Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, deeply interwoven with the game's lore and unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. FromSoftware's signature cryptic storytelling, however, makes initiating these quests challenging, as there are no quest markers. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 available NPC questlines, with links to comprehensive walkthroughs for each.
Key NPCs and Their 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 White Mask Varre Quest Guide

- Ranni the Witch: One of the longest and most impactful questlines, following Ranni (initially known as Renna) on her quest for godhood and a journey across the stars. This 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 eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Guide to Summoning and Upgrading Spirit Ashes

- Boc the Seamster: A Demi-human who tasks the player with finding his sewing tools, culminating in a difficult choice with unclear consequences. Full Boc Quest Guide

- Patches: The recurring FromSoftware character appears again, initially in a Limgrave cave, and reappears in multiple locations throughout the game. Full Patches Quest Guide

- Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest starts in Limgrave and spans various late-game areas, involving the Primeval Sorcerers and a final choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Full Sellen Quest Guide

- Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, 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: A memorable character found in several locations, culminating in a final encounter in Farum Azula. Full Alexander Quest Guide

- Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest involves a tragic encounter with Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers. Full Yura Quest Guide

- Warmaster Bernahl: Encountered in multiple locations, ultimately leading to a confrontation. Full Bernahl Quest Guide

- Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared questline focusing on the Golden Order, rewarding a Mending Rune upon completion. Full Goldmask Quest Guide

- Diallos: A Roundtable Hold resident whose quest reveals his identity and place in House Hoslow. Full Diallos Quest Guide

- D, Hunter of the Dead: His quest intersects with Fia's, impacting her ultimate fate. Full D, Hunter of the Dead Quest Guide

- Fia, Deathbed Companion: Her quest explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Fia Quest Guide

- Edgar & Irina: A father-daughter quest involving Castle Morne and the Revenger's Shack. Full Edgar Quest Guide

- Sorcerer Rogier: His quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant death and valuable rewards. Full Rogier Quest Guide and Lore Explanation

- Nepheli Loux: Her quest involves discovering her lineage after being abandoned by Sir Gideon Ofnir. Full Nepheli Loux Quest Guide

- Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: His quest involves collecting Deathroot, unlocking Incantations and gear. Full Guide to Deathroot Locations

- Finger Maiden Hyetta: Her quest delves into the Frenzied Flame, culminating in the Frenzied Flame ending. Full Hyetta Quest Guide

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