# Dog Rat

<div id="bkmrk-aka-mongrel-rat-gene">aka Mongrel Rat

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##### General

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*Subjects of the Rat King, the origins of these odd hybrid canine rats remain unknown by all but the rats themselves.  
They inhabit the Doors of Pharros and will bravely defend their rightful realm against intruders.*<sup>1</sup>

<table><tr><td>Bonfire Intensity</td><td>HP</td><td>Souls</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>160</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>250</td><td>160</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>600</td><td>320</td></tr></table>

##### Location

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**Doors of Pharros**  
Found on the lower floor of the cavern just after the Gyrm's Respite bonfire.

##### Drops

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- Old Radiant Lifegem
- Pharros Lockstone (Rare)
- Rat Tail (Rare)

##### Weakness

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<table><tr><td>Weakness</td><td>Effectiveness</td></tr><tr><td>Strike</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td>Thrust</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td>Slash</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td>Projectile</td><td>100%</td></tr></table>

##### Resistance

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<table><tr><td>Resistance</td><td>Reduction</td></tr><tr><td>Fire</td><td>10% (30% when Wet)</td></tr><tr><td>Magic</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Lightning</td><td>30% (15% when Wet)</td></tr><tr><td>Dark</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Poison</td><td>Susceptible</td></tr><tr><td>Bleed</td><td>Susceptible</td></tr></table>

##### Attacks

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<table><tr><td>Attack</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>Lunge</td><td>Lunges towards the player and bites. Causes Toxic.</td></tr></table>

##### Strategies

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- Poke with a Spear or Thrusting Sword
- Tend to hide under the water, a downwards striking weapon is advised.
- Like most other very small creatures, they can be extremely hard to hit with the regular Hammer moveset, as it tends to aim far above them.

Footnotes 1. Dark Souls II Collector's Edition Guide description </div>