Elden Ring
Elden Ring

Boc the Seamster

Help Boc the Seamster in Elden Ring. Learn his locations, quest steps, and how to unlock armor alteration services for your Tarnished's unique style.

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Boc the Seamster

Boc the Seamster is a friendly NPC in Elden Ring who offers a unique service: the ability to alter and customize the appearance of certain armor pieces. Initially found as a helpless creature, Boc can become a valuable ally, providing cosmetic changes that allow players to personalize their Tarnished's look without sacrificing the stats of their preferred gear.

Boc's questline begins in Limgrave, where he can be found near the Agheel Lake South Site of Grace, trapped by a giant land octopus. After rescuing him, he expresses his desire to become a tailor. He will then relocate to the Coastal Cave, where he can be found again, this time working as a blacksmith. Interacting with him here will unlock his armor alteration service.

To progress Boc's quest and unlock more customization options, you'll need to find specific items for him. The most crucial item is the 'Golden Needle,' which he requests to help him become a true tailor. This needle can be found in the Weeping Peninsula, within the Golden Lineage Evergaol, guarded by the Ancestral Spirit. Once you retrieve it, return it to Boc.

After receiving the Golden Needle, Boc will eventually move to a new location: the ruins of the Great Waterfall in Liurnia of the Lakes, near the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Here, he will be working on his tailoring. His questline continues, and he will eventually express a desire to become a true tailor, leading to further story developments and the potential for him to offer his services at the Roundtable Hold.

Here's a summary of Boc's quest progression:

  1. Location 1: Limgrave, near Agheel Lake South Site of Grace (trapped by octopus).
  2. Location 2: Coastal Cave, Limgrave (unlocks armor alteration).
  3. Quest Item: Golden Needle (found in Golden Lineage Evergaol, Weeping Peninsula).
  4. Location 3: Ruins of the Great Waterfall, Liurnia of the Lakes (continues quest).
  5. Potential Final Location: Roundtable Hold (as a permanent tailor).

Boc's services are purely cosmetic, meaning he won't directly improve your stats or combat effectiveness. However, for players who value the visual aspect of their character, Boc is an indispensable NPC. He allows you to mix and match armor pieces for aesthetic appeal, creating unique and stylish outfits. His questline also offers a touching narrative about self-improvement and finding one's place in the world. check in with Boc regularly as you progress through the game to unlock all of his tailoring options.