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The regular torch in Elden Ring is primarily used for lighting up some of the darker caverns and catacombs within The Lands Between. However, there are other types of torches that Tarnished can encounter on their harrowing journey to become the Elden Lord. And one of those types of torches is the Sentry's Torch.
Updated August 11th, 2023: The Sentry Torch can be incredibly useful for players attempting to uncover invisible foes. Thankfully, this powerful item can be snagged from a merchant for a reasonable sum of runes, but players will need to find the shop keep first. To better help players find the Sentry's Torch location in Elden Ring, the following guide has been updated and now includes an added video.
What is the Sentry's Torch
According to the description of the Sentry's Torch, it was given to protestors of the Erdtree, and it has a special incantation that allows users to see assassins cloaked in veils. It's referring to the Black Knife assassins that are invisible to players that don't have the torch equipped. Its weapon skill, Torch Attack, is the same as the other torches, with the player thrusting the torch in front of them to attack foes. While it doesn't do much damage, it can be helpful against fire-prone opponents.
How to Get Sentry's Torch
There is only one location where Elden Ring players can find the Sentry's Torch, and that location is the Hermit Merchant's Shack. The merchant will sell it to players, among other items, for 7000 Runes.
If players don't have enough money to pay the merchant, try selling unwanted crafting materials or using one of the many rune farming methods.
The Hermit Merchant's Shack is right outside Leyndell, Royal Capital. There's a Site of Lost Grace right in front of the shack, appropriately called Hermit Merchant's Shack. However, players who have yet to unlock the site of grace can head southeast of the Windmill Village Site of Lost Grace or north of the Outer Wall Battleground Site of Lost Grace.
How to Get to the Hermit Merchant's Shack
If players find themselves at the Outer Wall Battleground Site of Lost Grace, they can locate the shack by heading east up a hill and immediately going northeast. The shack is on a hill overlooking the Outer Wall save point.
What Can Sentry's Torch Uncover?
By having Sentry's Torch equipped, players will be able to see the multiple Black Knife Assassin bosses around the world. There's also an illusory wall in Sage's Cage at Altus Plateau that only be removed with the torch. The Black Knife Assassin can be fought there and will drop the Concealing Veil talisman, which conceals the wearer when they crouch away from enemies.
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