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Complete Missable Items and Quests

Elden Ring · Last updated June 2026
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Complete Missable Items and Quests in Elden Ring

Introduction

Elden Ring's vast open world offers countless secrets, but many valuable items and questlines can be permanently missed if you're not careful. Unlike linear games, the Lands Between allows you to progress in any direction, which means you can easily lock yourself out of content by advancing certain questlines or defeating key NPCs without completing their associated tasks. This guide covers the most important missable content, organized by region and questline, so you can ensure you don't miss out on powerful weapons, spells, and unique rewards.

NPC Questlines (Major Missables)

Ranni's Questline

Why It Matters: Leads to an alternate ending and unique Great Rune reward.

  • Key Checkpoint: Talk to Ranni in Liurnia's Three Fingers Church before defeating Radahn
  • Point of No Return: Completing the Frenzied Flame questline locks you out permanently
  • Rewards: Ranni's Dark Moon spell, Carian Inverted Statue key, access to the Lake of Rot
  • Critical Action: Exhaust all dialogue with Ranni and visit the church multiple times to trigger quest progression

    • Millicent's Questline

    Why It Matters: Grants access to Miquella's Needle and affects the Frenzied Flame ending.

  • Starting Point: Find Millicent outside the Erdtree Sanctuary grace in Leyndell
  • Key Locations: Caelid (multiple encounters), Mountain of Giants (Prayer Room)
  • Easy to Miss: The questline has multiple branches; choosing the wrong path locks you out of rewards
  • Reward: Unalloyed Gold Needle (essential for certain endings)

    • Latenna's Questline

    Why It Matters: Required for the Age of Stars ending.

  • Starting Point: Speak to Latenna at the Apostate Derelict in Liurnia
  • Progression: She moves to the Apostate Derelict after meeting in Lake of Liurnia
  • Easy to Miss: Can be skipped entirely if you don't explore thoroughly
  • Reward: Access to the Apostate Derelict and the Lake of Rot

    • Tanith's Questline

    Why It Matters: Provides unique weapons and Rykard's full questline.

  • Starting Point: Meet Tanith at Volcano Manor main entrance
  • Questline Branch: Accept invasion contracts from her
  • Point of No Return: Defeating Rykard before completing her assassination quests locks rewards
  • Reward: Weapons from defeated invaders, access to Rykard's chamber

    • Weapon and Item Locations

    Legendary Armaments (Unique Boss Weapons)

    These cannot be refarmed; if you miss them, you must start New Game+ to obtain them:

  • Starscourge Greatsword: Radahn boss arena (defeat Radahn)
  • Maliketh's Black Blade: Maliketh, the Black Blade boss arena
  • Blasphemous Blade: Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy boss arena
  • Greatsword of Judgment: Maliketh boss arena (alternate reward)
  • Sword of Night and Flame: Side dungeon (easily missable location in Liurnia)
  • Grafted Blade Greatsword: Leonine Misbegotten arena in Castle Morne

    • Unique Spells and Incantations

  • Ranni's Dark Moon: Ranni's questline completion
  • Frenzied Flame: Three Fingers questline (locks other endings)
  • Death's Poker: Maliketh arena
  • Elden Beast Incantation: Radagon/Elden Beast arena
  • Mohur's Flame: Mohur boss arena

    • Talisman and Accessory Missables

  • Talismans from specific NPCs: Quest rewards that disappear if NPC dies
  • Dragoncrest Talismans: Available from multiple dragon locations
  • Ritual Pot Talisman: Mohg the Grace Given questline

    • Region-Specific Missables

    Limgrave

  • Golden Seed (Tree Sentinel area): Easily missed if you rush past
  • Great Rune: Godrick's reward
  • Axe of Godrick: Godrick boss room

    • Liurnia of the Lakes

  • Academy Glintstone Key: Required to enter Raya Lucaria Academy
  • Sword of Night and Flame: Hidden side dungeon (Teacup Sorceress leads here)
  • Ranni's questline items: Must interact at correct times

    • Caelid

  • Unalloyed Gold Needle: Millicent questline
  • Scarlet Rot Spells: Found in specific locations; easy to overlook
  • Radahn's Great Rune: Required for alternate ending paths

    • Leyndell and Mt. Gelmir

  • Thorns of Night and Flame: Hidden in specific legacy dungeons
  • Bolt of Gransax: Outside Leyndell walls (can be missed if you rush)
  • Blackblade weapons: Maliketh questline

    • Ending-Specific Missables

    Age of Stars Ending

  • Ranni's questline completion
  • Latenna interaction
  • Unalloyed Gold Needle

    • Frenzied Flame Ending

  • Locks out Age of Stars and Age of Order
  • Permanent once triggered
  • Three Fingers location: Leyndell sewers

    • Elden Lord Ending

  • Standard ending; hardest to miss
  • Requires defeating Radagon and Elden Beast

    • Boss-Related Missables

    Skippable Boss Arenas

    Some bosses can be bypassed entirely:

  • Godrick: Can skip if you use alternate routes to Raya Lucaria
  • Morgott: Can be avoided with careful routing
  • Radahn: Optional for main story progression

    • Summon-Based Questlines

    Summons like Latenna and Millicent can be permanently lost if they die during boss fights:

  • Always ensure summons survive critical battles
  • Reload saves if summons fall in important fights
  • Some questlines require specific summon interactions

    • Pro Tips for Avoiding Missables

    General Strategy

  • Talk to Every NPC Multiple Times: Dialogue often has multiple stages; exhaust all conversations
  • Keep a Backup Save: Before major questline decisions, save to a second slot
  • Check Wiki Before Defeating Key Bosses: Verify if defeating them locks content
  • Explore Thoroughly Before Main Story Progression: Open-world games reward exploration early

    • Questline-Specific Tips

  • Mark NPC Locations: Use Site of Grace fast travel to revisit NPCs regularly
  • Follow Quest Markers: Check your quest log frequently for directional hints
  • Defeat Questline Bosses Last: Complete all associated tasks before the final boss encounter
  • Prepare for Multiple Playthroughs: Accept that some content is locked behind ending choices

    • Documentation Approach

  • Take Notes on NPC Locations: Write down where you first meet important NPCs
  • Screenshot Quest Updates: Capture dialogue to remember quest progression
  • Track Alternate Routes: Know which choices lead to which outcomes

    • Common Missable Content by Difficulty

    Easiest to Miss

  • Hidden side dungeons with unique weapons
  • Optional NPC questlines with subtle triggers
  • Talisman drops from specific enemies

    • Moderately Easy to Miss

  • Questline branches that lock you out of alternatives
  • Summons that die permanently if not protected
  • Boss weapons if you don't understand they drop items

    • Hard to Miss

  • Main story bosses and their rewards
  • Great Runes from demigods
  • Major endings (though ending choices matter)

Conclusion

Elden Ring's missable content rewards careful exploration and NPC interaction. By understanding which items and quests are permanently locked, you can plan your playthrough strategically. Remember: talk to NPCs repeatedly, explore before progressing story quests, and backup your save before major decisions. With this guide, you'll secure the rewards that matter most and experience the full richness of the Lands Between without regret on your first playthrough.

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