Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide to NPC Questlines
Elden Ring's rich tapestry of NPC questlines breathes life into its world, unveiling intricate lore and unlocking hidden areas. FromSoftware's signature enigmatic storytelling, however, often obscures the path to initiating these quests. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwined NPC questlines, each linked to a detailed walkthrough.
Key NPCs and Their Quests:
- White Mask Varre: This early encounter offers one path to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area leading to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Full Walkthrough
- Ranni the Witch: One of the game's longest and most impactful quests, following Ranni (initially Renna) as she pursues godhood and a journey across the stars. This quest involves exploration of several secret areas, including the Lake of Rot. Full Walkthrough
- Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika gifts the Spirit Jellyfish summon and, upon quest completion, becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. [Full Walkthrough](LINK_TO_RODERIKA_GUIDE - This could link to a spirit ash upgrade guide)
- Boc the Seamster: A friendly Demi-human in Limgrave, requiring the retrieval of his sewing implements and a difficult moral choice. Full Walkthrough
- Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, found in various locations, often engaging in deceptive behavior. Full Walkthrough
- Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave, leading to a confrontation with Jerren, the Witch-Hunter, where a crucial choice must be made. Full Walkthrough
- Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, his quest intertwines with Ranni's. Full Walkthrough
- Kenneth Haight: Liberating his fort, Fort Haight, connects to Nepheli Loux's questline. Full Walkthrough
- Iron Fist Alexander: An iconic character encountered in several locations, culminating in a final encounter in Farum Azula. Full Walkthrough
- Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest involves a tragic encounter with Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers. Full Walkthrough
- Warmaster Bernahl: Encountered in multiple locations, ultimately leading to a confrontation. Full Walkthrough
- Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared questline focusing on the Golden Order, culminating in a Mending Rune reward. Full Walkthrough
- Diallos: A Roundtable Hold resident whose quest reveals his identity and place in House Hoslow. Full Walkthrough
- D, Hunter of the Dead: His questline intersects with Fia's, impacting her ultimate fate. Full Walkthrough
- Fia, Deathbed Companion: Her quest explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Walkthrough
- Edgar & Irina: A father-daughter quest involving Castle Morne and the Revenger's Shack. Full Walkthrough
- Sorcerer Rogier: His quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, leading to a poignant conclusion. Full Walkthrough
- Nepheli Loux: Her quest involves discovering her lineage after being abandoned by Sir Gideon Ofnir. Full Walkthrough
- Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: His quest involves collecting Deathroot, unlocking Incantations and gear. [Full Walkthrough](LINK_TO_GURRANQ_GUIDE - This could link to a Deathroot locations guide)
- Finger Maiden Hyetta: Her quest delves into the Frenzied Flame, leading to a specific game ending. Full Walkthrough
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with actual links to walkthroughs.) The remaining NPCs can be similarly detailed, maintaining the same structure and including images. Remember to replace placeholder image URLs with actual image URLs.