Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide to NPC Questlines
Elden Ring's intricate NPC questlines enrich the game's lore and unlock hidden areas. However, FromSoftware's cryptic storytelling and lack of quest markers can make finding and completing these quests challenging. This guide provides an overview of nearly 30 NPC quests, with links to detailed walkthroughs for each. Many quests intertwine, creating a rich and complex narrative experience.
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White Mask Varre
Encountered early, Varre is far from friendly. His questline offers one path to Mohgwyn Palace, an endgame area featuring Mohg, Lord of Blood, and a crucial location for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Complete White Mask Varre Quest Guide
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Ranni the Witch
Initially known as Renna, Ranni offers one of the game's longest and most impactful questlines. Help this Empyrean achieve godhood and embark on a thousand-year journey across the stars, exploring secret areas like the Lake of Rot along the way. Complete Ranni Quest Guide
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Roderika
Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika gifts the Spirit Jellyfish summon. Completing her quest makes her a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Guide to Summoning and Upgrading Spirit Ashes
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Boc the Seamster
This friendly Demi-human needs your help retrieving his sewing tools. Your choices in his quest lead to a difficult-to-predict outcome. Complete Boc Quest Guide
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Patches
A recurring character in FromSoftware games, Patches appears in various locations, starting in a Limgrave cave. Complete Patches Quest Guide
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Sorceress Sellen & Jerren
Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave and spans multiple areas, involving the Primeval Sorcerers. Ultimately, you must choose between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Complete Sellen Quest Guide
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Blaidd
Meet Blaidd in the Mistwood or later as his story intersects with Ranni's quest. Complete Blaidd Quest Guide
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Kenneth Haight
Liberate Kenneth Haight's castle, Fort Haight, to progress his quest and connect with Nepheli Loux later. Guide to Finding Kenneth Haight
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Iron Fist Alexander
This iconic character is found in several locations, culminating in a final encounter in Farum Azula. Complete Alexander Quest Guide
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Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri
Yura, wearing the Ronin set, warns of Agheel but faces a tragic fate at the hands of Shabriri. Complete Yura Quest Guide
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Warmaster Bernahl
Bernahl's quest takes him from Limgrave to Volcano Manor and finally Farum Azula, ending in a confrontation. Complete Bernahl Quest Guide
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Brother Corhyn & Goldmask
This shared questline involves finding Goldmask in the Altus Plateau, rewarding a Mending Rune upon completion. Complete Goldmask Quest Guide
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Diallos
Diallos's journey from Roundtable Hold to Volcano Manor reveals his identity and place in House Hoslow. Complete Diallos Quest Guide
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D, Hunter of the Dead
Find D in Limgrave or Roundtable Hold. His quest intertwines with Fia's, leading to different outcomes depending on your choices. Complete D, Hunter of the Dead Quest Guide
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Fia, Deathbed Companion
Fia's quest in Roundtable Hold explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Complete Fia Quest Guide
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Edgar & Irina
This quest involves Edgar defending Castle Morne and his daughter Irina. Complete Edgar Quest Guide
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Sorcerer Rogier
Rogier's quest in Stormveil Castle explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, leading to a tragic end and a valuable weapon. Complete Rogier Quest Guide and Lore Explanation
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Nepheli Loux
Help Nepheli Loux discover her true lineage after being abandoned by Sir Gideon Ofnir. Complete Nepheli Loux Quest Guide
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Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman
Gurranq's quest involves collecting Deathroot, rewarding gear and Incantations. Complete Guide to Deathroot Locations
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Finger Maiden Hyetta
Hyetta's quest explores the Frenzied Flame, culminating in a path to the Frenzied Flame ending. Complete Hyetta Quest Guide
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