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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeoffers players an entirely new region to explore, along with new equipment and secrets to be found. And for fans, that also means that there will be a gathering of optional, dangerous bosses that can be felled for valuable rewards. One such foe can be found in the Shadow Keep area and can be easily missed if you are not observant.
TheScadutree Avatarboss looks intimidating, especially if you are facing it for the very first time. This three-phased fight can overwhelm players who are ill-prepared, so make sure you have gotten enoughScadutree Blessingsto alleviate its damage and give yourself more of a fighting chance. This guide will provide all the vital details to help you beat the boss and recover the rewards after.
Where to Find the Scadutree Avatar
You might have missed out on this boss if you did not fully explore theShadow Keepin theScadu Altus. After draining the flooded areas of the keep, you will have to make your way over to the main cathedral on the lower levels. The area with several exploding creatures is the right spot.
Venture deeper and look to the right of the room where a headless Marika statue sits. This will lead you to a room with two staircases going up, head through the door in between them and descend. Keep following the path until the end, and there will be the glowing gates to lead you to the Scadutree Avatar.
Preparing for the Scadutree Avatar
With its large size and tendrils, players can expect plenty ofAoE attacksfrom the boss, in addition to its use of thefire element. So make sure you have plenty of fire resistance with your gear, adding theFlamedrake Talisman +3is also highly recommended if you wish to get up close and personal with the boss. Similarly, it can also cause tremendousbleeding damage, so that’s another aspect to consider when choosing your armor.
As for your weapons, using the same element of fire against it is actually a great way to even the playing field. The likes of theBlasphemous Blade,Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear, and even Messmer’sSpear of the Impalerwill work wonders against the boss. Incantations and sorceries of the like can also be used, although the time required to fire them off might not be a good way to deal with the Scadutree Avatar.
How to Beat the Scadutree Avatar in Shadow of the Erdtree
While you may always count on the help ofSpirit Ashes, such as theFire Monk Ashes, to deal additional fire damage to the boss, it is actually quite manageable to deal with it alone. There are some things to keep in mind always to make it easier. The first is always toaim for its headto deal extra damage, and when it starts swinging,dodging to the leftwill avoid any damage most of the time, just watch out for the slam afterward.
Phase 1
At the start, it is helpful for players to recognize the attacks that the Scadutree Avatar can throw out. When you are near, it can slam its head or swing its arms around, so always look tododge sideways and get in your hitswhenever possible. At range, it might send its tendrils into the ground and send spikes toward the player, avoid this by dodging through. Once its health is low enough, it will fall and lower its head, making it possible toget a critical hitfor massive damage. This will also ensure it has less health moving into the second phase.
Phase 2
Watch out for the starting charge, it will repeat this several times, so always be ready tododge to the sidejust before it connects. In addition to the previous attacks, the Scadutree Avatar adds a few more new moves into the rotation. If you see it bunker down and the floor starts glowing in different areas, start moving to avoid getting hit byvines rising out of the ground.Having an allyhere to distract the boss might be a good idea.
For ranged players, it will also target you with beams of damaging light. You will need to dodge to the sides just when thefour beams convergein order to stay safe. Once again, get your critical hit in when possible.
Phase 3
In the last phase, get out of the way of those charges, and get ready for sustained aggression from the Scadutree Avatar. Aside from all of the attacks listed above, it will try to unleash awide-ranging attackthat seemingly blankets the entire arena. When you see the boss rearing up and starts glowing, it is a warning toget as far away as possibleto get ready for a series of explosions coming your way. The only reliable way to avoid damage is to roll through at the very last moment, so it will take some practice if you are not careful.
Keep plugging away and be sure to execute the critical hit at the end once its HP is depleted. Failure to do so at this juncture will invalidate all of your efforts before, as you will need to restart the fight entirely. Defeating the Scadutree Avatar will reward players with 260,000 Runes as well as the Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower. There is alsoMiquella’s Great Runeawaiting players, which can be used during the final boss fight inShadow of the Erdtreeto prevent instantaneous death from being grabbed twice.
