Collecting the dungeon and finding the talisman Grace of the Tree of Erd, Longbow of the Tree of Erd, Lightning Grease, Sword Key, and Seal of the Dragon Communion.

Tomb of the Hero of the Outskirts in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

The Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring is one of the first dungeons to enter. This guide describes how to get through the dungeon and find all the secret items.

Where is the Elden Ring's Tomb of the Outskirts Hero dungeon

You can get to the grave through the floating cemetery, which is the game's tutorial zone . There, in front of the place of grace, there is a wall of dense fog blocking the path. To go further, you need to get 2 xiphoid keys.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

If the keys were taken at the very beginning as a starting relic, then you can immediately use them. Otherwise, you will have to run around the game world and look for them in other locations.

The Elden Ring Tomb of the Outskirts Hero dungeon walkthrough

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

The first obstacle will be a green goo spilled on the floor. You just need to run it at maximum speed until the poison counter is full.

How to destroy the chariot?

We continue the path until we see a mechanical chariot. It cannot be destroyed by weapons, then it will kill the character with one touch.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

You just need to guess the moment and run from one niche in the wall to another. While the chariot is rising, it is better to wait. As soon as she turns around and rides down, then it's time to rush to the next opening in the wall.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

In some niches, opponents await, but they should not be a big problem.

Talisman Erd's Grace Tree and Lightning Grease

The path after the trap will lead the character to the area where the bridge leads. The path goes further, but abysses appear on the left and right. You need to carefully jump into the abyss.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

This area contains a very useful talisman – “Erd's Grace Tree”, which increases maximum health, stamina, and carry weight.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Wounded Tree Spirit

The next problem will be a machine releasing fire. As soon as the trap is triggered, you should run back to a safe point. When the fire disappears, you can run to the next shelter, where you can wait for the second wave to fade. Repeat until the trap is passed. It can also be temporarily “turned off” with a bow shot.

Elden Ring Outskirts Hero's Grave: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

The talisman itself is guarded by two strong opponents (hanging on the ceiling), which have to be overcome, and along the way you will meet several ordinary enemies. Each of them can be lured into a room with a fire trap. One of the branches also contains Lightning Grease. It is guarded by normal dungeon mobs.

Sword Key

When the talisman is in inventory, jump down from the left side of the bridge.

Grave outskirts hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

Then we go down again, below there is a small pool of water.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

Next, you need to find a ladder and climb it to a room with a lift. It can be triggered by pulling the lever on the floor.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

When the elevator stops, go up the stairs and pick up the sword key.

Guide where to find all xiphoid keys.

Great Bow of the Erd Tree

After collecting the key, we move to the left until we see three pots hanging from the ceiling, between which a mechanical chariot rides. To get the Greatbow of the Erd Tree, you must destroy it.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

Like last time, it's no use trying to fight. It is necessary to break the rope by dropping the pot on the chariot. This can be done with a shot.

one pot is enough to destroy the trap, but you also need to hit it. Pot three. Attempts, respectively, are also three. However, after resting, all pots are restored and attempts are updated.

Elden Ring Outskirts Hero's Grave: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

The mechanical chariot moves quite fast, so to destroy it, you will either have to calculate everything, or listen and hear a distinct clanging sound. At this moment, the chariot hits the bottom of the slope. Since the pots are hanging there, at this moment you can shoot.

Print of the dragon communion

We are moving to the area where one road goes up and the second goes down. It is necessary to move on the way up.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

It leads to an elite opponent of the guardian spirit. This is a knight with a sword and shield, who can attack with fire. He must be defeated to receive the Seal of the Dragon Communion.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

Then we go down to the bottom of the dungeons and move all the way until we find a misty door.

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

Behind it is the boss Corrupted Tree Spirit, defeating which you can get the ability to summon a new spirit. Oleg, the exiled knight, is a useful melee who fights with two swords. In addition to being able to summon a knight, the reward is a golden seed, which increases the number of uses of the flask.

How to defeat the Corrupted Tree Spirit in Elden Ring

Tomb of the Outskirts Hero in Elden Ring: how to get through and kill the Corrupted Tree Spirit

If the battle takes place in the early stages of the game, without proper character leveling, the Corrupted Tree Spirit will deliver many problems. The boss looks like a giant meat snake covered with tree bark.

It is important to watch the movements of the tailand dodge attacks in time, while being far enough away that the additional sprout does not reach the character.

When dealing damage, it is best to focus on the attack after the roar. The boss screams and shoots up air, after which he often exhales fire, becoming vulnerable. At this point, you should stick to his left side and strike, avoiding random attacks with the limbs. If there is no opportunity to attack from the left, then you can attach yourself to the right. Then it's important to watch out for when the boss is stomping.

After taking critical damage, the boss can be stunned and hit his glowing eye. At about 2/3 of its health, the spirit will reach the second phase and a new attack will be added to the moveset, which will deal area damage. Columns of fire begin to erupt from the floor, causing monstrous damage.

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