Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide to NPC Questlines
Elden Ring's intricate NPC questlines enrich the game's lore and unlock hidden areas. However, their cryptic nature makes them challenging to discover. This guide provides a concise overview of almost 30 NPC quests, including those with interwoven storylines. Each entry includes a brief description and a link to a complete walkthrough (though links are not functional in this text-based response).
- White Mask Varre: This early encounter introduces a non-friendly character whose quest leads to Mohgwyn Palace, an endgame area crucial for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
- Ranni the Witch: Initially known as Renna, Ranni offers one of the longest and most impactful questlines, culminating in an Empyrean's ascension and a journey across the stars. This quest involves exploring several secret areas, including the Lake of Rot.
- Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika provides the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold, crucial for upgrading Spirit Ashes.
- Boc the Seamster: This friendly Demi-human's quest involves retrieving sewing implements and making a consequential choice.
- Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches appears in multiple locations, testing the player's patience and cunning.
- Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest, beginning in Limgrave, involves locating Primeval Sorcerers and a final choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren.
- Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, Blaidd's quest intersects with Ranni's, offering a significant storyline.
- Kenneth Haight: Liberating his fort, Fort Haight, connects to Nepheli Loux's quest.
- Iron Fist Alexander: This iconic character's journey spans multiple locations, ending in Farum Azula.
- Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest, starting in Limgrave, involves a tragic confrontation with Shabriri.
- Warmaster Bernahl: Bernahl's questline transforms from friendly assistance to a challenging battle.
- Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: Their shared quest, focusing on the Golden Order, rewards a Mending Rune.
- Diallos: Diallos's journey unfolds in Roundtable Hold and Volcano Manor, revealing his identity and place in House Hoslow.
- D, Hunter of the Dead: D's questline connects to Fia's, impacting her fate.
- Fia, Deathbed Companion: Fia's quest explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune.
- Edgar & Irina: Their quest involves protecting Castle Morne and resolving family matters.
- Sorcerer Rogier: Rogier's quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, culminating in a tragic end.
- Nepheli Loux: Nepheli's quest involves aiding in the fight against Godrick and discovering her lineage.
- Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: Collecting Deathroot for Gurranq unlocks Incantations and rewards gear.
- Finger Maiden Hyetta: Hyetta's quest delves into the Frenzied Flame, leading to a specific game ending.
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