, Maiden Astraea doesn't actively fight you. Instead, she's protected by Garl Vinland, a heavily armored knight guarding the path to her. You can defeat Garl and approach Astraea, or attack Astraea directly from a distance using a bow.

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For May you be unharmed, you must defeat Maiden Astraea without killing Garl Vinland. Bring an upgraded bow and plenty of arrows, then attack Astraea from a safe position without engaging her bodyguard.

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Defeat Maneater in Tower of Latria (3-2: Upper Latria). This battle takes place on a narrow bridge, and a second Maneater joins the fight after a short time. Focus on damaging the first Maneater as quickly as possible before the second arrives. Use ranged magic or arrows when the boss is airborne, and retreat to the wider central platform when you need room to dodge or heal.

Tip

The large brazier in the middle of the bridge can provide useful cover against attacks. Try to keep the fight near this area to reduce the risk of being knocked off the edge. Fighting one flying monster on a narrow bridge is bad enough. Naturally, the game decided you needed two.

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Defeat Old Hero in Shrine of Storms (4-2: The Ritual Path). Old Hero is blind and relies on sound to locate you. Move carefully, avoid unnecessary noise, and attack when he isn't facing your position. After dealing damage, retreat and allow him to lose track of you before attacking again.

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Equip the Thief Ring to make it harder for Old Hero to detect you. Ranged magic or arrows can also help you attack from a safer distance. For once, running around screaming and swinging your sword isn't the best approach. Try being a little less noticeable.

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Defeat Old Monk in Tower of Latria (3-3: The Ivory Tower). This unusual boss fight can pit you against another player summoned as the Old Monk's champion. Since every player fights differently, stay patient, watch their attacks, and look for opportunities to strike. If you're struggling with PvP, switch to offline mode to face an NPC Black Phantom instead.

Tip

The offline encounter is generally more predictable. Watch out for the homing magical orbs, keep your distance when they appear, and attack between the phantom's combos. Sometimes the smartest strategy is simply refusing to fight another human being.

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Defeat Penetrator in Boletarian Palace (1-3: Inner Ward). Penetrator is a fast, aggressive swordsman whose powerful attacks can quickly drain your stamina or kill you outright. Keep your distance, dodge his attacks, and strike when he leaves himself exposed. You can make the encounter significantly easier by rescuing Biorr of the Twin Fangs before entering the boss arena. Biorr will join the fight and distract Penetrator, giving you opportunities to attack safely.

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For Brother-in-Arms, Biorr must survive the fight against Penetrator. Keep the boss distracted whenever possible and finish the encounter before your heavily armored friend becomes a heavily armored casualty.

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Defeat Phalanx, the first boss in Boletarian Palace (1-1: Gates of Boletaria). Phalanx is surrounded by smaller shield-carrying enemies called Hoplites. Use Firebombs or a weapon coated with Pine Resin to clear them away, exposing the main boss. Once Phalanx is vulnerable, attack its exposed body until it's defeated.

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Both Phalanx and its Hoplites are weak to fire. Save the Firebombs you find throughout the level for this encounter. Nothing says welcome to Boletaria quite like setting your first boss on fire.

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Defeat Storm King in Shrine of Storms (4-3: Altar of Storms). When you enter the arena, make your way toward the far end of the battlefield and collect the Storm Ruler sword near the cliff. Equip it and use its powerful ranged shockwave attacks to eliminate the flying Storm Beasts and damage Storm King. Continue attacking until the boss is defeated.

Tip

You can use the nearby ruins for protection against incoming projectiles. Clear out some of the smaller flying enemies first so you have fewer attacks to worry about. Finally, a sword designed specifically for hitting something that refuses to land. Very considerate of the developers.

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Defeat Tower Knight in Boletarian Palace (1-2: The Lord's Path). Attack his ankles until he loses balance and falls backward. Move away as he collapses, then attack his exposed head for massive damage. Repeat until Tower Knight is defeated.

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For the separate One Shall Fall trophy, defeat Tower Knight without killing any of the archers positioned along the battlements. Leave them alive and dodge their arrows throughout the fight to earn both trophies together.