What happens if you give Gideon the potion?
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If you give the potion to Gideon and tell Seluvis you did as he asked, you’ll still be able to buy Elden Ring sorceries from Seluvis, allowing you to continue talking with him, purchasing items, and completing Dung Eater and Nepheli’s questline. This decision enables you to maintain a relationship with Seluvis while also progressing through other character’s storylines, making it a strategic choice in the game.
Understanding the Consequences
Decision Implications
The choice of giving the potion to Gideon has significant implications for the player’s journey, affecting interactions with key characters and access to certain items and quests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if you give Nepheli the potion?: Giving Nepheli the potion will turn her into a doll and she will leave Roundtable Hold, becoming an eternal slave to Seluvis.
- Can you still buy sorceries from Seluvis if you give the potion to Gideon?: Yes, giving the potion to Gideon allows you to continue buying Elden Ring sorceries from Seluvis.
- What is the reward for completing Dung Eater’s questline?: Completing Dung Eater’s questline rewards you with unique items and a deeper understanding of the game’s lore.
- How does Gideon’s betrayal affect the player’s journey?: Gideon’s betrayal is motivated by his discovery about Queen Marika The Eternal, causing him to stop any Tarnished from becoming the Elden Lord.
- Can you backstab Gideon?: Yes, Gideon has the same weaknesses as any humanoid enemy and can be strafed and backstabbed fairly easily.
- What happens if you lie to Seluvis about giving Nepheli the potion?: Whether you tell the truth or lie, Seluvis’ quest will progress regardless of your choice.
- Why does Seluvis want to turn Nepheli into a puppet?: Seluvis aims to create more powerful underlings, and turning Nepheli into a puppet is part of this pursuit.
- Who killed Seluvis?: Ranni kills Seluvis offscreen for attempting to turn her into a puppet after you give her the Fingerslayer Blade.
- What is the consequence of giving the Tonic of Forgetfulness to Rya?: Giving Rya the Tonic of Forgetfulness will make her forget the details of her birth, but you will still receive the Daedicar’s Woe Talisman.
- Where can you find Brother Corhyn after leaving Leyndell?: Brother Corhyn and Noble Goldmask head to the Mountaintop of the Giants after leaving Leyndell.
- Should you give the Stormhawk King to Nepheli?: Yes, giving Nepheli the Stormhawk King reminds her of her past and allows you to complete her questline.
- What happens if you give the potion to Dung Eater?: Giving the potion to Dung Eater will make him a puppet, similar to what happens with Nepheli.
- Can Gideon heal himself?: Unlike some other characters, Gideon does not have a healing ability that he can use during combat.
- Why did Nepheli betray Gideon?: Nepheli’s betrayal of Gideon is due to her discovery of his involvement in the events that affected the Village of the Albinaurics.
- What is the reward for defeating Gideon?: Defeating Gideon rewards you with the Scepter of the All-Knowing and the All-Knowing Armor Set, providing you with powerful equipment to aid in your journey.