Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, deeply interwoven with the game's lore and unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. FromSoftware's signature cryptic storytelling, however, makes initiating these quests challenging, especially given the absence of map markers. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 available NPC quests, each linked to a comprehensive walkthrough.

Key Elden Ring NPC Questlines:

1. White Mask Varre: This early encounter introduces a less-than-friendly character whose quest offers one path to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area and gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Complete Walkthrough

2. Ranni the Witch: Initially known as Renna, Ranni's quest is one of the longest and most impactful. Assisting this Empyrean on her path to godhood involves exploring numerous secret areas, including the Lake of Rot, culminating in a journey across the stars. Complete Walkthrough

3. Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika offers the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold, crucial for upgrading Spirit Ashes. Complete Walkthrough

4. Boc the Seamster: This friendly Demi-human requires the retrieval of his sewing tools, leading to a morally complex choice with unclear consequences. Complete Walkthrough

5. Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches' questline unfolds across multiple locations, beginning in a Limgrave cave. Complete Walkthrough

6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: This questline starts in Limgrave and progresses through various late-game areas, focusing on Primeval Sorcerers and culminating in a choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Complete Walkthrough

7. Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, Blaidd's quest intertwines with Ranni's. Complete Walkthrough

8. Kenneth Haight: Liberate his fort, Fort Haight, to connect with Nepheli Loux's quest later. Location Guide

9. Iron Fist Alexander: This iconic character's quest involves finding him in several locations, ending in Farum Azula. Complete Walkthrough

10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's questline tragically ends at the hands of Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers. Complete Walkthrough

11. Warmaster Bernahl: This questline involves encounters in Limgrave, Volcano Manor, and Farum Azula, culminating in a battle against a former ally. Complete Walkthrough

12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: This shared questline involves finding Goldmask in the Altus Plateau, rewarding a Mending Rune. Complete Walkthrough

13. Diallos: Diallos's quest reveals his identity and place within House Hoslow, beginning in Roundtable Hold and continuing in Volcano Manor. Complete Walkthrough

14. D, Hunter of the Dead: This questline intersects with Fia's, impacting her ultimate fate. Complete Walkthrough

15. Fia, Deathbed Companion: Progressing this quest involves interacting with Fia in Roundtable Hold, uncovering the mysteries of Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn, and earning a Mending Rune. Complete Walkthrough

16. Edgar & Irina: This father-daughter questline involves defending Castle Morne and culminates at the Revenger's Shack in Liurnia. Complete Walkthrough

17. Sorcerer Rogier: Rogier's quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant conclusion and valuable rewards. Complete Walkthrough

18. Nepheli Loux: This quest involves assisting Nepheli in Stormveil Castle and uncovering her true lineage. Complete Walkthrough

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

20. Finger Maiden Hyetta: Hyetta's quest delves into the Frenzied Flame, requiring the delivery of Shabriri Grapes and culminating in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Complete Walkthrough

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