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The Elder

El Sabio
Health2500
Weak toFire
Immune toPoison, Spirit

How to summon

3Ancient SeedOffer 3 × Ancient Seed at the altar · Ancient Bowl

Forsaken Power: The Elder

The power of the forest invigorates you. You shall gather its bounties faster, just as you shall regain your own vitality should you lose it.

Cooldown 20 min

The Elder
The Elder

Attacks

  • Vine volley35 pierce · every 6 s
  • Stomp60 blunt · every 5 s
  • Summon rootsevery 25 s

Tips

  • Offer Ancient Seeds at his altar in the Black Forest; Vegvisirs in Burial Chambers point you to it.
  • Very weak to fire: a Finewood Bow with Fire Arrows is the go-to. Solo, you may need around 200 arrows.
  • Hide behind the four stone pillars from his vine volley. He never uses it when you are in melee range.
  • Don't waste time on the roots he summons: step out of their reach and they vanish in about 20 seconds.

Hugin says

Calling forth the beast

You have found the summoning place of one of the Forsaken. Make the correct offering at their altar and they will come. Be wary though, the Forsaken are not easy prey, so craft a wicked weapon, don your finest armour, and eat a hearty meal before engaging them in combat.

Congratulations, warrior!

Return to the Sacrificial Stones with your Forsaken trophy and offer it as a sacrifice to make the Gods smile upon you.

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