How to Get FIA to Prince of Death’s Throne in Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide
To get Fia, the Deathbed Companion, to the Prince of Death’s Throne, you must undertake a lengthy and complex questline that spans multiple regions and involves defeating powerful enemies. The core requirement is to successfully navigate the Deeproot Depths and interact with its key landmarks. This culminates in her location at the throne after she embraces the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince. Prepare yourself, because this journey is crucial for achieving the Duskborn Ending of Elden Ring.
The Path to Deeproot Depths and Fia’s Questline
Starting the Quest: Meeting Fia in Roundtable Hold
Your adventure begins in the Roundtable Hold. You’ll find Fia in a small room, typically near the blacksmith. Talking to her and accepting her embrace will grant you the Baldachin’s Blessing, a consumable item. Consuming this blessing lowers your maximum HP temporarily but provides Poise. It’s important to note that repeatedly using Baldachin’s Blessing can progress the quest prematurely and negatively, potentially leading to an unintended outcome.
Following Ranni’s Questline: Accessing Nokron and the Carian Study Hall
While not directly related to Fia’s initial location, completing parts of Ranni the Witch’s questline is essential for reaching Deeproot Depths. You will need to defeat Starscourge Radahn in Caelid to open the path to Nokron, Eternal City. Proceed through Nokron until you acquire the Fingerslayer Blade.
Return to Ranni in Ranni’s Rise at the Three Sisters sub-area. Hand over the Fingerslayer Blade. She will then give you the Carian Inverted Statue.
Use the Carian Inverted Statue on the pedestal in the Carian Study Hall (Liurnia of the Lakes). This will invert the Study Hall, allowing you to traverse it upwards to find Ranni’s Divine Tower at the top. You can complete the quest here and find the Cursemark of Death on Ranni’s corpse at the top of the tower.
Meeting Rogier and his Fate
Meeting Rogier in the Roundtable Hold after defeating Godrick the Grafted is crucial. He will eventually become afflicted with a mysterious illness, likely due to his research into the Night of the Black Knives. Talking to Fia about Rogier will give you a Dagger. Return to Rogier and give him the dagger. This advances Fia’s questline and sets her up to move to Deeproot Depths eventually.
The Teleporter: Reaching Deeproot Depths
After speaking to Fia and potentially Rogier, reload the Roundtable Hold. You will find Fia located near the broken Great Rune pedestals. After talking to her, you must defeat Lionel the Lionhearted who will invade your world. Speak with Fia once more and she will fall asleep. Interacting with Fia will allow you to enter the Deathbed Dream to fight a boss named Fortissax, Lichdragon.
After defeating Fortissax, interact with Fia to receive the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince and this will advance the questline forward to the end.
After obtaining the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince, you’ve completed the main bulk of Fia’s quest. She will remain at the Prince of Death’s Throne in the Deeproot Depths. You can find her there, still asleep, until you choose to use the Mending Rune to achieve the Duskborn Ending after defeating the final boss.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What happens if I use Baldachin’s Blessing too many times?
Repeatedly using Baldachin’s Blessing applies a debuff that reduces your maximum HP. While it’s temporary, relying on it heavily can hinder your combat effectiveness. Furthermore, some players believe that using it excessively may prematurely trigger certain quest events, potentially bypassing key dialogue and hindering quest progression, leading to unforeseen outcomes with Rogier and Fia. So use it sparingly.
2. Do I have to defeat Radahn to complete Fia’s quest?
Yes, defeating Starscourge Radahn is essential. This victory opens the path to Nokron, Eternal City, a critical location for obtaining the Fingerslayer Blade needed for Ranni’s questline.
3. Can I accidentally kill Fia?
While you can attack Fia, it’s not recommended. Killing her will terminate her questline, preventing you from acquiring the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince and potentially locking you out of the Duskborn Ending.
4. What is the significance of the Cursemark of Death?
The Cursemark of Death plays a vital role in the overall lore and ending of Elden Ring. It is intrinsically linked to the Night of the Black Knives and the shattering of the Elden Ring. Obtaining it is a necessary step for several questlines, including Fia’s.
5. What is the best level to be when facing Fortissax, Lichdragon?
A recommended level for facing Fortissax, Lichdragon, is between 80-100. Ensure your weapon is appropriately upgraded (around +15 to +20 on regular weapons, +7 to +9 on somber weapons) to deal sufficient damage.
6. What are the best weapons to use against Fortissax?
Fortissax is vulnerable to Holy and Fire damage. Weapons like the Blasphemous Blade, Golden Halberd, or those buffed with Flame, Grant Me Strength and similar incantations are effective.
7. Can I summon help for the Fortissax fight?
Yes, you can summon other players for assistance in the Fortissax fight. This can significantly ease the encounter, especially if you are struggling.
8. What are the rewards for completing Fia’s questline?
The primary reward is the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince, a key item required to achieve the Duskborn Ending. You also receive valuable lore insights and experience points from defeating bosses encountered during the quest.
9. Does Fia’s quest affect other endings?
No, Fia’s quest does not prevent you from achieving any other ending. Choosing the Duskborn Ending simply involves using the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince after defeating the final boss.
10. Can I still complete Fia’s quest if I’ve progressed far into the game?
In most cases, yes. As long as you haven’t permanently locked yourself out of specific areas or made choices that directly contradict the quest requirements (such as attacking and killing Fia early on), you can usually complete the quest even late in the game.
11. What happens to Rogier after I give him the Black Knife Print?
After giving Rogier the Black Knife Print and exhausting his dialogue, he will eventually fall asleep. If you speak with Fia about Rogier’s condition and give Rogier the dagger, Fia will move on from the roundtable hold upon reloading. You will not see Rogier again after that point.
12. Is the Deathbed Dress that Fia wears obtainable?
Unfortunately, no. The Deathbed Dress is not available for players to obtain in the game. It remains unique to Fia’s character.
13. I can’t find Fia in Roundtable Hold. Where could she be?
If Fia is missing from Roundtable Hold, ensure you have progressed far enough in the game. This may require defeating Godrick the Grafted and progressing further until you talk with her initially. After progressing the story, reload the area and speak to her to progress her questline.
14. What is the significance of the Prince of Death’s Throne?
The Prince of Death’s Throne is a location of significant importance within the lore of Elden Ring. It serves as Fia’s final resting place as she embraces the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince and awaits the Tarnished to potentially use it for the Duskborn ending.
15. Can I complete Fia’s questline after defeating the final boss?
Yes, you can. The option to use the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince will remain available even after defeating the final boss. You are free to explore and complete quests until you choose which ending to trigger. Be aware however, that starting NG+ will reset your progress in all quests including Fia’s.
By meticulously following this guide and addressing these common questions, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate Fia’s intricate questline, reach the Prince of Death’s Throne, and potentially unlock the Duskborn Ending in Elden Ring. Good luck, Tarnished!