This boss is slow and can be easily sniped from a distance. It can jump-and-slash or run-and-lunge to quickly close the distance between the two of you. The boss attacks slowly, which gives you enough time to recover or counterattack. It is vulnerable when summoning lightning which it will use to execute a wide slash in front of it. Melee characters can circle around him and attack him from behind to get some free hits. His shield reflects any magic attack so attack only with spells when he's summoning lightning or right after he finishes his attack.
Later in the battle, the boss will stop with its shield on the ground. You can attack it at this point, right before he summons a dark spirit from his mirror. When this happens, take out his minion first then proceed in taking him out.
After the battle, loot the chest beside the lift to get Soul Bolt, Spell Quartz Ring +2, and Bonfire Ascetic x3. After getting the treasures, step on the lift and ride it down.