Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, significantly enriching the game's lore and unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. FromSoftware's characteristically cryptic storytelling, however, makes initiating these quests challenging, especially given the absence of map markers. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwining NPC quests, each linked to a comprehensive walkthrough.
1. White Mask Varre
Encountered early, Varre's questline offers one path to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area housing Mohg, Lord of Blood, and a gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Our complete guide details quest completion.
2. Ranni the Witch
Initially known as Renna, Ranni's quest is one of the game's longest and most impactful. Assisting this Empyrean on her path to godhood involves exploring numerous secret areas, including the Lake of Rot, culminating in a celestial journey. A full Ranni quest guide is available.
3. Roderika
Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika offers the Spirit Jellyfish summon. Completing her quest transforms her into a Spirit Tuner at Roundtable Hold, crucial for Spirit Ash upgrades. Our guide covers Spirit Ash summoning and upgrades.
4. Boc the Seamster
This friendly Demi-human's quest involves retrieving his sewing tools and making a consequential choice with unclear outcomes. A detailed Boc quest guide is provided.
5. Patches
A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches appears in multiple locations, beginning in a Limgrave cave. Our Patches quest guide outlines his complete storyline.
6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren
Sellen's quest, starting in Limgrave, leads through various late-game areas in the search for Primeval Sorcerers. The quest concludes with a crucial choice: defeat Witch-Hunter Jerren or side with him to slay Sellen. Our Sellen quest guide provides complete details.
7. Blaidd
Blaidd, the Half-Wolf, can be found in the Mistwood or later, intersecting with Ranni's questline. A complete Blaidd quest guide is available.
8. Kenneth Haight
Liberate Kenneth Haight's Fort Haight from Stormveil forces to progress his quest and later intersect with Nepheli Loux's storyline. Our guide helps locate Kenneth Haight.
9. Iron Fist Alexander
This iconic character's quest involves finding him in several locations, culminating in a final encounter in Farum Azula. Our Alexander quest guide provides complete details.
10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri
Yura, identifiable by his Ronin set, warns of Agheel before facing a tragic fate at Shabriri's hands. Our Yura quest guide covers the complete storyline.
11. Warmaster Bernahl
Bernahl's journey takes him from Limgrave to Volcano Manor and finally Farum Azula, transitioning from a friendly NPC to a formidable opponent. Our Bernahl quest guide provides complete details.
12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask
This shared questline, starting in Roundtable Hold, involves finding Goldmask in the Altus Plateau and earning a Mending Rune upon completion. Our Goldmask quest guide provides complete details.
13. Diallos
Diallos's quest, beginning in Roundtable Hold, leads to Volcano Manor where he discovers his identity and place in House Hoslow. Our Diallos quest guide provides complete details.
14. D, Hunter of the Dead
Found in Limgrave or Roundtable Hold, D's quest intersects with Fia's, impacting her fate. Our D, Hunter of the Dead quest guide provides complete details.
15. Fia, Deathbed Companion
Fia's quest, initiated in Roundtable Hold, sheds light on Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune upon completion. Our Fia quest guide provides complete details.
16. Edgar & Irina
This quest begins with Edgar in Castle Morne and Irina on the road leading to it, concluding at the Revenger's Shack in Liurnia. Our Edgar quest guide provides complete details.
17. Sorcerer Rogier
Found in Stormveil Castle, Rogier's quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant ending and valuable rewards. Our Rogier quest guide provides complete details and lore implications.
18. Nepheli Loux
Found in Stormveil Castle, Nepheli's quest involves discovering her true lineage after being abandoned by Sir Gideon Ofnir. Our Nepheli Loux quest guide provides complete details.
19. Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman
Gurranq's quest, accessible through D's questline or the Bestial Sanctum, involves collecting Deathroot for rewards and Incantations. Our guide details all Deathroot locations.
20. Finger Maiden Hyetta
Hyetta's quest, starting in Liurnia, explores the Frenzied Flame, leading to Shabriri in the Mountaintops of the Giants and the Frenzied Flame ending. Our Hyetta quest guide provides complete details.
(Note: The remaining NPCs would follow a similar structure with image and brief description followed by a link to a complete guide. Due to the length constraint, they are omitted here. The structure provided above can be easily replicated for the remaining NPCs.)
