Elden Ring Sentry's Torch Builds

Weapons List

Sentry's Torch

Weapon Type:

Torchs

Damage Type:

Strike

Weight: 5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	15	8		15
Scaling	D	E		D

Elden Ring Sentry's Torch is a Torchs Weapon that inflicts Physical and Holy Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Torch Attack). Sentry's Torch will require Strength 15, Dexterity 8, Faith 15, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity E, Faith D, Stats.

Description: Torch Given to protectors of the Erdtree. Its flames are bestowed with a special incantation which allows the bearer to see assassins cloaked in veils. Furnished on behalf of the Erdtree and the Grace-Given Lord such that a Night of Black Knives will never come again.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
B	N/A	5	56	0	0	0	100


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Torch Attack	Unique		Thrust your torch forward to set foes ablaze

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Strike

Built-in Holy damage makes Sentry's Torch a natural fit for Str builds without any infusion needed. It's mid-tier as a torch, and the split damage can be an advantage or liability depending on enemy resistances. Check the skill table above to see what its weapon art does.

Navigate this Sentry's Torch Guide using the links below.

Sentry's Torch Stats

This torch deals split physical and Holy damage. Sentry's Torch is a solid mid-tier choice, and the two-check calculation means resistant enemies reduce your effective output. Strength scaling at D drives the elemental portion.

Sentry's Torch Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Attack	56	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
A	Holy Attack	100	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Sentry's Torch Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	30	TBD
F	Magical Guard	21	TBD
F	Fire Guard	21	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	21	TBD
E	Holy Guard	36	TBD
F	Guard Boost	22	TBD

Where To Find Sentry's Torch Location in Elden Ring

Sentry's Torch is sold at Hermit Merchant's Shack. Check the map below for the merchant's exact position. Just need runes, no quest.

Best Builds for Sentry's Torch in Elden Ring

For Str builds, Sentry's Torch works as a torch you can build around. Strength (15 minimum) is the priority, with Faith as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation.

Sentry's Torch Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items

Sentry's Torch Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Somber upgrade path means Sentry's Torch maxes at +10. Torch Attack can't be swapped, and greases or weapon buffs won't apply. Plan your build around the weapon as-is.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	350 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	525 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	700 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	875 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	1,050 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	1,225 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	1,400 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	1,575 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	1,750 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,100 Runes
Total	All Levels	11,550 Runes