Unveiling the Ultimate Strategy: Defeat the Draconic Tree Sentinel for an Epic Victory Against Maliketh in Elden Ring

In Elden Ring, players will encounter a challenging enemy known as the Draconic Tree Sentinel just before their battle with Maliketh. A recent video clip highlights why it may be advantageous for users to eliminate this foe before engaging in the boss fight. Throughout the game, players will face numerous formidable adversaries, with Maliketh ranking among the most difficult boss fights. Among the recurring enemies are the Tree Sentinels, and the Draconic Tree Sentinels present a modified set of moves. Positioned just outside the fog gate leading to the Maliketh confrontation, players have the option to disregard this opponent and proceed directly to the boss. However, a cautionary video reveals the unfavorable consequences of bypassing the Draconic Tree Sentinel.

A video shared by a Reddit user named pluralpluralpluralp shows them being summoned to fight Maliketh in Elden Ring. Upon entering the arena, they find the host already engaged in battle with the boss. Joined by two other players, they begin to chip away at Maliketh's health bar. However, the Draconic Tree Sentinel surprises them by using a lightning strike attack from outside the arena, causing damage to the players fighting Maliketh. This unexpected attack occurs multiple times in the video, resulting in the player's death without ever having a chance to strike the boss.

Similar incidents have been reported by other players who have engaged in co-op play in Elden Ring. One fan even admits to leaving the game if the host rushes past the Draconic Tree Sentinel. Another player mentions that they have never witnessed the Draconic Tree Sentinel launching persistent attacks in this manner, while some players were under the impression that the enemy was unable to land attacks inside the arena.

Many users suggest that the host should have engaged in combat with the Draconic Tree Sentinel before initiating the Maliketh battle. However, it is worth questioning why some players didn't utilize a healing flask after sustaining a few hits. Additionally, one gamer prefers to rely solely on Elden Ring's co-op feature when facing the Draconic Tree Sentinel, saving their solo efforts for the battle against Maliketh. It appears that numerous hosts tend to rush past this enemy, focusing their attention on the main boss of the level. As a result, some players choose to abandon the fight if the Draconic Tree Sentinel is still alive.

Elden Ring is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.