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The Elden Ring Ranni quest is one of the most important in the game, since it unlocks a specific ending, but also takes you to some of the most secret locations in the Lands Between. It'll even see you fight a few otherwise hidden bosses. That said, it's a surprisingly easy quest to miss if you're just beelining straight through the game towards Leyndell. Even if you manage to start it, there are a few especially tricky steps that can easily throw you off, or just make it pretty unclear what you actually need to do next. But it's a shame to miss this one, especially as it reveals a great deal of the game's lore and also ties into some other ending-related characters, as with Fia's quest (opens in new tab). You'll first encounter Ranni when she gives you the Spirit Calling Bell (opens in new tab), though she'll call herself Renna during this encounter. She claims you'll never see her again, but if you head to Ranni's Rise in Liurnia (accessible through Caria Manor), you'll be able to start the quest. In this Elden Ring Ranni quest guide, I'll walk you through every step so you can grab that all-important Dark Moon Greatsword (opens in new tab). This walkthrough contains a good deal of story spoilers in relation to secret locations and Ranni, so avoid if you want to experience that stuff yourself. Elden Ring Ranni quest summaryBelow is a broad summary of the key steps to Ranni's quest, but lower down we'll explain in more detail:
How to start Ranni's questHow to begin the Ranni questFirst, head to the Caria Manor in the northern part of West Liurnia. On your way up the road, be sure to talk to the giant blacksmith, Iji, since he'll become relevant later. Head inside the manor and make your way through it, watching out for those horrific hand monsters. After the Troll Knight on the stairs, you'll come to a big room with a pool surrounded by chairs. This is where you'll fight Loretta, and she's a tricky boss, with an arsenal of sorceries, and a polearm that has a nasty reach from the back of her horse. Take the time to beat her yourself before heading out into the garden. There are three towers up here: Renna's Rise, Ranni's Rise, and Seluvis' Rise. Make your way to middle tower, Ranni's Rise. Head to the top and talk to Ranni to start the search for the lost city of Nokron. After that, go back downstairs to chat to the other members of your merry little band. Blaidd (opens in new tab) will tell you he's heading to Siofra River to look for Nokron and to meet him there. Image 1 of 2 How to find NokronHow to find Nokron in Elden RingMake your way to Siofra River through the Siofra River Well in the Mistwoods of East Limgrave. You'll find Blaidd further inside the underground region. Talk to him, and he'll explain that he can see Nokron up above, but can't find a way to get there. Follow these steps:
Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: FromSoftware)Starscourge Radahn tipsDefeating Starscourge RadahnNow for the hard part. Head to the fort at the most southeasterly point of Caelid: Redmane Castle. Sprint past the defences with Torrent (opens in new tab), and jump around to the right past the troll at the gate to sneak in. You'll eventually come to the Chamber Outside the Plaza Site of Grace. Good news is, by doing this quest, you've actually skipped a pretty horrible boss. In the next chamber where that boss should've been, are the contestants for the festival, including Blaidd and Alexander, The Iron Fist. Head up and talk to the Jerren, then use the lift and the portal to enter the boss. Starscourge Radahn is a horrible boss to fight, but here are some tips:
Image 1 of 2 Once Radahn is dead, the stars will return, and one will fall to earth in East Limgrave. Find the Fingerslaying Blade for Ranni in NokronFinding the Fingerslaying Blade for Ranni in NokronHead to the south section of East Limgrave and you'll spot a load of floating rubble and a crater. Go through the crater to enter Nokron, Eternal City. Progress through the area, past the Mimic Tear boss, and into the forest with the ancestral warriors. Find this Site of Grace: it lets you access the Night's Sacred Ground by jumping across rooftops. In the center of this area, below the giant finger reader sitting on the throne, you'll find the Fingerslayer Blade in a chest. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: FromSoftware)Give the Fingerslayer Blade to Ranni back at Ranni's Rise and she'll give you the Carian Inverted Statue that unlocks the Carian Study Hall (opens in new tab). If you want to know where Blaidd went, talk to Iji. He'll tell you that he locked Blaidd up for his own good. You can get some additional dialogue from the wolf man if you head to the Forlorn Hound Evergaol in the southernmost point of West Limgrave. Exploring Nokstella and getting the Discarded Palace KeyOnce you sit at a Site of Grace, you'll now be able to head to Renna's Rise,the previously inaccessible tower. It houses a portal that takes you into Ainsel River. Nearby you'll find the Miniature Ranni. Take her to a grace and talk to her until she replies. Tiny Ranni will tell you to head into Nokstella to kill some shades, but you can get additional dialogue if you talk to her at graces along the way. Make your way under the meteor-shooting star beast, and through Nokstella until you descend an elevator into a garden with ant-riding Nox monks. Head right to find another elevator that leads down to the Nokstella Waterfall Basin grace. Sprint past the Basilisks to find yourself invaded by Blaidd. Kill him and Ranni will thank you, giving you the Discarded Palace Key. Head to the Raya Lucaria Grand Library where you fought Rennala and open the chest to find the Dark Moon Ring. Image 1 of 2 Elden Ring Blaidd shade location (Image credit: FromSoftware)Lake of Rot and Astel, Naturalborn of the VoidLake of Rot and Astel, Naturalborn of the VoidFrom where you fought Blaidd, head down into the Lake of Rot. You can stand on the switches to make platforms appear, but I recommend beelining straight towards the giant doorway on the right side if you have enough flasks to stay alive. There's a grace just beyond the doorway. Using the nearby ledges, descend to where the Pests are gathered below. Don't head towards the room at the end, but go right to the stone coffin by the waterfall. Climb in and wait. Image 1 of 2 The coffin location you need to access Astel. (Image credit: FromSoftware)This will start a cutscene, and you'll find yourself outside a fog door. Astel, Naturalborn of the Void is like something directly out of Bloodborne, a cosmic nightmare scorpion who has array of AoE attacks. Your best bet is to smack him in the face with jumping attacks when you can to stagger him, while remaining aware of his AoEs and his pincer grabs. Once he's dead, carry on and up the elevator. The Moonlight Altar and Dark Moon GreatswordThe Moonlight Altar and Dark Moon GreatswordYou're finally here! The end of the road. Head up from the elevator to the big cathedral you can see. A dragon boss will spawn that you can fight, but if you'd prefer not to, just run inside. In the center of the Cathedral of Manus Celes there is a hole in the floor you can descend through. Inside you'll find Ranni and some very dead fingers. Then, you'll initiate a cutscene where you slip the Dark Moon Ring onto her finger. She'll thank you for becoming her champion, and after she disappears, the Dark Moon Greatsword will appear in front of you. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: FromSoftware)Ranni quest epilogueAlternate Ranni ending dialogueIf you want additional dialogue, head to the grace at the top of Ranni's Rise where she once sat. This will also change the dialogue for the ending of the game. Now you can pursue Ranni's Age of Stars ending once you've finished the rest of the game. After you've beaten the final boss, just use Ranni's summon sign to start it. So, what happened to Ranni's comrades, Blaidd, the wolf man and Iji?If you're interested in where Blaidd went, head back to Ranni's Rise to find him—just be prepared for what unfolds. It's also worth going to talk to Iji afterwards, for an epilogue to the quest. Sean's first PC games were Full Throttle and Total Annihilation and his taste has stayed much the same since. When not scouring games for secrets or bashing his head against puzzles, you'll find him revisiting old Total War campaigns, agonizing over his Destiny 2 fit, or still trying to finish the Horus Heresy. Sean has also written for EDGE, Eurogamer, PCGamesN, Wireframe, EGMNOW, and Inverse. How do you get Ranni to appear?You can meet Ranni very early on, once you have spoken to Melia and unlocked Torrent at the Gatefront Site of Grace then travelled back to the Church of Elleh. Ranni will appear there - giving you the Spirit Calling Bell that allows you to summon spirit ashes.
How do you get the Ranni Questline Elden Ring?Your first opportunity to meet the witch Ranni comes very early on. After you obtain your horse, Torrent, from Melina, you should head to the Church of Elleh at night. You should find Ranni there waiting for you. Speak with her.
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