Is it possible to miss Alexander questline?

Is it possible to miss Alexander questline? The answer is yes, it is possible to miss Alexander’s questline, as he is one of the very missable NPCs in Elden Ring, left out in the open world for you to find or pass by without ever knowing, and some steps in his journey can be easily skipped or missed, especially since this rotund warrior is quite the traveler.

Introduction to Alexander’s Questline

To understand the complexity of Alexander’s questline, it’s essential to know that his journey is refreshingly easy to follow for the majority of its path, as he will take a similar journey through the game as you do, though there are plenty of encounters that you can easily miss.

FAQs about Alexander’s Questline

General Questions

1. Can I still do Alexander’s quest?: Yes, you can still do Alexander’s quest even after beating the Fire Giant, though some NPCs might be bugged out, and crucial dialog will be missed if you didn’t speak to him after defeating Starscourge Radahn.
2. Can I get the Shard of Alexander without the questline?: No, the Shard of Alexander can only be obtained by completing Alexander the Iron Fist’s questline, where he will ask to duel you in Crumbling Farum Azula.
3. What happens if you lose to Alexander?: If you lose to Alexander, he will continue letting you challenge him until you win, and if you win, he will reward you with Alexander’s Innards and Shard of Alexander.

Questline Progression

4. Can you complete Alexander’s quest after beating the Fire Giant?: Yes, you can still complete Alexander’s quest after beating the Fire Giant, though some NPCs are still available, but skip steps on their journey.
5. Where to find Alexander if you missed him?: If you missed talking to Alexander at his first two locations, the Warrior Jar will still attend Radahn’s Festival at Redmane Castle, where you can speak to him in the courtyard before the fight and summon him during the battle.
6. What if I killed Alexander in Elden Ring?: Killing Alexander will lock the player out of his Elden Ring quest line, which grants the Shard of Alexander, one of the best Talismans in the game.

Shard of Alexander

7. Can you get the Shard of Alexander after beating the game?: Yes, the Shard of Alexander can be obtained after beating the game by completing Alexander the Iron Fist’s questline, where he will ask to duel you in Crumbling Farum Azula.
8. Does killing Alexander give you his talisman?: Yes, killing Alexander at the end of his quest will reward you with the Shard of Alexander Talisman, which greatly boosts the attack power of weapon skills.

NPCs and Questlines

9. Can you do Alexander’s quest after beating Radahn?: Yes, players that have already defeated Starscourge Radahn can still start Iron Fist Alexander’s side quest, even if they failed to help him at Limgrave or didn’t speak to him after defeating Starscourge Radahn.
10. Does Celestial Dew revive Alexander?: No, Celestial Dew cannot revive Alexander if he is killed, so players should be careful not to hit him with too many heavy attacks.

Game Progression

11. Does going to Altus Plateau ruin any quests?: No, going to Altus Plateau does not ruin any quests, but getting the Finger Slayer Blade or killing Rykard can lock you out of getting certain items or completing specific questlines.
12. How do you become a potentate?: To become a potentate, you need to speak with Jar-Bairn in Jarburg and agree to become his “Potentate”, then rest at the nearby Site of Grace before talking to Jar-Bairn again.

Alexander’s Questline Rewards

13. What can you do with Alexander’s innards?: Alexander’s Innards can be given to Jar Bairn in Jarburg after the village is attacked by poachers, and when giving Jar-Bairn Alexander’s Innards, you will receive the Companion Jar talisman.
14. Is Warrior Jar Shard the same as Shard of Alexander?: No, Shard of Alexander is a talisman in Elden Ring that increases the attack power of skills by 15%, and it is considered a variant of the Warrior Jar Shard talisman, and the two cannot be equipped at the same time.

Summoning Alexander

15. Should you summon Alexander?: Yes, you should summon Alexander at least once during the fight to progress his quest line, and make sure to activate the new Site of Grace once Radahn falls, then reload the area to find Alexander searching the ground and speak with him.