Exile Watchdog

Watchdogs of Farron are enemies in Dark Souls III.

Description
Two identical Unkindled that wear the Exile Set and guard the ruins leading to Farron Keep. One wields an Exile Greatsword whilst the other uses a Great Club and can cast healing miracles.

Strategy
The greatsword Watchdog will usually approach the player first and it is recommended to lure him away from the ruins to avoid alerting the other. He will primarily attack using the weapon art of three spinning slashes and will leave himself open to attack once he has performed it. He will also occasionally buff himself for increase defence, although this can be interrupted with a backstab.

Killing the first Watchdog will immediately alert the other. The club warrior is significantly slower with his attacks although he can perform a leaping smash from long range. He will attempt to heal when low on vitality but this can be interrupted.

If the player uses an Ember in this area, they should be extremely cautious when fighting the Watchdogs. Not only will members of the Watchdogs of Farron invade if playing online. but Yellowfinger Heysel will also invade if the Crystal Sage is not defeated. A careless or unlucky player could end up having to fight up to four powerful enemies.