Elden Ring NPC Quest Guides Unveiled

Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, significantly enriching the game's lore and even unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. However, FromSoftware's cryptic storytelling and lack of quest markers can make discovering these quests challenging. This guide outlines nearly 30 NPC quests, providing a concise overview and links to detailed walkthroughs for each.

Key Elden Ring NPC Questlines:

1. 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

2. Ranni the Witch: One of the game's longest and most impactful quests, following Renna (Ranni's initial guise) and culminating in an Empyrean's ascension to Godhood and a journey across the stars. Full Ranni Quest Guide

3. Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika gifts the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Guide on Summoning and Upgrading Spirit Ashes

4. Boc the Seamster: A friendly Demi-human requiring the return of his sewing implements, leading to a significant choice with unclear consequences. Full Boc Quest Guide

5. Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches' quest unfolds across multiple locations, testing the player's interactions. Full Patches Quest Guide

6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Starting in Limgrave and spanning several areas, this quest involves finding Primeval Sorcerers and a final choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Full Sellen Quest Guide

7. Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, Blaidd's quest intertwines with Ranni's. Full Blaidd Quest Guide

8. Kenneth Haight: Liberating his fort intersects with Nepheli Loux's quest. Guide to Finding Kenneth Haight

9. Iron Fist Alexander: An iconic character encountered in several locations, culminating in a final encounter in Farum Azula. Full Alexander Quest Guide

10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest ends tragically at Shabriri's hands, exploring themes of betrayal and fate. Full Yura Quest Guide

11. Warmaster Bernahl: Encountered in Limgrave, Volcano Manor, and Farum Azula, Bernahl's journey transforms from friendship to conflict. Full Bernahl Quest Guide

12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared questline involving the Golden Order, culminating in a Mending Rune reward. Full Goldmask Quest Guide

13. Diallos: A Game of Thrones-esque character whose quest reveals his identity and place in House Hoslow. Full Diallos Quest Guide

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

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

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

17. Sorcerer Rogier: Exploring Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, leading to a poignant conclusion. Full Rogier Quest Guide

18. Nepheli Loux: A quest focusing on her lineage and abandonment by Sir Gideon Ofnir. Full Nepheli Loux Quest Guide

19. Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: Progressing this quest involves collecting Deathroot, unlocking Incantations and gear. Full Guide to Deathroot Locations

20. Finger Maiden Hyetta: This quest delves into the Frenzied Flame, leading to a specific Elden Ring ending. Full Hyetta Quest Guide

(Note: Replace LINK_TO_GUIDE with actual links to walkthroughs.) The remaining NPCs (Thops, Rya, Blackguard Big Boggart, Jar Bairn, Preceptor Seluvis, Latenna, The Dung Eater, Gowry & Millicent, and Tanith & The Volcano Manor) also have significant questlines, and further details can be found through dedicated online resources. Remember to explore thoroughly and engage with every character you encounter!