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All quests in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The ErdtreeHere is a walkthrough of every quest in Shadow Of The Erdtree in order
Here is a walkthrough of every quest in Shadow Of The Erdtree in order
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Looking for all Shadow Of The Erdtree quests in Elden Ring?Like the base game,Shadow Of The Erdtreeis full of interlockingNPC quests, some of which can be missed if you progress past two majorpoints of no return.
If you’re concerned about completing all quests before progressing the main story, we have a full walkthrough of each individual quest inElden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree as well as theElden Ring side quests in orderso you can avoid missing out on any rewards or time-sensitive DLC questlines.
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All Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree NPC locations
Here is a list of all NPCs in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree and where you can start their quests. Click on each character to be directed to a walkthrough of each DLC quest.
Important points of no return
There are two majorpoints of no returnin Shadow of the Erdtree.
First, once youbreak Miquella’s charm, most NPCs will move location and their quests will progress to their next stages. Miquella’s charm is broken when you first enter Shadow Keep, Rauh Base, or Eastern Scadu Altus.
Second, once youburn the Sealing Treeat the Church of the Bud almost all NPCs willdisappear off the mapandmostof their quests will stop here.
For that reason, you should follow our tips below on theShadow Of The Erdtree quest order. This lists the best order to approach everything and ensures you don’t miss any questlines with overlapping steps.
Elden Ring DLC quests in order
The following list includes all 88 steps ofevery Shadow Of The Erdtree quest in order. We suggest following this if you want to complete every NPC quest in the DLC and avoid being locked out of any choices or rewards.
Gravesite Plain:
Castle Ensis:
Gravesite Plain part 2:
Scadu Altus:
Cathedral Of Manus Metyr:
Cerulean Coast:
Cathedral Of Manus Metyr part 2:
The Hinterland:
The Shadow Keep (Scadu Altus):
Cathedral Of Manus Metyr part 3:
The Shadow Keep part 2:
The Jagged Peak:
Ancient Ruins of Rauh:
Enir-Ilim:
What are the best NPC quests?
If you wish to speed your way through Shadow Of The Erdtree and simply want a definitive list of quests you should not miss, we have you covered. The following quests offer rewards and incentives that we think should be a priority for any DLC playthrough.
Below, we’ve listed all of the individual quest steps for each Elden Ring DLC quest. So, if you’re struggling with a particular questline, you can check to see what you need to do next to complete that character’s particular quest.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Leda
Leda is the fiercest and most loyal of Miquella’s followers. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Needle Knight Leda is a devout follower of Miquella and the leader of a band of NPCs. Her questline is one of the main ones and encompasses many of the NPCs in the Land of Shadow. For a complete walkthrough, see the key steps below.
For a more thorough rundown of Leda’s questline and all quest rewards and outcomes, see ourLeda quest guidehere.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Freyja
Freyja is a proud Redmane, a past comrade-in-arms to Radahn. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Redmane Freyja was once a comrade-in-arms withRadahnand is now a follower of Miquella. During her questline, she will try to determine the ‘promise’ made between the two gods to better understand her role in the events of the Land of Shadow. Here is a walkthrough of Freyja’s questline.
Possible quest rewards:Golden Lion Shield, Freyja’s Greatsword, Freyja’s Helm, Armor, Gauntlets and Greaves.
For a more thorough rundown of Freyja’s questline and all quest rewards and outcomes, see ourFreyja guidehere.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Hornsent
The Hornsent is named after his people, who lived under Messmer’s tyranny. As such, he has a low opinion of Marika and her brood. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Hornsent is an interesting, revenge-driven NPC in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree who finds himself on a quest for vengeance against Messmer. Under his rule, the Hornsent people have suffered and almost been eradicated. To follow his questline to fruition, see the below steps.
Possible quest rewards:Falx, Hornsent’s Braided Arm Wraps, Braided Cord Robe, Soiled Loincloth, Caterpillar Mask, Lacerating Crossed-Tree Talisman, Leda’s Rune, Swift Slash Ash of War, Hornsent summon for second-to-last boss fight.
We have a full rundown of theLeda vs Hornsentchoice here if you wish to see all quest outcomes and rewards.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Ansbach
Ansbach’s questline will take you through The Shadow Keep and is heavily interlinked with Freyja and Leda. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Sir Ansbach is a retired soldier and follower ofMohg, (who you may remember as the main boss of theMohgwyn Palace), a necessary character to beat to access the DLC. Ansbach’s questline heavily features both Redmane Freyja and Needle Knight Leda, so you’ll notice some cross-over in the following quest steps.
Possible quest rewards:Leda’s Rune, Ansbach’s Longbow, Ansbach summon, Retaliatory Crossed-Tree Talisman, Wise Man’s Mask, Ansbach’s Attire, Ansbach’s Manchettes, Ansbach’s Boots, Anbach’s Longbow, Obsidian Lamina and the Furious Blade of Ansbach.
For a more in-depth walkthrough, see our rundown of the fullAnsbach questlinehere.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Moore
Moore is also a merchant and sells valuable consumables like Pickled Livers and Turtle Necks. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Possible quest rewards:Verdigris Set, Forager Brood Cookbook (7), Moore’s Bell Bearing, Verdigris Greatshield.
For a more thorough rundown of Moore’s questline and all quest rewards and outcomes, see ourMoore questguide here.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Fire Knight Queelign
Following Queelign’s questline will take you to the hidden Prayer Room underneath The Shadow Keep. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Fire Knight Queelign is a repeat NPC invader in Shadow Of The Erdtree. To access their quest and get thePrayer Room Key, follow these quest steps:
Possible quest rewards:Fire Knight Queelign Spirit Ash Summons, Queelign’s Greatsword.
See our rundown of theFire Knight Queelign questlinehere for a more thorough rundown of his questline.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Hornsent Grandam
The Hornsent Grandam will be unresponsive until you wear the specified head piece below. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Possible quest rewards:Scorpion Stew, Gourmet Scorpion Stew, Watchful Spirit Incantation.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Thiollier and St. Trina
Thiollier is also a merchant and offers poison expertise. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Possible quest rewards:Thiollier summon, Thiollier’s Concoction, Thiollier’s Hidden Needle, St. Trina’s Blossom, 220,000 Runes (via thePutrescent Knight), Remembrance of Putrescence, Thiollier’s Mask, Thiollier’s Set.
For a more thorough rundown of Thiollier’s questline and all quest rewards and outcomes, see ourThiollier quest walkthroughhere.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Igon
Igon will mostly cry out in pain and speak to himself until you make a fair headway into this questline. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Possible quest rewards:Igon’s Set, Igon’s Greatbow, Igon’s Bell Bearing, Igon;s Drake Hunt Ash of War, Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana, 130,000 Runes (via theAncient Dragon-Man), 490,000 Runes (from defeatingBayle).
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Dragon Communion Priestess
If you choose the ‘Priestess Heart’ quest reward, you can look just like the Priestess and take on a dragon-like appearance. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
The Dragon Communion Priestess can be found within the Jagged Peak, a mountainous area which is home to Bayle The Dread, one of the toughest bosses in the Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC. The Priestess can offer a number of different quest rewards depending on your choices. Her quest is heavily interlinked withIgon, who also has a grudge against the winged terror.
Approach her at night and give her Thiollier’s Concoction (requires giving Thiollier the Black Syrup from Moore). Then wait two more days and speak with her again. Then return to Bayle. If you do this the quest rewards will change and the Priestess will lament she has broken her vow to her lord.
Possible quest rewards:Dragonbolt of Florissax Incantation, Ancient Dragon Florissax Spirit Ash, Priestess Heart, Flowerstone Gavel, 490,000 Runes (from defeatingBayle).
See our rundown of theDragon Communion Priestess questlinehere for a more thorough rundown of her questline.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Dryleaf Dane
Dryleaf Dane is a monk who can teach you to perform the Dryleaf Arts. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Dryleaf Dane is a martial arts expert and a fellow follower of Miquella. Through him, you can learn the Dryleaf Arts, anew weapon typeto arrive with the DLC which acts as a mixed martial arts moveset.
Possible quest rewards:Dryleaf Arts, Dane’s Footwork, Dane’s Set.
For more information, we have a guide to completing theDryleaf Dane questlinehere.
Elden Ring DLC quest steps: Ymir and Jolán
Count Ymir’s questline will lead you all over the Land of Shadow. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
This questline involves both Ymir and Jolán and will have you exploring the hiddenHinterlandarea of the Land of Shadow. To gain access to this area and for a walkthrough of all Ymir quest steps, see below.
Possible quest rewards:Hole-Laden Necklace, Beloved Stardust Talisman, Swordhand Of Night Jolán Spirit Ash, Sword Of Night, Jolán and Anna combined Spirit Ash, Cherishing Fingers Sorcery, 420,000 Runes (from defeatingMetyr, Mother Of Fingers), Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers, 210,000 Runes (from defeatingCount Ymir, Mother of Fingers), Ymir’s Bell Bearing, Maternal Staff, High Priest Set, Crimson Seed Talisman +1, Cerulean Seed Talisman +1, Claws Of Night.
See our rundown of theYmir questlinehere for a more thorough rundown of his questline.
That rounds up our walkthrough of all in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree quests. For more Elden Ringtips and tricks, check out our guide to thebest early weaponsin Shadow Of The Erdtree to get you started. Or, if you’re further along in the DLC, see ourbest weaponsguide that goes through the best of the bunch. Be sure to also check out ourMap Fragment locationsguide to help you access and uncover every region in the DLC and see ourboss locationsguide so you won’t miss a single one.
