"Righteous" isn't as damage type. Neither is "serrated" (as listed in the Pig's weaknesses).

Even though Bloodlickers were primarily seen in the Cainhurst Castle front yard (before the DLC) it doesn't mean they are transformed residents of the castle, albeit it is a plausible explanation to their presence. However, the fact that they appear in other areas such as Chalice Dungeons and the blood river in the Hunters Nightmare would suggest that all the areas that they inhabit have a common characteristic to it. If you think about it the only thing in common is the presence of great amounts of blood. That being, the executioner massacre in Cainhurst Castle, the blood river being... well... full of blood and making a visceral attack (which we know it's quite bloody) in Chalice Dungeons. The possibility to make one spawn after a visceral attack in Chalice Dungeons is what says the most about this beast. Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that Bloodlickers just appear wherever they can have large quantities of blood at their disposal (because that's their food of course) and MAY have nothing to do with the former people from Cainhurst Castle turning into them at all.

Why does everyone seem to have trouble dealing with those? Yes they cannot be staggered and yes they are fast but their attacks are so easy to evade I can understand if you got problems using a heavy weapon but otherwise those are a joke even with their speed.

They really are. Borderline impossible to kill as they cannot be stunned, are extremely hard to stagger, and don't react to visceral attacks. >.> Their attacks are constant and frantic, and once engaged you'll be unable to retreat as it'll just frog-leap after you. Super lame enemy that goes against the whole point of the enemies of the Soulsborne franchise thus far, as pretty much all other enemies either have a weakspot, are strong and slow or quick but can be countered with parries and what not. I've died more to Bloodlickers than all bosses combined, and I'm not even exaggerating.

it reminds of that boss from evil within anyone know what im talking about

Awful, even without their speed and damage. The way their bellies are bloated and red with useless blood while the rest of their bodies are lifelessly pale. They take no sustenance from it, just mindless gluttony. Gives me the horribles.

When I fought these guys, I just used the R2 thrust on ludwig's or chikage and they would get staggered. Just continuously thrust attack them but you might get hit at least once but ignore it. You can also interrupt their attacks with a thrust if you're close enough to hit them without getting hit back.

Just wanted to point out that there is a passive bloodlicker just outside of the entrance to Cainhurst Castle, on the left precisely, wich has a larger blood sack and does not attack no matter what

I hate this creatures. I dont like to fight them. Even from behind they can kick you and kill you fast from forward. Ive encountered them in Chalice dungeons quite often. I was once running back to the previously cleared area, in dark and I had a firestick in my hand, I was running and I encountered one of these. It jumped right at me ... I *****ted my pants screaming OMFG, I was totally unprepared.