Obtaining Sellen’s Helm in Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide
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To acquire what most players refer to as “Sellen’s Helmet” in Elden Ring, you must complete Sorceress Sellen’s questline. After the questline is finished, return to the location north of Hermit Village where you first encountered Primeval Sorcerer Azur. There, you will find Azur’s corpse, from which you can loot the Glintstone Crown that many associate with Sellen, since it’s visually connected to her character. The Crown, also called Azur’s Glintstone Crown, isn’t technically “Sellen’s,” but it’s acquired in connection to her and its glintstone design is similar to the Witch’s Glintstone Crown.
Delving into Sellen’s Questline
Sellen’s quest is one of the most involved and narratively rich side quests in Elden Ring, rewarding players with powerful sorceries, insights into the lore of the Academy of Raya Lucaria, and, of course, access to items like Azur’s Glintstone Crown. Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved:
1. Initial Encounter at Waypoint Ruins
Your journey begins at the Waypoint Ruins in Limgrave. Here, you’ll find a Mad Pumpkin Head guarding a cellar. Defeat it, and you’ll discover Sorceress Sellen chained to the wall. Speak to her, and agree to become her apprentice. She’ll then offer you sorceries and begin her questline.
2. Locating Master Lusat
Sellen will task you with finding Master Lusat, a powerful sorcerer imprisoned in the Sellia Hideaway in Caelid. This is a tricky dungeon to navigate, as it’s hidden behind an illusory wall. Look for a gravestone near Sellia, Town of Sorcery, with two mages dueling. The wall is behind that gravestone. Once inside, traverse the dungeon and defeat the boss to reach Lusat and obtain the Lusat’s Glintstone Crown.
3. Transferring Sellen’s Primal Glintstone
After finding Lusat, return to Sellen at the Waypoint Ruins. She’ll then ask you to find her real body. This requires you to defeat Starscourge Radahn in Caelid. Once Radahn is defeated, head to the Witchbane Ruins in the Weeping Peninsula. Inside, you’ll find Sellen’s physical form chained to a wall. Remove her Primal Glintstone.
4. Finding Sellen’s New Body
Next, travel to Raya Lucaria Academy. Head south from the Debate Parlor Site of Grace and strike the illusory wall to reveal a hidden path. Continue through the hidden area until you reach a room with a large, glowing crystal. Behind another illusory wall (hit the wall at the back of the room), you’ll find Sellen’s new body. Insert the Primal Glintstone into her new body.
5. Choosing Your Allegiance: Jerren or Sellen
This is the crucial point where you choose your path. Return to the Raya Lucaria Grand Library, where you fought Rennala. You will find summon signs: one for Witch-Hunter Jerren (summoning him will lead you to side against Sellen) and one for Sorceress Sellen (summoning her means you will side with her).
6. Siding with Sellen and Claiming Your Reward
If you choose to side with Sellen and defeat Jerren, return to the Primeval Sorcerer Azur Site of Grace, located north of Hermit Village in Mt. Gelmir. You’ll find Azur’s body and can loot Azur’s Glintstone Crown. This is the “Sellen helmet” most players refer to, though it belonged to Azur.
7. Alternative Choice: Siding Against Sellen
If you side with Jerren, you will have to defeat Sellen. After defeating Sellen, return to Primeval Sorcerer Azur to see that the Azur’s Glintstone Crown is there for you to loot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Sellen, Her Quest, and Related Items
1. What happens if I betray Sellen?
If you betray Sellen by siding with Jerren, you will receive the Witch’s Glintstone Crown and Sellen’s Bell Bearing. You’ll also be rewarded with an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone by Jerren. However, you will be unable to obtain Lusat’s or Azur’s armor sets from their respective locations.
2. Can you unmask Sellen in Elden Ring?
While there isn’t a way to officially unmask Sellen in the game, data miners have discovered that she has distinct facial features beneath her stone mask, including brown hair and a slightly different nose compared to her earlier form.
3. What does the Witch’s Glintstone Crown do?
The Witch’s Glintstone Crown increases the potency of all sorceries but at the cost of decreased health. These crowns generally buff specific types of magic at the expense of other stats.
4. Where can I find Sellen’s true body?
Sellen’s true body can be found in the Witchbane Ruins in the Weeping Peninsula. It’s there that you’ll remove her Primal Glintstone.
5. Is there a “good ending” for Sellen’s questline?
Unfortunately, neither siding with Sellen nor Jerren results in a conventionally “happy ending” for the character. Both choices lead to either her death or transformation into a grotesque School of Graven Mages. It is a grim outcome no matter which path you select.
6. What sorceries does Sellen sell?
Sellen sells a variety of sorceries, including Glintstone Shard, Glintstone Pebble, Great Glintstone Shard, Rapidly, Rock Blaster, Scholar’s Armament, Scholar’s Shield, Magic Glintblade, Rolls for Magic Weapons, Carian Slicer, and Glintblade Phalanx. Giving her scrolls expands her inventory.
7. How do I restore Sellen to normal?
If you’ve attempted to free Sellen’s physical form prematurely, you can try to restore her by praying at the Church of Vows. However, this doesn’t always guarantee a complete restoration, especially if you’ve progressed further in her questline.
8. What are the Witchbane Ruins?
The Witchbane Ruins is a small dungeon located in the Weeping Peninsula where you find Sellen shackled to a wall. You need to interact with her here to progress her questline after defeating Starscourge Radahn.
9. Can I summon Sellen for the Red Wolf of Radagon fight?
Yes, if you’ve met Sorceress Sellen and become her apprentice, you can summon her for the Red Wolf of Radagon boss fight. Her gold summon sign will appear outside the boss gate. Be aware that summoning her will buff the wolf’s health and power.
10. What scrolls should I give Sellen?
You should give Sellen any scrolls you find to expand her inventory of sorceries. Good choices include the Royal House Scroll (unlocks Glintblade Phalanx and Carian Slicer), the Academy Scroll, and the Conspectus Scroll.
11. Is Sellen the Graven Witch?
Yes, Sellen is also known as the Graven Witch. She is associated with the graven school of sorcery, which is viewed with disdain by the Academy of Raya Lucaria.
12. What is the Sacred Crown Helm?
The Sacred Crown Helm is part of the Haligtree Foot Soldier Armor Set. It’s not directly related to Sellen’s questline, but it’s another crown-like helm available in the game.
13. Why is Sellen shackled in the Witchbane Ruins?
Sellen is shackled in the Witchbane Ruins as punishment for being exiled from the Academy of Raya Lucaria, where she was deemed a “reviled, apostate witch.” The exact reasons for her exile are not explicitly stated, but it involves her pursuit of forbidden sorceries.
14. Where does Sellen go after you save her?
After you transfer her Primal Glintstone to a new body, Sellen ultimately returns to the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria, where she either becomes a School of Graven Mages or assists you in defending against Jerren, depending on your chosen path.
15. What is the most fashionable armor in Elden Ring?
“Fashion Souls,” as it’s known, is subjective, but popular choices include the Ronin’s Set, Snow Witch Set, Maliketh’s Set, Alberich’s Set, Carian Knight Set, Tree Sentinel Set, and Raging Wolf Set. Ultimately, the “best” looking armor is a matter of personal taste. Consider exploring the possibilities of how gameplay features can offer a unique learning experience. For more, visit the GamesLearningSociety.org.
Embark on Sellen’s quest, make your choices wisely, and claim your prize – whether it’s the Azur’s Glintstone Crown or the knowledge gained through this intricate storyline. Good luck, Tarnished!