Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide to NPC Questlines
Elden Ring's rich tapestry of NPCs offers players engaging questlines, expanding the game's lore and unlocking hidden areas. However, the game's cryptic nature makes discovering these quests challenging. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 NPC questlines, with links to detailed walkthroughs. Note that several quests intertwine significantly.
- White Mask Varre: This early encounter leads to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area and gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Full Walkthrough
- Ranni the Witch: One of the longest and most impactful questlines, involving an Empyrean's journey to godhood and exploration of secret areas like the Lake of Rot. Full Walkthrough
- Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika offers the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Summoning and Upgrading Guide
- Boc the Seamster: A friendly Demi-human whose quest involves finding sewing implements and making a crucial choice with uncertain consequences. Full Walkthrough
- Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches appears in multiple locations, testing the player's patience and cunning. Full Walkthrough
- Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave and involves finding Primeval Sorcerers, culminating in a choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Full Walkthrough
- Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, Blaidd's quest intersects with Ranni's, offering a compelling narrative. Full Walkthrough
- Kenneth Haight: Liberating his fort, Fort Haight, connects to Nepheli Loux's questline. Location Guide
- Iron Fist Alexander: An iconic character encountered in multiple 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: A quest with shifting alliances, leading to a final confrontation in Farum Azula. Full Walkthrough
- Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared questline involving the Golden Order, culminating in a Mending Rune reward. Full Walkthrough
- Diallos: A quest that unfolds in Roundtable Hold and Volcano Manor, revealing Diallos's true identity. Full Walkthrough
- D, Hunter of the Dead: A questline connected to Fia's, with a significant impact on her fate. Full Walkthrough
- Fia, Deathbed Companion: A quest exploring Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Walkthrough
- Edgar & Irina: A quest involving Castle Morne and the defense of a treasured sword. Full Walkthrough
- Sorcerer Rogier: A quest exploring Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant conclusion. Full Walkthrough
- Nepheli Loux: A quest focusing on Nepheli's lineage and her connection to Sir Gideon Ofnir. Full Walkthrough
- Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: A quest involving Deathroot, rewarding gear and Incantations. Deathroot Locations Guide
- Finger Maiden Hyetta: A quest delving into the Frenzied Flame, leading to a specific game ending. Full Walkthrough
(Note: Replace bracketed placeholders like [link-to-varre-guide]
with actual links to walkthroughs.) The remaining NPCs (Thops, Rya, Blackguard Big Boggart, Jar Bairn, Preceptor Seluvis, Latenna, The Dung Eater, Gowry & Millicent, Tanith & The Volcano Manor) also have significant questlines and can be explored further with individual guides.