This fight is considerably easier for ranged and magic users since all you need to do is keep your distance. Parries: Since their attacks are well-telegraphed, they can be parried with relative ease. Jump to dodge and then do a jumping attack to build up Stance damage and get in critical hits. Jump Attacks: Jumping is effective for dodging both the Levitating and Spinning Swipe attacks. If you end up behind the Watchdog, beware of its Tail Slam attack that can still hit you. Some of its attacks covers a wide range, so having a good shield is also handy, but avoid guarding against the Levitating attacks since they can hit over a shield. This can force it to focus on your summons while you attack it at range, but its most useful for forcing the Watchdog in Impaler's Catacombs to fight its Imps or the Watchdogs in Minor Erdtree Catacombs to fight one another.įor melee users, the best way to win this fight is to bait its attacks. Try dodge rolling to its side after a strike, get a few hits in, then dodge away. If you hit a Watchdog with several Crystal Darts, it will go berserk and attack the closest thing, whether it be friend or foe.Kaiden Sellsword Ashes make early Watchdog fights a breeze.The Best Tips for Erdtree Burial Watchdog:

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