How to Trigger Nepheli Questline

To trigger Nepheli Loux’s questline, you will first need to head to Stormveil Castle, the main legacy dungeon in Limgrave, and locate her in a room just before the fog gate prior to defeating Godrick the Grafted, or find her at Roundtable Hold after defeating Godrick, but only if you’ve exhausted Sir Gideon Ofnir’s dialogue while he is standing in his initial spot near the Roundtable Hold Site of Grace. By doing so, you’ll begin a complex and rewarding storyline that explores the depths of Nepheli’s character and the lore of the Lands Between.

Understanding Nepheli’s Questline

Initial Steps

Nepheli Loux’s questline is one of the most intriguing and emotionally charged storylines in Elden Ring, offering players a deep dive into the life of a fellow Tarnished who shares a similar background and determination. To proceed with her quest, understanding the initial steps is crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Nepheli’s Quest Missable? Yes, Nepheli Loux’s quest is considered missable if not initiated correctly by finding her before defeating Godrick the Grafted or by not exhausting Gideon Ofnir’s dialogue after defeating Godrick.

2. Why Isn’t Nepheli Appearing? Nepheli won’t appear at Roundtable Hold if you didn’t talk to Gideon Ofnir at all yet. Talk to him and reload at the Site of Grace, and she will appear.

3. Do You Need to Summon Nepheli to Progress Her Quest? No, you don’t need to summon Nepheli to progress her quest. She’ll move to her next step either way once you defeat Godrick.

4. Is It Better to Give the Potion to Nepheli or Gideon? It’s better to give the potion to Gideon rather than Nepheli, as giving it to Nepheli locks you out of her quest.

5. What Happens If You Give Nepheli the Potion Early? Giving Nepheli the potion prematurely ends her questline, and her Spirit Ashes aren’t worth upgrading.

6. What Happens If I Give Ranni the Potion? If you give Ranni the potion, she will be angry and might kill you if given the chance.

7. Does Gostoc Need to Be Alive for Nepheli? No, killing Gostoc won’t lock you out of Nepheli Loux and Kenneth Haight’s quest, but you’ll miss out on the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

8. Why Can’t I Summon Nepheli for Godrick? To summon Nepheli, you first need to find her and exhaust her dialogue. She can be found in a room off the road outside Godrick’s arena.

9. Does Killing Godrick Lock You Out of Anything? Killing Godrick will lock you out of co-op in the Limgrave open area.

10. Where Does Nepheli Go If You Don’t Talk to Her? Nepheli will leave for the Village of the Albinaurics after you’ve exhausted her dialogue at Roundtable Hold.

11. Does Going to Altus Plateau Ruin Any Quests? Going to Altus Plateau itself doesn’t ruin any quests, but actions like getting the Finger Slayer Blade or killing Rykard can.

12. Is Godfrey Nepheli’s Dad? Nepheli Loux’s background suggests she might not be Godfrey’s daughter but rather related to his persona as Hoarah Loux.

13. Who Is the Adopted Daughter in Elden Ring? Polyanna, Adopted Daughter, is a summonable NPC and is the sister of Millicent.

14. Is It Worth Killing Nepheli? Killing Nepheli Loux yields her Stormhawk Axes, but there’s a worse fate you can inflict upon her for your benefit, making her death not entirely worthwhile.

15. What Happens If You Give the Stormhawk King to Nepheli? Giving Nepheli the Stormhawk King reminds her of her past, revitalizes her, and allows you to complete her questline, providing a fulfilling conclusion to her story.