Here is a walkthrough of every quest in Shadow Of The Erdtree in order
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.
In this guide:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Possible quest rewards:Falx curved sword, Caterpillar Mask, Braided Cord Robe, Braided Arm Wraps, Soiled Loincloth, Leda’s Rune, Leda’s Spirit Ashes (Swift Slash), Lacerating Crossed-Tree Talisman, Ansbach’s Longbow, Wise Man’s Mask, Ansbach’s Attire, Retaliatory Crossed-Tree Talisman, Ansbach summon, Leda’s Sword, 300,000 Runes (via Enir-Ilim fight), Oathseeker Knight set, Obsidian Lamina, Furious Blade of Ansbach, armor dropped by other NPCs depending on choices made.
For a more thorough rundown of Leda’s questline and all quest rewards and outcomes, see ourLeda quest guidehere.
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.
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.
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.
Moore is part of a cohort called the ‘Forager Brood’, a group of scavengers who source resources for Leda and Miquella’s other followers. Moore’s questline intersects with both Thiollier and Leda and the outcomes can vary depending on the choice you make. Here is a step-by-step of Moore’s quest in Shadow Of The Erdtree.
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.
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.
The Hornsent Grandam questline is fairly straightforward and should happen naturally as you progress through the main storyline of the DLC. Here is a step-by-step.
Possible quest rewards:Scorpion Stew, Gourmet Scorpion Stew, Watchful Spirit Incantation.
Thiollier is a poison expert and follower of St. Trina. When you first meet him he seems unsure of himself but his questline will lead you through to the most picturesque area of Shadow of The Erdtree and to one of the most interesting-looking bosses. Below is a step-by-step of everything you need to know about Thiollier’s and St. Trina’s questlines.
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.
Igon and theDragon Communion Priestess’squest are interlinked as both NPCs ultimately want you to take on and defeat Bayle the Dread. This is a fearsome and particularly strong boss - even by Elden Ring’s standards. Here is a step-by-step of the full questline.
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).
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.
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.
Curiously, Dryleaf Dane isn’t much of a speaker but you can get a few rewards by following his questline with these following steps:
Possible quest rewards:Dryleaf Arts, Dane’s Footwork, Dane’s Set.
For more information, we have a guide to completing theDryleaf Dane questlinehere.
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.
