Elden Ring's NPC quest lines add depth and richness to its expansive world, weaving intricate narratives and unlocking hidden areas. FromSoftware's storytelling, characterized by its subtlety and lack of explicit guidance, can make it challenging to discover and complete these quests without assistance. With nearly 30 interconnected NPC quests, each offers unique insights and rewards. Below, you'll find an overview of each quest line along with links to comprehensive guides to help you navigate Elden Ring's complex web of stories.
White Mask Varre is one of the first characters you encounter in Elden Ring, though not with a friendly demeanor.
White Mask Varre's quest is crucial as it provides one of the two paths to Mohgwyn Palace, an endgame location housing Mohg, the Lord of Blood, and the entrance to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
For a detailed walkthrough on completing White Mask Varre's quest, check out our full White Mask Varre quest guide.
Initially known as Renna, Ranni the Witch offers one of the game's most extensive and impactful quests. By serving her, you'll assist an Empyrean in achieving Godhood and embark on a millennium-long journey across the stars, uncovering secret areas like the Lake of Rot along the way.
To learn how to complete Ranni's quest, refer to our full Ranni quest guide.
You'll meet Roderika just outside Stormveil Castle's entrance, before the tunnel leading to Margit the Fell. Dressed in a red hood, she gifts you the Spirit Jellyfish summon. Completing her quest allows her to become a Spirit Tuner at the Roundtable Hold.
Explore our guide on how to summon and upgrade Spirit Ashes to learn more about Roderika's quest.
Boc the Seamster, a friendly Demi-human, is found in a hidden spot in Limgrave. His quest involves retrieving his sewing tools and making a choice with uncertain consequences.
For a detailed walkthrough on Boc's quest, check out our full Boc quest guide.
A recurring character in FromSoftware games, Patches returns in Elden Ring. You can encounter him in a Limgrave cave, where he'll surrender after losing enough health, and he appears in various locations throughout the game.
To learn how to complete Patches' quest, refer to our full Patches quest guide.
Sorceress Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave and spans multiple late-game areas as you seek the Primeval Sorcerers. By the end, you'll need to choose between defeating Witch-Hunter Jerren or siding with him to kill Sellen.
For a detailed walkthrough on Sellen's quest, check out our full Sellen quest guide.
You can first meet Blaidd the Half-Wolf in the Mistwood, and later his story intertwines with Ranni the Witch's quest.
To learn how to complete Blaidd's quest, check out our full Blaidd quest guide.
Kenneth Haight, an aristocrat in Limgrave, needs your help to reclaim Fort Haight from Stormveil Castle's forces. Completing this quest intersects with Nepheli Loux's later on.
To start Kenneth Haight's quest, refer to our guide on finding Kenneth Haight's location.
Iron Fist Alexander, a beloved character, is first encountered on a ledge in the Stormhill subzone of Limgrave. His journey takes you to several locations, culminating in Farum Azula.
For a detailed walkthrough on Alexander's quest, check out our full Alexander quest guide.
Bloody Finger Hunter Yura, clad in the Ronin set, first meets you by a campfire in Limgrave, warning of the dragon Agheel. Later, he falls victim to Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers.
To learn how to complete Yura's quest, check out our full Yura quest guide.
Warmaster Bernahl, later known as Knight Bernahl, is encountered in Limgrave, the Volcano Manor, and finally in Farum Azula. Initially a friendly NPC selling Ashes of War, he eventually becomes a formidable foe.
To learn how to complete Bernahl's quest, check out our full Bernahl quest guide.
After arriving at the Roundtable Hold, you'll meet Brother Corhyn, who seeks Goldmask to study the Golden Order. Their shared quest leads to the Altus Plateau and rewards a Mending Rune.
To learn how to complete the Goldmask quest, check out our full Goldmask quest guide.
You first encounter Diallos at the Roundtable Hold, reminiscent of a Game of Thrones character. His quest takes him to Volcano Manor, where he explores his identity and place within House Hoslow.
To learn how to complete Diallos' quest, check out our full Diallos quest guide.
D, Hunter of the Dead, can be found near Summonwater Village in Limgrave or at the Roundtable Hold. His quest intertwines with Fia's, leading to different outcomes based on your choices.
To learn how to complete D's quest, check out our full D, Hunter of the Dead quest guide.
You'll meet Fia, the Deathbed Companion, at the Roundtable Hold in a separate room. Regularly hugging her progresses her quest, revealing the story of Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn, and rewards a Mending Rune.
To learn how to complete Fia's quest, check out our full Fia quest guide.
Edgar guards the treasured sword of Morne at Castle Morne in Limgrave. Start his quest by finding his daughter Irina on the road south to Castle Morne, culminating at the Revenger's Shack in Liurnia.
To learn how to complete Edgar's quest, check out our full Edgar quest guide.
You'll encounter Sorcerer Rogier in the church within Stormveil Castle. His quest delves into Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, ending in one of the game's most poignant moments and rewarding an early weapon.
To learn how to complete Rogier's quest and understand its lore implications, check out our full Rogier quest guide.
Nepheli Loux, a warrior hunting Godrick, is found in Stormveil Castle. Her quest reveals her true lineage after being abandoned by Sir Gideon Ofnir, her adoptive father.
To learn how to complete Nepheli Loux's quest, check out our full Nepheli Loux quest guide.
You'll meet Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman, after progressing D's quest or by visiting the Bestial Sanctum in Dragonbarrow. He craves Deathroot, rewarding gear and Incantations as you feed him.
To learn how to complete Gurranq's quest, check out our full guide to all Deathroot locations.
You first meet Hyetta at the first Site of Grace in Liurnia, outside Stormveil Castle's throne room. Her quest explores the Frenzied Flame, requiring Shabriri Grapes to progress, and leads to the Frenzied Flame ending.
To learn how to complete Hyetta's quest, check out our full Hyetta quest guide.