How to beat the Scadutree Avatar in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

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TheScadutree Avataris just one of the optional bosses in Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree, though the area it resides in is pretty hidden, especially if you’re not accustomed to exploring thoroughly. This three-phase boss isn’t as difficult as some, but it can still be tricky if you haven’t collected enoughScadutree Fragmentsto power yourself up in the Land of Shadow.

Whether you’re looking for some help defeating the Scadutree Avatar or you’ve heard about this optional boss but aren’t sure where to find it, help is at hand. I’ll guide you to the Scadutree Avatar’s location, as well as give you some tips on how to beat the boss so you can tick another one off the list.

Erdtree map fragments: Uncover the Land of ShadowScadutree fragments: How to level up in ErdtreeErdtree bosses: A full hit list for the DLCLeda quest: Track the Erdtree main questSir Ansbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeance

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Where to find the Scadutree Avatar

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Now you can head to the lower floor, but watch out for the two Ulcerated Tree Spirits down here. Look for the main cathedral—you’ll know it’s the right one because of all the fiery exploding enemies. Head towards Marika’s headless statue at the back but turn right just before you reach that room. Head into a hall with two staircases at the end and take the door between them. Use the elevator inside, then follow the path until you reach the boss room, making sure to grab any sites of grace on your way.

How to beat the Scadutree Avatar

This unassuming sunflower isn’t as difficult to defeat as it might appear, especially if you know the trick that makes the second and third phases significantly less gruelling.

First up though, you want to bring fire to this fight. If you have a fire-based weapon, like Blasphemous Blade, Mohg’s spear, or the Spear of the Impaler, this will make the fight quite a bit easier. Equally, fire-based incantations can work too, though watch out for the boss’s slams and charges, especially in later phases.

Speaking of phases, once you deplete the health bar, the Scadutree Avatar will fall to the ground. Take this opportunity to rush in and perform a critical attack to its head. This ensures that it will start the next phase with 25% less health.

Here are some more tips to help you beat it:

All in all, this boss isn’t too hard to beat, especially if you’re using fire and manage to get off the critical attacks between phases. If you’re struggling, use the first phase to learn his moves as he only adds his charge to the second phase and the light explosion to the third. Good luck!

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