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Guardian is a Humanoid Enemy in Elden Ring. They are found around several of the Minor Erdtrees and the Erdtree, acting as the trees protectors. Guardians are hostile at close proximity and will rush forward to attack with their Swordspears.

In accordance with an ancient pact with the Erdtree, it is said that their deaths lead not to destruction, but instead to renewed, eternal life as guardians.

Elden Ring Guardian Locations

Where to Find Guardians:

Weeping Peninsula near the Minor Erdtree (Weeping Peninsula)
Liurnia of the Lakes near the Minor Erdtree (Liurnia Southwest).
Capital Outskirts near the Minor Erdtree Church.
Leyndell Royal Capital on the roots of the Erdtree.
Consecrated Snowfield, near the Minor Erdtree (Consecrated Snowfield)
Greyoll's Dragonbarrow. 29 can be found at Minor Erdtree (Dragonbarrow) starting from the

Dragonbarrow Fork site of grace. Go up the trail to the Erdtree for the first half of Guardians then take a right when you reach the Erdtree and follow that path all the way down for the second half.

Elden Ring Guardian Drops

Item	Drop Rate	Additional Info
Runes	100%	63 - 1609
Guardian's Swordspear	2.00%	N/A
Guardian Mask	1.50%	N/A
Guardian Garb	1.50%	N/A
Guardian Garb (Full Bloom)	1.50%	N/A
Guardian Bracers	1.50%	N/A
Guardian Greaves	1.50%	N/A
Golden Centipede	4.00%	N/A
Tarnished Golden Sunflower	4.00%	N/A

Guardian Notes & Tips

Deals Pierce and Standard Damage. Can inflict Poison.
Some of Guardians found in Leyndell can evolve. This heals them and turns then weapon into "club on a spike", that deals Strike Damage.
Susceptible to Fire Damage and Slash Damage
The Guardians near the Minor Erdtree Church have a unique attack where the branch on the back blooms with flowers, causing the Guardian to grow in size, as well as growing roots around their swordspear, turning it into a large club-like weapon.
One type is already blossomed, and drops a different Chest Armor piece, Guardian Garb (Full Bloom).
Guardians can appear as a red flower with a thick tree root-like stem, only to climb the rest of the way out of the ground.
Guardians can turn their back towards the player and thrust it in their direction, which expels a small cloud of Poison.

Guardian Lore

Lore Items Related to Guardian

Guardian Garb (Full Bloom)

Engraved golden garb.
Worn by the guardians of the Minor Erdtrees.

Raises the HP recovery effects of the Flask of Crimson Tears, but greatly lowers fire damage negation.

It is said that the blood-red flowers blooming on their backs mark the senescence of their ancient pact. Perhaps the guardians are part tree already'.

Guardian Mask

Engraved golden mask.
'Worn by the guardians of the Minor Erdtrees.

In accordance with an ancient pact with the Erdtree, it is said that ' their deaths lead not to destruction, but instead to renewed. eternal 'life as guardians'.

Guardian's Swordspear

Weapon comprising a long handle and broad blade sharpened from the hard wood of old trees.

Wielded by guardians of the Minor Erdtrees, known as experts in the arts of combat. The power of this weapon scales greatly with dexterity.