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🛡 Tree Sentinel
| Name | Tree Sentinel |
| Location | Limgrave (near the First Step Grace) |
| Type | Optional Field Boss |
| Weapon | Golden Halberd |
| Drops | 3,200 Runes, Golden Halberd |
| Weak to | Magic, Fire, Bleed |
| Can Summon? | Spirit Ashes (Yes), Torrent (Strongly Recommended) |
| Recommended Level | 15–25 |
| Strategy Style | Hit-and-run on horseback or ranged kiting |
| Quote | *“You are not yet worthy, Tarnished.”* |
The Tree Sentinel is an early-game field boss who patrols the road near the First Step Site of Grace. He serves as a warning to players about the dangers of rushing into battle unprepared.
This golden-armored knight on horseback is extremely powerful for new characters but is beatable with the right strategy — especially if you use Torrent.
📍 Location
Limgrave, just west of the First Step Site of Grace Patrols the main road outside the Church of Elleh
📊 Recommended Level
* Level: 15–25 * Weapon Upgrade: +2 to +5 * Spirit Ashes: Helpful but not required * Torrent: Strongly advised for hit-and-run tactics
⚔ Boss Strategy
🧠 General Tips
* Tree Sentinel is fast, armored, and aggressive — don’t fight him on foot early. * Fight him on Torrent for mobility. * Use magic or ranged weapons to whittle him down from a distance. * Stay behind or to the side to avoid shield bashes and wide swings.
🐎 Mounted Strategy
* Circle around to the left or rear of his horse and strike once or twice, then retreat. * Watch for shield counterattacks and massive halberd swings. * Avoid charging head-on — he has several punishing frontal attacks.
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💥 Attack List
| Attack Name | Description |
| ————————— | ————————————————————– |
| Halberd Sweep | Wide horizontal swing from horseback |
| Jumping Slam | Leaps into the air and crashes down with halberd |
| Shield Bash | Quick forward bash, often after you close distance |
| Golden Slam | Glowing AoE shield slam with magical shockwave |
| Charging Gallop | Rushes forward in a line, trampling anything in the path |
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🎁 Rewards
* Runes: 3,200 * Golden Halberd – a powerful Strength + Faith weapon
- Weapon Skill: Golden Vow – boosts attack and defense
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📖 Lore
The Tree Sentinels are elite enforcers of the Golden Order, patrolling sacred areas near the Erdtree. Their golden armor and unflinching aggression reflect their loyalty and belief in divine order above all else.
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🧩 Trivia
* Tree Sentinel reappears in a more powerful form outside Leyndell. * One of the best early-game weapons if you have the stats to use the Golden Halberd. * Commonly considered a “trap boss” for first-time players exploring Limgrave.