Elden Ring All Quests Guide in Order

Embarking on your journey through the Lands Between in Elden Ring can be an overwhelming experience, especially when trying to navigate the numerous quests and NPC interactions. This guide provides a structured, step-by-step walkthrough to help you experience many of the early and crucial questlines in a logical order. Following this path will ensure you don’t miss key dialogues, items, or character developments as you progress through the game.

Early Encounters and Guidance in Limgrave

Your adventure begins in Limgrave, where initial NPC interactions set the stage for many storylines.

1. Talk to Varre at the start of the game: Upon exiting the tutorial area and entering Limgrave, White Mask Varre is the first NPC you’ll encounter. Speaking to him provides initial guidance on your Tarnished journey.

2. Talk to Kale at the Church of Elleh: Head to the Church of Elleh, the first Site of Grace in the open world. Merchant Kale offers essential items and further insights into the world.

3. Rest at the Third Church of Marika and form accord with Melina: Locate the Third Church of Marika to the east of the Church of Elleh. Resting at the Site of Grace here triggers a crucial encounter with Melina, who grants you the ability to level up.

4. Break the tree illusion and talk to Boc: Southwest of the First Step Site of Grace, you’ll hear Boc’s voice. Strike the small golden tree to reveal Boc, a demi-human sewster trapped as a tree. Freeing him initiates his questline.

   Alt text: Boc the Demi-Human transformed into a tree in Elden Ring, asking for help.

5. Free Alexander from his hole near Saintsbridge Grace: Travel east to Saintsbridge. Near the Saintsbridge Site of Grace, you’ll find Iron Fist Alexander stuck in a hole. Assist him by hitting him from behind to progress his quest.

   Alt text: Elden Ring Iron Fist Alexander NPC stuck in a hole needing assistance.

6. Talk to D, Hunter of the Dead, near the graveyard East of Saintsbridge Grace: East of Saintsbridge Site of Grace, near the graveyard, D, Hunter of the Dead, can be found. Speak to him to learn about Deathroot and the undead menace.

7. Kill the Mariner in Summonwater Village then talk to D nearby: Head north to Summonwater Village in eastern Limgrave. Defeat the Tibia Mariner boss there. Return to D near Summonwater Village to update him on your progress.

8. Talk to Kenneth Haight on top of the ruin to the South: Travel south of Mistwood Ruins to find Kenneth Haight atop the ruins of Fort Haight. He tasks you with reclaiming Fort Haight.

9. Talk to Melina at the Third Church of Marika again: Return to the Third Church of Marika and rest at the Site of Grace to speak with Melina again, advancing her storyline and gaining further lore insights.

10. Use Waygate near the Third Church of Marika and talk to Gurranq: Behind the Third Church of Marika, a Waygate teleporter is hidden. Use it to reach the Bestial Sanctum in Caelid and meet Gurranq, Beast Clergyman. Speaking to him initiates the Bestial Sanctum questline related to Deathroot.

Blaidd, Boc, and Coastal Cave

This section focuses on quests involving Blaidd and Boc, leading you through Coastal Cave.

11. Listen to Blaidd’s howling at Mistwood Ruins: Travel to Mistwood Ruins, east of the Church of Elleh. You’ll hear Blaidd howling.

12. Go back to Kale at Church of Elleh for Fingersnap: Return to Merchant Kale at the Church of Elleh and he will teach you the Fingersnap gesture, crucial for communicating with Blaidd.

13. Use Fingersnap at Mistwood Ruins and talk to Blaidd: Return to Mistwood Ruins and use the Fingersnap gesture when you hear Blaidd howling again. Blaidd will jump down and you can speak to him, starting his questline related to Darriwil.

14. Talk to Boc at the entrance of the Coastal Cave: Find Boc again at the entrance of the Coastal Cave, located on the western beach of Limgrave, west of the Church of Elleh. He needs your help to clear out the cave.

15. Beat Coastal Cave (Summon Old Knight Istvan): Enter Coastal Cave and fight through the demi-human enemies. You can summon Old Knight Istvan to assist you. Defeat the boss inside the cave.

16. Back to Boc: After clearing Coastal Cave, return to Boc at the entrance. He will express his gratitude and offer his tailoring services.

Fort Haight, Kenneth Haight, and Dectus Medallion

This part involves Fort Haight and progressing Kenneth Haight’s questline.

17. Kill the Knight at the top of Fort Haight and collect Dectus Medallion (Left): Assault Fort Haight, located in eastern Limgrave. Ascend to the top and defeat the Godrick Knight to obtain the Dectus Medallion (Left) piece, essential for accessing the Grand Lift of Dectus.

18. Talk to Kenneth Haight at the top of Fort Haight: After clearing Fort Haight, speak to Kenneth Haight at the top of the fort. He will reward you and ask you to find a worthy lord for the fort.

19. Talk to Kenneth at his previous location and accept his offer: Return to Kenneth Haight at his initial location south of Mistwood Ruins. He will be pleased with your progress and offer further dialogue.

20. Talk to Kenneth at the top of Fort Haight again: Return to Fort Haight to find Kenneth Haight still seeking a lord. This step progresses his questline further.

Renna, Sellen, and Yura Encounters

These encounters introduce you to important magic-related NPCs and Yura’s questline.

21. Meet Renna at Church of Elleh at Night: Return to the Church of Elleh at night. Renna, the Witch, will appear and offer you the Spirit Calling Bell and Lone Wolf Ashes, crucial for summoning spirits.

Alt text: Elden Ring NPC Renna the Witch appearing at Church of Elleh at night.

22. Meet Sellen under Waypoint Ruins: Travel to Waypoint Ruins in eastern Limgrave. Break the illusory floor and descend to find Sorceress Sellen imprisoned. Agree to become her apprentice to begin her questline.

Alt text: Sorceress Sellen chained and imprisoned in Waypoint Ruins cellar in Elden Ring.

23. Meet Yura South of the Lake: Find Yura, Hunter of Bloody Fingers, south of Agheel Lake South Site of Grace. He provides information about Bloody Finger Nerijus.

24. Fight the Flying Dragon Agheel and return to Yura without killing it for extra dialogue: Encounter Flying Dragon Agheel at Agheel Lake. Engage in combat but retreat without defeating it and speak to Yura again for additional dialogue about dragon combat.

25. Kill the Flying Dragon Agheel then back to Yura: Defeat Flying Dragon Agheel. Return to Yura for his updated dialogue and progression of his questline.

26. Go kill Bloody Finger Nerijus outside Murkwater Cave: Head to Murkwater Cave, north of Agheel Lake. Bloody Finger Nerijus will invade as you approach the entrance. Defeat him with Yura’s assistance, who will appear as a summon.

27. Talk to Yura North of Murkwater Cave: After defeating Nerijus, find Yura further north along the riverbank from Murkwater Cave. Speak to him to continue his quest and learn more about Bloody Fingers.

Murkwater Cave and Patches Encounter

This section deals with Murkwater Cave and the memorable encounter with Patches.

28. Beat Patches in Murkwater Cave, but spare him: Enter Murkwater Cave and proceed until you encounter Patches, the Untethered. Fight him until he yields. Choose to spare him when he surrenders.

29. After sparing him, attack again and let him knock YOU to 50% health for an emote. Use it for dialogue: After sparing Patches, attack him again. Allow him to reduce your health to roughly 50%. He will perform the Grovel for Mercy emote. Use this emote in front of him to trigger unique dialogue.

30. Talk to him, reload, talk again and buy things, reload talk again and open chest when he gives you permission: Exhaust Patches’ dialogue after using the emote. Reload the area by resting at a Site of Grace or fast traveling. Speak to him again, and he will become a merchant. Reload again and speak to him, he will give you permission to open a chest – be cautious as it’s a trap chest!

Alt text: Elden Ring boss fight with Patches the Untethered in Murkwater Cave.

Roderika, Bernahl, and Darriwil

These steps involve Roderika, Warmaster Bernahl, and confronting Bloodhound Knight Darriwil.

31. Meet Roderika at Stormhill Shack: Find Roderika at the Stormhill Shack, north of Stormgate. Speak to her to learn about her plight and receive a spirit summon.

32. Meet the Finger Reader on the bridge North of Stormhill Shack: Just north of Stormhill Shack, find the Finger Reader Crone on a bridge. She provides cryptic prophecies and lore.

33. Meet Warmaster Bernahl at Warmaster’s Shack: Travel to Warmaster’s Shack, located in northern Stormhill. Warmaster Bernahl is a merchant who sells Ashes of War.

34. Kill Recusant Henricus at the Coliseum: Near Warmaster’s Shack, you will be invaded by Recusant Henricus. Defeat him.

35. Complete Deathtouched Catacombs near Saintsbridge Grace for Deathroot: Locate Deathtouched Catacombs near Saintsbridge. Clear the dungeon and defeat the boss to obtain Deathroot, an item needed for Gurranq’s questline.

36. Defeat Bloodhound Knight Darriwil at Forlorn Hound Evergaol (Summoning Blaidd) then talk to Blaidd: Head to Forlorn Hound Evergaol in southern Limgrave, south of the Agheel Lake South. Activate the Evergaol and summon Blaidd to assist you in the fight against Bloodhound Knight Darriwil. After defeating Darriwil, speak to Blaidd outside the Evergaol to conclude this part of his quest.

Conclusion

This ordered guide provides a solid foundation for your Elden Ring journey, covering numerous early questlines and NPC interactions within Limgrave and its immediate surroundings. Following these steps will not only guide you through essential early game content but also introduce you to many of the fascinating characters and storylines that the Lands Between has to offer. Remember to explore thoroughly and speak to every NPC you encounter to fully immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Elden Ring’s world.