Elden Ring: Retaliatory Crossed-Tree

The Retaliatory Crossed-Tree is a DLC Talisman added to the Elden Ring by the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. You can get the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree by speaking with Needle Knight Leda at the Highland Cross-site of Grace in Scadu Altus after helping her defeat Sir Ansbach in Shadow Keep Specimen Storehouse. When equipped, this talisman enhances attacks performed after rolling or backstepping.

Where to Get the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree

You can get the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree by speaking with Needle Knight Leda at the Highland Cross-site of Grace in Scadu Altus after helping her defeat Sir Ansbach in Shadow Keep Specimen Storehouse. You can find Leda, whose location we've circled on the map above, at the Highland Cross-site of Grace after completing the Castle Ensis legacy dungeon.

How to Get the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree

To get the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree from Leda, you'll first need to break the Great Rune, which is done by standing at the Main Gate of Shadow Keep in north Scadu Altus. Then, you'll need to turn Leda against Ansbach, which is done by either helping Leda defeat Hornsent in Shadow Keep or summoning Hornsent to help you successfully defeat Messmer the Impaler. After that, you can then head to the Highland Cross-site of Grace and speak with Leda to learn of her plans to slay Ansbach next (if she doesn't share these plans, try passing the time at the nearby site of Grace and speak with her again).

For details on how to complete Leda and Hornsent's questlines up to this point, check out our helpful character guide links below.

Next, you'll need Ansbach to leave Shadow Keep, which is triggered by giving him the Secret Rite Scroll while he's on the First Floor of the Shadow Keep Specimen Storehouse and then resting at a site of grace—However, before giving Ansbach this scroll at the location circled above, we strongly recommend you first exhaust all dialogue with Freyja at the Storehouse, Seventh Floor site of grace and then tell Ansbach about Freyja's decision. Doing this will keep Ansbach in Shadow Keep long enough for you to get the Letter For Freyja key Elden Ring items from him and relay messages between the two characters until you've exhausted both their dialogues (if Ansbach keeps repeating the words "The absolute folly of it all," you may need to fast travel to the nearest site of grace and then speak to him again to get the Letter For Freyja).

For details on how to get the Letter For Freyja and the Secret Rite Scroll key items, be sure to check out our handy guide links below.

Finally, after turning Leda against Ansbach and exhausting Freyja and Ansbach's dialogue in the Specimen Storehouse, fast travel to the Storehouse, First Floor site of grace, and then head back to where Ansbach was on the first floor of the Specimen Storehouse. There, you'll find two summon signs, one red and one gold. When ready, use the Red Summon Sign to assist Leda in defeating Ansbach, which will reward you with his longbow and armor. Once Ansbach is defeated, return to the Highland Cross-site of grace and speak with Leda to get the Retaliatory Crossed Tree, and you're all set!

Effects

When equipped, the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree boosts damage done by attacks performed after backstepping or rolling by approximately 17%.

If you need tips or specific strategies for collecting Elden Ring runes or want to know more about specific Elden Ring items in the game, feel free to ask!