

In order to progress into the Undead Parish, the player has two options: Rather, the best course of action is to avoid engaging it until returning much later with better stats and upgraded weapons. In general, the Hellkite Dragon is not meant to be fought directly when encountered on the bridge, as it is far stronger than the player. Drakes are seen as underdeveloped imitators of the dragons, but are more likely their distant kin. The Hellkite Dragon is not a true Dragon, but a Drake. If the player avoids it and runs to the Sunlight Altar bonfire behind it, the dragon will fly off, returning when the player attempts to cross the bridge again.

The Hellkite Dragon attacks the player on the bridge leading to the Undead Parish, although it makes a brief appearance when the player first enters the Undead Burg.
