Darkwraith (Dark Souls III)

Darkwraiths are enemies in Dark Souls III.

Description
Darkwraiths are identical to their appearance in the original Dark Souls although they are slightly slimmer and more agile than their predecessors. Only three are encountered, one guarding a tower in the swamp and two fighting Ghru outside the Abyss Watchers boss room.

Strategy
Darkwraiths are aggressive opponents and will attempt to break the player's guard with a kick before unleashing powerful combos that can easily kill them if they are unable to retaliate. They retain their dark shield to block against attacks and can soulsuck the player for high damage.

The Darkwraith found in the swamp is immune to poison and not hindered by the thick water so it is advisable to defeat it on dry land. The two outside the boss room can be lured away separately with ranged weapons and can also be distracted by the Ghrus, allowing the player to attack them unnoticed. Be warned though that they will focus on the player over the other enemies if they detect them.