Ruin Sentinels | How to defeat a boss Dark Souls II Guide

Ruin Sentinels

A group of three Ruin Sentinels, which can be a threat in a group, but alone they won't be able to do much. They are located in The Lost Bastille and are protecting a passageway to the further part of the location.

Attacks:

• A powerful, overhead attack - the boss grabs the weapon in two hands and performs a powerful, overhead attack.
• A series of attacks - sometimes, after the overhead attack, the enemy performs a transverse swing.
• A spin - similar to the Flexile Sentry, the enemy starts spinning around, dealing heavy damage.
• A shield throw - the enemy throws her shield with great force at you.
• A jump attack - the enemy jumps into the air and performs a powerful, overhead attack.

Tactics:

Try to fight one on one for as long as it's possible, standing on the platform where you've started the encounter. You can defeat the first sentinel this way without much effort - the only thing to remember is to keep your shield raised and attack after a successful block. Be careful when the boss falls down - she will jump up soon after it, performing her jump attack. After killing the first enemy, approach the wall and wait for the second one. Deal as much damage as possible, before the third one joins the fight. Afterwards, jump down to have more breathing space and focus on a single enemy.

Focus on a single enemy.

You can summon a mage phantom, whose sign can be found on one of the cells leading to the arena.

Rewards:

• 33,000 souls
• Ruin Sentinel Soul