Abyss Watchers
Main Story -- Farron Keep
PvE Difficulty
★★★★★
PvP Relevance
★★★★★
Souls Reward
18,000
Difficulty
3/5
Description
The Abyss Watchers are followers of Wolf Knight Artorias, linked by the blood of the wolf. They are locked in eternal combat.
Strengths
- +One of the most cinematic fights in the game.
- +Phase 1 multi-enemy mechanic is unique.
- +Fire-enhanced phase 2 demands spacing discipline.
Weaknesses
- -Phase 1 allies fight the boss for you.
- -Highly parryable moveset.
- -Low poise makes staggering easy with heavy weapons.
Elemental Weaknesses
LightningBackstab
Resistances
DarkBleed
Key Attacks
Dashing SlashSomersault SlamFire Trail ComboJumping Thrust
Drops
Cinders of a LordSoul of the Blood of the Wolf
Tips & Strategy
- 1In phase 1, wait for the red-eyed Watcher to fight the boss -- attack while distracted.
- 2Phase 2 adds fire to all attacks -- increase spacing.
- 3Parry their dashing attacks for critical ripostes.
- 4They are weak to backstabs -- circle strafe for openings.