Location Once the spell is active, the fight won't change much, you just need to always be mindful of your curse meter. Repeat this process of killing the red aura enemy, until you get the boss down to 50% HP. save. [4] It is said that McDonnell imparted the spell Deep Soul to Royce and his followers, to aid them in their defense. Once enough damage has been dealt to the boss health bar, Archdeacon Royce will appear, flanked by two large blue-robed Deacons as well as four red-robed ones. A halberd or any weapon that performs wide swings will deal great damage to multiple Deacons, allowing players to easily clear a path to the glowing one, however a fast-swinging straight sword gives less opportunity to be staggered by the Deacons' attacks. Deacons of the Deep can be found in the Cathedral of the Deep, the area just after the Crystal Sage. Spells are not recommended, simply because there are not many area-of-effect spells available to the player at the time of encountering the boss, and the Deacons are resistant to Dark and Magic damage, making this fight a particular challenge to dedicated Intelligence builds. The Deacons of the Deep second phase. The apostles spam the heal and give me no time to counter it as the other dudes constantly throw up ⦠; Horace the Hushed can be summoned despite not doing the questline for Anri of Astora, their ⦠Deacons of The Deep Rewards Youâll receive a couple of items when you kill this boss: Small Doll â A key item that lets you enter the city of Irithyll, removing the barrier at the end of the bridge. Another nice option is to use the Hollowslayer Greatsword: at +0 allows you to kill a standard Deacon with two hits and will stagger and let fall the fat Deacons. The pyromancy Boulder Heave is very effective as it deals both physical and area-of-effect damage. NG+ However, these attacks can be interrupted either through attacking the channeling Deacons or Royce himself. Nowadays, as in the early church, the role of a deacon may encompass a variety of services differing from denomination to denomination. Of course, the hard part is getting to it and hitting it. The path to Cathedral of the Deep lies in the Crystal ⦠The Deacons of the Deep hold the Small Doll. marketing Deacons' own legal services and/or related products. For beating this fight, you receive the following items: We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. A dark and brooding fantasy adventure awaits players in a vast twisted world full of fearsome beasts, devious traps and hidden secrets. The Soul of the Deacons of the Deep is one of the many Boss souls found in Dark Souls 3. Ive tried being patient, ive tried charging in. Dark Souls Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. From this point on, the main target is the tall Archdeacon with the red aura. At certain points, they will channel a healing spell to quickly regenerate Royce's health. NG Thankfully the group is pretty docile, rarely attacking unless you get in close. Not much can be added to this. One of the twisted souls, steeped in strength. Try to pummel the Archdeacon down as quick as possible before that gauge fills up! Where are the signs for Anri and Horace? Anri of Astora after talking to them at the Halfway Fortress in Road of Sacrifices, their summon sign can be found at the top of the stairs leading to the fog wall. The Deacons of the Deep arenât very tricky once youâve figured out their gimmick. Once the boss reaches 50% health, the true enemy appears, the Archdeacon. Throughout the battle, new Deacons will spawn from Aldrich's coffin as they are defeated. Trust us, it will pay off in the... Battle Strategy. Consume to acquire 20,000 souls or transpose with Ludleth to create either the Deep Soul or the Cleric's Candlestick. Videos. Subscribe! 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