Endings

Endings

Elden Ring offers multiple distinct endings, each reflecting the choices you make and the quests you complete throughout your journey. These endings are not merely cosmetic; they represent different futures for the Lands Between and the role the Tarnished will play in shaping it.

The most straightforward ending is the Elden Lord ending, which is achieved by simply following the main questline and defeating the final boss without undertaking specific side quests or making certain choices. This ending sees the Tarnished ascend to the throne, becoming the new Elden Lord and ushering in an era of their own making.

To achieve the Age of Stars ending, you must complete Ranni the Witch's extensive questline. This involves delving into Nokron, Eternal City, obtaining the Fingerslayer Blade, and ultimately assisting Ranni in her ascension to a new cosmic order. This ending sifies a departure from the Golden Order and the establishment of a new age guided by the moon and stars.

The Lord of Frenzied Flame ending is a more chaotic and destructive path. To achieve this, you must seek out the Three Fingers beneath the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds in Leyndell, Royal Capital. This choice will brand the Tarnished as the Lord of Frenzied Flame, leading to an ending where the Lands Between are consumed by an all-encompassing fire, eradicating all life and the very concept of the Elden Ring.

There are also variations and more obscure endings that can be influenced by specific actions or items. For instance, if you complete Millicent's questline and choose to use the Miquella's Needle item after defeating the final boss, you can potentially avert the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending, even if you acquired the Frenzied Flame. This allows for a return to a more neutral or potentially Golden Order-aled ending.

The Age of Duskborn ending is tied to Fia's questline and the Dectus Medallion. If you follow Fia's path and obtain the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince, you can achieve an ending where death is no longer a complete end, but a transition. This ending suggests a more melancholic and perhaps peaceful future for the Lands Between.

Finally, the Age of the Perfect Order ending is achieved by completing Goldmask's questline and obtaining the Mending Rune of the Perfect Order. This ending sifies a desire for absolute order and the eradication of all flaws and imperfections within the Lands Between, potentially leading to a sterile and emotionless world.

The game encourages replayability by offering these diverse endings. Each ending is a culmination of your journey and a reflection of the choices you've made, making the final moments of Elden Ring a significant and impactful experience.

Here's a brief overview of the main endings: