How Do I Get My Roderika Back? A Tarnished’s Guide to Reuniting with the Heartbroken Maiden
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Roderika, the heartbroken maiden, is a crucial NPC in Elden Ring, acting as your Spirit Tuner and offering valuable insights into the world. If you’ve lost track of her, don’t fret! Here’s a breakdown of how to “get her back” and progress her questline:
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Initial Encounter at Stormhill Shack: Your journey begins at Stormhill Shack, located in the Stormhill region, just before Stormveil Castle. Roderika should be inside. Speak to her, exhaust her dialogue, and she’ll give you the “Spirit Jellyfish Ashes.” Look for Chrysalids’ Memento nearby on a pile of corpses in Stormveil Castle. Return to her with the memento and exhaust the dialogue.
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Roundtable Hold Arrival: If Roderika isn’t at Stormhill Shack, proceed to the Roundtable Hold. She will be in the main room near the fireplace.
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Initiating the Quest:
- Talk to Smithing Master Hewg, the blacksmith at the Roundtable Hold, and select the option to “About Roderika.”
- Speak to Roderika again, exhausting her dialogue.
- Return to Hewg and talk about Roderika again.
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The Transformation: Reload the Roundtable Hold area (fast travel away and back). Roderika should now be sitting on the floor, opposite Hewg. This signifies her growing connection to Hewg and her emerging abilities as a Spirit Tuner.
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Spirit Tuning Unlocked: Continue talking to Roderika and Hewg (repeatedly) until the dialogue options are exhausted. After this process, Roderika will become your Spirit Tuner, allowing you to upgrade your Spirit Ashes!
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Continuing the Quest: Throughout your gameplay, make sure to check in with both Roderika and Hewg frequently. Roderika will also eventually have the option to explain that she can hear cursed voices from the other side of the hold.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Roderika
Here are 15 FAQs about Roderika and her questline, designed to help you through every step:
1. What happens if I miss Roderika at Stormhill Shack?
If you bypass Stormhill Shack entirely, Roderika will automatically appear at the Roundtable Hold, near the fireplace in the main room. You haven’t missed out on anything crucial; just follow the steps in the section above, regarding talking to Hewg.
2. How do I get Roderika to spawn at Stormhill Shack?
Roderika should be at Stormhill Shack as part of the natural game progression. If she’s not, don’t worry! She will appear in the Roundtable Hold.
3. Where does Roderika go after the Roundtable Hold (fireplace)?
After your initial conversation at the Roundtable Hold, and after you’ve advanced her questline, she will relocate to the area opposite Master Hewg where she will stay throughout the rest of the game.
4. Why can’t I find Roderika anywhere?
First, check Stormhill Shack. If she’s not there, go to Roundtable Hold and look near the fireplace in the main room. If she’s still not there, try advancing the main storyline slightly (e.g., defeating Godrick the Grafted) and revisiting both locations. If you progress too far in the game without speaking to her in Stormhill Shack or the Roundtable Hold, there’s a chance her questline may be disrupted.
5. What does Roderika hear at the Roundtable Hold?
Roderika will eventually tell you she can hear “cursed voices from the other side of the Hold,” hinting at the suffering and tormented spirits within the Erdtree. This dialogue is crucial to advancing her questline and learning more about the lore.
6. Where do I find the Chrysalids’ Memento to give to Roderika?
The Chrysalids’ Memento is found within Stormveil Castle. After completing the main entrance path, you will enter a large open courtyard. In the Southwest corner of the courtyard is a doorway that leads to a room. Proceed through the doorway and defeat the Grafted Scion mini-boss in the next room. In the next room there will be pile of corpses. The Chrysalids’ Memento can be found on top of the pile of corpses.
7. What reward do I get for giving Roderika the Chrysalids’ Memento?
Giving the Chrysalids’ Memento to Roderika prompts her to move to the Roundtable Hold and will reward you with Golden Seed x1.
8. What happens after I give the Chrysalids’ Memento to Roderika?
After giving her the Memento and exhausting her dialogue, Roderika will express a desire to help others and understand the spirits. This triggers her move to the Roundtable Hold and sets in motion her transformation into the Spirit Tuner.
9. How do I unlock Spirit Tuning with Roderika?
To unlock Spirit Tuning, repeatedly talk to both Roderika and Hewg at the Roundtable Hold. Focus on the dialogue options related to Roderika. Eventually, Hewg will express a desire to train her, and Roderika will embrace her destiny as a Spirit Tuner.
10. How do I upgrade my Spirit Ashes with Roderika?
Once Spirit Tuning is unlocked, simply talk to Roderika at the Roundtable Hold, and she will offer the option to upgrade your Spirit Ashes using Grave Glovewort and Ghost Glovewort.
11. Where can I find Grave Glovewort and Ghost Glovewort?
Grave Glovewort is found in catacombs and graveyards, while Ghost Glovewort is found in underground areas like the Siofra River or Ainsel River. The higher the number of the Glovewort (e.g., Grave Glovewort [9]), the stronger the Spirit Ashes you’ll need to find it.
12. What is the significance of Roderika’s hood, the Crimson Hood?
The Crimson Hood is a helmet that can be found where the Chrysalids’ Memento was initially located in Stormveil Castle, after completing Roderika’s questline and unlocking spirit tuning. It’s a symbolic item representing her past trauma and her eventual transition to a helpful and powerful spirit tuner.
13. Can I miss out on Roderika’s entire questline?
While it’s difficult to completely miss out on her questline, progressing very far into the game without interacting with her at either Stormhill Shack or the Roundtable Hold could potentially cause issues. It’s best to check both locations regularly, especially after major boss battles.
14. Is Roderika a Tarnished?
Yes, Roderika is a Tarnished, a descendant of exiles from the Lands Between who have been summoned back after the shattering of the Elden Ring.
15. What is Roderika’s role in the overall story of Elden Ring?
While not directly involved in the main plot of becoming Elden Lord, Roderika’s story highlights the themes of transformation, redemption, and finding purpose amidst despair. She represents the power of connection and the ability to overcome trauma, offering a small comfort in the face of a broken world. Her ability to tune spirits can aid you with your journey, as well as offer insights to the story.
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By following these steps and understanding the nuances of Roderika’s questline, you can ensure you not only “get her back” but also unlock her full potential as your invaluable Spirit Tuner, solidifying your path to becoming Elden Lord in the Lands Between! Good luck, Tarnished!