How to Obtain Old Knight Istvan Armor in Elden Ring

To obtain the Scaled Armor Set in Elden Ring, players must find and kill Old Knight Istvan, an NPC who acts as a mini-boss during a contract request from Tanith, the head of the Volcano Manor, and upon defeating him, he will drop the Scaled Armor Set. The Scaled Armor Set is a mid-tier light armor set that provides a good balance of defense and mobility, making it a desirable choice for many players.

Understanding the Questline Progression

Finding Old Knight Istvan

The quest to obtain the Scaled Armor Set begins with a contract request from Tanith, which tasks the player with hunting down and killing Old Knight Istvan. The position of his invasion sign will be marked in red on the map, making it easier for players to locate him. Old Knight Istvan can be found in the Coastal Cave before the Demi-Human Chief (Duo) boss or invaded at Stormhill, next to the Divine Bridge, as part of the Volcano Manor invasion requests.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does Old Knight Istvan drop? Old Knight Istvan drops the Scaled Armor Set upon defeat, which is a highly sought-after armor set in the game.
2. How do you spawn Old Knight Istvan? Old Knight Istvan can be summoned in the Coastal Cave before the Demi-Human Chief (Duo) boss or invaded at Stormhill, next to the Divine Bridge.
3. Should I hunt Old Knight Istvan? Yes, hunting Old Knight Istvan is worthwhile as it rewards the player with the Scaled Armor Set and opens up more Volcano Manor quests.
4. Did scale armor exist? Yes, scale armor is an early form of armor consisting of many individual small armor scales attached to each other and to a backing of cloth or leather in overlapping rows.
5. Is scaled armor light or heavy? The Scaled Armor Set is a mid-tier light armor set that provides a good balance of defense and mobility.
6. What to do after killing Istvan? After killing Istvan, return to Volcano Manor and speak to Bernahl before returning to Tanith to unlock him as a vendor.
7. Is there a downside to killing merchants in Elden Ring? No, there is no apparent negative consequence for killing the game’s merchants, and each one drops a Bell Bearing when dispatched.
8. Can you bring back dead NPCs in Elden Ring? In some cases, yes, players can bring back dead NPCs by asking for forgiveness, but not every NPC can be revived.
9. Does killing Rykard affect Volcano Manor? Yes, killing Rykard before completing all the Volcano Manor quests will lock the player out of the remaining quests.
10. Can you fight Rykard without joining Volcano Manor? Yes, Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy can be found and fought without joining Volcano Manor, but it requires exploring the exterior of the manor to find a secret portal.
11. Where is the boss Rykard? Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy resides within a giant cavern beneath the Volcano Manor, accessible through a secret portal.
12. Is scaled armor set good? Yes, the Scaled Armor Set is considered one of the most well-rounded armor sets in the game, offering good defense and poise.
13. Does Night Cavalry drop armor? Yes, the Night’s Cavalry Set is dropped by Night’s Cavalry guarding a carriage in the Consecrated Snowfield at night.
14. What is safe to sell in Elden Ring? Players can safely sell duplicate gear, Remembrances, unusable weapons, excess Ashes of War, excess enhancement items, and Golden Runes to merchants.
15. What are the bad Elden Ring endings? The Three Fingers ending is considered the worst ending in Elden Ring, where the player unleashes the Frenzied Flame of the Three Fingers, burning the Erdtree and reality.