In Elden Ring, invisible enemies can be one of the most frustrating challenges in the game, especially as a Mage. But fortunately, with a special torch, you can make them visible. We'll show you where to find the Sentry's Torch and how to defeat an invisible enemy even without it.
The difficulty level of Elden Ring is high from the start, but it gets even more challenging in the late game. On the Consecrated Snowfield in the west of the Mountaintop of the Giants, some particularly tough mobs await you in Ordina: the Invisible Assassins. The special challenge is visible in the name: These enemies are completely invisible and can one-hit you with an ambush attack, especially if you're wearing Mage equipment.
Luckily, there's a way to make those invisible enemies visible with a special torch. In this guide, we explain where to get it and what requirements you must meet.
Making Invisible Enemies Visible in Elden Ring: How to Get the Sentry's Torch
The item you need is the Sentry's Torch. You can find it at a merchant on the Altus Plateau near the outer walls of the capital city Leyndell (look at the area we marked on the map). The Sentry's Torch will cost you 7000 Runes, which is a manageable price in the late game.
When you carry the torch, invisible enemies become visible as soon as you are close enough to them. But be careful! This doesn't mean the assassins become an easy target.
- Be aware that while holding the Sentry's Torch, you cannot block and will rely more on dodging.
- Once killed, the assassins stay dead and do not respawn (unlike the archers on the roofs).
- The assassins are still vulnerable even in their invisible form. So as a melee player, you can destroy them by swinging your weapon somewhat blindly – at least as a melee. As a caster, you should switch to a close-combat weapon like the Dark Moon Greatsword from Ranni's Quest.
- The assassins make noise when moving and leave footprints in the snow,
- allowing you, with a bit of practice, to guess their direction and where to strike.
- Don't turn your back on the assassins to prevent them from executing their ambush attack.
And that's it! Once you've lit all four candles in Ordina, the path to the Haligtree opens up, where you can challenge, among others, the strongest boss of the game.