Sage's Prentices are enemies in Dark Souls III.
Description[]
A stronger variant of Gravetender Hollows that still hold post inside the ruined keep that leads to the Crystal Sage in the Road of Sacrifices. Although they share the same frail appearance, they come armed with more advanced weaponry, have similar drops, and use similar tactics than those seen on Hollow Soldiers.
They are usually found in a lethargic state at first, with one of them wandering about and who will alert the rest should they detect an enemy, sharing this trait with certain praying hollows found in the High Wall of Lothric, and effectively making Sage's Prentices a sort of amalgamation of these three enemies.
Location[]
Found in the Road of Sacrifices, guarding various spots inside the ruined keep that leads to the Crystal Sage.
Strategy[]
Sage's Prentices are generally found in numerous groups, although initially in a lethargic state, and won't mind the player unless attacked. Care must be taken before engaging them, though, as there will usually be a wandering prentice who will alert the rest if they detect an enemy, potentially allowing the group to overwhelm the player with a barrage of continuous attacks. In addition to this, a Sage's Devout will usually be around providing ranged support that may end up staggering the player, leaving them open to the mob's constant attacks.
It is advisable to approach the areas where they are gathered with caution and try to kill the wandering prentice first, either with ranged attacks or with a quick preemptive melee assault, taking care not to be interrupted by the Sage's Devout's spells.
As is the case with any other hollowed enemies, they are vulnerable to fire.
Drops[]
| Item |  Firebomb |
 Crystal Gem |
 Broken Straight Sword |
 Long Sword |
| Drop Rate | ??? | ??? | ??? | ??? |
| Item |  Pike |
 Wooden Shield |
||
| Drop Rate | ??? (pike wielder) |
??? (shield wielder) |