Elden Ring player shows off by beating Tree Sentinel sitting down with their back turned

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But don't let that fool you into a false sense of security

Elden Ring Tree Sentinel boss fight
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A brazenly accomplished Elden Ring player has decided to make us all feel slightly insecure by beating the Tree Sentinel boss mostly while sitting down with their back turned.

If you've played Elden Ring really for any length of time, you've probably already come across the Tree Sentinel. It's just outside the entrance to Limgrave where you're introduced to the game's vast open world for the first time. From the First Step Site of Grace, basically just walk down and to the right a bit and there he is; a hulking plated dude on a horse with a big gaudy halberd. If you tried fighting him right away you probably died, and if you're only a few hours into the game you'll probably die fighting him now. Thankfully, we have a guide on how to beat Elden Ring's Tree Sentinel, so definitely check that out if you're struggling.

As amusing as this clip is, don't let it fool you into a false sense of security. Despite being positioned near the beginning of the game, the first of several Tree Sentinels is a boss fight better saved for later in your playthrough. It's definitely possible to beat as a brand new Tarnished, but it would be incredibly challenging, even for a Souls game.

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Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick

After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.