"Elden Ring: Complete Guide to NPC Quests"

Elden Ring's NPC quest lines enrich the game's world, offering deep lore and unlocking new areas that are inaccessible without initiating these quests. FromSoftware's signature enigmatic storytelling style means there are no map or quest markers, making it challenging to naturally uncover how to start each Elden Ring NPC quest.

With nearly 30 NPC quests available, many of which intertwine, Elden Ring players have a vast array of stories to explore. Below, you'll find a brief overview of each quest line along with links to detailed walkthroughs for every Elden Ring NPC quest.

1 White Mask Varre

White Mask Varre is one of the first characters you encounter in Elden Ring, though his demeanor is far from welcoming.

White Mask Varre's quest line is crucial for accessing Mohgwyn Palace, an endgame area that houses Mohg, the Lord of Blood, and serves as the gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

For a step-by-step guide on completing this Elden Ring quest, see our full White Mask Varre quest guide.

2 Ranni the Witch

Ranni the Witch, initially known as Renna, introduces one of the game's most extensive and influential quest lines. By aiding her, you'll help an Empyrean claim Godhood and join her on a millennium-long journey through the stars, which involves exploring secret areas like the Lake of Rot.

To discover how to complete this Elden Ring quest, refer to our comprehensive Ranni quest guide.

3 Roderika

Roderika, found just outside Stormveil Castle's entrance before the tunnel leading to Margit the Fell, wears a distinctive red hood and gifts you the Spirit Jellyfish summon. After completing her quest, she transforms into a Spirit Tuner at the Roundtable Hold.

Learn more about this Elden Ring quest and how to summon and upgrade Spirit Ashes with our dedicated guide.

4 Boc the Seamster

Boc the Seamster, a friendly Demi-human, starts his quest in a hidden spot in Limgrave. You'll need to find and return his sewing tools, leading to a challenging decision with significant consequences.

For a complete guide on how to navigate Boc's quest in Elden Ring, check out our full Boc quest guide.

5 Patches

Patches, a familiar face from multiple FromSoftware titles, returns in Elden Ring. Encounter him in a Limgrave cave, where he'll surrender after being defeated, and follow his trail through various locations throughout the game.

To understand how to complete Patches' quest in Elden Ring, consult our detailed Patches quest guide.

6 Sorceress Sellen & Jerren

Sorceress Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave and spans multiple late-game areas, as you search for the Primeval Sorcerers. By the quest's end, you'll face a critical choice between defeating Witch-Hunter Jerren or siding with him to eliminate Sellen.

For a thorough walkthrough of this Elden Ring quest, see our complete Sellen quest guide.

7 Blaidd

Blaidd the Half-Wolf is first met in the Mistwood, and his story intertwines significantly with Ranni the Witch's quest line, offering multiple opportunities for encounters.

To follow Blaidd's quest in Elden Ring, consult our detailed Blaidd quest guide.

8 Kenneth Haight

Kenneth Haight, an aristocrat in Limgrave, seeks your help to reclaim his castle, Fort Haight, from Stormveil Castle's forces. Completing his quest connects with Nepheli Loux's storyline later on.

Find out how to start Kenneth Haight's quest in Elden Ring with our location guide.

9 Iron Fist Alexander

Iron Fist Alexander, an iconic character, first appears on a ledge in the Stormhill subzone of Limgrave. Engage with him at several points, culminating in a final meeting in Farum Azula.

To learn how to complete Iron Fist Alexander's quest in Elden Ring, refer to our full Alexander quest guide.

10 Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri

Bloody Finger Hunter Yura, clad in the striking Ronin set, first meets you near a campfire in Limgrave. He warns you about the dragon Agheel, but his fate is sealed by Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers.

For a guide on completing Bloody Finger Hunter Yura's quest in Elden Ring, see our full Yura quest guide.

11 Warmaster Bernahl

Warmaster Bernahl, later known as Knight Bernahl, can be encountered in Limgrave, the Volcano Manor, and finally in Farum Azula. Initially a friendly NPC offering Ashes of War, he becomes a formidable foe by the quest's end.

To learn how to navigate Warmaster Bernahl's quest in Elden Ring, check out our full Bernahl quest guide.

12 Brother Corhyn & Goldmask

Brother Corhyn, found at the Roundtable Hold, seeks the legendary Goldmask to study the Golden Order. You'll find Goldmask in the Altus Plateau, and completing their joint questline rewards a Mending Rune.

For a detailed guide on completing this Elden Ring quest, see our full Goldmask quest guide.

13 Diallos

Diallos, first encountered at the Roundtable Hold, embodies a character reminiscent of Game of Thrones. His quest takes him to Volcano Manor, where he explores his identity and role within House Hoslow.

To follow Diallos' quest in Elden Ring, consult our comprehensive Diallos quest guide.

14 D, Hunter of the Dead

D, Hunter of the Dead, can be found in the northeastern part of Limgrave near Summonwater Village or at the Roundtable Hold. His quest intertwines with Fia's, leading to different outcomes based on your choices, including the involvement of his twin brother.

For a complete guide on D, Hunter of the Dead's quest in Elden Ring, see our full D, Hunter of the Dead quest guide.

15 Fia, Deathbed Companion

Fia, the Deathbed Companion, is first encountered in a separate room at the Roundtable Hold. Regularly hug her to progress her quest, which explores Those Who Live In Death, the fate of Godwyn, and rewards a Mending Rune upon completion.

To learn how to complete Fia's quest in Elden Ring, refer to our detailed Fia quest guide.

16 Edgar & Irina

Edgar, stationed at Castle Morne in the southeastern tip of Limgrave, guards the sword of Morne from Demi-human invaders. Start his quest by finding his daughter Irina on the road leading to Castle Morne, which concludes after revisiting Irina's location and reaching the Revenger's Shack in Liurnia.

For a step-by-step guide on completing Edgar's quest in Elden Ring, see our full Edgar quest guide.

17 Sorcerer Rogier

Sorcerer Rogier is first met in the church within Stormveil Castle. His quest delves into the effects of Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, culminating in one of the game's most poignant deaths and an early weapon reward.

To understand Sorcerer Rogier's quest and its lore implications in Elden Ring, consult our full Rogier quest guide.

18 Nepheli Loux

Nepheli Loux, a warrior seeking Godrick in Stormveil Castle, reveals her connection to Sir Gideon Ofnir as his adopted daughter. Her quest involves helping her uncover her true lineage after being abandoned by him.

To learn how to complete Nepheli Loux's quest in Elden Ring, refer to our comprehensive Nepheli Loux quest guide.

19 Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman

Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman, can be met after progressing D, Hunter of the Dead's quest or by visiting the Bestial Sanctum in the northeastern Dragonbarrow. His quest revolves around feeding him Deathroot, which progresses his story, rewards gear, and unlocks Incantations.

For a guide on all Deathroot locations and completing Gurranq's quest in Elden Ring, see our full Deathroot locations guide.

20 Finger Maiden Hyetta

Hyetta is first encountered next to the first Site of Grace in Liurnia, just outside Stormveil Castle's throne room. Progress her quest, which delves into the Frenzied Flame, by collecting Shabriri Grapes to give her. You'll eventually meet Shabriri in the Mountaintops of Giants, guiding you toward the Frenzied Flame ending.