Ancient Dragon Senessax
Jagged Peak · Optional (Shadow of the Erdtree)
Weak toPierce, dragon-slaying
Difficulty8/10
Ancient Dragon Senessax is a stone-grey ancient dragon on the Jagged Peak, wielding red lightning spears and huge fire breath. It drops the materials to max out your weapons.
Quick facts
| Location | Jagged Peak, west of the Jagged Peak Summit grace |
| Nearest Site of Grace | Jagged Peak Mountainside |
| Required? | No, optional |
| HP (NG) | 45,551 |
| Runes (NG) | 200,000 |
| Drops | Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone |
| Weak to | Pierce; Ancient Dragon-type damage |
| Resists | Lightning (80) |
| Immune to | Sleep, Madness |
| Difficulty | ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱ 8/10 (Tarnished Wiki rating) |
Key attacks and how to avoid them
- Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Spear: roll away from the impact (two spears below half health).
- Fire Breath: roll side to side or outrun it on Torrent.
- Lightning Slams: roll back twice when it raises its arms.
- Divebomb: roll forward as it dives.
- Wingbeat: roll back out of the wind.
How to beat Ancient Dragon Senessax
- Attack the legs while it is grounded.
- Torrent is allowed: use it to reposition.
- Never use Lightning: it resists it heavily.
FAQ
What is Ancient Dragon Senessax weak to?
Ancient Dragon Senessax is weak to Pierce, dragon-slaying.
Is Ancient Dragon Senessax required?
No, Ancient Dragon Senessax is an optional boss.
More Shadow of the Erdtree guides: the full DLC boss list and the boss checklist.
Stats checked against Fextralife (NG values).
Further reading: Ancient Dragon Senessax on the Fextralife Elden Ring wiki.