Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, significantly enriching the game's lore and even unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. However, FromSoftware's famously cryptic storytelling and lack of quest markers can make finding and completing these quests challenging. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwined NPC quests, with links to detailed walkthroughs for each.
Key Elden Ring NPC Questlines:
- White Mask Varre: This early encounter leads to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area and gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Full White Mask Varre Quest Guide
- Ranni the Witch: One of the game's longest and most impactful quests, following Ranni (initially Renna) on her quest for godhood and a journey across the stars. This involves exploring several secret areas, including the Lake of Rot. Full Ranni Quest Guide
- Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika offers the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Guide to Summoning and Upgrading Spirit Ashes
- Boc the Seamster: A friendly Demi-human whose quest involves retrieving sewing implements and making a significant, morally ambiguous choice. Full Boc Quest Guide
- Patches: The recurring FromSoftware character makes his return, appearing in multiple locations and testing the player's patience. Full Patches Quest Guide
- Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave and spans several areas, culminating in a choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Full Sellen Quest Guide
- Blaidd: A Half-Wolf initially found in the Mistwood, his quest intertwines with Ranni's. Full Blaidd Quest Guide
- Kenneth Haight: Liberating his fort, Fort Haight, connects to Nepheli Loux's questline. Guide to Finding Kenneth Haight
- Iron Fist Alexander: This iconic character appears in several locations, ultimately ending up in Farum Azula. Full Alexander Quest Guide
- Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest involves a tragic confrontation with Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers. Full Yura Quest Guide
- Warmaster Bernahl: This quest involves multiple encounters and a surprising turn of events in Farum Azula. Full Bernahl Quest Guide
- Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared questline involving the search for Goldmask and the study of the Golden Order, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Goldmask Quest Guide
- Diallos: This quest follows Diallos' journey of self-discovery within House Hoslow. Full Diallos Quest Guide
- D, Hunter of the Dead: This quest intersects with Fia's and involves his twin brother, with Fia's fate depending on player choices. Full D, Hunter of the Dead Quest Guide
- Fia, Deathbed Companion: Fia's quest sheds light on Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Fia Quest Guide
- Edgar & Irina: This quest involves defending Castle Morne and finding Irina, concluding at the Revenger's Shack. Full Edgar Quest Guide
- Sorcerer Rogier: Rogier's quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, leading to a poignant conclusion. Full Rogier Quest Guide
- Nepheli Loux: Nepheli's quest follows her journey of self-discovery after being abandoned by Sir Gideon Ofnir. Full Nepheli Loux Quest Guide
- Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: This quest involves collecting Deathroot to progress Gurranq's quest and unlock Incantations. Full Guide to Deathroot Locations
- Finger Maiden Hyetta: Hyetta's quest delves into the Frenzied Flame and involves finding Shabriri Grapes, ultimately leading to the Frenzied Flame ending. Full Hyetta Quest Guide
(Note: Replace LINK_TO_GUIDE_HERE with actual links to walkthroughs.) The remaining NPC quests can be similarly detailed in subsequent sections, maintaining the same format. Remember to include the relevant image for each NPC.
