Can You Get the Tree Sentinel’s Shield?
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The Tree Sentinel’s shield, also known as the Erdtree Greatshield, can be obtained by defeating the Tree Sentinels that guard the western gate of Leyndell’s Outer Walls, and as a reward, you’ll receive the Erdtree Greatshield, a Hero’s Rune, and 20,000 runes. To get to this location, travel east from the Altus Highway Junction, located in the Altus Plateau, and engage in combat with the Tree Sentinels to claim your reward.
FAQs About the Tree Sentinel’s Shield
General Information
- What is the Tree Sentinel’s shield?: The Tree Sentinel’s shield is a defensive gear piece in Elden Ring that scales with Strength and Faith, providing decent protection against both Physical and Holy Damage.
- How do I get the Tree Sentinel’s shield?: To get the Erdtree Greatshield, you must slay the Tree Sentinels that guard the western gate of Leyndell’s Outer Walls, which can be reached by riding east from the Altus Highway Junction, located in the Altus Plateau.
- What is the reward for defeating the Tree Sentinel?: Your reward for defeating the Tree Sentinel is 3,200 Runes and the Golden Halberd weapon.
Combat and Strategy
- Can the Tree Sentinel be parried?: Almost all of the Tree Sentinel’s most frequent attacks are parriable, but the timing is tricky for many of the normal Side Swings.
- What is the best weapon for the Tree Sentinel in Elden Ring?: Weapons like Reduvia and the Moonveil katana, both of which deal bleed damage, are effective against the Draconic Tree Sentinel.
- Is the Tree Sentinel immune to bleed?: The Tree Sentinel is not immune to bleed, and both Bleed-based damage and Poison damage work well against the intimidating boss.
Armor and Equipment
- Can you get the Tree Sentinel armor?: The Tree Sentinel Set is a complete set of Attire that’s obtained after destroying three of the Chariots in Auriza Hero’s Grave at the Altus Plateau.
- Is the Tree Sentinel armor good?: The Tree Sentinel actually has a good armor set, and it’s worth obtaining by destroying the Chariots in Auriza Hero’s Grave.
- Can you alter Tree Sentinel armor?: The Tree Sentinel armor can be altered at a Site of Grace or by Boc.
Boss Fight and Progression
- Is Tree Sentinel one of the hardest bosses?: The Tree Sentinel is not actually that difficult to defeat, but its location in Limgrave means it will likely be the first Field Boss you fight.
- Should I skip the Tree Sentinel?: The Tree Sentinel is entirely optional, and it’s best to sneak around it and come back later when you’re better equipped.
- Is it worth fighting the Tree Sentinel?: The Tree Sentinel is a foe that you shouldn’t fight straight away, and it’s better to find easier enemies to fight first.
Tips and Tricks
- Is there a way to cheese the Tree Sentinel?: To cheese the Tree Sentinel, draw its attention, then head to the Church of Elleh’s entrance, where you can stand at the other entrance, out of range of the melee strikes, and also have the boss in your sights.
- Can you stun Tree Sentinel?: You can deflect the Tree Sentinel’s attack and temporarily stun the boss by activating your shield’s parry ability right before the halberd hits you.
- Is there a summon for Tree Sentinel?: You can summon Spirit Ashes and online players to help you in the fight, as well as the NPC Blackguard Big Boggart if you bought Rya’s Necklace from him and a few squids.