The Tree Sentinel is probably one of the first bosses you'll encounter after entering the Lands Between in elden ring. The great horseman patrols the path leading to the next story location, and most players will logically think that they must defeat him before continuing. Almost everyone immediately realizes the error of their ways when they are repeatedly killed by the Tree Sentinel.
Before you take on the Tree Sentinel, remember that you can come back later to take on the tough enemy. Coming back after leveling up a few times and with a few essentials can make the fight a lot easier and is almost a requirement. That said, let's see how to defeat the Tree Sentinel in elden ring.
How to beat the Tree Sentinel in elden ring
One of the first things you need to unlock is the trusty steed Torrent. A horse allows you to maneuver and outrun the Tree Sentinel. While it is possible to beat the boss without a horse, it is much more challenging. You can get Torrent by activating the Site of Grace at Elleh's Church, which will cause Melina to appear at the next Site of Grace you activate. She will offer you a choice, and say that she will reward you with the Spectral Steed Whistle. This item allows you to summon Torrent and brings you one step closer to beating the Tree Sentinel.
Having Torrent is great, but you should also have some Rowa Raisins in your inventory. These helpful items restore Torrent's health, ensuring you don't run out of a horse in the middle of the fight. It is possible to beat Tree Sentinel without healing Torrent, but this is an unnecessary layer of difficulty.
Now that you have all the items you need to succeed, it's time to fight Sentinel. The key to defeating him is dealing damage while dodging his powerful attacks. You can predict his attacks based on his movement, so memorizing his moves is a good idea. If he's charging at you, run and be ready to jump out of harm's way. Torrent has a useful double jump that not only allows you to avoid taking damage, but also allows you to redirect to counter the Tree Sentinel.
Patience is key for this boss fight. Expect to slowly chip away at the Tree Sentinel's health as he dives and dodges each of his attacks. Don't get greedy and try to rack up multiple hits as it will immediately backstab you and potentially kill Torrent. Also, try to get him to attack you while he's nearby, which will open him up for an easy attack. It's also worth positioning yourself to hit him from behind or close to his shield, as he can't hit you with his big javelin from this position. But he can use his horse to make a charge attack, so always keep moving.
Defeat Tree Sentinel Bounties elden ring players with the golden halberd, which is a powerful weapon perfect for strength or faith builds.
