Best Builds for Scadutree Avatar

Boss Strategy Guide • Elden Ring

Scadutree Avatar Hard

Location: Scadutree Base (DLC) Health: 25,000 HP DLC Boss

Weaknesses

Fire Physical Bleed

Resistances

Holy

Battle Strategies

  • Functions similarly to other Erdtree Avatars but with shadow-infused attacks
  • Massive AoE stomps — stay at medium range and dodge in for punishes
  • Fire damage is extremely effective against all tree-type enemies
  • Its slam attacks have lingering shadow pools — move off the ground effects
  • In later phases, adds more erratic and faster combo strings
  • Collect Scadutree Fragments to increase your DLC damage and defense

Rewards

Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower 180,000 Runes

Best Builds for Scadutree Avatar

These builds exploit Scadutree Avatar's weaknesses and match the fight's demands.

Blasphemous Blade S-Tier Strength/Faith

Fire damage and the sustained DPS of Taker's Flames make this an ideal matchup.

Giant Crusher A-Tier Strength

Physical damage with high stagger potential. Jump attacks can interrupt the Avatar's slam combos.

Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear S-Tier Arcane/Strength

Fire + bleed combination is perfect. Bloodboon Ritual hits the Avatar's large body reliably.

Builds to Avoid Against Scadutree Avatar

These archetypes struggle in this fight. Consider respeccing if you're stuck.

Sacred Relic Sword S-Tier Dexterity/Faith

Holy damage is resisted by the Scadutree Avatar. Wave of Gold deals reduced damage.

Winged Scythe B-Tier Faith/Dexterity

Holy damage weapons are at a fundamental disadvantage against tree-type enemies.