Can you get into the Capitol without beating Draconic Tree Sentinel?
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Yes, it is possible to get into the Capitol without beating the Draconic Tree Sentinel, as this boss is optional, and players can choose to bypass it by progressing through Fia’s questline and accessing the Deeproot Depths. Alternatively, players can use a shortcut by climbing the Tower of Return south of Limgrave and teleporting to the middle of Leyndell, the Royal Capital, skipping the Draconic Tree Sentinel fight altogether.
Understanding the Draconic Tree Sentinel and Capitol Access
Introduction to the Draconic Tree Sentinel
The Draconic Tree Sentinel is a formidable boss located in the Capital Outskirts in the Northeast Atlas Plateau. It guards the entrance to Leyndell, Royal Capital, but defeating it is not mandatory to proceed. Players can explore alternative routes or utilize specific strategies to bypass this challenging encounter.
Accessing the Capitol
To access the Capitol without fighting the Draconic Tree Sentinel, players must either complete specific parts of Fia’s questline to gain access to the Deeproot Depths or use the Tower of Return in Limgrave to teleport directly into Leyndell, the Royal Capital. This approach allows players to skip the Draconic Tree Sentinel fight and proceed with their journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What is the recommended level for fighting the Draconic Tree Sentinel? The recommended level for fighting the Draconic Tree Sentinel is at least 60, ideally 65+ with weapons of +10 or more.
- Can you sneak past the Draconic Tree Sentinel? Yes, it is possible to sneak past the Draconic Tree Sentinel by staying behind it and using Poison Mist strategically.
- Can the Draconic Tree Sentinel be bled? Yes, the Draconic Tree Sentinel can be bled, and using Bleed-based damage or Poison damage is an effective strategy against it.
Strategies and Tips
- What is the best weapon to use against the Draconic Tree Sentinel? Weapons like Reduvia and the Moonveil katana, which deal bleed damage, are effective against the Draconic Tree Sentinel.
- Can you summon an NPC for the Draconic Tree Sentinel fight? Yes, players can summon help using a summoning pool effigy and a stake of Marika near the boss, or use the summon sign for Great Horned Tragoth.
- How do you dodge the Draconic Tree Sentinel’s lightning attack? Players can dodge the lightning attack by standing right under the sentinel’s shield or dodging as it brings its shield down, requiring precise timing.
Capitol Access and Bypassing the Draconic Tree Sentinel
- Is it possible to get into Leyndell without Great Runes? No, to get to Leyndell, Royal Capital, players need at least two Great Runes, with one manually activated.
- What is the easiest Great Rune to get in Elden Ring? The easiest Great Rune to obtain is Godrick’s Great Rune, found by defeating Godrick in Stormveil Castle.
Additional Information
- Can you parry the Draconic Tree Sentinel? Almost all of the Draconic Tree Sentinel’s attacks are parriable, but the timing can be tricky, especially for side swings.
- Can the Draconic Tree Sentinel be critically hit? No, because the Draconic Tree Sentinel is on horseback, it cannot be critically hit, but players can parry its attacks.
- Who is the boss after the Draconic Tree Sentinel? After defeating the Draconic Tree Sentinel, players will encounter another Draconic Tree Sentinel on a large bridge, followed by the Beast Clergyman boss, who transforms into Malekith, the Black Blade.
- What is Malekith weak to? Malekith is incredibly weak to frost, making it a good strategy to apply frost to a faster weapon for the fight.
- Can you cheese the sleeping dragon in Elden Ring? Yes, players can cheese the sleeping dragon by summoning Torrent, slashing the dragon to build up Hemorrhage, and then resting at the Fort Faroth Site of Lost Grace.
- Where is Millicent’s summon sign for the Draconic Tree Sentinel? Millicent’s summon sign appears at the base of the hill northwest of the Stake of Marika after defeating the Godskin Apostle and giving her the Prosthesis.
- Does the Draconic Tree Sentinel at Farum Azula respawn? No, Tree Sentinels do not respawn in Elden Ring, so defeating them allows for easy exploration of the area without future encounters.