Elden Ring
Elden Ring

Dung Eater

Elden Ring Dung Eater quest guide: Collect Seedbed Curses, spread defilement, and unlock a grim ending.

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Dung Eater

The Dung Eater is a grotesque and nihilistic NPC whose questline is one of the most disturbing and morally challenging in Elden Ring. His story revolves around the concept of curses, defilement, and the desire to spread his 'gift' of the Seedbed Curse throughout the Lands Between, leading to a unique and grim ending.

The Dung Eater can first be encountered in the Roundtable Hold, where he is found in a cell. He is a prisoner who speaks of his desire to defile the world and spread his curse. To progress his quest, you will need to find and collect 'Melenia's Great Rune' and then obtain 'Seedbed Curses' from specific locations or by defeating certain enemies. These Seedbed Curses are the key to his ritual. You will also need to interact with him at various points, often after he has been released from his cell and has begun his grim work. His questline is deeply intertwined with the lore of the Outer Gods and the concept of the Great Runes. Be prepared for unsettling dialogue and disturbing imagery. The ultimate goal of his quest is to allow him to perform a ritual that will spread his curse, leading to a specific ending of the game. The rewards for completing his quest are the 'Melenia's Great Rune' (if you haven't already obtained it) and the 'Mask of the Dung Eater' armor piece. His questline is not for the faint of heart and requires a willingness to engage with the darkest themes of Elden Ring.

Key Steps and Locations:

  • Roundtable Hold: Find the Dung Eater in his cell.
  • Release: You can choose to release him from his cell.
  • Seedbed Curses: Collect 'Seedbed Curses' from various locations in the Lands Between. These are often dropped by specific enemies or found in hidden areas.
  • Melenia's Great Rune: Obtain Melenia's Great Rune.
  • Dung Eater's Ritual: After gathering the necessary items and progressing his dialogue, you will have the opportunity to participate in his ritual.
  • Rewards: 'Mask of the Dung Eater' armor and the ability to achieve a specific, grim ending.

The Dung Eater's questline is a dark and unforgettable part of Elden Ring, offering a unique perspective on the game's themes of corruption and despair.