Elden Ring
Elden Ring

Ranni the Witch

Start Ranni the Witch's extensive questline in Elden Ring by defeating Loretta at Caria Manor and meeting her at Ranni's Rise.

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Ranni the Witch

Ranni the Witch is one of the most significant NPCs in Elden Ring, initiating a sprawling questline that can lead to one of the game's alternate endings. She is a demigod, daughter of Queen Rennala and Lord Radagon, and a master of sorcery. Her quest is complex, involving exploration across multiple regions and interaction with a cast of unique characters.

You first encounter Ranni in her tower atop the Three Sisters, a secluded area northwest of Caria Manor in the Liurnia of the Lakes. To speak with her, you must first defeat Royal Knight Loretta, the boss of Caria Manor. After her defeat, the path to the Three Sisters opens, and you can ascend to Ranni's Rise.

Upon meeting Ranni, she will offer you a choice: to serve her or to leave. If you choose to serve her, she will task you with a series of objectives that involve her loyal followers: Blaidd the Half-Wolf, Iji the Blacksmith, and Preceptor Seluvis. Each of these NPCs plays a crucial role in Ranni's questline and offers their own unique services and information.

The questline involves several key stages:

  1. Meeting Ranni: After defeating Loretta, speak with Ranni in her tower.
  2. Gathering Ranni's Followers: Speak with Blaidd at the Mistwood Ruins in Limgrave, Iji at his forge near the Liurnia of the Lakes, and Preceptor Seluvis in his tower in the southwestern part of the Liurnia of the Lakes.
  3. Seeking the Cursemark of Death: Blaidd will direct you to Nokron, Eternal City, to find the Fingerslayer Blade. This requires navigating the Night's Sacred Ground and defeating the Mimic Tear boss.
  4. Delivering the Fingerslayer Blade: Return the blade to Ranni.
  5. Journey to the Moonlight Altar: Ranni will then send you to the Moonlight Altar in the Consecrated Snowfield to find the Dark Moon Ring. This requires obtaining the Haligtree Secret Medallion and using the Grand Lift of Rold to access the Consecrated Snowfield.

Throughout this quest, you will encounter various challenges, including powerful bosses and intricate dungeons. Blaidd will assist you in fighting Darriwil the Blood-Claw in the Forlorn Hound Evergaol and later in the fight against the Royal Revenant in Nokron. Iji offers valuable smithing services and lore. Seluvis, however, has his own agenda and may offer you a potion that can be used on Nepheli Loux or another NPC, leading to different outcomes.

The culmination of Ranni's questline involves You making a choice that directly impacts the ending of Elden Ring. Her quest is rich in lore, providing deep insights into the history of the Golden Order and the nature of the demigods. It is highly recommended for players seeking to experience the full breadth of Elden Ring's narrative and unlock its most profound secrets.

Key Items and Locations:

Item Location
Fingerslayer Blade Nokron, Eternal City
Dark Moon Ring Moonlight Altar
Blaidd's Armor Set After defeating Blaidd in the final encounter.