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This is a quick guide on how to beat Draconic Tree Sentinel. The gaming community did not waste any time getting through the latest FromSoftware game and exploring every square inch of the map to fight different enemies and make the most out of this new and exciting world.
Some players would consider the Draconic Tree Sentinel an optional boss; however, the alternate route to progress the story is much more complicated and it convinced the player base to face this enemy regardless. Players can carve some time to battle this overpowered enemy with the help of this guide.
Where Can You Find Draconic Tree Sentinel?
The Draconic Tree Sentinel can be spotted at the entrance of Leyndell, Royal Capital by the northeast side of the Capital Outskirts. The game developers of FromSoftware did not hold back with this latest project and wanted to give Elden Ring players complete freedom to explore wherever they wished without restraint.
Upon seeing the Tarnished, this enemy will stand idly guarding the entrance and quickly fall back into fighting form. Players must make the right preparations before engaging this enemy and to avoid losing precious time.
How to Prepare to Fight Draconic Tree Sentinel?
It is worth noting that the Draconic Tree Sentinel has two phases for the boss fight and players should be familiar with the attack pattern and how to counter these moves effectively. Armed with a massive mace, this boss will try its hardest to hit players, but this attack can be easily evaded by rolling or riding on Torrent.
The boss will use its impressive size to its advantage by lunging onto the Tarnished and can be countered by dodging to either side. Most attacks can be countered by simply rolling away or running, and these are common practices for the most seasoned Soulslike player.
The second phase will introduce a handful of lightning attacks. Players should telegraph the boss’s movements to time their dodges accordingly and have the right gear equipped before getting into the arena.
Suggested Loadout
- Swift Glintstone Shard
- Poison Mist
- Antspur Rapier
How to Beat Draconic Tree Sentinel?
Elden Ring players can beat this boss on their terms. Other players would prefer to fight this foe with a vicious exchange of straight melee attacks or play it safe by shooting projectiles from a distance. These approaches can do the job just fine; however, it depends on individual play styles.
Optional | Yes Nearly mandatory due to complication of alternative method. |
Best Level to Be | 65+ |
Weak to | Poison, Physical Strike Attacks |
Difficulty | 7/10 Players will likely struggle if they could not time their dodges correctly. |
How to Cheese the Draconic Tree Sentinel? | The Poison Mist strategy always works like a charm. Players can sneak behind this boss and cast poison mist multiple times without it knowing they were there. |
Rewards | Dragon Greatclaw, Dragonclaw Shield, 50000 Runes |
Worth the Trouble? | Yes |
Players can fight this enemy with a powerful melee build riding on Torrent. Summon the trusty steed ride in for a few quick attacks and run back to a safe distance. Range or magic users will have an easier time with the Swift Glintstone Shard and they can keep spamming until the health bar drops.
The Draconic Tree Sentinel is susceptible to poison mist like other bosses. Players can apply stealth to sneak behind this boss and cast a few poison mists until it is defeated. Players can rest easy knowing this Elden Ring strategy has been tested and proven against other optional bosses like the Omenkiller.
After a few short minutes of using the Poison Mist, the Draconic Tree Sentinel will be defeated. Players will be rewarded with 50000 Runes, a Dragonclaw Shield, and the Dragon Greatclaw.
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