All Elden Ring DLC NPC quests in Shadow of the Erdtree

There are 12 NPCs in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, all with varied quests and storylines to find. Just like the NPC questlines from the unique Elden Ring, the characters in Shadow of the Erdtree provides you with unique objects and rewards. However be warned: Some NPC quests within the DLC may be simply missed, and there is a vital level of no return that can lock you out of some NPC quest development.

Our Elden Ring DLC information lists all new NPC questlines launched in Shadow of the Erdtree and the perfect order wherein it’s best to full them.

Spoiler warning: This information incorporates minor spoilers for Shadow of the Erdtree.

What are the perfect NPC quests in Elden Ring’s DLC?

Naturally, you’ll need to full all of Shadow of the Erdtree’s NPC questlines to get essentially the most out of its story (and get each NPC’s weapons and armor). And a few questlines, like these of Sir Ansbach and Thiollier, will in the end be useful in the long term, as a result of you possibly can summon them for one of many recreation’s hardest boss fights.

However a few of the later NPC quests, notably Rely Ymir and Jolán’s and Igon and Dragon Communion Priestess’, are instantly tied to essential boss battles and unlocking the power to rework right into a dragon. Ymir and Igon’s quests must be in your must-do checklist, if solely to listen to the latter’s wonderful diatribe in opposition to Bayle the Dread.

All Elden Ring DLC NPC quests and finest order

There’s some quantity of flexibility in finishing the dozen NPC quests in Shadow of the Erdtree, and pursuing one doesn’t essentially lock you out of any others. However right here’s the final order in which you’ll be able to look forward to finding and full every Elden Ring DLC NPC quest.

Under, we’ll break down a bit extra about what you’ll encounter from every questline, whereas the hyperlinks on the bulleted checklist above will lead you to a full walkthrough for every quest.

Needle Knight Leda

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Needle Knight Leda would be the first NPC you encounter. She’ll first seem in Moghwyn Palace, standing close to Miquella’s cocoon after you’ve defeated Starscourge Radahn and Mogh, Lord of Blood within the base recreation. After touring to the Shadow Realm, you possibly can meet up with Lena at Highroad Cross Web site of Grace, north of Fortress Ensis in Scadu Altus.

You’ll need to pursue Needle Knight Lena’s quest if you wish to earn the Ash of Struggle: Swift Slash in your backhand blade weapons.

Redmane Freyja and Hornsent

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You’ll meet Redmane Freyja and Hornsent, and begin their respective questlines close to the Three-Path Cross Web site of Grace in Gravesite Plain. They’re nearly assuredly the primary followers of Miquella you’ll encounter within the Shadow Realm, and also you’ll need to pursue Redmane Freyja’s quest to amass the Golden Lion Protect (and its Ash of Struggle, Roaring Bash) in your power construct. Hornsent’s quest will allow you to summon him for the Golden Hippopotamus boss battle and is interwoven, narratively, with Leda’s questline.

Sir Ansbach and Moore

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You’ll meet Sir Ansbach and the service provider Moore on the Fundamental Gate Cross Web site of Grace exterior Belurat Tower Settlement. Ansbach’s quest ties into Leda and Freyja’s, and also you’ll get Ansbach’s Longbow in your dexterity construct if you happen to see it to completion. Comply with Moore’s quest, which ties into Thiollier and St. Trina’s questlines, for a possibility to really feel unhappy. (Irrespective of the way you cope with Moore, you’ll get his heavy armor, defend, and Bell Bearing by the tip of the sport.)

Hornsent Grandam

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Hornsent Grandam may be encountered early in Shadow of the Erdtree at Belurat Tower Settlement. Her transient questline is non-obligatory, however you’ll unlock an incantation (Watchful Spirit) and a tasty therapeutic merchandise (Connoisseur Scorpion Stew) for finishing all of Hornsent Grandam’s quest steps.

Fireplace Knight Queelign

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Your introduction to Fireplace Knight Queelign will come within the type of an invasion in Belurat Tower Settlement. You’ll battle this NPC twice over the course of Shadow of the Erdtree, and relying on a sure selection in his questline, you’ll unlock both Fireplace Knight Queelign’s Greatsword or his Spirit Summon Ash.

Thiollier and St. Trina

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The intertwined quests of Thiollier and St. Trina overlap with different NPC quests, notably these of Moore and the Dragon Communion Priestess. Thiollier’s quest can be the one option to purchase the St. Trina’s Smile talisman. St. Trina’s quest is a chance to expertise one of many weirdest interactions of any Elden Ring NPC.

Dryleaf Dane

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Discover Dryleaf Dane on the Moorth Ruins Web site of Grace in Scadu Altus for a short-and-to-the-point quest that can earn you the Dryleaf Arts weapon and Dane’s Hat helm. The remainder of his gear may be earned in Leda’s quest and in a late-game boss battle.

Rely Ymir and Jolán

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The sorcerer Rely Ymir and his swordhand Jolán are central to a serious, must-complete quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Attending to Rely Ymir in Manus Metyr cathedral is simple, and his questline is simple to finish, however it’s going to take you all around the Shadow Realm’s map. Full this quest to earn a number of highly effective sorceries and weapons, unlock a helpful Summon Spirit Ash, and face a serious Remembrance boss battle (that’s additionally non-obligatory).

Igon and Dragon Communion Priestess

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You may meet Igon and Dragon Communion Priestess comparatively early on in Shadow of the Erdtree, however contemplating their questline pits you in opposition to some fearsome dragons, chances are you’ll need to wait till close to the tip of your journey via the Shadow Realm to finish their quests. Igon’s is simple, and price doing if you wish to expertise Elden Ring’s finest voiceover efficiency. The related Dragon Communion Priestess interactions are value doing if you happen to’ve invested in Dragon Communion Incantations.

Igon and Dragon Communion Priestess’ quests are value doing if in case you have any intention of killing Bayle the Dread.

What’s the level of no return for Elden Ring DLC’s NPC quests?

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There are two main quest development factors that have an effect on numerous Elden Ring DLC NPCs that you just want to concentrate on.

• The primary level of no return comes as you strategy Shadow Preserve in Scadu Altus. You’ll see pop-up messages that warn “Someplace an amazing rune has damaged” adopted by “And so too has a robust attraction.” This signifies that sure characters are not affected by Miquella’s charming spell and that they’ve moved from their authentic places.
• The second, and most important, level of no return comes once you burn the Sealing Tree with Messmer’s Kindling after defeating the Remembrance boss Romina, Saint of the Bud. Burning the Sealing Tree is the level of no return for a lot of NPC quests. Do what it is advisable to do earlier than burning the Sealing Tree.

On the lookout for extra Shadow of the Erdtree guides? Take a look at our guides on new Elden Ring DLC weapons, armor, map fragments, and talismans. We’ve additionally obtained location guides on the place to search out Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes, and an interactive Elden Ring DLC map.