How to beat the Erdtree Burial Watchdog in Elden Ring

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The Erdtree Burial Watchdog is one of the earlier bosses that players will encounter in Elden Ring.

While the fight is not one of the toughest that players will come across, it can be tricky if they aren't prepared. It is also vital that players bring a shield to use as a solid defense.

Along with that, magic attacks will deal extra damage compared to a regular weapon. The hardest part is predicting the attacks that the Erdtree Burial Watchdog dishes out. Once those are pinpointed, the battle is much easier to win.

Fortunately, not much preparation is needed to take on the Erdtree Burial Watchdog. If a player is confident in their combat abilities, this battle should not give them too much trouble.

While a shield does help block the majority of its attacks, that shield can be broken if it is not at a high enough level. Here are all of the attacks to look out for against the Erdtree Burial Watchdog:

Players must simply back away during attacks and hold up their shield. Most of the boss' attacks can be blocked without any issues. Keep a close eye on the stamina bar, however, so it isn't lowered in the middle of an attack.

Players must pair usage of the shield with dodging and strafing. Make sure to keep running and always avoid the boss' area attacks, such as the Spin and Fire Breath. After successfully blocking or dodging an attack, players will have a short window to attack.

Cast a spell or rush in to deal some physical damage with a weapon. When it is breathing fire, take advantage of its open back. Rotate to its rear and brutalize this Elden Ring boss until it falls.