tips for maliketh?

Im using the bloodhounds fang bc it has some range and you can get 40 dex and 30 strength at rl1 which pairs beautifully with the bloodhounds fang b scaling in dex and c in str. Equip radagons soreseal, starsourge heirloom, prosthesis wearer heirloom, millicents prosthesis, strength knot crystal tear dex knot crystal tear and godricks great rune and you have yourself basically a fully optimised bloodhounds fang.

Despite this im still getting railed by beast clergyman and am just wondering if theres any specific strategies. My main issue is im finding it difficult to squeeze punishes in and keep dying to greed.