Elden Ring's expansive world is enriched by a multitude of NPC questlines, each offering unique lore and potentially unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. FromSoftware's characteristically cryptic storytelling, however, makes initiating these quests challenging, especially given the absence of map markers or quest indicators.
This guide details nearly 30 Elden Ring NPC quests, providing concise overviews and links to comprehensive walkthroughs for each. Many quests intertwine, adding depth and complexity to the overall narrative.
- White Mask Varre: This early encounter offers a less-than-friendly introduction. Varre's questline provides one path to Mohgwyn Palace, an endgame area crucial for accessing the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Full White Mask Varre Quest Guide
- Ranni the Witch: Initially appearing as Renna, Ranni's quest is one of the game's longest and most impactful. Assisting this Empyrean on her journey to godhood involves exploring several hidden areas, including the Lake of Rot. Full Ranni Quest Guide
- Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika offers the Spirit Jellyfish summon and, upon quest completion, becomes a Spirit Tuner in Roundtable Hold. Guide to Summoning and Upgrading Spirit Ashes
- Boc the Seamster: This friendly Demi-human requires the retrieval of his scattered sewing tools, culminating in a difficult choice with unclear consequences. Full Boc Quest Guide
- Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches appears in various locations, beginning in a Limgrave cave. Full Patches Quest Guide
- Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest spans multiple areas, focusing on Primeval Sorcerers. The quest concludes with a choice: defeat Witch-Hunter Jerren or side with him to kill Sellen. Full Sellen Quest Guide
- Blaidd: Initially found in Mistwood, Blaidd's story intersects with Ranni's questline. Full Blaidd Quest Guide
- Kenneth Haight: Liberate his castle, Fort Haight, to connect with Nepheli Loux's later quest. Guide to Finding Kenneth Haight
- Iron Fist Alexander: This iconic character's journey takes him from a Limgrave ledge to Farum Azula. Full Alexander Quest Guide
- Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest begins in Limgrave, tragically ending at the hands of Shabriri. Full Yura Quest Guide
- Warmaster Bernahl: Encountered in Limgrave, Volcano Manor, and Farum Azula, Bernahl's story transitions from friendly NPC to formidable foe. Full Bernahl Quest Guide
- Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: This shared questline, beginning in Roundtable Hold, involves finding Goldmask and studying the Golden Order, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Goldmask Quest Guide
- Diallos: Encountered in Roundtable Hold and Volcano Manor, Diallos's quest reveals his identity and place within House Hoslow. Full Diallos Quest Guide
- D, Hunter of the Dead: Found in Limgrave or Roundtable Hold, D's quest intertwines with Fia's, impacting her ultimate fate. Full D, Hunter of the Dead Quest Guide
- Fia, Deathbed Companion: Found in Roundtable Hold, Fia's quest explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Fia Quest Guide
- Edgar & Irina: This father-daughter quest begins in Castle Morne and concludes at the Revenger's Shack in Liurnia. Full Edgar Quest Guide
- Sorcerer Rogier: Met in Stormveil Castle, Rogier's quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant conclusion and valuable rewards. Full Rogier Quest Guide and Lore Implications
- Nepheli Loux: Found in Stormveil Castle, Nepheli's quest helps her discover her true lineage after being abandoned. Full Nepheli Loux Quest Guide
- Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: Met after progressing D's quest or directly in the Bestial Sanctum, Gurranq's quest involves Deathroot, rewarding gear and Incantations. Full Guide to Deathroot Locations
- Finger Maiden Hyetta: Encountered in Liurnia, Hyetta's quest delves into the Frenzied Flame, leading to the game's corresponding ending. Full Hyetta Quest Guide
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