Dungeons & bosses
Rootbound Warden
Restore the woodland ward with a party in the Hollow Sanctuary.
- Party
- 2–4 travelers
- Access
- Each traveler has learned Rowan’s oath
Enter the sanctuary
Gather at the Warden’s waystone near the ruins. The leader opens the sanctuary, then each companion enters through the stone. Once everyone is inside, the leader approaches the sleeping heart and awakens the Warden.
Watch its attacks
| Attack | Warning | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Bough Cleave | Cone · 1.4 s windup | Step to a side; Shield Bash can interrupt the windup. |
| Grasping Roots | Marked circles · 1.7 s windup | Move out of the marked circles. |
| Hollow Pulse | Ring · 2.1 s windup | Move inside the ring’s safe center or beyond its outer edge. |
Strike the exposed heart
After the Warden’s sequence, its heart is exposed for 3.5 seconds and takes 50% more damage. Save a strong attack for this opening while keeping enough SP for protection and healing.
After the battle
Collect your reward, leave through the return waystone and speak with Elowen to complete the lantern quest. The monster entry lists repeat rewards and rare weapon drops.