How many good endings are there in Elden Ring?
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There are multiple endings in Elden Ring, with six known endings in total, and among them, Ranni’s Age of Stars is often considered the only true “good” ending, as it leaves The Lands Between better than it was found. The Elden Lord endings, on the other hand, can be perceived as good endings as well, as they usher in a new age of stability under the guidance of Goldmask’s Mending Rune of Perfect Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Endings
What are the total number of endings in Elden Ring?
There are six known endings to Elden Ring, with the Age of Fracture considered to be the standard ending.
Which ending is considered the “good” ending in Elden Ring?
Ranni’s Age of Stars is the only true “good” ending, as it leaves The Lands Between better than it was found.
How many Elden Lord endings are there in Elden Ring?
There are four Elden Lord endings, and any of them grants the Trophy/Achievement, meaning you only need to clear the game three times to get all of them.
Ending Requirements
What endings do you need to 100% Elden Ring?
If you are doing this to get all of the achievements, you will only need to see one Elden Lord ending, the Age of Stars ending, and the Lord of the Frenzied Flame ending.
How do you get the Dung Eater ending?
To achieve this ending, you’ll need to complete the Dung Eater Questline that sees you give Dung Eater enough Seedbed Curse to free his form and get the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse.
Is there a secret ending in Elden Ring?
A new leak reveals that a seventh ending was supposedly planned for the game only to be cut prior to launch, which was discovered by YouTuber and data miner Garden of Eyes.
Character Endings
What is Melina’s desired ending?
Melina’s desired ending is the standard Elden Ring ending, the one that she has been leading you to throughout the game, where the Tarnished becomes Elden Lord and sits upon the throne.
Does Ranni like the Tarnished?
In the Age of the Stars ending, Ranni refers to the Tarnished as her “lord” and her “dear consort”, showing that she has not just acknowledged them as being Elden Lord, but also fully acknowledged their own spouse by her side.
Is Fia’s ending good?
Elden Ring: Age of Duskborn is one of its good endings, where Fia does just this for Godwyn, who becomes the Death Prince and God to Those Living in Death.
Game Progression
What happens if you refuse Melina?
If you refuse Melina, you get locked out around the capital, and you cannot get further than Morgott without her, as she is the one to give you the item needed for the great lift there.
Can you fight Melina after the Frenzied Flame ending?
If the player has inherited the Frenzied Flame despite Melina pleading them not to do it, Melina will not appear in this grace, but will appear after the ending of the game if the player continues with the Frenzied Flame path, and will threaten the Lord of Frenzied Flame with Destined Death.
Why does Melina sacrifice herself?
Melina explains that she, with the Frenzied Flame, can sacrifice herself and burn the thorns surrounding the Erdtree, something she greatly desires because of the chaos the Lands Between were plunged into when Marika shattered the Elden Ring.
Additional Information
Is there DLC for Elden Ring?
FromSoftware is developing DLC for the highly successful game Elden Ring, and development is going smoothly according to a recent update from the parent company.
Who is the true villain in Elden Ring?
Every Elden Ring Ending still makes the Tarnished a villain, as they can choose to defile the world, or burn it all down, causing more death than they already have.
What happens if Melina dies in a boss fight?
Melina leaves behind a shining, golden tree when she dies in battle that replenishes your health, and the same thing happens if she dies at a Site of Grace.
Can you get all endings without Melina?
You cannot get further than Morgott without Melina, as she is the one to give you the item needed for the great lift there, making it impossible to get all endings without her.
How many times do you need to clear the game to get all achievements?
You only need to clear the game three times to get all the achievements, as any of the four Elden Lord endings grants the Trophy/Achievement.