

You can also equip the Thief's Ring and stab them in the back for a critical strike. So, how to beat them? Fighting magic with magic works fairly well if they rush you, just keep casting from behind them and they'll drop quick enough (fire magic really messes them up). Only a shield that blocks magical attacks will be effective. If you make a direct frontal attack, they will stun you with their magic. These guys tend to kill new players with magic. This bell seems to alert the other guards, who will attack if they are nearby.

Presumably under servitude of the Old Monk, they inflict horrific punishment upon trespassers and escapees of the tower, and they were among the demons that the Old Monk brought with him upon his vengeful return to Latria. They are powerful spell casters, who were able to overwhelm and imprison Sage Freke. Mind flayers are octopus-headed mages who serve as the prison guards in the Tower of Latria. Mind Flayer is an Enemy in Demon's Souls and Demon's Souls Remake. Enemies have their own behavior and unique attacks, killing enemies provide various drops that reward players with items and souls.
