Jailer

Irithyll Jailers are enemies in Dark Souls III.

Description
Jailers are former inhabitants of the Profaned Capital who managed to escape its collapse and were recruited by Pontiff Sulyvahn to oversee the prison. They are tall humanoid enemies that carry lanterns and wield branding irons in combat. Their lanterns emit a gas that can curse the player and they can paralyze them with their weapons. By far their most dangerous ability is to reduce the player's health just by looking in their direction.

Strategy
Jailers often patrol in groups and it vital that the player picks them off one by one or their health will drop rapidly. Although this effect only lasts for a short time, it can be potentially lethal if other enemies are nearby so eliminating Jailers should be prioritized over lesser foes. If they detect the player, they will emit a red aura and begin laughing before rushing towards their location, using ranged weapons to kill them before the debuff takes effect is recommended. If forced into close ranged combat, staying behind them will prevent the health drain.