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Shadow of the Erdtree Character Questlines
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree introduces new NPC characters with side quests who you’ll encounter through your journey into the realm of the shadow. With each character having a connection to Miquella, their paths cross over and their stories weave together. Here you can find a list of all the characters, as well as information on their particular questline including choices you may face and the outcomes those decisions have on the story.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree NPC Characters and Side Quests
The characters you meet in the Realm of Shadow will act as your allies throughout your exploration. Check in with them regularly to learn more about Miquella and his journey, the recommended path to take to find Miquella’s Crosses, and uncover their lore. A couple of these NPCs can also be unlocked as Merchants.
You’ll find a table below detailing the different NPCs you’ll encounter, links to their side quests, and information on where to find them first. Click or tap the name of each character to be taken to an individual page for their questline.
Character | Where to Find Them First | Completed |
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Needle Knight Leda | Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum to start the DLC, but Highroad Cross Site of Grace, north of Castle Ensis in Scadu Altus once you’re in the realm of the shadow. | |
Redmane Freyja | Three-Path Cross Site of Grace on the Gravesite Plain. | |
Hornsent | Three-Path Cross Site of Grace on the Gravesite Plain. | |
Ansbach | Main Gate Cross Site of Grace outside Belurat, Tower Settlement. | |
Moore | Main Gate Cross Site of Grace outside Belurat, Tower Settlement. | |
Fire Knight Queelign | Belurat, Tower Settlement. | |
Hornsent Grandam | Inside the Store Room in Belurat, Tower Settlement. | |
Thiollier | Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace on the northeastern border of the Gravesite Plain. | |
St. Trina | Garden of Deep Purple at the end of the Stone Coffin Fissure. | |
Count Ymir | Cathedral of Manus Metyr. | |
Swordhand of Night, Jolan | Cathedral of Manus Metyr. | |
Dryleaf Dane | Moorth Ruins Site of Grace. | |
Igon | Pillar Path Waypoint Site of Grace. | |
The Dragon Communion Priestess | Grand Altar of Dragon Communion south of the Dragon Pit’s exit. |
Important Events That Affect Questlines
Two big events happen throughout the main story in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC that will have an impact on the NPCs in the game. Below you can read what these events are and how they change things, with the second one detailing the point of no return for most side quests. We've added spoiler tags below. Just tap or click to reveal the information.
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