Erdtree Burial Watchdog is an enemy and reoccurring boss in Elden Ring.
Overview[]
Erdtree Burial Watchdogs are living statues resembling caped beasts with hunched bodies and long, cat-like tails. These golems are said to command the Imps and protect the catacombs where Erdtree Burial took place, and.[1]
If struck by a Crystal Dart, they will enter a maddened state and attack enemies around them.
Variant Description[]
Erdtree Burial Watchdogs that wield large greatswords. The swords are decorated with the watchman's eye, but the pupils have been taken by graverobbers.[2] Their tails emit a variety of magical effects, such as fire, frost, and lightning.
Moveset[]
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Can include a separate table for a specific instance of this variant's moveset.
Variant Description[]
Erdtree Burial Watchdogs that wield large stone staffs embedded with glintstone, which they use to cast ancient sorcery.[3]
Moveset[]
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| Phase | Damage Type | Can Be Parried/Cannot Be Parried |
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| Phase | Damage Type | Can Be Parried/Cannot Be Parried |
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Can include a separate table for a specific instance of this variant's moveset.
Drops[]
| Item | Drop Rate | Notes |
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| Watchdog's Greatsword | 8% | Dropped by sword-wielding Erdtree Burial Watchdogs. |
Bosses[]
Background[]
A sword-wielding Erdtree Burial Watchdog encountered in Stormfoot Catacombs. It's tail ignites during combat, allowing it to deal fire damage when performing a tail slam.
Background[]
A three-headed Watchdog accompanied by four Imps. It can breathe fire from all three of its mouths.Notes[]
Trivia[]
Erdtree Burial Watchdogs had different names in version 1.00: Burial Tree Watchdog, Burial Tree Watchdog (Sceptre), and Burial Tree Watchdog (Sword).- Erdtree Burial Watchdogs may be inspired by kasha, long-lived, cat-like demons associated with fire, storms, and the dead in Japanese folklore.
Gallery[]
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