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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.

RoleOptional side quest connected to Starscourge Radahn, Sorceress Sellen, and the Academy of Raya Lucaria.
StatusOptional side quest
Importancesupporting
RewardBranch-dependent rewards including Glintstone Kris, an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, Jerren's Eccentric armor pieces, and access to further Sorceress Sellen rewards.
  • Quest typeOptional side mission
  • Primary regionsCaelid, Weeping Peninsula, Liurnia of the Lakes
  • Core charactersWitch-Hunter Jerren and Sorceress Sellen
  • Branch pointRaya Lucaria Grand Library entrance
  • MissableYesThe branch rewards and post-choice character state cannot be obtained together in one normal completion.
  • Required boss progressionStarscourge Radahn defeated

This quest has no single fixed reward because its conclusion depends on the summon sign selected at the Raya Lucaria Grand Library.

Key takeawaysSpoilers

The quest is short in individual objectives but easy to interrupt because its progression depends on dialogue, location changes, and Sellen's separate questline.

  • Defeat Starscourge Radahn first Jerren's post-festival dialogue at Redmane Castle becomes available after Starscourge Radahn has been defeated. Return to the castle and speak with Jerren in the throne-room area rather than treating the boss victory as the end of his involvement.
  • Search Witchbane Ruins Jerren's investigation leads to the underground chamber beneath Witchbane Ruins, where Sorceress Sellen is chained. Exhaust the available dialogue there before leaving, because this meeting establishes the next stage of the connected questline.
  • The final choice is exclusive At the Raya Lucaria Grand Library entrance, choose either the gold sign to assist Sorceress Sellen or the red sign to assist Jerren. The two outcomes provide different rewards and determine which character remains afterward.
  • Check the area after the duel The rewards are not limited to the summoned fight itself. Return to the relevant area and speak with the surviving character or inspect the aftermath after reloading the area when necessary.

Witch-Hunter Jerren's Quest overviewSpoilers

Witch-Hunter Jerren's Quest is a branching questline in Elden Ring that connects the Redmane Castle festival, Starscourge Radahn's defeat, Sorceress Sellen's hidden identity, and the final confrontation outside the Raya Lucaria Grand Library.

Jerren is first encountered as the announcer and master of ceremonies for the festival at Redmane Castle in Caelid. At that stage, his role is primarily tied to the gathering of warriors who have come to challenge Starscourge Radahn. After Radahn is defeated, Jerren's dialogue changes and he can be found in the castle's throne-room area, where he explains that his duties at Redmane Castle are finished and that he intends to resume a personal investigation.

The next important meeting takes place at Witchbane Ruins on the Weeping Peninsula. There, Jerren's investigation has led him to Sorceress Sellen, who is imprisoned beneath the ruins. Speaking with Sellen at this location advances both characters' stories and gives the player the information needed to continue Sellen's quest. This stage is easy to overlook because Witchbane Ruins is not on the main route through the Weeping Peninsula, and the imprisoned character is encountered underground rather than at a prominent outdoor landmark.

The quest becomes active again after the player has progressed Sellen's storyline far enough to obtain Sellen's Primal Glintstone. A hidden body in the Three Sisters area provides the next destination, allowing the player to transfer Sellen's Primal Glintstone and continue the quest despite the imprisoned Sellen no longer being the active version of the character. The sequence then moves to the entrance of the Raya Lucaria Grand Library, where two summon signs present a mutually exclusive decision.

The final choice is whether to assist Sorceress Sellen against Jerren or assist Jerren against Sellen. Helping Sellen gives access to the Glintstone Kris and a continuing interaction with Sellen, while helping Jerren produces a different reward path centered on an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone. The choice also changes which character remains available afterward, so players who want both branches must complete the desired branch before making the decision on another playthrough or by using a separate save.

Where this sitsSpoilers

Festival beginsMeet Jerren at Redmane Castle
Investigation resumesReturn after Starscourge Radahn
Prison encounterFind Sellen beneath Witchbane Ruins
Body transferUse Sellen's Primal Glintstone in Three Sisters
Branch conclusionChoose a summon sign outside the Grand Library
  1. 1Redmane Castle festivalopeningJerren introduces the Radahn Festival before the investigation phase begins.
  2. 2Starscourge RadahnprerequisiteDefeat Radahn to advance Jerren's dialogue.
  3. 3Witchbane Ruinsquest-stageFind Jerren's prisoner and continue Sellen's storyline.
  4. 4Raya Lucaria Grand Library choicebranchSelect which character to assist.

The route moves from Jerren's public duties at Redmane Castle to his private investigation and ends with a two-way summon-sign choice.

Requirements

Advance both Jerren's and Sorceress Sellen's connected storylines far enough to unlock the final summon signs.

  • RequiredDefeat Starscourge RadahnJerren's Redmane Castle dialogue must progress beyond the festival. The relevant conversation is available after the Radahn Festival has concluded with Radahn's defeat.
  • RequiredVisit Redmane Castle againReturn to the castle after the battle and speak with Jerren in the throne-room area. Leaving without exhausting his dialogue can make the next destination unclear.
  • RequiredFind Sellen at Witchbane RuinsTravel to the underground chamber beneath Witchbane Ruins and speak with the imprisoned Sorceress Sellen.
  • RequiredProgress Sorceress Sellen's questObtain Sellen's Primal Glintstone and follow the connected body-transfer step in the Three Sisters area before attempting the final choice.
  • RequiredReach the Raya Lucaria Grand Library entranceThe two summon signs appear outside the library entrance once the preceding quest stages have been completed.

Objectives

  1. Complete the Radahn Festival at Redmane Castle.Jerren's role changes only after the festival's central battle has been completed.
  2. Speak with Jerren after Starscourge Radahn's defeat.Find him in the castle's throne-room area and exhaust his dialogue.
  3. Locate Sorceress Sellen beneath Witchbane Ruins.The relevant chamber is underground and contains Sellen in chains.
  4. Advance Sellen's quest to the Primal Glintstone stage.The quest cannot be concluded by visiting Witchbane Ruins alone.
  5. Choose a side outside the Raya Lucaria Grand Library.Use the gold summon sign to assist Sellen or the red summon sign to assist Jerren.
  6. Collect the branch-specific reward and inspect the aftermath.Return to the area after the duel and speak with the surviving character or collect the resulting item.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Begin Jerren's festival sequence.

    Attend the Radahn Festival at Redmane Castle

    Travel to Redmane Castle in southern Caelid and speak with Witch-Hunter Jerren during the festival sequence. His announcement establishes the gathering, but this opening meeting does not complete his personal quest; the investigation only advances after the battle at the festival has ended.

    Location: Redmane Castle

    TipIf the castle appears to contain fewer ordinary enemies than expected, the festival state may be active; use the available route to reach the festival courtyard and proceed to the Radahn encounter.

    Watch outDo not assume that meeting Jerren before the battle is the quest's only required interaction. You must return to the castle after defeating Radahn.

  2. 02

    End the Radahn Festival by defeating Starscourge Radahn.

    Defeat Starscourge Radahn

    Enter the festival battle and defeat Starscourge Radahn. Once the battle is over, the quest state changes, and Jerren's next dialogue becomes available at Redmane Castle rather than at the festival's opening position.

    Location: Redmane Castle and the Radahn arena

    TipThe Radahn battle is also a major progression gate for several character quests, so finish any desired pre-battle conversations before starting it.

    Watch outThe quest cannot be advanced through Jerren's investigation stage while the festival remains in its pre-Radahn state.

  3. 03

    Advance Jerren's post-festival dialogue.

    Return to Jerren in the throne-room area

    Go back through Redmane Castle after Radahn's defeat and locate Jerren in the throne-room area. Speak to him repeatedly until his dialogue is exhausted; he explains that his service at the castle is complete and points toward the next stage of his investigation.

    Location: Redmane Castle throne-room area

    TipIf Jerren still delivers festival dialogue, leave the area, rest, or confirm that Starscourge Radahn was actually defeated before trying again.

    Watch outLeaving this conversation unfinished can make Witchbane Ruins appear unrelated, even though it is the next location tied to Jerren.

  4. 04

    Meet the imprisoned Sorceress Sellen.

    Find the underground chamber beneath Witchbane Ruins

    Travel to Witchbane Ruins on the Weeping Peninsula and enter the underground passage. Sorceress Sellen is held in chains in the chamber below the ruins; speak with her and exhaust her dialogue to reveal how Jerren's investigation intersects with her story.

    Location: Witchbane Ruins

    TipSearch for the entrance below the ruined structure rather than looking for Jerren in the open area. The important interaction is underground.

    Watch outThis meeting is not the final confrontation. Do not leave the connected questline unfinished if you intend to reach the Grand Library summon signs.

  5. 05

    Obtain Sellen's Primal Glintstone.

    Continue Sorceress Sellen's quest to obtain Sellen's Primal Glintstone

    Follow Sorceress Sellen's separate quest objectives until she gives you Sellen's Primal Glintstone. This item is the required bridge between the imprisoned version of Sellen at Witchbane Ruins and the later body-transfer stage in Three Sisters.

    Location: Locations associated with Sorceress Sellen's quest

    TipIf the final summon signs are absent, revisit Sellen's known locations and check whether the Primal Glintstone conversation has been completed.

    Watch outVisiting Witchbane Ruins alone is not enough to unlock the branch choice; the Primal Glintstone stage must also be completed.

  6. 06

    Use Sellen's Primal Glintstone at the hidden body.

    Transfer Sellen's Primal Glintstone in Three Sisters

    Travel to the Three Sisters area and locate the hidden body used by Sellen's quest. Place Sellen's Primal Glintstone there to move the quest forward, then return to the areas connected with the next stage rather than continuing to search the Witchbane Ruins prisoner for new dialogue.

    Location: Three Sisters

    TipThe relevant route is concealed within the ruins and cellar spaces around Three Sisters, so inspect suspicious walls and floors instead of searching only the open road.

    Watch outDo not treat the imprisoned Sellen at Witchbane Ruins as the active quest target after the Primal Glintstone has been used; the quest has moved to another version of the character.

  7. 07

    Choose the quest's final branch.

    Reach the summon signs outside the Raya Lucaria Grand Library

    After the body-transfer stage, go to the entrance of the Raya Lucaria Grand Library. Two summon signs appear outside: one allows you to assist Sorceress Sellen, while the other allows you to assist Witch-Hunter Jerren.

    Location: Outside the Raya Lucaria Grand Library

    TipRead both summon signs before interacting with one. The gold sign is the Sellen route, and the red sign is the Jerren route.

    Watch outThe summon-sign decision is mutually exclusive for the current playthrough. Selecting one route removes the opportunity to receive the other route's immediate reward.

  8. 08

    Complete the selected side's duel.

    Assist Sorceress Sellen or Witch-Hunter Jerren

    Use the gold summon sign to enter the fight on Sellen's side, or use the red summon sign to enter the fight on Jerren's side. The summoned battle is the quest's decisive confrontation, so prepare your equipment and healing before activating a sign.

    Location: Raya Lucaria Grand Library entrance

    TipThe fight is against the character you did not summon. Keep the surviving ally's presence in mind, but do not rely on the ally to finish the encounter without support.

    Watch outChoosing the wrong sign for your intended reward cannot be reversed by returning to the entrance; reload an earlier save or choose the other branch on another playthrough.

  9. 09

    Claim the reward for the selected branch.

    Collect the aftermath reward

    After the fight, inspect the area and speak with the surviving character when dialogue becomes available. The Sellen route provides Glintstone Kris and continued access to Sellen's post-choice rewards, while the Jerren route provides an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and leaves Jerren as the surviving quest participant.

    Location: Raya Lucaria Grand Library and the surrounding library area

    TipIf the expected character or item is not immediately present, rest at a Site of Grace or reload the area before checking again.

    Watch outThe character eliminated in the branch fight does not remain available for the other outcome, and the two principal branch rewards cannot both be claimed through one normal completion.

Mission mechanicsSpoilers

This quest uses location-state progression rather than a conventional objective marker. Jerren's position and dialogue change after Starscourge Radahn's defeat, while Sellen's position changes after Sellen's Primal Glintstone is obtained and used. When a character appears to have stopped progressing, the reliable solution is to verify the required boss victory, exhaust dialogue, rest or reload the area, and then revisit the next named location.

The final encounter is presented as a summon-sign choice rather than a dialogue menu. The gold sign outside the Raya Lucaria Grand Library summons the player to assist Sorceress Sellen, making Jerren the opposing combatant. The red sign summons the player to assist Jerren, making Sellen the opposing combatant. Because the signs represent competing outcomes, interacting with one commits the current playthrough to that branch.

The quest is closely tied to Sorceress Sellen's progression and should be treated as one route through her larger storyline rather than as an isolated Jerren mission. The Witchbane Ruins meeting, the Primal Glintstone, the hidden body in Three Sisters, and the Grand Library confrontation are all necessary links. Skipping one of those links leaves the final signs unavailable even if the player has already met Jerren at Redmane Castle.

What works and what does notSpoilers

Strengths

  • The Sellen route is the better choice for players prioritizing sorcery progression, because it grants Glintstone Kris and preserves further interaction with Sellen after the duel.
  • The Jerren route is attractive to players who value an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, a high-value upgrade resource that is otherwise limited in availability.
  • The quest provides clear physical branch markers at the end: the player can compare the gold and red summon signs before committing.

Weaknesses

  • The quest gives limited direct guidance between Redmane Castle, Witchbane Ruins, Three Sisters, and the Grand Library, so players can easily stop after the Radahn Festival and miss the investigation.
  • Its rewards are mutually exclusive in one playthrough, making the decision consequential for players collecting unique items or trying to see every character outcome.
  • The route depends on Sorceress Sellen's separate progression, so Jerren's quest cannot be completed by following Jerren alone.

Best uses

  • Choose Sellen when the priority is sorcery-related rewards and continuing her storyline.
  • Choose Jerren when the priority is the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone rather than Sellen's branch rewards.
  • Before selecting a summon sign, create a separate backup save if the platform and play conditions allow it and if both outcomes are important to the player.

Choices and consequencesEnding spoilers

  • Assist Sorceress Sellen using the gold summon sign.

    Fight Witch-Hunter Jerren as Sellen's ally. The branch rewards the player with Glintstone Kris and allows further interaction with Sellen after the duel.

    Spoiler
  • Assist Witch-Hunter Jerren using the red summon sign.

    Fight Sorceress Sellen as Jerren's ally. The branch rewards the player with an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and leaves Jerren as the surviving participant in the immediate aftermath.

    Spoiler
  • Do not choose a summon sign yet.

    The branch remains unresolved while the player prepares, but the quest cannot advance until one of the two signs is used.

Quest checklistSpoilers

  • Attend the Radahn Festival at Redmane Castle.Complete Jerren's opening festival interaction.
  • Defeat Starscourge Radahn.This changes Jerren's role and dialogue.
  • Return to Redmane Castle and exhaust Jerren's post-battle dialogue.Search the throne-room area.
  • Visit Witchbane Ruins.Enter the underground chamber.
  • Speak with the imprisoned Sorceress Sellen.Complete the dialogue needed for the connected questline.
  • Obtain Sellen's Primal Glintstone.This item is required for the next stage.
  • Use Sellen's Primal Glintstone at the hidden body in Three Sisters.The body-transfer stage must be completed.
  • Reach the entrance of the Raya Lucaria Grand Library.Confirm that both summon signs are present.
  • Read both summon signs before choosing.Gold assists Sellen; red assists Jerren.
  • Collect the selected branch's reward.Check the aftermath and reload the area if necessary.

Failure conditionsSpoilers

  • Jerren's dialogue does not change after the Radahn battleConfirm that Starscourge Radahn was defeated, return to Redmane Castle, and exhaust Jerren's dialogue in the throne-room area. Resting or reloading can update the location state.
  • The Witchbane Ruins stage appears inactiveThe relevant interaction is underground. Enter the chamber beneath the ruins and speak with the imprisoned Sorceress Sellen rather than searching only the surface.
  • The Grand Library summon signs are absentAdvance Sorceress Sellen's quest to the Sellen's Primal Glintstone stage, use the item at the hidden body in Three Sisters, and then revisit the library entrance.
  • The wrong branch reward was selectedThe gold and red signs lead to different outcomes and cannot both be completed through one normal playthrough. The other reward requires another playthrough or an earlier save.
  • The aftermath character or reward is not visibleRest at a Site of Grace or reload the area, then inspect the library surroundings and speak with the surviving character again.

On failure

The quest's practical checkpoints are the post-Radahn Jerren conversation, the Witchbane Ruins meeting, the use of Sellen's Primal Glintstone, and the summon-sign choice.

Rewards and dropsSpoilers

  • Glintstone Kris
    The reward for assisting Sorceress Sellen. It is a dagger with a glintstone-focused weapon skill, making this route relevant to players developing a magic-oriented arsenal.
  • Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone
    The reward for assisting Witch-Hunter Jerren. It is a rare weapon-upgrade material, so this branch is valuable to players planning to improve a standard weapon to its highest upgrade tier.
  • Eccentric's Hood
    Associated with Witch-Hunter Jerren's equipment and obtainable through the Jerren side of the quest's aftermath. It is part of the Eccentric armor set.
  • Sellen's post-choice rewards
    Assisting Sellen preserves further interaction with her and access to additional sorcery-related progression after the duel. The exact later rewards belong to Sorceress Sellen's broader questline rather than to Jerren's branch alone.

Characters in this missionSpoilers

AftermathEnding spoilers

Choose the reward that matches your build

The Sellen branch is the practical choice for players who want Glintstone Kris and continued sorcery progression. The Jerren branch is the practical choice for players who want an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone. Because the two summon signs resolve the same conflict in opposite ways, decide before entering the duel.

Relationships

Characters

  • Witch-Hunter JerrenQuest characterJerren's investigation gives the quest its name and its Redmane Castle and Grand Library stages.

Locations

  • Redmane CastleOpening locationJerren hosts the Radahn Festival here and later explains that his duties are complete.
  • Witchbane RuinsInvestigation locationJerren's investigation reaches the imprisoned Sorceress Sellen beneath these ruins.
  • Three SistersQuest locationThe hidden body used with Sellen's Primal Glintstone is found in this area.
  • Raya Lucaria Grand LibraryFinal branch locationThe gold and red summon signs outside the library determine the quest's outcome.