Image: Tarnished vs Tree Sentinels at Leyndell

A vivid anime-style fan art captures a dramatic battle scene from Elden Ring, set on the grand stone staircase leading to Leyndell Royal Capital in Altus Plateau. The Tarnished, clad in the sleek and ominous Black Knife armor, is positioned in the foreground. His armor features a dark hood that obscures most of his face, a flowing black cape, and intricately patterned silver-gray chest and leg plates. He lunges forward with a glowing golden-orange dagger in his right hand, his left arm extended behind him for balance. His stance is agile and aggressive, embodying the stealth and lethality of the Black Knife assassins.

Opposing him are two formidable Tree Sentinels, each mounted on heavily armored golden steeds. The Sentinels wear radiant gold plate armor adorned with ornate engravings and flowing capes. Their helmets obscure their faces, but their narrowed eyes convey menace and determination. Each Sentinel wields a massive halberd in one hand and a large circular shield in the other. The shields are emblazoned with the iconic golden tree motif, bordered with intricate filigree. The halberds gleam in the sunlight, their curved blades poised for deadly strikes.

The horses, equally armored in gold, snort and rear with tension. Their bridles and harnesses are decorated with elaborate patterns and gold accents, and their helmets feature decorative plumes. The horse on the left appears more defensive, its rider raising the shield and halberd in a guarded posture. The horse on the right is more aggressive, its mouth open in a snarl, nostrils flared, and its rider thrusting the halberd toward the Tarnished.

The staircase itself is wide and weathered, with cracks and tufts of grass growing between the stones. It ascends toward the majestic Leyndell Royal Capital, whose golden walls, towering spires, and ornate arches dominate the background. The architecture is regal and imposing, with detailed stonework and lush greenery surrounding the city. The sky above is a brilliant blue, dotted with fluffy white clouds, and sunlight filters through, casting a warm glow over the scene.

The composition is dynamic and cinematic, with diagonal lines guiding the viewer’s eye from the Tarnished’s charge up toward the looming Tree Sentinels and the city beyond. The image balances vibrant color with dramatic shading, emphasizing motion, tension, and the epic scale of the encounter. It’s a tribute to the grandeur and intensity of Elden Ring’s world, rendered in a bold anime aesthetic.

The image is related to: Elden Ring: Tree Sentinel Duo (Altus Plateau) Boss Fight