The highly anticipated DLC for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, was released just yesterday. As a result, numerous players are now eager to replay the game in order to sharpen their skills. During this playthrough, players will come across various NPCs. To ensure success in the expansion, it is important to be at the top of your game. Therefore, here is a list of noteworthy NPCs that are worth investing your time in before starting the DLC.
The top NPCs in Elden Ring are:
- Wolf
- Milicent
- Patches the Untethered
- Preceptor Seluvis
- Knight Bernahl
- Ensha
- Gatekeeper Gostoc
- Kenneth Haight
- Nomadic Merchants
- Tanith
- Diallos Hoslow
Wolf
Where: Mistwood Ruins
Drops: Nil
Rewards: 2520 Runes, Somber Smithing Stone x2, Blaidd’s Full Set, Royal Greatsword
During your journey with Ranni, you will come across his trusted companion and protector, Blaidd. However, despite his initial loyalty, Blaidd will eventually turn against you. Nevertheless, if you continue to follow the questline, you will be rewarded.
2. Milicent
Where: Church of the Plague
Drops: 6000 Runes & Millicent’s Prosthesis
Rewards: Prosthesis-Wearer Heirloom Talisman, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Talisman (Millicent’s Prosthesis Talisman), Unalloyed Gold Needle
In Caelid, your top priority should always be to escape safely and survive. Trust is a rare commodity in this place. Therefore, when a frail woman named Milicent approaches you for assistance, it is only natural to question her motives. One possible course of action in this quest is to eliminate her, which will result in obtaining Milicent’s Prosthesis Talisman.
Patches
Where: Murkwater Cave
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Rewards: Merchant Access, Calm Down Gesture, Magma Whip Candlestick, Dancer’s Castanets
If you are familiar with Patches, you will understand why the only feasible solution is to eliminate him. Without much thought, there are countless examples of Patches’ deceit. This cunning individual will consistently find ways to betray and hinder you.
Preceptor Seluvis
Where: Ranni’s Rise
Drops: Preceptor’s Full Set, Seluvis’s Bell Bearing
Rewards: Merchant Access, Dung Eater or Nepheli Loux Spirit Ashes, Magic Scorpion Charm
Seluvis, a conceited, twisted, and purely evil character, appears early on in the game during Ranni’s journey. While he cannot be killed, he does meet his demise eventually.
Knight Bernahl
Where: Warmaster’s Shack
Drops: 2000 Runes, Bernhal’s Bell Bearing, Beast Champion Full Set, Devourer’s Scepter
Rewards: Gelmir’s Fury, Blasphemous Claw, Access to his Ash of War shop
Knight Bernhal can be located at the Warmaster’s Shack in Limgrave. While he is initially a valuable ally to the Tarnished, he eventually becomes an invader. It is advised to eliminate him during the invasion later in the questline.
Ensha
Where: Roundtable Hold
Drops: Clinging Bone & Royal Remains Full Set
Rewards: ‘What Do You Want?’ Gesture
Ensha most likely caught you off guard while you were occupied obtaining the Haligtree Secret Medallion Halves. As a result, he became an attacker and players were forced to eliminate him.
Gatekeeper Gostoc
Where: Stormveil Castle Entrance
Drops: Gostoc’s Bell Bearing, Silver Pickled Fowl Foot, Glass Shard
Rewards: Get anAncient Dragon Smithing Stone for 20,000 Runes
Upon arriving at Stormveil, if you come across a locked gate, you will notice a small entrance on the side where Gatekeeper Gostoc will be waiting. This peculiar man will assist you in navigating the castle, although things may not always be as they seem.
Gostoc will persistently follow you throughout the dark dungeon, with the intention of ending your life. In the event of the player’s demise, Gostoc will claim 30% of the Runes that were dropped. This reveals the true nature of the seemingly amiable gatekeeper.
About Kenneth Haight
Where: Atop the ruins by Third Church of Marika
Drops: 500 Runes, Golden Seed
Rewards: Erdsteel Dagger, Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone x1
Despite his traumatic past, Kenneth remains determined to survive. After being ousted from his castle, he finds himself stranded on a dilapidated structure. Desperate for assistance, he reaches out to the Tarnished. Unfortunately, his story does not conclude with a happy outcome. Upon his passing, players will be rewarded with a Golden Seed, a valuable item that will boost their healing flask capacity.
9 Nomadic Merchants
Where: Across the Lands Between
Drops: All types of Merchant’s Bell Bearing
Rewards: Nil
There are a total of fifteen merchants, including the Nomadic Merchant, Isolated Merchant, Hermit Merchant, Imprisoned Merchant, and Abandoned Merchant. Since they are largely friendly, causing harm to them may cause emotional distress.
Tanith
Where: Volcano Manor
Drops: Consort’s Mask, Consort’s Robe, & Consort’s Trousers
Rewards: Shortcut to the Site of Grace before Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
The Volcano Manor in Elden Ring offers an intriguing storyline. While not necessary to the main plot, it provides insight into the time before Erdtree. Tanith, the leader of the Volcano Manor, invites you to join in the fight against the Fingers. A helpful tip – eliminate Tanith while she is ‘feasting’ for an additional reward.
About Elden Ring
FromSoftware, the renowned developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls franchise, are gearing up to release their highly anticipated title, Elden Ring, on February 25th, 2022.
The game takes place in a realm called The Lands Between, where players assume the role of a Tarnished and embark on a journey to discover its hidden mysteries. It features an open-world design that prioritizes combat and exploration. Additionally, players can engage in multiplayer activities, such as summoning allies for cooperative gameplay or being invaded for PvP battles.
