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 ====== 🛡 Tree Sentinel ======
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-The **Tree Sentinel** is one of the first powerful enemies new Tarnished encounter upon entering the Lands Between. Patrolling near the First Step Site of Grace in Limgrave, this golden-armored knight on horseback is a brutal challenge early in the game.
-Though optional, defeating the Tree Sentinel rewards useful gear and a satisfying sense of triumph.
+| **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."* |
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+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.
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 ===== 📍 Location =====
-**Limgrave**, near the **First Step** Site of Grace
+**Limgrave**, just west of the **First Step** Site of Grace
-Patrols the road just west of the Church of Elleh
+Patrols the main road outside the Church of Elleh
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 ===== 📊 Recommended Level =====
-* **Level:** 15–25 (or higher)
+* **Level:** 15–25
-* **Weapon Upgrade:** +2 to +5 recommended
+* **Weapon Upgrade:** +2 to +5
-* **Torrent (Horse):** Strongly recommended for hit-and-run tactics
+* **Spirit Ashes:** Helpful but not required
+* **Torrent:** Strongly advised for hit-and-run tactics
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 === 🧠 General Tips ===
-* Don’t fight Tree Sentinel right away — come back with better gear.
+* Tree Sentinel is fast, armored, and aggressive — don’t fight him on foot early.
-* Fight on **Torrent** to stay mobile and avoid his wide swings.
+* Fight him on **Torrent** for mobility.
-* Tree Sentinel has large windups and delayed attacks — wait to dodge.
+* Use magic or ranged weapons to whittle him down from a distance.
-* Consider using **Magic** or **Ranged attacks** from horseback.
+* Stay behind or to the side to avoid shield bashes and wide swings.
-=== 🐎 Fighting on Horseback ===
+=== 🐎 Mounted Strategy ===
-* Circle him and go for 1–2 hits before retreating
+* Circle around to the left or rear of his horse and strike once or twice, then retreat.
-* Stay behind or to his left side to avoid his shield and weapon swings
+* Watch for shield counterattacks and massive halberd swings.
-* Watch for his **Shield Bash** and **Golden Slam** windups
+* Avoid charging head-on — he has several punishing frontal attacks.
-=== 🏹 Ranged Strategy ===
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-* Hide behind trees or terrain and cast spells/shoot arrows
-* Use Spirit Ashes to distract him while attacking from a distance
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 ===== 💥 Attack List =====
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 | **Attack Name**           | **Description**                                              |
 |---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
-| Horseback Halberd Swing   | Wide, sweeping swings from the right side                   |
+| Halberd Sweep             | Wide horizontal swing from horseback                         |
-| Jump Slam                 | Leaps forward with halberd, then slams downward             |
+| Jumping Slam              | Leaps into the air and crashes down with halberd             |
-| Shield Bash               | Uses shield to bash forward with knockback                  |
+| Shield Bash               | Quick forward bash, often after you close distance           |
-| Golden Slam               | Glowing AoE shield slam with magical shockwave              |
+| Golden Slam               | Glowing AoE shield slam with magical shockwave               |
-| Charge Attack             | Gallops forward in a straight line, deals heavy damage      |
+| Charging Gallop           | Rushes forward in a line, trampling anything in the path     |
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 ===== 🎁 Rewards =====
 * **Runes:** 3,200
-* **Golden Halberd** – Powerful Faith-scaling weapon with Holy damage
+* **Golden Halberd** – a powerful Strength + Faith weapon
-  - Requires: 30 Strength, 14 Dexterity, 12 Faith
+  - Weapon Skill: **Golden Vow** – boosts attack and defense
-  - Weapon Skill: **Golden Vow** (boosts attack and defense for a short duration)
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 ===== 📖 Lore =====
-The Tree Sentinels are elite warriors loyal to the **Erdtree**, sworn to protect its grace and root out Tarnished trespassers. Their presence near the First Step serves as a brutal reminder of the Erdtree’s disdain for unworthy warriors.
+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.
-> *“Turn back, Tarnished. You are not yet fit to tread this path.”*
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 ===== 🧩 Trivia =====
-* You can encounter a **second Tree Sentinel** guarding the gate to Leyndell later in the game.
+* Tree Sentinel reappears in a more powerful form outside Leyndell.
-* Multiple Tree Sentinels exist in the world, all serving as holy knights of the Golden Order.
+* 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.
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