Deacons of the Deep

Deacons of the Deep

Royce NG HP Poise Souls 0 4,099 0 13,000 1 8,796 0 52,000 2 9,676 0 57,200 3 10,116 0 58,500 4 10,556 0 62,401 5 11,435 0 63,700 6 11,875 0 65,000 7 12,315 0 66,300 Physical Absorption Standard -20% Strike -19% Slash -23% Thrust -21% Elemental Absorption Magic 46% Fire 0% Lightning -2% Dark 44% Immunitities Bleed Susceptible Poison Susceptible Frost Susceptible Normal NG HP Poise Souls 0 292 0 13,000 1 628 0 52,000 2 691 0 57,200 3 722 0 58,500 4 754 0 62,401 5 816 0 63,700 6 848 0 65,000 7 879 0 66,300 Physical Absorption Standard -20% Strike -19% Slash -23% Thrust -21% Elemental Absorption Magic 44% Fire 0% Lightning -2% Dark 44% Immunitities Bleed Susceptible Poison Susceptible Frost Susceptible Tall NG HP Poise Souls 0 456 0 13,000 1 978 0 52,000 2 1,076 0 57,200 3 1,125 0 58,500 4 1,174 0 62,401 5 1,272 0 63,700 6 1,321 0 65,000 7 1,370 0 66,300 Physical Absorption Standard -20% Strike -19% Slash -23% Thrust -21% Elemental Absorption Magic 44% Fire 0% Lightning -2% Dark 44% Immunitities Bleed Susceptible Poison Susceptible Frost Susceptible Fat NG HP Poise Souls 0 609 45.00 13,000 1 1,308 45.00 52,000 2 1,439 47.36 57,200 3 1,504 50.00 58,500 4 1,569 52.94 62,401 5 1,700 56.25 63,700 6 1,766 64.28 65,000 7 1,831 75.00 66,300 Physical Absorption Standard -20% Strike 18% Slash -23% Thrust -34% Elemental Absorption Magic 44% Fire 0% Lightning -2% Dark 44% Immunitities Bleed Susceptible Poison Susceptible Frost Susceptible

Lore

Of the three Archdeacons of the Deep, one stood over Aldrich's casket, with hope that he would return one day.

— Description of Archdeacon Holy Garb

After Aldrich left for the Boreal valley, Archdeacon Royce remained in the cathedral with the high priests, to keep eternal watch over their master's coffin.

— Description of the Soul of the Deacons of the Deep

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The deacons, under the guidance of Archdeacon McDonnell, became both Clergymen and sorcerers.

— Description of the Cleric's Candlestick

In the Cathedral slumber things most terrible, and as such, the deacons require a grand narrative, to ensure they do not falter in their duty. A philosophy, to ward away the madness beckoned by the grotesqueries at hand.

— Description of the Deep Ring

In time, those dedicated to sealing away the horrors of the Deep succumbed to their very power. It seems that neither tending to the flame, nor the faith, could save them.

— Description of the Deacon Set

General Information

The Deacons of the Deep hold the Small Doll. Defeating them grants the Small Doll to the player, allowing access to Irithyll of the Boreal Valley.

This fight is mandatory.

Location

Cathedral of the Deep

• At the end of the cathedral, past the Giant Slaves.

Summons

• Anri of Astora, at the top of the stairs leading down to the fight.
  • Must have left Road of Sacrifices.
• Horace the Hushed, in the stairs leading down to the fight.
  • Must have left Road of Sacrifices.
• Sirris of the Sunless Realms, before the boss room.
  • Questline must be unbroken.

Item Drops

• Small Doll
• Soul of the Deacons of the Deep

Archdeacon Set appears in front of the coffin after defeating them.

Moveset

In Phase 1, damage is only dealt upon the death of Deacons with a Red Aura. This Red Aura passes around every 30 seconds, or upon the Deacon's death.

Deacons will spawn around the coffin throughout the fight, and take increased damage while rising from the ground.

Normal

• Thrust: A quick thrust with their candlestick.
• Delayed Thrust: A delayed thrust with their candlestick.
• Fireball: Casts a ball of Fire from their candlestick.

Tall

• Thrust: Raises their candlestick before thrusting.
• Slam: Raises their candlestick overhead before slamming down.
• Fireball: Casts a ball of Fire from their candlestick.
• Curse Cloud: Raises candlestick upwards to eventually create a damaging Curse cloud, causing the entire room to slowly build up Curse.
  • Cancelled if staggered.

Fat

• Right-to-Left Swing: Swings their candlestick right-to-left a single time.
• Left-to-Right Swing: Swings their candlestick left-to-right a single time.
• Fireball: Casts a ball of Fire from their candlestick.
• Force: Casts Force, creating a shockwave that knocks down and deflects some projectiles.
• Running Thrust: Runs a short distance before thrusting their candlestick.
• Hug: Runs a short distance and "hugs".
• Heal: Casts a healing spell, restoring HP for themselves and those around them over time.
  • Exclusive to the Blue Fat Deacons that spawn around Archdeacon Royce in Phase 2.

Phase Transition: After five Red Aura deacons are killed (<65% HP), an Archdeacon, four Red Fat Deacons and two Blue Fat Deacons rise up in front of the coffin. The Red Aura will land on the real boss: Archdeacon Royce.

Archdeacon Royce

• Thrust: Thrusts with his staff.
• Slam: Slams down with his staff.
• Large Curse Orb: Raises staff upwards to create a damaging Curse orb to shoot at the player, with other Deacons raising candlesticks as assistance.
  • Cancelled if Royce is staggered.
• Small Curse Orb: Raises staff upwards to create a damaging Curse orb to shoot at the player, with other Deacons raising candlesticks as assistance.
  • Cancelled if Royce is staggered.

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Normal

Attack	Type	Ailment	Parry	HA	Deflection
Thrust	Standard	N/A	Yes	No	Light
Delayed Thrust	Standard	N/A	Yes	No	Light
Fireball	Fire	N/A	Spell	No	Spell

Tall

Attack	Type	Ailment	Parry	HA	Deflection
Thrust	Standard	N/A	Yes	No	Light
Slam	Standard	N/A	Yes	No	Medium
Fireball	Fire	N/A	Spell	No	Spell
Curse Cloud	N/A	Curse	N/A	No	N/A

Fat

Attack	Type	Ailment	Parry	HA	Deflection
Right-to-Left Swing	Standard	N/A	Yes	N/A	Medium
Left-to-Right Swing	Standard	N/A	Yes	N/A	Medium
Fireball	Fire	N/A	Spell	N/A	Spell
Force	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Running Thrust	Standard	N/A	Yes	N/A	Heavy
Hug	Standard	N/A	No	N/A	Heavy
Heal	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Archdeacon Royce

Attack	Type	Ailment	Parry	HA	Deflection
Thrust	Standard	N/A	Yes	No	Light
Slam	Standard	N/A	Yes	No	Light
Large Curse Orb	Dark	Curse	Spell	No	Spell
Small Curse Orb	Dark	Curse	Spell	No	Spell

Strategies

Deacons of the Deep Boss Guide

Notes

• Hollow enemies, meaning they take 20% bonus damage from Hollowslayer Greatsword.
• Susceptible to Alluring Skulls and Rapport, excluding Archdeacon Royce.
• Fireballs susceptible to Vow of Silence.
• Archdeacon Royce rests in the middle of the coffin before Phase 2, allowing the player to potentially attack or Poison him through the wall.
  • His HP is the source of the health bar, and Phase 2 will naturally begin <65%.

See Also

• Aldrich, Devourer of Gods
• Archdeacon McDonnell
• Deacon of the Deep

Gallery

Music

Videos

• 【ダークソウル3】深みの主教たち、SL1、8周目／DARK SOULS III - Deacons of the Deep, SL1, NG+7
• Dark Souls 3 Deacons of the Deep SL1 NG+7 Wooden Hammer kill
• Dark Souls III SL1 +0 Weapons - Deacons of the Deep (No Infusions/Weapon Buffs) Flawless

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Attacking the Archdeacon Through the Wall

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