Are you meant to fight Tree Sentinel?

A powerhouse figure straight off the bat, but don't worry - you're not actually supposed to actually fight the Tree Sentinel boss fight yes. Sneak around him to the ruined church on the other side and come back later! But though the Tree Sentinel is an optional boss, you should try fighting him directly at some point.

When should you fight Tree Sentinel?

With a variety of attacks up its sleeve, it's a tough enemy to fight at the very start of the game. We recommend avoiding the Tree Sentinel until you've levelled up a few times and are packing more attack power and health. The best piece of advice we can give is — honestly — leave it alone for a few hours.

Do you have to fight the draconic tree Sentinel?

Draconic Tree Sentinel is a boss located in Capital Outskirts in Northeast Atlas Plateau. The boss is optional, meaning that you do not have to defeat it in order to enter Leyndell, Royal Capital, and can go through Deeproot Depths by progressing in Fia's questline.

Is the Draconic Tree Sentinel optional?

Draconic Tree Sentinel is an optional boss in Elden Ring and is found in the region of Altus Plateau. Although the boss is optional, he is guarding the most straightforward path leading into Lyndell Royal Capital.

Should I skip Tree Sentinel?

The good news is the Tree Sentinel is entirely optional. Located between the Stranded Graveyard and the Church of Elleh, it's best to take a wide berth, and come at the church from the side or back to visit Kale for a crafting kit, and moving on.

Elden Ring Tree Sentinel Boss Fight Guide, how to beat him the right way and cheese way (horse boss)

How difficult is the Tree Sentinel?

Although it's a tough fight until the player has access to a steed of his own, as the Tree Sentinel's reach and speed can be overwhelming, players will want to learn quickly how to combat this foe given that he is the first of a few repeated bosses in Elden Ring.

Will the tree Sentinel Respawn?

Once you've worn down the Elden Ring Tree Sentinel enough and emptied his health bar, you'll defeat both the Sentinel and his giant horse mount. The path between The First Step and the Church of Elleh Ruins is now permanently safe, and he will not respawn there.

What is the best armor in Elden Ring?

Bull-Goat Set. For straight-up protection, the Bull-Goat Set is the best armour in Elden Ring. It's also the heaviest, so you'll need colossal Endurance to avoid heavy encumbrance penalties while wearing it.

Why is Draconic Tree Sentinel so hard?

The reason the Draconic Tree Sentinel is so challenging to defeat is that it has ranged abilities that deal massive damage. The Field Boss can summon lightning bolts from the sky and consecutively blast fireballs at the player.

Can you bleed Tree Sentinel?

We've found both Bleed-based damage and Poison damage work pretty well against the intimidating boss, and one or the other - or even both - are perfectly viable options. Additionally, a strong melee weapon is recommended for the Draconic Tree Sentinel.

What is the Tree Sentinel weak to?

Tree Sentinel Recommended Level and Weaknesses

Remember that the Tree Sentinel boss is very weak against Lightning attacks. So if you're packing lightning, you'll have an easier time when fighting against this boss.