Elden Ring Nightreign: How To Defeat Erdtree Burial Watchdog

The Erdtree Burial Watchdog can easily end your runs in Elden Ring Nightreign. Here’s a guide with tips and tricks on how to defeat it.

Defeat the Erdtree Burial Watchdog in Elden Ring Nightreign (Image via FromSoftware | Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Defeat the Erdtree Burial Watchdog in Elden Ring Nightreign (Image via FromSoftware | Bandai Namco Entertainment)

The Erdtree Burial Watchdog is one of the creepiest-looking enemies in Nightreign. Like most other bosses, the Erdtree Burial Watchdog can appear either as a field boss or at the end of Night 1. Fortunately, fighting it is quite easy due to its limited moveset and status as a minor boss. Therefore, to help you out, here’s a guide on how to defeat the Erdtree Burial Watchdog in Elden Ring Nightreign.

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Overview of the Erdtree Burial Watchdog in Elden Ring Nightreign

The Erdtree Burial Watchdog is a large stone statue of a cat. It wields a greatsword in one hand, which it uses to attack players. Additionally, it can use the fire on its tail to strike players as well. It moves around by levitation and maintains the same stance throughout the entire fight.

This boss is immune to all status effects and has high magical resistance against every type of element. Although the Watchdog has considerable resistance to physical damage, it is vulnerable to Strike-type attacks. Additionally, the boss has a simpler moveset compared to its Elden Ring counterpart.

Tips To Easily Defeat Erdtree Burial Watchdog in Elden Ring Nightreign

Use these tips to win the fight (Image via FromSoftware | Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Use these tips to win the fight (Image via FromSoftware | Bandai Namco Entertainment)
  • Ranged characters are advantageous when facing this boss, as most of its attacks can be devastating at close range.
  • The Erdtree Burial Watchdog lacks good mobility; it remains in the same stance and levitates to move.
  • If you are playing a melee character, try to bait out any sword attack to deal damage. 
  • Given the resistance of the boss to nearly everything, you must take your time and engage it thoughtfully.
  • Hammers and maces are the most effective weapons to use against this boss.
  • The sword variant in Nightreign can perform a spinning attack. It charges up before doing so, so run as far as you can to avoid it.
  • Stay locked on the boss throughout the entire fight to better anticipate its slams and attacks.

You get one Dormant Power after defeating this minor boss. Using the Dormant Power, you can pick a common passive or weapon of your choice.


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