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Gaoler (Undead Jailer)
HP	NG: 290 NG+: 525 NG+7: 1,000
Weakness	Magic
Resistance	?
Respawns	Yes

Gaoler (Undead Jailer) is an enemy in Dark Souls 2. Gaolers, the stern custodians of the Lost Bastille, brandish imposing machetes to instill terror in daring escapees. They are first encountered on a wooden watchtower beyond the Exile Holding Cells bonfire. Enemies have their own behavior and unique attacks, killing enemies provide various drops that reward players with items and souls.

Gaoler (Undead Jailer) Information in Dark Souls 2

"The Undead Jailers of the Lost Bastille carry primitive weapons intended to instill fear and can even use pyromancy to burn escapees, and intruders, to a crisp. The Jailers are wrapped in bandages. What lies beneath? Have they been burned by their own flames, or are they hiding a darker secret? 

Gaolers are prison wardens of the Lost Bastille. They wield great, brutish machetes to evoke fear in prisoners who dare to escape
Gaolers have adequate amounts of HP, move fairly quickly, and deal significant damage. Their polearms give their attacks great range
Gaolers tend to poke players at long range, sweep at close range, and attempt to grab and chase players at close to medium range
Gaolers have great reach with their weapons, but their attacks and turning speed are sluggish. They can also be staggered by consecutive attacks"

Dark Souls 2 Gaoler (Undead Jailer) Location

• Lost Bastille

DS2 Gaoler (Undead Jailer) Drops

• Lingering Flame
• Twilight Herb
• Great Machete
• NG: 1100 Souls,NG+ 2200 Souls, NG+7: 4400 Souls.

Gaoler (Undead Jailer) Strategy Tips in Dark Souls 2

• Roll into horizontal swipe. Be prepared for follow-up swipe from other direction. For fireball, simply walk or run to side or behind him and he will miss.

Dark Souls 2 Gaoler (Undead Jailer) Move Set

• Combo: Standard attack.
  • Physical Damage
  • Can be blocked/parried
• Grab / Running Grab: Non-fatal, but inconvenient. Roll out of the way!.
  • Physical Damage
  • Cannot be blocked/parried
• Fireball: Very slow windup, easy to dodge.
  • Fire Damage
  • Can be blocked/parried

Gaoler (Undead Jailer) Notes in DS2

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Black Phantom Variant

Location

• Lost Bastille

Move Set

• Combo: Standard attack.
  • Physical Damage
  • Can be blocked/parried
• Grab / Running Grab: Non-fatal, but inconvenient. Roll out of the way!.
  • Physical Damage
  • Cannot be blocked/parried
• Fireball: Very slow windup, easy to dodge.
  • Fire Damage
  • Can be blocked/parried

Drops

• Lingering Flame
• Twilight Herb
• Great Machete
• NG+ 1,620 Souls, NG+7: 3,240 Souls.

Red Phantom Variant

Location

• Sinners' Rise

Move Set

• Combo: Standard attack.
  • Physical Damage
  • Can be blocked/parried
• Grab / Running Grab: Non-fatal, but inconvenient. Roll out of the way!.
  • Physical Damage
  • Cannot be blocked/parried
• Fireball: Very slow windup, easy to dodge.
  • Fire Damage
  • Can be blocked/parried

Drops

• Lingering Flame
• Twilight Herb
• Great Machete
• NG+ 1,620 Souls, NG+7: 3,240 Souls.