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While exploring Elden Ring's The Lands Between, almost every creature or humanoid you encounter wants to kill you. This is especially true for the pesky beasts you'll see everywhere, like the rats that inhabit caves or the feral dogs that will attack you even if unprovoked.
In a game like this one, you don't want to spend most of your time running or dying from annoying animals attacks, especially when you could be running or dying from bigger foes. But, if you're reading this guide, you're in luck as we detail everything you need to know on how to get a special torch that will keep you safe whenever you encounter packs of wild creatures.
What Is The Beast-Repellent Torch
The Beast-Repellent Torch is an item in Elden Ring that makes wild animals keep their distance when you're around, so they won't attack when you wield it. Below you'll find a table with this item's stats.
| Item Type | Weapon - Torch |
|---|---|
| Weapon Description | A torch which burns oil infused with a special incense. The aroma pacifies wild beasts. Torches such as these were used to keep unwelcome beasts away from treasure troves hidden in caves. |
| Requirements | 12 Strength and 8 Dexterity |
| Weight | 2.5 |
| Attack | Phy 58 - Fire 104 - Crit 100 |
| Weapon Skill | Torch Attack |
| Type of Damage | Strike |
| Can it be upgraded? | Yes, by using Smithing Stones. |
How To Use The Torch To Stop Wild Animals Attacks
To use the Beast-Repellent Torch, wield it and walk around to repel any beast-type enemy on your way; the torch will also work while riding Torrent. The Beast-Repellent Torch works with the following beast-type enemies:
- Wolves
- Dogs
- Caelid Dogs
- Bears
- Rats
- Basilisks
However, this weapon doesn't affect:
- Runebears
- Caelid Crows
- Warhawks
- Bats.
The torch will be effective as long as you don't attack the beasts you're repelling.
How To Get The Beast-Repellent Torch
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To acquire the Beast-Repellent Torch go to the Dragonbarrow region and then go west to the Dragonbarrow West Site of Grace. You will need to follow the path from there until you get to the Isolated Merchant's Shack (there, you will find another Site of Grace, use it). Once in the shack, talk to the merchant and buy the Beast-Repellent Torch from him for 1,200 runes.
If you still haven't discovered the Isolated Merchant's Shack Site of Grace, go east from Limgrave until you reach the redder areas. Once there, start heading northeast towards the Minor Erdtree tree located north of the main road. Then keep heading east towards the Dragonbarrow West Site of Grace; once you reach it, follow the path to the Isolated Merchant Shack.
You need to be careful when meeting the merchant, as this NPC can be fought, and you don't want to kill him before being able to buy the torch or any other essential item he sells.
