Gargoyle

Description

A mini-boss version of the Bell Gargoyles that does not respawn. Casts lightning attacks instead of fire.

Location

Anor Londo
There are two found in Anor Londo. Both are on the main outdoor walkway, on opposite sides of the large rotating bridge. The first will see and attack the player shortly after descending the elevator. The second gargoyle will approach the player immediately after operating the rotating bridge for the first time.

Playthrough	HP	Souls
New Game	1,119	2,500
NG+	1,958	7,500
NG+6	2,448	9,375

Drops

• Gargoyle Tail Axe - tail cut
• Gargoyle's Shield - very common
• Gargoyle Halberd - very common
• Gargoyle Helm - very common

Strategy

• Susceptible to poison arrow damage.
• Both of these enemies attack in areas near stairs; try to lure them on to a stairway and then get below them…their melee attacks will likely whiff and you'll be able to score a few hits after each miss.
• You can safely take out the second gargoyle from the bottom of the spinning staircase, provided you don't immediately turn the lever. If you go to the bottom, just aim upwards at him with a bow and fire away, he will not be able to retaliate in any way.

Tail Cut

To cut off a tail it's necessary to deal a certain amount of damage against it. The HP of the tail increases with higher NG cycles and is based on the HP of the respective enemy.

Playthrough	Tail HP
New Game	136
NG+	238
NG+6	298

In case of the Gargoyles in Anor Londo, the tail has about 12.17% of the Gargoyle's HP.