Millicent’s Prosthesis: A Detailed Guide to the Talisman in Elden Ring
The talisman that Millicent drops is the Millicent’s Prosthesis. This coveted item is a powerful tool in Elden Ring, offering a significant boost to your character’s capabilities. This talisman not only increases your Dexterity by 5 points but also enhances your attack power with each successive hit. Acquiring this talisman is a key goal for many players, often requiring navigating the complex and emotional Millicent questline.
Understanding Millicent’s Prosthesis
Millicent’s Prosthesis is a golden prosthetic hand, locked into a fist, that once held a sword aloft. Its description highlights its connection to Millicent’s own story. This item isn’t just another piece of gear; it’s a part of her identity and questline in the Lands Between. When equipped, it not only provides a direct stat boost but also promotes a more aggressive, sustained combat style, making it a popular choice for builds focused on rapid attacks.
The dual effect of the talisman – the dexterity increase combined with the escalating attack power – makes it a unique and highly sought-after item. This encourages players to focus on maintaining attack strings and maximizing the damage potential of each successive blow. The combination of these boosts makes the talisman effective in various combat situations, from battling common enemies to facing off against the game’s toughest bosses.
How to Obtain Millicent’s Prosthesis
The primary method to acquire Millicent’s Prosthesis is by killing Millicent. This can be done at multiple points in her questline, but the most common way is to invade and defeat her after giving her the Valkyrie’s Prosthesis, specifically, after she appears at the Godskin Noble fight at the Windmill Village. She will drop the talisman on death. However, this path can end her questline prematurely. Another method is by completing her quest and then choosing to fight her during the final step of her quest line.
Important Note: Choosing to fight and kill her early will result in missing out on other quest rewards and achievements such as the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, and potentially missing out on other items further into her questline, such as the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone acquired from her quest if you do not follow her questline to the end.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding Millicent and her associated items to further clarify the nuances of her quest and the rewards it offers:
1. What other talismans are related to Millicent’s questline?
Apart from Millicent’s Prosthesis, the most significant talisman related to her questline is the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia. This talisman is obtained by aiding Millicent during her quest, specifically by helping her defeat her sisters. The Rotten Winged Sword Insignia enhances the attack power with successive attacks, and is considered to be better for scaling than Millicent’s Prosthesis.
2. Can you get both Millicent’s Prosthesis and the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia in a single playthrough?
Yes, it is possible to acquire both talismans in a single playthrough. The trick is to help Millicent defeat her sisters to get the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia. Once you have this talisman you can then choose to kill Millicent before proceeding further with the quest and she will drop the Millicent’s Prosthesis talisman.
3. What are the potential rewards of Millicent’s questline beyond talismans?
Completing Millicent’s questline yields more than just talismans. Depending on your choices, you can acquire the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia by assisting her and also receive the Unalloyed Gold Needle, a crucial item that allows you to obtain the Miquella’s Needle. This, in turn, can be used later to revert Frenzied Flame ending. Completing this also nets you a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone. The questline also directly influences the fate of Sage Gowry.
4. Does killing Millicent prematurely affect her questline?
Yes, killing Millicent before reaching the intended point in the quest will terminate her questline. You will receive Millicent’s Prosthesis, but you will be unable to access the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia through her quest and also miss the later benefits of the questline including the ability to gain Miquella’s Needle. You’ll also miss the ability to collect the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
5. Is Millicent related to Malenia?
Yes, Millicent and her sisters are indeed related to Malenia. They are essentially considered offshoots or “buds” of the Scarlet Aeonia, which is the manifestation of Malenia’s power. This makes Millicent both a daughter and an extension of Malenia. The scarlet rot that plagues them is a result of their origin.
6. Can I complete Millicent’s questline after defeating Malenia?
Absolutely. Millicent’s questline is independent of Malenia’s boss fight. You can complete her quest even after defeating Malenia, so there is no need to worry about missing this quest line if you are already past Melania.
7. Which of Millicent’s talismans is considered “better”?
The “better” talisman depends on your build. Millicent’s Prosthesis offers a more straightforward dexterity and damage boost, whereas the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia has significantly higher potential damage scaling, especially if you are performing multiple hits in quick succession. Players who prefer a Dex build would ideally want both to maximize potential damage.
8. What happens if I kill Millicent too early in the quest?
Killing Millicent early will give you Millicent’s Prosthesis, but you will prematurely end her questline, therefore failing to obtain any other items such as the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, the Unalloyed Gold Needle and potentially the somber dragon smithing stone. It is often recommended to help her complete her quest before killing her, if you desire both talismans.
9. How do you get Millicent’s Prosthesis quickly?
You can get Millicent’s Prosthesis by killing her any time after giving her the Valkyrie’s Prosthesis in the Shaded Castle and after she moves on to the Godskin Noble fight at the Windmill Village.
10. What causes Millicent to drop the Prosthesis?
Millicent will drop the Millicent’s Prosthesis talisman upon her death. This can be achieved by invading her at the summon sign and fighting her, or by choosing to kill her at the end of the questline.
11. What are the specific steps in Millicent’s Quest to obtain both Talismans?
To get both talismans, assist Millicent in defeating her sisters. This will reward you with the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia. Once you have this item, without reloading the game, go back to Millicent and kill her. She will then drop the Millicent’s Prosthesis talisman.
12. How did Millicent lose her arm?
Millicent’s arm was lost due to the Scarlet Rot that she was born with. This rot is directly linked to Malenia and the Swamp of Aeonia, from where she came. The rot has resulted in her losing her arm as a result.
13. Should you give Millicent the Valkyrie’s Prosthesis?
Yes, you must give Millicent the Valkyrie’s Prosthesis to progress her questline. This is a necessary step to initiate the events leading to her moving through the Lands Between and eventually making the choice of whether to kill her for her talisman, or continue her quest.
14. What happens to Gowry after Millicent’s death?
If Millicent dies at the point of where you’ve helped her defeat her sisters, then Gowry will cry over her body. Killing him at this time will reward you with the Flock’s Canvas Talisman. If he is not crying, then he will respawn and not drop the talisman.
15. What is Millicent’s weakness in combat?
Like many NPC enemies, Millicent is vulnerable to jump attacks and can be interrupted during her attack wind-ups, making aggressive tactics very effective in defeating her.
In conclusion, Millicent’s Prosthesis is a valuable talisman that can greatly enhance your Elden Ring experience. Understanding how to obtain it, and the consequences of your choices in Millicent’s questline, is essential to fully maximizing this item’s potential and reaping all of its associated rewards. Choose your path wisely in the Lands Between!