Ranni’s quest isn’t just a side mission—it’s practically a second storyline filled with deep lore, epic battles, and a secret ending! If you want to unlock the Age of the Stars ending ✨ and grab the Dark Moon Greatsword, this guide will walk you through every step of Ranni’s dark journey.
⚠️ Warning: This quest will take you across most of the Lands Between, so buckle up, Tarnished!
Step 1: Meet Ranni the Witch at the Three Sisters
Where? Liurnia of the Lakes – Ranni’s Rise
You first meet Ranni (calling herself Renna) at the Church of Elleh in Limgrave when she gives you the Spirit Calling Bell & Lone Wolf Ashes.
She disappears for a while, but you’ll find her again at the Three Sisters, a plateau behind Caria Manor in northern Liurnia.
To reach her, defeat Royal Knight Loretta at Caria Manor and gain access to Ranni’s Rise.
Step 2: Join Ranni’s Service
Enter Ranni’s Rise and pledge your loyalty to her.
Meet her crew—three important NPCs:
- ️ Blaidd (your trusty wolf warrior)
- War Counselor Iji (blacksmith and advisor)
- Preceptor Seluvis (shady dude… don’t trust him)
Talk to them one by one, then return to Ranni to continue the quest.
Step 3: Help Blaidd Find Nokron, Eternal City
Where? Siofra River & Redmane Castle
Blaidd is searching for Nokron, the Eternal City, but he’s stuck . Find him underground in Siofra River (head to Siofra River Bank Site of Grace).
After talking to Blaidd, speak to Seluvis, who tells you to ask War Counselor Iji.
Iji suggests you talk to a powerful sorcerer in Sellia, Town of Sorcery—that’s Sellen! ♀️
Sellen tells you that to reach Nokron, you need to defeat General Radahn.
⚔️ Step 4: Defeat General Radahn
Where? Redmane Castle, Caelid
Radahn is no joke! This festival boss fight is one of the toughest in the game.
Travel to Redmane Castle in Caelid and speak to Blaidd there.
Join the Radahn Festival, summon NPC warriors (including Blaidd!), and defeat Starscourge Radahn.
After Radahn’s defeat, a cutscene will reveal a meteor crash site, unlocking Nokron, Eternal City!
️ Step 5: Explore Nokron, Eternal City
Where? South of Mistwood, near the meteor crater
Enter Nokron through the crater near Fort Haight.
Find the Fingerslayer Blade inside Night’s Sacred Ground—this item progresses Ranni’s story.
Ranni mysteriously disappears… but the quest isn’t over yet!
Step 6: The Discarded Palace Key & Ainsel River
Where? Ainsel River Main
Travel to Renna’s Rise (unlocked after finding the Fingerslayer Blade).
Inside, you’ll find the Discarded Palace Key—use it to unlock the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria Chest and get the Dark Moon Ring.
Find Ainsel River Main and pick up Ranni’s doll. Speak to it at the Site of Grace until she responds.
Step 7: Survive Lake of Rot & Nokstella
Where? Ainsel River – Lake of Rot
Battle through Nokstella, Eternal City and reach Lake of Rot.
Defeat Baleful Shadow, who drops the Discarded Key, unlocking Ranni’s real body.
Place Ranni’s Ring on her finger to complete the questline.
⚔️ Step 8: Claim the Dark Moon Greatsword!
Where? Cathedral of Manus Celes
After completing Ranni’s quest, you can visit the Cathedral of Manus Celes, where Ranni rests.
Here, you’ll find the legendary Dark Moon Greatsword. ⚔️
Step 9: Unlock the Age of the Stars Ending
Final Choice: When you reach the final boss of Elden Ring, you can now trigger the Age of the Stars ending by summoning Ranni. This replaces the default ending and leads to a new era under Ranni’s rule.
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