Demon Ruins

Demon Ruins (デーモン遺跡) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessible after Blighttown and Quelaag's domain, and can be used as a shortcut to Lost Izalith. 

Information

Demon Ruins is a fiery area connected to Quelaag's Domain. It houses three formidable bosses: Ceaseless Discharge, Demon Firesage, and Centipede Demon. Progressing through this area requires the defeat of Ceaseless Discharge, which lowers the lava levels, allowing access to deeper sections. The Demon Firesage and Centipede Demon require breaking the Lordvessel Seal to fight.

Area Bosses

Ceaseless Discharge

• Found shortly after entering the Demon Ruins.
• Drops 20,000 Souls, Humanity, a Homeward Bone and the Gold-Hemmed Black Set. Opens access to the lower areas by solidifying the lava.

Demon Firesage

• Found in a building deeper in the ruins.
• Drops 20,000 Souls, 1 Humanity and the Demon's Catalyst.

Centipede Demon

• Found near the bottom of the ruins.
• Drops 40,000 Souls, 1 Humanity, 1 Homeward Bone, and the Orange Charred Ring, which reduces lava damage.
• Tail Drop: Cutting off its tail grants the Orange Charred Ring without needing to defeat the boss.

Enemies

Egg-Burdened

• Found along the slopes leading down from the first bonfire.
• Passive unless provoked, but two will attack aggressively.
• Drops:
  • Egg Vermifuge
• Hazards:
  • Killing them spawns five larvae, which deal significant damage if they swarm you.
  • Grab attack can infect you with the Egghead status.

Taurus Demons

• Found in the large lava field after defeating Ceaseless Discharge.
• Drops:
  • Demon's Great Axe
• Strategy:
  • Use a bow to lure them one by one.
  • Do not engage in groups.
  • Permanently defeated upon death.

Capra Demons

• Found deeper within the ruins, guarding pathways and treasures.
• Drops:
  • Demon's Great Machete
• Strategy:
  • Bait them into open areas and defeat them one at a time.
  • Poison arrows are highly effective.

Burrowing Rockworm

• Found in confined areas, capable of ambushing players.
• Hazards:
  • Acid spray reduces weapon durability.
  • Grab attack can deal massive damage.
• Drops:
  • Green Titanite Shard
  • Red Titanite Chunk

Stone Statues

• Found near the Demon Firesage boss.
• Passive until approached, where they use explosive fire attacks.

Items

Weapons

• Demon's Catalyst:
  • Dropped by Demon Firesage.

Armor

• Gold-Hemmed Black Set:
  • Found near Ceaseless Discharge. Picking it up triggers the boss fight.

Consumables

• Egg Vermifuge:
  • Dropped by Egg-Burdened enemies.

Titanite

• Green Titanite Shard:
  • Dropped by Burrowing Rockworms.
• Red Titanite Chunk:
  • Dropped by Burrowing Rockworms.

Key Items

• Large Flame Ember:
  • Found in the lower ruins, past several Burrowing Rockworms and Taurus Demons.

Walkthrough

Entry and First Bonfire

• Access the Demon Ruins via Quelaag's Domain.
• The first bonfire is just inside the ruins.

Ceaseless Discharge

1. Proceed down the slope past passive Egg-Burdened enemies.
2. Collect the Gold-Hemmed Black Set to trigger the fight.
3. Defeat Ceaseless Discharge to lower the lava levels.

Lava Field and Taurus Demons

• Cross the newly accessible lava field, avoiding groups of Taurus Demons.
• The Chaos Flame Ember can be found in the lava, but requires the Orange Charred Ring for safety.

Second Bonfire and Capra Demons

• Enter the building beyond the lava field to find a second bonfire.
• Deal with Capra Demons using ranged attacks or by baiting them to safe zones.

Demon Firesage

1. Progress deeper into the ruins to find the Demon Firesage.
2. Use a high-stability shield to block its attacks.
3. Defeat the boss to access a shortcut elevator to Quelaag's Domain.

Centipede Demon

1. Descend further to find the Centipede Demon boss.
2. Defeat it to obtain the Orange Charred Ring, which allows safe traversal on lava.

Shortcut to Lost Izalith

• If you are a Chaos Servant +2, unlock the shortcut to Lost Izalith near the Demon Firesage.

Covenants

Chaos Servant:

You can deepen this covenant by donating humanity to Quelaag's Sister in Quelaag's Domain. At rank 2 (30 humanity), you unlock a shortcut to Lost Izalith.

Shortcuts

Chaos Servant Shortcut

Requires Chaos Servant rank 2 to open the door leading directly to Lost Izalith.

Elevator to Quelaag's Domain

Found near the Demon Firesage, offering quick access back.

Soul Farming

Capra Demons:

• • Use ranged attacks from high ground to kill them safely.
  • Each Capra Demon grants a significant amount of Souls.

Burrowing Rockworms:

• • Drops useful upgrade materials and respawn near the second bonfire.

Notes

• Ensure you have high durability or repair items due to the acid attacks from Rockworms.
• Equip the Orange Charred Ring to safely traverse lava fields.

Trivia

• The Demon Ruins were once part of the Lost Izalith civilization before its corruption by chaos.
• The Demon Firesage shares similarities with the Asylum Demon and Stray Demon.
• Ceaseless Discharge is the younger brother of the Daughters of Chaos.