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🛡 Tree Sentinel
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.
📍 Location
Limgrave, near the First Step Site of Grace Patrols the road just west of the Church of Elleh
📊 Recommended Level
* Level: 15–25 (or higher) * Weapon Upgrade: +2 to +5 recommended * Torrent (Horse): Strongly recommended for hit-and-run tactics
⚔ Boss Strategy
🧠 General Tips
* Don’t fight Tree Sentinel right away — come back with better gear. * Fight on Torrent to stay mobile and avoid his wide swings. * Tree Sentinel has large windups and delayed attacks — wait to dodge. * Consider using Magic or Ranged attacks from horseback.
🐎 Fighting on Horseback
* Circle him and go for 1–2 hits before retreating * Stay behind or to his left side to avoid his shield and weapon swings * Watch for his Shield Bash and Golden Slam windups
🏹 Ranged Strategy
* Hide behind trees or terrain and cast spells/shoot arrows * Use Spirit Ashes to distract him while attacking from a distance
💥 Attack List
| Attack Name | Description |
| ————————— | ————————————————————– |
| Horseback Halberd Swing | Wide, sweeping swings from the right side |
| Jump Slam | Leaps forward with halberd, then slams downward |
| Shield Bash | Uses shield to bash forward with knockback |
| Golden Slam | Glowing AoE shield slam with magical shockwave |
| Charge Attack | Gallops forward in a straight line, deals heavy damage |
🎁 Rewards
* Runes: 3,200 * Golden Halberd – Powerful Faith-scaling weapon with Holy damage
- Requires: 30 Strength, 14 Dexterity, 12 Faith
- Weapon Skill: Golden Vow (boosts attack and defense for a short duration)
📖 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.
*“Turn back, Tarnished. You are not yet fit to tread this path.”*
🧩 Trivia
* You can encounter a second Tree Sentinel guarding the gate to Leyndell later in the game. * Multiple Tree Sentinels exist in the world, all serving as holy knights of the Golden Order.