Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, significantly enriching the game's lore and even unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. However, FromSoftware's cryptic storytelling and lack of quest markers can make navigating these quests challenging. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwining NPC quests, with links to detailed walkthroughs for each.
Key Elden Ring NPC Quests:
- 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](Link to Walkthrough)
- Ranni the Witch: One of the game's longest and most impactful quests, following Renna's (Ranni's alias) journey towards godhood and a thousand-year voyage across the stars. Involves exploring several hidden areas, including the Lake of Rot. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika gifts the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough - Spirit Ashes Upgrade Guide)
- Boc the Seamster: A friendly Demi-human in Limgrave whose quest involves retrieving sewing implements and making a consequential choice. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches' questline spans multiple locations, beginning in a Limgrave cave. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave and progresses through later areas, culminating in a choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, Blaidd's quest intertwines with Ranni's. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Kenneth Haight: Liberating his fort, Fort Haight, connects to Nepheli Loux's quest. [Location Guide](Link to Location Guide)
- Iron Fist Alexander: An iconic character encountered in several locations, culminating in a final encounter in Farum Azula. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's questline involves a tragic confrontation with Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Warmaster Bernahl: A questline involving Ashes of War, culminating in a battle against a former friend. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared quest involving the Golden Order, leading to a Mending Rune. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Diallos: A questline that reveals Diallos' identity and place in House Hoslow. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- D, Hunter of the Dead: A questline connected to Fia's, impacting her fate. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Fia, Deathbed Companion: A quest exploring Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Edgar & Irina: A quest involving the defense of Castle Morne and its treasured sword. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Sorcerer Rogier: A quest exploring Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant death and valuable rewards. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Nepheli Loux: A quest focusing on Nepheli's lineage and her relationship with Sir Gideon Ofnir. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
- Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: A quest involving Deathroot, rewarding gear and Incantations. [Deathroot Locations Guide](Link to Deathroot Locations Guide)
- Finger Maiden Hyetta: A quest delving into the Frenzied Flame, leading to the Frenzied Flame ending. [Full Walkthrough](Link to Walkthrough)
(Note: Replace bracketed "Link to Walkthrough" and "Link to Location Guide" with actual links to relevant guides.) 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 will be included in a future, more comprehensive update to this guide.
