What Happens After Giving Ranni the Fingerslayer Blade in Elden Ring?
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After handing over the Fingerslayer Blade to Ranni the Witch, your next steps are crucial for progressing her intricate questline and ultimately achieving one of Elden Ring’s most impactful endings, the Age of Stars. This pivotal moment unlocks new areas, challenges, and rewards, shaping your journey towards becoming the Elden Lord, or perhaps something else entirely.
The Journey Continues: Renna’s Rise and Beyond
Following your conversation with Ranni after presenting the Fingerslayer Blade, you’ll need to make your way to Renna’s Rise. This tower, identifiable by its spectral barrier, is located north of Ranni’s Rise. However, if you haven’t visited before, you’ll find Renna’s Rise is initially blocked. To get in, you must return to Ranni’s Rise and progress the quest to be tasked with exploring Nokron and speaking with her servant Blaidd. Once this is done, you will find that the barrier on Renna’s Rise will be gone.
Teleportation to Ainsel River Main
Upon reaching the top of Renna’s Rise, you’ll discover a teleporter. Activating this device will transport you to Ainsel River Main. This location marks the beginning of a new, subterranean area, vastly different from the landscapes you’ve explored thus far.
Finding the Ranni the Witch Doll
Immediately after teleporting to Ainsel River Main, you will find a Site of Grace. Continue forward, and you will find the Ranni the Witch Doll. This item is crucial for the next stage of Ranni’s quest. Take the doll and interact with it at the Site of Grace, beginning a dialogue with the doll.
The Carian Inverted Statue and the Carian Study Hall
After giving Ranni the Fingerslayer Blade she will gift you with the Carian Inverted Statue. This key item unlocks the Carian Study Hall, located in Liurnia, allowing you to navigate it from an inverted perspective. Completing this area is required to progress her questline further.
Further Steps in Ranni’s Questline
Ranni’s quest is multi-layered, and your journey doesn’t end in Ainsel River. Here’s a glimpse of what else lies ahead:
- Meeting Blaidd: As you progress, you will meet Ranni’s half-wolf knight, Blaidd, in various areas of the world. His questline is intertwined with Ranni’s, adding a layer of depth to their relationship.
- The Baleful Shadow: As you explore the depths of the Ainsel River, you will encounter the Baleful Shadow. This NPC is another challenge along the way, and defeating them opens up the next area.
- Lake of Rot and Astel, Naturalborn of the Void: The Baleful Shadow will lead you to the Lake of Rot. Navigate this challenging area and you will encounter a boss Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, which must be defeated to complete Ranni’s quest.
- Cathedral of Manus Celes: Once Astel is defeated, you will gain access to the Moonlight Altar and finally, the Cathedral of Manus Celes. This is where you will find Ranni’s final location and trigger the end of her quest.
- The Moonlight Greatsword: Successfully completing Ranni’s quest will reward you with the Moonlight Greatsword, a powerful weapon with unique skills.
FAQs About Ranni’s Questline After the Fingerslayer Blade
Here are some frequently asked questions about what happens after giving Ranni the Fingerslayer Blade, offering further insight into her quest and related mechanics:
1. What is the Moonlight Greatsword?
The Moonlight Greatsword is a powerful weapon, a unique reward for completing Ranni’s quest. It has a unique Skill called Dark Moon Greatsword, making it a very sought-after weapon. It scales with Intelligence and is a valuable tool in your arsenal.
2. Can I still do Ranni’s quest if I’ve killed Radahn?
Yes, you can still do Ranni’s quest after killing Starscourge Radahn. However, doing so before starting Ranni’s quest may cause a character, Blaidd, to not appear in certain locations during the beginning of her questline.
3. Where is Ranni located after giving her the ring?
Ranni’s final location is deep down in the Cathedral of Manus Celes in Moonlight Altar, accessed after defeating Astel.
4. Does Ranni’s quest lock me out of other endings?
Completing Ranni’s questline will not necessarily lock you into her specific ending, the Age of Stars. You can explore other endings too, but her quest does affect the game’s final outcome.
5. What happens if I reject Ranni when first speaking with her?
Ranni won’t retaliate if you reject her initial request. You can return to her tower later and choose to serve her then.
6. Is the Age of Stars the best ending?
Many players consider the Age of Stars achieved through Ranni’s quest to be the best ending. However, this is subjective, and other endings like the Age of Order also have positive outcomes.
7. Why is Renna’s Rise blocked?
Renna’s Rise is blocked initially by a magical barrier. You must speak to Ranni and get through a portion of her questline before being able to enter.
8. Can I meet Ranni again after I have completed her quest?
You will not see Ranni again after her quest. You will have to go through the game again if you wish to interact with her.
9. What level should I be for Radahn?
It’s recommended to be at least level 70 before fighting Radahn, and have a weapon that is suited for your build.
10. Does killing Radahn lock you out of anything?
Killing Radahn does not lock you out of most of the game, however, as stated previously, it may make the beginning of Ranni’s quest harder.
11. What is unlocked after beating Radahn?
After beating Radahn, you’ll unlock a new underground area and progression in two separate questlines.
12. Does Ranni like the Tarnished?
In the Age of the Stars ending, Ranni refers to the Tarnished as her “lord” and “dear consort,” indicating a deep connection and respect.
13. Which Elden Ring ending is the best?
The Age of the Stars ending is often considered the best, but there are other satisfying options.
14. Is there DLC for Elden Ring?
Yes, Elden Ring DLC has been released and is titled “Shadow of the Erdtree”.
15. Should I serve Ranni the Witch?
There are no negative consequences to serving Ranni. Doing so will unlock unique story and rewards. It is recommended to complete her questline.
Conclusion
Following Ranni’s questline after giving her the Fingerslayer Blade is a complex and rewarding journey. These steps will guide you through the next phase of her quest and help you unlock some of the game’s most interesting locations and items. Always remember to explore thoroughly and engage with the characters you encounter; it is these interactions that lead to some of Elden Ring’s most satisfying moments. Good luck, Tarnished, and may the stars guide your path.