What Happens If You Give the Amber Draught to Ranni in Elden Ring?
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Giving the Amber Draught to Ranni the Witch in Elden Ring is a game-altering decision with drastic consequences: it effectively locks you out of Ranni’s questline and redirects you towards a different ending – the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending. In essence, you betray Ranni’s trust and align yourself with the Three Fingers and their goal of burning the Erdtree and ushering in an age of chaos. The draught prevents Ranni from pursuing her own ambitions and instead, forces the player towards a dramatically different conclusion to the game.
The Consequences of Betrayal: Choosing Frenzy Over Stars
Giving Ranni the Amber Draught is a significant turning point. It severs your connection with her quest, the Age of Stars ending, and irrevocably binds you to the Frenzied Flame.
Blocking Ranni’s Questline
The immediate consequence is the failure of Ranni’s questline. She will no longer interact with you, making it impossible to progress through her storyline, which involves defeating Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, retrieving the Dark Moon Ring, and ultimately triggering her ending by summoning her at the end of the game. All the effort you put into her quest will be nullified.
Embracing the Frenzied Flame
Giving Ranni the draught signifies your acceptance of the Frenzied Flame, the chaotic power emanating from the Three Fingers. This alignment sets you on the path towards the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending. After defeating the final boss, you will have the option to embrace the Frenzied Flame and become the Lord of Chaos. This ending results in the complete destruction of the Erdtree and the burning of the world.
How You Get the Amber Draught
The Amber Draught is an item obtained during Preceptor Seluvis’s questline. He gives you the draught and instructs you to use it on Ranni, aiming to transform her into a puppet under his control. Accepting this quest and following through with it reveals Seluvis’s treacherous intentions.
Obtaining the Draught and Giving it to Ranni are Two Separate Actions
It is important to note that simply obtaining the Amber Draught does not lock you out of Ranni’s questline. You are free to obtain it, and even complete Seluvis’s questline without using it. It is the act of giving the draught to Ranni that seals your fate.
The Point of No Return
Giving the Amber Draught to Ranni is one of the most pivotal “point of no return” decisions in Elden Ring. It is irreversible and commits you to a vastly different path than the one you would have been on had you continued to follow Ranni’s quest.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I reverse the effects of giving Ranni the Amber Draught?
No, there is no known way to reverse the effects. Giving Ranni the Amber Draught is a permanent decision. You cannot undo it in the same playthrough. Once you give it to her, Ranni’s questline is closed, and you’re locked into the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending.
2. What happens if I accidentally give the Amber Draught to Ranni?
Unfortunately, there is no way to undo it within the game. You will have to continue to play through the game. As you have chosen the path for Lord of Frenzied Flame ending.
3. Does giving Ranni the Amber Draught affect other questlines?
Yes, it primarily affects Ranni’s questline, effectively ending it. While it doesn’t directly block all other questlines, it indirectly influences them by shaping the available endings. Some questlines might have different outcomes depending on whether you’ve embraced the Frenzied Flame or not.
4. Is the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending a “bad” ending?
Whether it’s “bad” is subjective, but it’s generally considered one of the more destructive endings. It leads to the burning of the Erdtree and widespread chaos, a stark contrast to the more hopeful or balanced endings in the game.
5. Can I still get other endings after giving Ranni the Amber Draught?
Technically, no, not without substantial effort. While there’s a convoluted method involving completing Millicent’s questline and using Miquella’s Needle in Dragonlord Placidusax’s arena, this is only possible if you have also received the Frenzied Flame Proscription from the Three Fingers. If you simply give Ranni the Draught without also receiving the Proscription, then you are entirely locked into the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending.
6. What are the key differences between the Age of Stars and Lord of Frenzied Flame endings?
The Age of Stars ending involves Ranni ushering in a new age of cold, distant stars, a time of solitude and self-discovery for individuals. The Lord of Frenzied Flame ending, on the other hand, is one of complete destruction and chaos, where everything is reduced to ash.
7. Does Seluvis have any other important quests or items besides the Amber Draught?
Yes, Seluvis’s questline also involves acquiring puppet spirits. He offers the Tarnished puppets of different NPCs. His overall quest is focused on control and manipulation, which reflects his intention with the Amber Draught.
8. How do I avoid giving Ranni the Amber Draught if I don’t want the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending?
Simply don’t give it to her. You can complete Seluvis’s quest up to the point of obtaining the draught and then ignore his instruction to use it on Ranni. Continue with Ranni’s questline instead. You are in control of whether or not you give her the Amber Draught.
9. Is there any benefit to giving Ranni the Amber Draught?
The primary “benefit” is experiencing the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending and seeing that unique conclusion to the game. From a narrative perspective, it allows you to explore a darker, more destructive path and understand the motivations of the Three Fingers.
10. What are the other main endings in Elden Ring, besides Age of Stars and Lord of Frenzied Flame?
Other notable endings include the Elden Lord ending (with variations based on who you give the Mending Rune to), Dung Eater’s ending, and Fia’s ending.
11. Does my choice of starting class affect which ending I can get?
No, your starting class does not restrict you from any specific ending. Endings are determined by the choices you make throughout the game, particularly regarding questlines and key items.
12. Where can I find the Three Fingers and receive the Frenzied Flame Proscription?
The Three Fingers are located beneath the Cathedral of the Forsaken in Leyndell, Royal Capital. To reach them, you need to descend into the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, navigate a tricky platforming section, and then strip naked to be embraced by the Three Fingers.
13. What is Miquella’s Needle, and how does it relate to the Frenzied Flame ending?
Miquella’s Needle is an item crafted from Unalloyed Gold Needle (obtained by completing Millicent’s questline) that can be used to suppress the Frenzied Flame Proscription after you have received it. Using it in Dragonlord Placidusax’s arena allows you to break free from the influence of the Three Fingers and pursue other endings. Note that you must already have the Proscription for this to work.
14. Is it possible to complete all questlines in a single playthrough?
No, some questlines are mutually exclusive, meaning you can only complete one or the other in a single playthrough. For example, giving Ranni the Amber Draught makes it impossible to finish her questline, and you have to choose between certain endings that stem from different questlines.
15. If I accidentally locked myself into Frenzied Flame ending, is there any other way I can still get another ending without starting over?
As mentioned, there’s a convoluted method involving completing Millicent’s questline and using Miquella’s Needle in Dragonlord Placidusax’s arena, but this is only possible if you have also received the Frenzied Flame Proscription from the Three Fingers. If you simply give Ranni the Draught without also receiving the Proscription, then you are entirely locked into the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending and must start a New Game Plus playthrough to experience other endings.