Sorcerer Rogier's Quest

Key takeaways

Use these points to avoid the most common progression mistakes.

• Exhaust Rogier's dialogue Talk to Sorcerer Rogier until he repeats himself at the Stormveil Chapel, then speak with him again after he appears at the Roundtable Hold.
• Search below Stormveil The hidden corpse beneath Stormveil Castle is a required investigation point. It is reached through the castle's lower areas rather than through the main courtyard route.
• The Black Knifeprint is in a hidden section Black Knife Catacombs contains a concealed route and a Black Knife Assassin encounter. Reaching the dungeon's end alone does not guarantee that the quest item has been collected.
• Related quests can change the outcome Rogier's investigation overlaps with Ranni's Rise, Fia, and D, Hunter of the Dead. Advance carefully if you want to preserve optional dialogue and character states.

Sorcerer Rogier's Quest overview

Sorcerer Rogier's Quest is an optional investigation that begins with Sorcerer Rogier in Stormveil Castle and gradually exposes the relationship between the castle's hidden corpse, the Black Knifeprint, Ranni, Fia, and the events known as the Night of Black Knives.

The quest begins when the Tarnished encounters Sorcerer Rogier in the Stormveil Chapel. Rogier is a spellcaster who has taken shelter inside the chapel rather than advancing through the castle, and he can also serve as a summon for the Margit, the Fell Omen encounter if his sign is available. Speak to him repeatedly so that his dialogue is exhausted before leaving Stormveil Castle; this establishes him as a recurring Roundtable Hold character rather than a one-time merchant or summon.

After Stormveil Castle's main progression advances, Rogier relocates to the Roundtable Hold and becomes a source of information about a concealed part of the castle. The important discovery is below Stormveil: a massive corpse connected to Godwyn the Golden and the spreading phenomenon of Those Who Live in Death. Finding this area and then returning to Rogier changes his dialogue and opens the investigation into the Black Knifeprint.

The central objective is to locate the Black Knifeprint in Black Knife Catacombs and bring it to Rogier. The item is obtained from the hidden route associated with the Black Knife Assassin, so defeating the dungeon's ordinary enemies is not by itself enough to complete this stage. Rogier then directs the Tarnished toward Ranni, making the quest a useful early narrative bridge into Ranni's Rise and the wider investigation of the Night of Black Knives.

Rogier's storyline is closely tied to other character quests and is not an isolated chain with a single final mission marker. Progress involving Ranni, Fia, D, Hunter of the Dead, or the hidden corpse beneath Stormveil can change which conversations remain available. The quest is therefore best treated as an information-and-reward branch: collect Rogier's dialogue and the Black Knifeprint before committing deeply to the related questlines if the goal is to see every step.

Where this sits

Requirements

No special build, weapon, or spell is required. The practical requirement is access to the relevant areas and enough combat ability to explore Stormveil Castle and Black Knife Catacombs.

• RequiredReach Stormveil CastleRogier's first location is inside the Stormveil Chapel, so the quest cannot begin before reaching the castle interior.
• RequiredReturn to the Roundtable HoldThe next conversations occur after Rogier has moved from Stormveil Castle to the Roundtable Hold.
• RequiredExplore Stormveil's lower areaThe investigation requires reaching the concealed corpse beneath the castle, an off-route area with hostile creatures and difficult terrain.
• RequiredAccess Black Knife CatacombsThe Black Knifeprint investigation takes place in this dungeon in Liurnia of the Lakes.
• RecommendedBe prepared for an optional boss encounterThe Black Knifeprint is associated with the Black Knife Assassin and a hidden dungeon route, so carry a reliable way to handle a close-range humanoid enemy.

Objectives

1. Meet Sorcerer Rogier in Stormveil Castle.Find him in the Stormveil Chapel and complete his initial conversation.
2. Speak with Rogier at the Roundtable Hold.After his relocation, ask about the castle and exhaust the new dialogue.
3. Find the hidden corpse beneath Stormveil Castle.Reach the lower section of the castle and inspect the large corpse connected to Godwyn the Golden.
4. Ask Fia about Rogier's investigation.Use Fia's available dialogue at the Roundtable Hold to obtain context about the mark Rogier is seeking.
5. Recover the Black Knifeprint.Search the hidden portion of Black Knife Catacombs and obtain the quest item associated with the Black Knife Assassin.
6. Report the Black Knifeprint to Rogier.Return the item to Rogier at the Roundtable Hold and continue his dialogue.
7. Follow Rogier's lead toward Ranni.Travel to Ranni's Rise and speak with Ranni when the relevant dialogue is available.

WalkthroughSpoilers

1. 01

   Meet Sorcerer Rogier.

   Find Sorcerer Rogier in the Stormveil Chapel

   Enter the Stormveil Chapel and speak with Sorcerer Rogier, who is seated inside rather than positioned along the main approach to the castle. Continue speaking until his dialogue repeats; this is the safest way to register the meeting before moving deeper into Stormveil Castle.

   Location: Stormveil Chapel, Stormveil Castle

   TipRogier's summon sign may be available for the Margit, the Fell Omen encounter, but summoning him is not the same as completing his investigation.

   Watch outDo not assume that passing through the chapel automatically completes the step; interact with Rogier and exhaust his dialogue.

2. 02

   Progress far enough for Rogier to relocate.

   Advance through Stormveil Castle

   Continue the castle's normal progression until the story state allows Rogier to leave Stormveil Castle. The quest does not require a separate conversation at every castle checkpoint, so focus on reaching the point at which the castle's main ruler has been defeated and then check the Roundtable Hold.

   Location: Stormveil Castle

   TipIf Rogier is no longer in the chapel, check the Roundtable Hold before searching the castle for him again.

   Watch outThe precise timing of his relocation can depend on the player's wider progression, so an apparently missing Rogier should first be checked at the Roundtable Hold.

3. 03

   Learn about the corpse beneath Stormveil Castle.

   Speak with Rogier at the Roundtable Hold

   Locate Rogier in the Roundtable Hold and exhaust his new dialogue. He discusses the strange matter beneath Stormveil Castle and points the Tarnished toward the hidden corpse, which is the investigation's first major discovery.

   Location: Roundtable Hold

   TipUse the conversation options until Rogier has no new information; leaving after the first line can make the next trigger appear absent.

   Watch outDo not sell or discard Rogier's Rapier if you want to preserve it as the quest's early equipment reward.

4. 04

   Find the concealed corpse.

   Reach the hidden area beneath Stormveil Castle

   Return to Stormveil Castle and take the lower route beneath the main castle rather than following only the direct path toward the throne room. The route involves hostile creatures, drops, and awkward movement around the castle's underside, so use ledges and platforms carefully instead of committing to an unsafe fall.

   Location: Lower Stormveil Castle

   TipMark the route mentally from the nearest Stormveil Site of Grace because the underground approach is easy to confuse with the castle's ordinary courtyard paths.

   Watch outA fall or an uncontrolled descent can kill the Tarnished and force a repeat of the traversal; do not jump toward the corpse area without checking the lower platforms.

5. 05

   Complete the Stormveil investigation.

   Inspect the corpse connected to Godwyn the Golden

   At the end of the lower route, approach the enormous corpse beneath Stormveil Castle and inspect the area around it. This discovery supplies the context for Rogier's concern and can update the dialogue available when you return to the Roundtable Hold.

   Location: Corpse beneath Stormveil Castle

   TipSearch the entire chamber after reaching the corpse so that the discovery is not mistaken for an ordinary enemy arena or dead end.

   Watch outIf Rogier has no new dialogue, rest at a Site of Grace or reload the area, then speak with him again before assuming that the quest is broken.

6. 06

   Obtain information about the Black Knifeprint.

   Ask Fia about Rogier

   Return to the Roundtable Hold and speak with Fia about Rogier's condition and investigation when the option is available. Her conversation provides the next lead concerning the mark Rogier wants the Tarnished to find, so do not stop after receiving only her usual embrace dialogue.

   Location: Roundtable Hold

   TipFia's dialogue options can change as other Roundtable Hold conversations advance; revisit her after checking Rogier if the relevant topic is not immediately present.

   Watch outRelated progress involving Fia, D, Hunter of the Dead, or Ranni can alter the order and availability of conversations.

7. 07

   Locate the Black Knifeprint.

   Travel to Black Knife Catacombs

   Go to Black Knife Catacombs in Liurnia of the Lakes and explore beyond the most obvious dungeon route. The quest item is associated with a concealed section and the Black Knife Assassin, so reaching the ordinary end of the catacombs is not sufficient by itself.

   Location: Black Knife Catacombs, Liurnia of the Lakes

   TipTreat the dungeon as having a hidden objective: inspect suspicious walls, mechanisms, and side routes instead of stopping when the first boss path is complete.

   Watch outThe Black Knifeprint is easy to miss if the hidden route is ignored; confirm that it is in the inventory before returning to Rogier.

8. 08

   Recover the Black Knifeprint.

   Defeat the Black Knife Assassin and claim the Black Knifeprint

   Follow the concealed route to the Black Knife Assassin encounter and defeat the boss guarding the investigation's evidence. Collect the Black Knifeprint afterward; the defeat and the item pickup are separate actions, and the quest does not advance from the boss victory alone.

   Location: Black Knife Catacombs

   TipThe Black Knife Assassin is a mobile humanoid opponent, so keep enough space to read its movement but avoid allowing the fight to drag into repeated missed attacks.

   Watch outIf the Black Knifeprint is not collected, Rogier will not receive the evidence when you return to the Roundtable Hold.

9. 09

   Report the evidence to Rogier.

   Give the Black Knifeprint to Rogier

   Return to Sorcerer Rogier at the Roundtable Hold and use the dialogue option concerning the Black Knifeprint. Continue speaking until he explains what the evidence means and identifies Ranni as the next person connected to the investigation.

   Location: Roundtable Hold

   TipIf the hand-over option does not appear, verify the item name in the inventory and revisit the hidden corpse beneath Stormveil before reloading the Roundtable Hold.

   Watch outDo not rush into unrelated end states for the associated character quests if you still want Rogier's remaining explanation and reactions.

10. 10

    Advance the Ranni-related lead.

    Follow the lead to Ranni's Rise

    Travel to Ranni's Rise and speak with Ranni when the relevant interaction is available. Rogier's role in this branch is to direct the Tarnished toward Ranni and her connection to the Night of Black Knives; the later events belong primarily to Ranni's quest rather than to a separate Rogier objective.

    Location: Ranni's Rise, Liurnia of the Lakes

    TipIf Ranni's dialogue does not change immediately, speak with the other characters available at the location and revisit her after returning to the Roundtable Hold.

    Watch outRogier's personal quest can conclude through his deteriorating condition after this stage, so preserve a save or finish his available dialogue before committing to major related progression if dialogue completion matters.

Mission mechanicsSpoilers

This quest is driven by world-state checks and character dialogue rather than a visible quest log. The practical loop is to meet Rogier, advance Stormveil Castle, inspect the lower corpse, consult Fia, obtain the Black Knifeprint, and report to Rogier. Resting at a Site of Grace or reloading an area can help update an NPC's position after a major trigger, but it does not replace the required conversations or item pickup.

The Stormveil section is deliberately off the critical path. The player can finish the castle's obvious objectives without finding the corpse beneath it, which is why the quest can appear stalled at the Roundtable Hold. When looking for the corpse, prioritize the castle's underside and lower traversal spaces rather than the central courtyard, chapel, or main gate.

Black Knife Catacombs has two kinds of progress that are easy to conflate: completing the dungeon's standard route and reaching the concealed route tied to the Black Knife Assassin. The Black Knifeprint is the meaningful quest evidence, so check the inventory after the hidden encounter and before returning to Rogier. If the item is absent, the investigation has not reached its required state.

Rogier's branch also functions as a narrative handoff. The Black Knifeprint does not simply produce a new reward; it gives Rogier a reason to point toward Ranni and helps connect the hidden history of Godwyn the Golden with the Night of Black Knives. Because Fia, D, Hunter of the Dead, and Ranni have intersecting stories, their dialogue should be treated as part of the quest's context rather than as unrelated chatter.

What works and what does not

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

• Speak with Sorcerer Rogier until his dialogue is exhausted at each location.

  This preserves the intended investigation sequence and reveals the next lead when the relevant world-state trigger has been reached.

• Investigate the corpse beneath Stormveil Castle before returning to Rogier.

  Rogier can respond to the discovery and direct the investigation toward the Black Knifeprint rather than repeating earlier dialogue.

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• Ask Fia about Rogier and the mark he is seeking.

  Fia supplies context and helps point the player toward the Black Knifeprint investigation.

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• Give the Black Knifeprint to Rogier.

  Rogier interprets the evidence and points the Tarnished toward Ranni, connecting this quest to Ranni's Rise.

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• Advance the connected Ranni, Fia, or D, Hunter of the Dead questlines before completing Rogier's dialogue.

  Some conversations, NPC states, or the order of revelations may change, and parts of Rogier's branch can become unavailable.

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Quest checklist

• Speak with Sorcerer Rogier in the Stormveil Chapel.Exhaust his dialogue before leaving the area.
• Progress Stormveil Castle until Rogier relocates.Check the Roundtable Hold if he is no longer in the chapel.
• Speak with Rogier at the Roundtable Hold.Ask about the hidden matter beneath Stormveil Castle.
• Reach the corpse beneath Stormveil Castle.Use the lower castle route and inspect the large corpse.
• Ask Fia about Rogier.Look for the conversation concerning Rogier's investigation.
• Explore the concealed route in Black Knife Catacombs.The ordinary dungeon route is not enough.
• Defeat the Black Knife Assassin.Collect the quest item after the encounter.
• Confirm that the Black Knifeprint is in the inventory.Do this before leaving Black Knife Catacombs.
• Give the Black Knifeprint to Rogier.Continue the Roundtable Hold conversation afterward.
• Follow Rogier's lead to Ranni's Rise.This transitions the investigation into the related Ranni storyline.

Quest-related itemsSpoilers

• 01
  Black Knifeprint

  Where: Black Knife Catacombs, in the concealed section associated with the Black Knife Assassin

  This is the key evidence item for Rogier's investigation. It must be collected and delivered to Rogier at the Roundtable Hold; defeating the catacombs' ordinary route does not substitute for obtaining it.

  Missable
• 02
  Rogier's Rapier

  Where: Roundtable Hold, after Rogier's relocation

  A thrusting sword awarded during Rogier's early Roundtable Hold progression. It is relevant both as equipment and as a tangible sign that Rogier's role has advanced beyond his initial Stormveil appearance.

  Missable

Failure conditionsSpoilers

• Miss the hidden corpse beneath Stormveil CastleThe quest can appear to stop at Rogier's Roundtable Hold dialogue because the required investigation point is off the main Stormveil route. Return to the castle's lower area and inspect the corpse.
• Complete Black Knife Catacombs without finding the concealed routeThe Black Knifeprint is not guaranteed by simply reaching the dungeon's obvious endpoint. Search for the hidden route and the Black Knife Assassin encounter.
• Return to Rogier without the Black KnifeprintRogier cannot progress the evidence portion of the quest until the item is actually in the inventory.
• Advance interconnected NPC questlines too farProgress involving Ranni, Fia, or D, Hunter of the Dead can change or end Rogier's available dialogue. Complete his conversations and hand-ins first when preserving dialogue is important.
• Assume a missing dialogue line means the quest is permanently brokenNPC states can require a Site of Grace rest, an area reload, or a further related conversation. Recheck Rogier, Fia, and the relevant location before abandoning the branch.

Rewards and dropsSpoilers

• Rogier's Rapier
  A thrusting sword received after Rogier's progression to the Roundtable Hold. It gives an early-game character a ready-made rapier option, although its usefulness depends on the player's attributes and preferred weapon moveset.
• Rogier's Set
  The clothing set associated with Sorcerer Rogier, obtainable after his quest reaches its later state. It is primarily an equipment and appearance reward rather than a replacement for a combat build.
• Rogier's Bell Bearing
  A bell bearing associated with Rogier that can be given to the Twin Maiden Husks. It preserves access to the sorceries and other shop options Rogier offered after his personal shop is no longer available.
• Black Knifeprint
  The quest's central evidence item. It matters because it advances Rogier's investigation and provides the lead toward Ranni; it is not merely an optional catacombs collectible.

Characters in this mission

• D, Hunter of the DeadA related character whose storyline overlaps with Those Who Live in Death and Fia.
• Margit, the Fell OmenRogier may be available as a summon for this encounter.
• Black Knife AssassinThe encounter associated with the concealed Black Knifeprint route.

AftermathEnding spoilers

TriviaSpoilers

• Rogier's quest is one of the clearest early links between the Night of Black Knives and the consequences of Godwyn the Golden's death.
• The enormous corpse beneath Stormveil Castle is easy to overlook because it lies away from the castle's most direct progression route, but it is central to Rogier's investigation.
• The quest demonstrates how Elden Ring uses NPC dialogue and environmental discoveries instead of a conventional quest journal to communicate objectives.
• Rogier's investigation intersects with both Ranni's and Fia's stories, so the same evidence can have different significance depending on which character quest the player follows next.

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