How to Meet Renna the Witch in Elden Ring

To meet Renna the Witch in Elden Ring, you must first acquire Torrent, the Spectral Steed. This is accomplished by speaking to Melina at the Gatefront Site of Grace in Limgrave. Once you have Torrent, return to the Church of Elleh at night. Renna will be there, disguised as a witch. Speaking with her, and accepting her offer, will result in her giving you the Spirit Calling Bell and the Lone Wolf Ashes. It’s crucial to do this relatively early in the game, as she may disappear if you progress too far without meeting her. If you miss her initial appearance, don’t despair; you can still obtain the Spirit Calling Bell later in the Roundtable Hold.

Meeting Renna: A Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s break down the encounter with Renna into clear, actionable steps:

1. Progress Through the Early Game: Make your way through the initial areas of Limgrave. You’ll need to activate a few Sites of Grace.

2. Meet Melina and Receive Torrent: As you explore, you’ll eventually encounter Melina at the Gatefront Ruins Site of Grace. She offers you a deal: to act as her Elden Ring maiden and travel to the foot of the Erdtree. Accepting this deal grants you Torrent, your spectral steed.

3. Travel to the Church of Elleh: Once you have Torrent, teleport back to the Church of Elleh. This is a crucial step; simply riding there won’t trigger the event if you’ve already rested elsewhere after getting Torrent.

4. Ensure it is Nighttime: Time of day is important, Renna will only appear at the Church of Elleh at night. If it’s not nighttime, you can pass time at the Site of Grace to advance to nightfall.

5. Speak to Renna: You should see Renna – who will introduce herself simply as “Renna” at this point – sitting on a low wall near the ruined church. Speak to her. She will ask if you can summon Torrent. Answer affirmatively.

6. Receive the Spirit Calling Bell and Lone Wolf Ashes: Renna will thank you and grant you the Spirit Calling Bell and the Lone Wolf Ashes. The bell allows you to summon spirit ashes to aid you in combat, and the Lone Wolf Ashes are your first summon.

What if Renna Doesn’t Appear?

If Renna doesn’t appear at the Church of Elleh, there are a few possible explanations and solutions:

• You’ve Progressed Too Far: Renna’s initial appearance is time-sensitive. If you’ve progressed too far into the game, she may disappear from the Church of Elleh. This typically involves defeating certain bosses or exploring certain areas.

• You Missed the Trigger: Double-check that you’ve activated the Gatefront Ruins Site of Grace and received Torrent from Melina. This is the primary trigger for Renna’s appearance. Make sure you teleport to the Church of Elleh and it is night time.

• A Bug: Although rare, a bug might prevent Renna from spawning. Try restarting your game or fast traveling to another location and then back to the Church of Elleh.

• Alternate Acquisition: If you’ve missed Renna at the Church of Elleh, you can still obtain the Spirit Calling Bell from the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold later in the game. The Twin Maiden Husks sell the Spirit Calling Bell for 500 Runes.

Renna’s Role and Ranni’s Questline

The initial meeting with Renna is your first encounter with the enigmatic witch Ranni. While she introduces herself as Renna, it’s eventually revealed that they are the same person. This encounter is the starting point for Ranni’s extensive and important questline, which culminates in one of Elden Ring’s multiple endings: the Age of Stars. Completing Ranni’s quest is an involved process that requires you to explore a vast range of areas, defeat challenging bosses, and make critical decisions that will affect the fate of the Lands Between. This quest is essential for those seeking to unlock all of Elden Ring’s secrets and lore. The Games Learning Society fosters understanding how video games can become instruments of learning and change the world. More information can be found on their website at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are Renna and Ranni the same person?

Yes, Renna and Ranni are the same character. Renna is simply an alias that Ranni uses when you first meet her at the Church of Elleh. This is part of her larger scheme, as her true identity would likely draw unwanted attention.

2. What happens if I attack Renna at the Church of Elleh?

Attacking Renna at the Church of Elleh is not advisable. She will likely disappear, and you will miss out on receiving the Spirit Calling Bell and the Lone Wolf Ashes from her directly. While you can acquire the bell later, you’ll miss this initial interaction.

3. Can I still get the Spirit Calling Bell if I miss Renna at the Church of Elleh?

Yes, if you miss Renna at the Church of Elleh, you can purchase the Spirit Calling Bell from the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold for 500 Runes.

4. Is meeting Renna essential for completing Elden Ring?

No, meeting Renna at the Church of Elleh isn’t strictly essential for completing Elden Ring’s main storyline. However, it is essential for starting Ranni’s questline, which leads to the Age of Stars ending.

5. What level should I be when I first meet Renna?

The level doesn’t really matter for the first Renna encounter. She appears as soon as you have Torrent, so just focus on progressing through the initial areas of Limgrave.

6. Does the time of day affect whether Renna appears?

Yes, Renna only appears at the Church of Elleh at night. If it’s daytime, rest at the Site of Grace to advance the time.

7. What do I do after talking to Renna at the Church of Elleh?

After talking to Renna at the Church of Elleh and receiving the Spirit Calling Bell and Lone Wolf Ashes, you can use the bell to summon spirit ashes in areas where the white arch icon is visible on the left side of the screen. Spirit Ashes can be a major help in certain battles. Then you can continue to progress through the game, explore, and increase your stats.

8. Can I accidentally lock myself out of Ranni’s questline?

Yes, there are certain points where you can lock yourself out of Ranni’s questline. One key point is defeating Starscourge Radahn before initiating the quest. This can cause an important NPC to become unavailable.

9. Where can I find Ranni later in the game?

Later in the game, Ranni can be found at Ranni’s Rise, one of the three towers in the Three Sisters area of Liurnia of the Lakes, located past Caria Manor.

10. What is the significance of Ranni’s questline?

Ranni’s questline is significant because it leads to the Age of Stars ending, one of the alternative endings of Elden Ring. This ending involves ushering in a new order to the Lands Between.

11. What are Spirit Ashes and how do I use them?

Spirit Ashes are summonable allies that can help you in combat. To use them, you need the Spirit Calling Bell, FP (Focus Points), and to be in an area where summoning is permitted (indicated by a white arch icon). Bind the Spirit Ashes to your equipment slots for easy access.

12. Does Ranni have any other aliases besides Renna?

As far as is known, she only utilizes Renna as an alias.

13. What are the Three Sisters?

The Three Sisters are a sub-region of Liurnia of the Lakes, consisting of three towers: Ranni’s Rise, Seluvis’s Rise, and Renna’s Rise. This is where Ranni’s questline continues after the initial Limgrave encounter.

14. Is the Age of Stars ending considered a “good” ending?

Whether the Age of Stars ending is “good” is subjective. It involves Ranni becoming a new god and ushering in an age of stars, a departure from the current order of the Erdtree. Some players see this as a positive change, while others see it as a more ambiguous or even negative outcome.

15. What is the Finger Snap gesture and how does it relate to Ranni’s quest?

The Finger Snap gesture is learned from Kalé in the Church of Elleh after he hears about the howling in the Mistwood Ruins. This gesture is required to get the attention of Blaidd, Ranni’s half-wolf companion, who plays a significant role in her questline.