Deacon

Deacons of the Deep are enemies in Dark Souls III.

Description
Devoted followers of Pontiff Sulyvahn and Aldrich, Devourer of Gods, the Deacons act as both priests and warriors for the Church of the Deep. Despite their frail appearance, they are powerful mages and can overwhelm opponents with their pyromancies. There are two variants, the slim version pictured above and a larger, fatter priest who can cast Wrath of the Gods and bodyslam the player.

Strategy
Deacons are weak opponents and easily slain with a few standard attacks. Their threat comes from the speed at which they cast their spells and how they often appear in large groups that can overwhelm the player with a constant barrage of fireballs. It is recommended to either thin them out with ranged attacks from a distance or use hit and run tactics to eliminate them one by one.