Quests Index

Main-story progression guide for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Shadow of the Erdtree Main Progression

A spoiler-marked route through Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, covering the entry requirements, major regions, required story encounters, branching routes, and the path to the expansion’s final battle.

Reward

Access to the expansion's concluding regions and final encounter; major boss rewards vary by encounter.

Time

Varies substantially with exploration, optional areas, deaths, and boss attempts.

Main-story quest route

Main Story Progression

A flexible route through Elden Ring's critical path, from the opening in Limgrave to the final confrontation. The game permits substantial optional exploration and multiple valid progression routes.

Reward

Access to the final confrontation and the ending sequence

Time

Varies substantially with exploration, build, and optional content

Main-story ending route

Age of Fracture Ending

The default ending of Elden Ring, achieved by defeating the final bosses and choosing to mend the Elden Ring without using a special Mending Rune.

Reward

Age of Fracture ending cinematic and ending achievement or trophy.

Ending quest route

Blessing of Despair Ending

A major ending route in Elden Ring unlocked by completing the Dung Eater quest and using the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse after the final boss.

Reward

Mending Rune of the Fell Curse

Ending route

Age of the Duskborn Ending

Age of the Duskborn Ending guide covering its prerequisite mending rune or allegiance and the final selection after the Elden Beast.

NPC questline

Fia's Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Fia's Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

NPC questline

Brother Corhyn and Goldmask's Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Brother Corhyn and Goldmask's Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

NPC questline

Nepheli Loux's Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Nepheli Loux's Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

NPC questline

Bloody Finger Hunter Yura's Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Bloody Finger Hunter Yura's Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

NPC questline

Gatekeeper Gostoc's Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Gatekeeper Gostoc's Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

NPC questline

Dragon Communion Priestess's Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Dragon Communion Priestess's Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

NPC questline

Dryleaf Dane's Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Dryleaf Dane's Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

NPC questline

Miquella's Needle Quest

A detailed, checkpoint-based guide to Miquella's Needle Quest, including progression triggers, missable choices, rewards, and failure risks.

Optional character quest in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion that connects Redmane Freyja's past to Sir Ansbach, Miquella and the final stages of the expansion.

Redmane Freyja's Quest

Redmane Freyja's Quest follows Freyja from her first meeting at Three-Path Cross to her search for the Redmane warriors' history in Shadow Keep, requiring the player to coordinate with Sir Ansbach.

Reward

Golden Lion Shield; Freyja's Greatsword and Freyja's Armor set can be obtained through the quest's later progression.

Time

Short NPC questline, with progression gates tied to movement through Shadow Keep and the expansion's late game.

Optional character quest involving Blackguard Big Boggart, Rya's Necklace, Boiled Prawn, Boiled Crab and the Dung Eater encounter at the Outer Moat.

Blackguard Big Boggart's Quest

Blackguard Big Boggart's Quest follows the blackguard from Boilprawn Shack to Leyndell's Outer Moat and connects his fate to the Dung Eater's invasion and Seedbed Curse progression.

Reward

Blackguard's Bell Bearing, Iron Ball, Blackguard's Iron Mask and a Seedbed Curse if the Outer Moat sequence is completed.

Time

Variable; the quest is completed across Liurnia of the Lakes and Leyndell, Royal Capital rather than in one continuous mission.

Optional character questline and supporting route into the Ranni questline

Blaidd's Quest

Blaidd's Quest is an optional character storyline in Elden Ring that begins in Mistwood and becomes closely tied to Ranni's quest, the Radahn Festival, Nokron, and Blaidd's tragic fate.

Reward

Blaidd's armor set and Royal Greatsword at the questline's conclusion

Time

Variable; the quest is spread across several areas and overlaps with other storylines

Optional character quest about rescuing Boc, recovering tailoring tools, and deciding whether to support or reject his wish to be reborn.

Boc the Seamster's Quest

Boc the Seamster's Quest follows Boc from his rescue in Limgrave through his work as the Tarnished's seamster, ending with a choice about whether he should change his appearance.

Reward

Alterations by Boc and, depending on the ending choice, continued service or Boc's rebirth at the Raya Lucaria Grand Library.

Time

Variable; the quest advances alongside regional exploration.

Optional character quest

Diallos's Quest

Diallos's Quest follows the former knight from Roundtable Hold to Liurnia, Volcano Manor and Jarburg, ending in a personal tragedy and rewards tied to House Hoslow.

Reward

Hoslow's Petal Whip and Diallos's Mask

Time

Variable; depends on progression through Volcano Manor and Jarburg.

Optional NPC quest involving Fire Knight Queelign, the Messmer-aligned invader encountered across the Realm of Shadow.

Fire Knight Queelign's Quest

Fire Knight Queelign's Quest follows three invasions and a final encounter in Shadow Keep, where the player can decide whether to use an Iris of Grace or an Iris of Occultation on the defeated knight.

Reward

Fire Knight Queelign Spirit Ash or Queelign's Greatsword, depending on the Iris used.

Optional side quest connecting Gowry's research in Sellia to Millicent's search for a cure and the wider questline involving Malenia, Blade of Miquella.

Gowry's Quest

Gowry's Quest is an optional Elden Ring quest in Caelid that begins at Gowry's Shack and leads through Commander O'Neil, Millicent, Sellia, and the Haligtree. Its key rewards include access to Gowry's sorceries and the Unalloyed Gold Needle storyline.

Reward

Access to Gowry's sorceries, progress through Millicent's quest, and a choice between Millicent's Prosthesis and the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia. The Unalloyed Gold Needle can also be recovered after the final choice.

Time

Variable; the quest spans several regions and may be completed alongside normal exploration.

Optional side quest connected to Belurat, Tower Settlement and the Hornsent storyline.

Hornsent Grandam's Quest

A supporting side quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree involving Hornsent Grandam, Belurat, Tower Settlement, and the Divine Beast Dancing Lion.

Reward

Scorpion Stew; additional dialogue and related quest interactions

Supporting character quest with a branching choice in Shadow Keep and several missable rewards.

Hornsent's Quest

Hornsent's Quest is an optional Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree character quest involving Hornsent, Needle Knight Leda, Shadow Keep, Messmer the Impaler and the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Its key decision determines whether Hornsent survives to later encounters and which rewards become available.

Reward

Hornsent's equipment and Falx, depending on the chosen route

Time

Variable; completed across several major areas

Optional NPC questline connected to the Frenzied Flame ending route and the Frenzied Flame Seal.

Hyetta's Quest

Hyetta's Quest follows a blind woman across Liurnia and the Frenzied Flame Proscription. Deliver Shabriri Grapes, defeat Festering Fingerprint Vyke, and decide whether to pursue the Frenzied Flame path.

Reward

Frenzied Flame Seal

Time

Variable; depends on exploration and access to the required locations.

Supporting side quest tied to the Jagged Peak route and the Bayle the Dread boss encounter in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

Igon's Quest

Igon's Quest follows the wounded warrior Igon from his first meeting near Pillar Path Waypoint through Dragon's Pit and Jagged Peak, culminating in the battle against Bayle the Dread.

Reward

Igon's Greatbow, Igon's Bell Bearing, and rewards associated with defeating Bayle the Dread.

Time

Varies according to exploration and combat progress.

Optional character quest linking Irina, Edgar, Castle Morne and the later Edgar the Revenger encounter.

Irina and Edgar's Quest

Irina and Edgar's Quest is an optional Elden Ring storyline in the Weeping Peninsula. Deliver Irina's letter at Castle Morne, help Edgar confront Leonine Misbegotten, then follow the quest's tragic aftermath into Liurnia.

Reward

Sacrificial Twig from Edgar; later Edgar the Revenger rewards include a Shabriri Grape and Banished Knight's Halberd +8.

Time

Variable; usually a short sequence of conversations and one major boss encounter.

Optional Limgrave side quest connected to Nepheli Loux's storyline and the post-Morgott settlement of Stormveil Castle.

Kenneth Haight's Quest

Help Kenneth Haight reclaim Fort Haight, then complete the conditions that reunite him with Nepheli Loux and Gostoc in the throne room of Stormveil Castle.

Reward

Erdsteel Dagger; later Stormveil Castle rewards depend on the linked Nepheli Loux and Gostoc outcomes.

Time

Variable; the initial objective can be completed quickly, while the final outcome requires substantial main-story progression.

Optional NPC quest tied to the Haligtree Secret Medallion, the hidden route to Miquella's Haligtree, and a late-game upgrade reward.

Latenna's Quest

Latenna's Quest is an optional Elden Ring side quest that begins with Latenna at Slumbering Wolf Shack and ends at Apostate Derelict in the Consecrated Snowfield. Completing it rewards a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and advances the story surrounding the Haligtree Secret Medallion.

Reward

Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone

Time

Several quest stages across Liurnia, the Mountaintops of the Giants, and the Consecrated Snowfield.

Optional character quest spanning Caelid, Altus Plateau, the Mountaintops of the Giants, and Miquella's Haligtree.

Millicent's Quest

Millicent's Quest is an optional, multi-region Elden Ring storyline involving Scarlet Rot, Gowry, the Haligtree, and a final choice that determines which talisman reward and quest outcome you receive.

Reward

Rotten Winged Sword Insignia or Millicent's Prosthesis; the assist route also leads to Miquella's Needle.

Optional character quest in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion

Moore's Quest

Moore's Quest is an optional Shadow of the Erdtree quest involving Moore, the Forager Brood, and a decision about how Moore responds after Miquella's charm breaks.

Reward

Moore's equipment and merchant-related rewards, depending on the quest outcome

Time

Variable; the quest can be advanced alongside normal exploration

Supporting questline centered on Needle Knight Leda, her suspicion of Miquella's followers, and the conflict among the group before the final battle.

Needle Knight Leda's Quest

Needle Knight Leda's Quest follows Leda and Miquella's other followers through the Realm of Shadow, with faction choices determining allies, invasions, rewards and participants in the final battle at Enir-Ilim.

Reward

Leda's Sword and Needle Knight Leda's armor, with additional rewards determined by faction choices

Optional side quest involving Patches, his changing locations, ambushes, merchant inventory, and connection to Volcano Manor.

Patches's Quest

Patches's Quest follows the recurring merchant Patches from Murkwater Cave through Liurnia, Mt. Gelmir, Volcano Manor, and the Shaded Castle. His appearances, traps, and requests can be resolved in several orders, with some rewards becoming unavailable if he is killed.

Reward

Gestures, Patches's Bell Bearing, the Leather set, and the Magma Whip Candlestick through the associated Volcano Manor request.

Time

Variable; the quest is spread across several regions and may overlap with Volcano Manor progression.

Optional side quest connected to Ranni's questline, Spirit Ashes, and several missable rewards.

Preceptor Seluvis's Quest

An optional Elden Ring quest involving Preceptor Seluvis, a mysterious potion, puppet summons, and a choice that can alter the outcomes of Nepheli Loux, Dung Eater, Ranni, and Seluvis himself.

Reward

Magic Scorpion Charm, access to Seluvis's puppet Spirit Ashes, and the Amber Starlight exchange.

Optional NPC questline involving Ashes of War, Volcano Manor assassination contracts, the Recusants, and a final encounter with Recusant Bernahl.

Recusant Bernahl's Quest

Recusant Bernahl's Quest follows Bernahl from Limgrave to Volcano Manor and ultimately Crumbling Farum Azula, with optional assassination contracts, the Raging Wolf armor set, and a late-game invasion for unique rewards.

Reward

Raging Wolf armor set, Gelmir's Fury, Devourer's Scepter, and Blasphemous Claw

Time

Variable; depends on whether the Volcano Manor contracts are completed alongside the main quest.

Optional character quest connected to Volcano Manor, its assassination contracts and the encounter with Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.

Rya's Quest

Rya's Quest follows Rya from a stolen necklace in Liurnia to Volcano Manor, where her discovery about the manor's serpentine nature leads to a choice involving Tanith, the Tonic of Forgetfulness and Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.

Reward

Volcano Manor invitation and access to Rya's conclusion, with branch-dependent outcomes involving the Tonic of Forgetfulness and Daedicar's Woe.

Optional NPC questline in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion

Sir Ansbach's Quest

Sir Ansbach's Quest follows the former Pureblood Knight through the Shadow Realm, where the player can help him investigate Miquella's followers, support his dispute with Needle Knight Leda, and recruit him for the final battle.

Optional investigation quest that connects Stormveil Castle's underground corpse, the Night of Black Knives, Ranni's storyline, and Fia's storyline.

Sorcerer Rogier's Quest

Sorcerer Rogier's Quest follows Rogier from Stormveil Castle to the Roundtable Hold and links his investigation into Deathroot, the Black Knifeprint, Ranni, Fia, and the hidden history of Godwyn the Golden.

Mission type

Side mission, Optional

Reward

Rogier's Rapier, Rogier's Set, Rogier's Bell Bearing, and progression information for related quests.

Optional sorcery-related character quest involving Sorceress Sellen, Master Lusat, Primeval Sorcerer Azur, and Witch-Hunter Jerren.

Sorceress Sellen's Quest

Sorceress Sellen's Quest follows the Tarnished from an early sorcery lesson at Waypoint Ruins to a choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren, with different rewards and a final transformation depending on the outcome.

Reward

Branch-dependent rewards include Glintstone Kris, Shard Spiral, an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, Sellen's Bell Bearing, and access to sorcery-related equipment.

Time

Several stages spread across Limgrave, the Weeping Peninsula, Caelid, Altus Plateau, and Liurnia.

Optional faction questline involving Volcano Manor contracts and the path to Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.

Tanith's Quest

Tanith's Quest is the Volcano Manor assassination questline in Elden Ring. Join Volcano Manor, complete three invasion contracts, collect unique rewards, and decide when to confront Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.

Reward

Magma Shot, Serpentbone Blade, Taker's Cameo, and access to the Volcano Manor assassination rewards.

Optional character quest in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion

Thiollier and St. Trina's Quest

Thiollier and St. Trina's Quest follows Thiollier from the Pillar Path Cross to St. Trina's hiding place in the Stone Coffin Fissure, with optional aid against the Putrescent Knight and the final boss.

Reward

Thiollier's equipment and St. Trina-related rewards, with Thiollier available as an optional summon in later encounters.

Optional side quest connected to Raya Lucaria Academy and Thops

Thops's Quest

Thops's Quest is an optional Elden Ring side quest involving a sorcerer expelled from Raya Lucaria Academy. Find a second Academy Glintstone Key and return it to Thops to complete his story and obtain his sorcery-related rewards.

Reward

Thops's Bell Bearing, Thops's Barrier, and Academy Glintstone Staff

Time

Short, excluding time spent reaching Raya Lucaria Academy

Optional assassination questline and progression path connected to Volcano Manor, Tanith, and Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.

Volcano Manor Contracts

Volcano Manor Contracts is an optional Elden Ring assassination questline in which the Tarnished invades and defeats three marked recusants before the Manor’s final confrontation.

Reward

Unique weapons, armor sets, talismans, and the Magma Shot sorcery.

Time

Variable; depends on exploration and whether the assassination targets are defeated before progressing to the Manor’s final boss.

Supporting side quest connected to Ranni's questline and the Carian royal family.

War Counselor Iji's Quest

War Counselor Iji's Quest follows the giant blacksmith's involvement with Ranni the Witch, Blaidd, and the fate of Caria Manor. It also unlocks access to the Carian Filigreed Crest and ends with a missable aftermath encounter.

Reward

Access to the Carian Filigreed Crest and, after the ending event, Iji's Bell Bearing.

Optional questline that introduces the Bloody Finger, the Mohgwyn Dynasty, and a fast route into Mohgwyn Palace.

White-Faced Varré's Quest

White-Faced Varré's Quest follows the Tarnished from The First Step to Mohgwyn Palace, unlocking the reusable Bloody Finger and an early route to Mohg, Lord of Blood.

Reward

Pureblood Knight's Medal, reusable Bloody Finger, Varré's Bouquet, War Surgeon set

Time

Variable; depends on online invasions or the available offline invasion route.

Optional side quest connected to Starscourge Radahn, Sorceress Sellen, and the Academy of Raya Lucaria.

Witch-Hunter Jerren's Quest

Witch-Hunter Jerren's Quest follows Jerren's investigation of Sorceress Sellen and leads to a decisive choice at the Raya Lucaria Grand Library.

Reward

Branch-dependent rewards including Glintstone Kris, an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, Jerren's Eccentric armor pieces, and access to further Sorceress Sellen rewards.

Optional ending questline and final-choice route

Age of Order Ending

The Age of Order Ending is Elden Ring's conclusion for the Goldmask and Brother Corhyn questline, unlocked by recovering the Mending Rune of Perfect Order and using it after the final boss.

Reward

Mending Rune of Perfect Order and access to the Age of Order Ending

Time

Variable; depends on exploration and story progress

Optional ending route and conclusion associated with Ranni the Witch's questline.

Age of the Stars Ending

The Age of the Stars Ending is an optional Elden Ring conclusion unlocked by completing Ranni the Witch's questline and choosing her blue summon sign after defeating the Elden Beast.

Reward

Age of the Stars Ending and the related achievement or trophy.

Time

Varies by progress through Ranni the Witch's questline; no verified fixed duration.

Exploration objective and progression marker connected to Miquella's journey and several NPC questlines

Miquella's Crosses

Miquella's Crosses is an optional exploration objective in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Find the golden crosses left along Miquella's route and use them to follow his progress through the Realm of Shadow.

Reward

Progress toward the Crosses of Miquella map-fragment reward from Hornsent Grandam

Time

Variable; depends on exploration and route knowledge

Optional quest chain in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr that reveals more about the Fingers and can reward the Sword of Night or Swordhand of Night Jolan Spirit Ashes.

Count Ymir and Jolan's Quest

A late-game Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree quest involving Count Ymir, Swordhand of Night Jolan, three Finger Ruins, and the optional boss Metyr, Mother of Fingers.

Reward

Sword of Night or Swordhand of Night Jolan Spirit Ashes, depending on the Iris used; High Priest equipment and the Maternal Staff.

Time

Several hours, depending on exploration and access to the Hinterland.

Optional questline involving Deathroot, Those Who Live in Death, D, Hunter of the Dead, Fia, and D's brother.

D, Hunter of the Dead's Quest

D, Hunter of the Dead's quest links Summonwater Village, Deathroot, Gurranq, Fia, and D's brother. Completing its overlapping steps can reward the Twinned Set and Inseparable Sword.

Reward

Twinned Set and Inseparable Sword

Optional questline connected to the Blessing of Despair ending and the Dung Eater Puppet reward.

Dung Eater's Quest

Dung Eater's Quest follows the Seedbed Curse investigation from Roundtable Hold through Leyndell and the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, ultimately offering either the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse or the Dung Eater Puppet.

Reward

Mending Rune of the Fell Curse; alternate outcome: Dung Eater Puppet.

Time

Variable; the quest spans several regions and may require access to Leyndell, Royal Capital, the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, and Miquella's Haligtree.

Optional side content involving the Forager Brood and Moore in the Realm of Shadow.

Forager Brood Quest

Forager Brood Quest is an informal guide label for the optional Forager Brood and Moore interactions in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The route rewards players who leave the peaceful creatures unharmed and follow Moore’s later dialogue.

Reward

Forager Brood Cookbook and possible progression of Moore’s storyline.

Time

Variable; depends on how many Forager Brood encounters the player visits.

Optional questline that introduces Bestial Incantations, links Gurranq to D, Hunter of the Dead, and rewards exploration of catacombs and Tibia Mariner encounters.

Gurranq's Deathroot Quest

Find Deathroot across the Lands Between and deliver it to Gurranq at the Bestial Sanctum to receive Bestial Incantations, a sacred seal, and beast-themed equipment.

Reward

Clawmark Seal, Bestial Incantations, Beast-themed Ashes of War and weapons

Optional character quest involving Iron Fist Alexander

Iron Fist Alexander's Quest

Iron Fist Alexander's Quest follows the Warrior Jar from Limgrave through Caelid, Liurnia, Mt. Gelmir and Crumbling Farum Azula, ending in a final duel that awards the Shard of Alexander.

Reward

Shard of Alexander; Warrior Jar Shard can be obtained instead or earlier by killing Alexander, but doing so ends the quest.

Time

Variable; the quest spans several regions and can be completed alongside normal exploration.

Optional character quest tied to Jarburg, Diallos Hoslow, and Alexander, Iron Fist.

Jar-Bairn's Quest

Jar-Bairn's Quest is an optional Elden Ring storyline in Jarburg involving Jar-Bairn, Diallos Hoslow, and Alexander, Iron Fist. Completing it rewards the Companion Jar talisman.

Reward

Companion Jar

Time

Variable; depends on progress through other character quests and world progression.

Optional questline and progression route associated with White-Faced Varre and Mohg, Lord of Blood.

Lord of Blood's Favor

An optional Elden Ring questline involving White-Faced Varre, invasions, maiden blood, and an early route to Mohgwyn Palace. Its main reward is access to the Pureblood Knight's Medal, while a later invasion awards Varre's Bouquet.

Reward

Pureblood Knight's Medal, Varre's Bouquet, Festering Bloody Fingers, Lord of Blood's Favor

Time

Variable; depends on multiplayer access and travel through the Four Belfries or Church of Inhibition route.

Optional ending quest route

Lord of Frenzied Flame Ending

The Lord of Frenzied Flame Ending is an optional Elden Ring ending route obtained by accepting the Three Fingers’ mark beneath Leyndell. It replaces the normal ending choice unless the mark is removed before the finale.

Reward

Lord of Frenzied Flame Ending; associated achievement or trophy progression.

Time

Variable; depends on how much of the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds and related character quests has already been completed.

Optional multi-region questline associated with Ranni, the Age of Stars ending, and the Dark Moon Greatsword.

Ranni's Quest

Ranni's Quest is a major optional questline in Elden Ring that leads through Caria Manor, Nokron, Nokstella, the Lake of Rot and the Moonlight Altar. Completing it unlocks Ranni's ending route and rewards the Dark Moon Greatsword.

Reward

Dark Moon Greatsword, access to the Age of Stars ending route, and several quest-related items including the Carian Inverted Statue and Discarded Palace Key.

Time

Several hours, depending on exploration, optional dialogue and boss progress.

Optional character quest that unlocks Roderika as a Spirit Tuner at Roundtable Hold and provides the Spirit Jellyfish Ashes and Crimson Hood.

Roderika's Quest

Roderika's Quest follows Roderika from Stormhill Shack to Roundtable Hold, where helping her confront the fate of the Chrysalids allows her to become a Spirit Tuner.

Reward

Spirit Jellyfish Ashes; Spirit Tuning at Roundtable Hold; Crimson Hood

Optional supporting questline at Roundtable Hold

Smithing Master Hewg's Quest

Smithing Master Hewg's Quest is an ongoing Roundtable Hold character quest centered on Hewg's weapon upgrades, his relationship with Roderika, and the gradual discovery of his role in service to Marika.

Reward

No distinct quest-completion reward is confirmed; the practical benefits are weapon upgrades and access to Spirit Tuning through Roderika.

Time

Ongoing across multiple visits; no fixed completion time is confirmed.