Elden Ring: Explore Myriad Character Arcs

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 otherwise inaccessible areas. FromSoftware's signature enigmatic storytelling, however, can make initiating these quests challenging, especially without map markers. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwined NPC quests, linking you to detailed walkthroughs for each.

1. White Mask Varre:

This early encounter offers a less-than-friendly introduction. Varre's questline provides one path to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area and gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Complete Walkthrough

2. Ranni the Witch:

Initially known as Renna, Ranni offers one of the game's longest and most impactful quests. Assisting her Empyrean ambition involves exploring numerous secret areas, including the Lake of Rot, culminating in a celestial journey. Complete Walkthrough

3. Roderika:

Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika gifts the Spirit Jellyfish summon. Completing her quest transforms her into a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold, crucial for upgrading Spirit Ashes. Complete Walkthrough

4. Boc the Seamster:

This friendly Demi-human requires the retrieval of his sewing implements, leading to a challenging moral decision with unclear consequences. Complete Walkthrough

5. Patches:

A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches appears in various locations, initially in a Limgrave cave. His questline involves a series of encounters and interactions. Complete Walkthrough

6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren:

Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave, leading through various late-game areas in the search for Primeval Sorcerers. The quest culminates in a difficult choice: ally with Jerren against Sellen or vice versa. Complete Walkthrough

7. Blaidd:

Met in the Mistwood or later, Blaidd's quest intersects significantly with Ranni's. Complete Walkthrough

8. Kenneth Haight:

Liberate Kenneth Haight's Fort Haight from Stormveil forces to progress his quest, which intertwines with Nepheli Loux's storyline. Complete Walkthrough

9. Iron Fist Alexander:

This iconic character's quest involves several encounters, culminating in a final meeting in Farum Azula. Complete Walkthrough

10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri:

Yura's quest begins with a warning about Agheel, but takes a dark turn with Shabriri's involvement. Complete Walkthrough

11. Warmaster Bernahl:

Encountered in Limgrave, Volcano Manor, and Farum Azula, Bernahl's journey transitions from friendly NPC to formidable opponent. Complete Walkthrough

12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask:

This shared questline, beginning in Roundtable Hold, involves finding Goldmask and studying the Golden Order, rewarding a Mending Rune. Complete Walkthrough

13. Diallos:

Diallos's quest, beginning in Roundtable Hold, reveals his identity and place in House Hoslow within Volcano Manor. Complete Walkthrough

14. D, Hunter of the Dead:

Found in Limgrave or Roundtable Hold, D's questline connects to Fia's, impacting her ultimate fate. Complete Walkthrough

15. Fia, Deathbed Companion:

Fia's quest, starting in Roundtable Hold, explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Complete Walkthrough

16. Edgar & Irina:

This father-daughter quest involves defending Castle Morne and culminates at the Revenger's Shack. Complete Walkthrough

17. Sorcerer Rogier:

Met in Stormveil Castle, Rogier's quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant conclusion. Complete Walkthrough

18. Nepheli Loux:

Found in Stormveil Castle, Nepheli's quest helps her discover her lineage after being abandoned. Complete Walkthrough

19. Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman:

Gurranq's quest, connected to D's, involves collecting Deathroot for rewards and Incantations. Complete Walkthrough

20. Finger Maiden Hyetta:

Hyetta's quest, starting in Liurnia, delves into the Frenzied Flame, requiring Shabriri Grapes and leading to a specific ending. Complete Walkthrough

(Note: Replace link_to_varre_guide, link_to_ranni_guide, etc. 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 quests; consider adding them with brief descriptions and links to their respective guides.