While she may not pose the same threat as Elden Ring's other early fights like Margit the Fell Omen or Godrick the Grafted, Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, can still put the smack down on you depending upon your build. Despite having fairly low health and easy-to-learn mechanics, this enchantress is packing a deadly assortment of spells and Spirit Ashes that she can summon, making her a force to be reckoned with. Additionally, the first phase functions more like a puzzle, so it's very important to know what to do. Here's a guide on how to beat this mandatory boss, which will in turn unlock the ability to reallocate your skill points.
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After you break the students' concentration (a simple physical attack does the trick well), Rennala will fall to the ground, shattering her forcefield. You'll have a fairly generous amount of time to get in some hits on her. However, be sure to not get too greedy--once you see the light reemerge from her, back away quickly to avoid being hit by her area-of-effect attack. Once she is airborne again, you will merely need to repeat the process until her health bar is depleted.
In addition to these special attacks, Rennala will also cast two additional spells: one that summons four small drops of energy that hone in after you, and a much smaller version of her energy beam. Avoid these while closing in on her for an attack if you're a melee fighter. If you're a magic user, try firing off Rock Sling at her to take her down quickly. While this process is fairly straight-forward, there's one additional thing to look out for: Rennala's Spirit Ashes.
That's right, you're not the only one who can summon help in this battle. Throughout the fight, Rennala will cycle between summoning a pack of wolves, a giant, a dragon, and a bloodhound knight. This is where you having your own Spirit Ashes out on the field comes in clutch. While Rennala's focus hardly ever moves from being on you, your Spirit Ashes serve as a great way to keep hers preoccupied. Overall, Rennala is a bit of a glass cannon, possessing very little health but packing a decent punch. The sooner you can end the battle the better, so just focus on dodging and getting off hits when you can.