Enemies
Rupturing Hollow (Undead Citizen) is an enemy in Dark Souls 2.

Strategy tips
- Pulling one or two at a time with ranged attacks is often possible. Attack from a distance or as they charge. If they get close enough, the Undead Citizens will often belly flop; all of the flops deal high damage (along with any relevant status effect) and will knock players off their feet. The flop also deals heavy stamina damage if blocked, rendering most low-stability shields ineffective. So, block if have to, but dodging is ideal. They are not particularly durable and may be quickly vanquished by most weaponry. Using ranged weapons is incredibly effective in picking them off one at a time. Using an alluring skull may draw a group to a singular spot allowing players to quickly dispatch them with wide-angled or AoE attacks. Note that they will leap/flop on the alluring skull, so take caution if approaching
Other Notes
One particular encounter with this enemy occurs immediately after the Ruin Sentinels boss fight. In a thin hallway lined with cells which is used to exit the boss arena, one of these creatures is located in the far left cell. Albeit risky, it is possible to sprint through. It is also possible to bait it into combusting by moving close to the cell and rolling backwards. An AoE attack may also be used to eliminate it.
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Variants
Concussive Undead Citizen
HP | Weak | Resists | Respawns? | |
---|---|---|---|---|
NG: 80 NG+: 162 NG+7: 280 |
Slash Attack Thrust Attack Magic |
- | Yes |
Location: The Lost Bastille, Sinners' Rise
NG: Yes
Move set
- One or Two Arm Swings: The enemy will swing at the player when in close range, can be up to a 2 swing combo.
- Physical Damage
- Can be blocked
- Belly Flop : Massive AoE slam .
- Physical Damage
- Can be blocked
Drops
- Alluring Skull
- NG: 260 Souls,NG+ 520 Souls, NG+7: 1,040 Souls.
Combustion Undead Citizen
Identified by a glowing orange belly
HP | Weak | Resists | Respawns? | |
---|---|---|---|---|
NG: 80 NG+: 165 NG+7: 315 |
Slash Attack Thrust Attack Magic |
- | Yes |
Location: The Lost Bastille, Sinners' Rise, Majula, The Gutter
NG: Yes
Move set
- Belly Flop : Massive AoE slam .
- Physical Damage
- Can be blocked
Drops
- Rotten Pine Resin
- Flame Butterfly
- NG: 340 Souls,NG+ 680 Souls, NG+7: 1,360 Souls.
Petrified Undead Citizen
Identified by a glowing yellow belly
HP | Weak | Resists | Respawns? | |
---|---|---|---|---|
NG: 80 NG+: 162 NG+7: 280 |
Slash Attack Thrust Attack Magic |
- | Yes |
Location: The Lost Bastille
NG: Yes
Move set
- One or Two Arm Swings: The enemy will swing at the player when in close range, can be up to a 2 swing combo.
- Physical Damage
- Can be blocked
- Belly Flop : Massive AoE slam .
- Physical Damage
- Can be blocked
Drops
- Alluring Skull
- NG: 260 Souls,NG+ 520 Souls, NG+7: 1,040 Souls.
Corrosive Undead Citizen
Identified by a glowing orange belly
HP | Weak | Resists | Respawns? | |
---|---|---|---|---|
NG: 80 NG+: 162 NG+7: 280 |
Slash Attack Thrust Attack Magic |
- | Yes |
Location: Dragon Aerie
NG: Yes
Move set
- Belly Flop : Massive AoE slam .
- Physical Damage
- Can be blocked
Drops
- Dark Pine Resin
- NG: 260 Souls,NG+ 520 Souls, NG+7: 1,040 Souls.