Can you talk to Ranni after beating Elden Ring?
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After defeating the final boss of Elden Ring, you can talk to Ranni through a summoning sign on the ground, which allows you to bring her into the scene and start the Age of Stars ending, a permanent decision that will end the game in the way she wishes. This conversation with Ranni is crucial as it determines the fate of the Lands Between and leads to one of the most desired endings in the game, often considered the best possible ending.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Ranni and the Age of Stars Ending
- What happens if I summon Ranni after beating Elden Beast? Instead of touching the item that leads to the Elden Lord ending, use the summon sign to summon Ranni, which gives you the Age of the Stars ending.
- Is Ranni ending a bad ending? No, Ranni’s Age of Stars is considered the only true “good” ending in Elden Ring, as it leaves the Lands Between better than it was found.
- Can you meet Ranni again after her ending? No, after completing Ranni’s questline and achieving the Age of Stars ending, you cannot meet Ranni again in the same playthrough.
About Ranni’s Questline and Location
- How do I talk to Ranni again? You can find Ranni in Liurnia, specifically in Ranni’s Rise tower, where she will ask you to join her service.
- Where is Ranni after you beat Elden Ring? Ranni’s final location is deep down in the Cathedral of Manus Celes in Moonlight Altar, accessible after defeating Astel, Naturalborn of the Void.
- Can you still do Ranni quest after killing Radahn? If you beat Starscourge Radahn before doing Ranni’s quest, an important character will not be available, making it impossible to complete Ranni’s quest.
About Ranni’s Character and Ending
- Is Ranni good or evil? Ranni is considered a morally grey character, but her ending is often debated as the best possible outcome for the Lands Between.
- What happens to Ranni after you complete the ending? Ranni becomes a goddess and takes the Tarnished as her Elden Lord and consort, using her power to extinguish the Golden Order and bring forth the Dark Moon.
- Does Ranni quest lock you out of other endings? Completing Ranni’s quest can affect Elden Ring’s ending, but it won’t lock you into a specific ending unless you choose to summon her at the end.
About the Game and Other Characters
- Is there a true ending to the Elden Ring? There is no clear good, bad, or true ending in Elden Ring due to the ambiguity of the fate of the Lands Between after the player character mends the Elden Ring.
- Who is the true villain in Elden Ring? Every Elden Ring ending still makes the Tarnished a villain, as they can choose to defile the world or burn it all down.
- Is Melina the same person as Ranni? There is a theory suggesting Melina is Ranni’s forgotten sister, given their shared qualities as spirits and their relation to Marika.
About DLC and Game Progress
- Is there DLC for Elden Ring? Yes, Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree will be a massive DLC.
- Can you meet Ranni if you missed her? If you miss your first encounter with Ranni, you can still find her in Liurnia, at the top of Ranni’s Rise, after defeating Royal Knight Loretta at Caria Manor.
- Does tarnished marry Rani? As part of Ranni’s ending, the Tarnished is taken by Ranni as her consort, making them not become the Elden Lord like in other endings.