What to Do With the Giant Lady in Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide
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The “giant lady” you’re referring to is Phillia, a sleeping Albinauric woman located within the Apostate Derelict in the Consecrated Snowfield. Your primary interaction with her involves completing the Latenna the Albinauric questline. To do this, you must summon Latenna’s Spirit Ash near Phillia after fulfilling the quest’s prerequisites. Doing so concludes Latenna’s quest and rewards you with a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, used to fully upgrade a special weapon. There is no other interaction or utility with Phillia.
Latenna’s Questline: A Step-by-Step Guide
Successfully interacting with Phillia requires following these steps:
- Find Latenna the Albinauric: She’s located in the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack in the Liurnia of the Lakes region. This shack is accessible after defeating the boss in the Lakeside Crystal Cave.
- Obtain the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left): Begin Rya’s quest, head to the Grand Lift of Dectus, then to the Lux Ruins to kill commander Niall. After completing his area you will find this medallion half.
- Obtain the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right): Find Albus in the Village of the Albinaurics (Liurnia). He’s disguised as a pot. Hit the pot to reveal him and he will give you the second half of the Haligtree Secret Medallion.
- Show Latenna the Medallion Half: Showing Latenna the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) makes her trust you. Agree to take her to Miquella’s Haligtree, at which point she becomes a Spirit Ash summon.
- Reach the Consecrated Snowfield: Use both halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion at the Grand Lift of Rold to access the Consecrated Snowfield. This area is only accessible after you have progressed far enough in the main questline.
- Locate the Apostate Derelict: Travel to the northwestern corner of the Consecrated Snowfield to find the Apostate Derelict.
- Summon Latenna Near Phillia: Summon Latenna’s Spirit Ash near the giant Albinauric woman (Phillia) inside the Apostate Derelict. This triggers a short dialogue sequence and completes the quest.
Consequences of Missing the Quest
It is crucial to start and advance Latenna’s quest before completing Castle Sol in the Mountaintops of the Giants and obtaining both halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion. If you complete Castle Sol before finding Latenna, she will be dead when you find her in Slumbering Wolf’s Shack.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I still do Latenna’s quest if I’ve already been to the Mountaintops of the Giants?
If you have reached the Mountaintops of the Giants and completed Castle Sol before finding Latenna, it’s likely that you’ve locked yourself out of her quest. She will be dead when you find her in the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack, preventing you from obtaining her Spirit Ash and the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
2. Is Latenna the Albinauric a good summon?
Latenna the Albinauric can be an excellent summon in specific situations. She is a ranged character who can deal significant damage from afar if positioned correctly. Her accuracy is high, making her effective against slow-moving or stationary enemies. The summon also rides large Direwolves.
3. Where do I find the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left)?
You can find the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) by progressing Rya’s quest. Head to the Grand Lift of Dectus, then to the Lux Ruins to kill commander Niall. After completing his area you will find this medallion half.
4. Where do I find the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right)?
You’ll find Albus disguised as a pot in the Village of the Albinaurics in Liurnia. Hit the pot to reveal him, and he’ll give you the second half of the medallion.
5. Can I bring Latenna back to Lobo?
No, you cannot bring Latenna back to Lobo. Lobo, her wolf companion, is dead when you first encounter her in the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack.
6. How do I get Latenna’s ashes?
After you’ve obtained the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) and Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right) halves and shown them to her, Latenna will agree to accompany you to Miquella’s Haligtree. At this point, she will turn herself into a Spirit Ash for you to summon.
7. Is it better to give the potion to Nepheli or Gideon?
It’s generally better to give the potion to Gideon. Giving it to Nepheli prematurely ends her questline and provides a less valuable Spirit Ash (Dolores the Sleeping Arrow). Gideon will dispose of the potion, allowing you to continue Nepheli’s questline.
8. What is the story of Latenna the Albinauric?
Latenna is an Albinauric archer who seeks to deliver a “birthing droplet” to the giant sleeping Albinauric woman (Phillia) near the Haligtree. Assisting her in this task fulfills her purpose, though the exact implications for her and the Albinaurics remain ambiguous.
9. Who is the giant at the Apostate Derelict?
The giant at the Apostate Derelict is Phillia, a giant Albinauric woman. She serves as the final destination for Latenna’s questline.
10. What happens if I complete Ranni’s quest?
Completing Ranni’s questline rewards you with the Dark Moon Greatsword. It’s one of the most extensive sidequests in Elden Ring, and you’ll also encounter Blaidd after completing it.
11. What happens if I interact with the Giant Lady before activating Latenna’s questline?
If you interact with Phillia before activating Latenna’s questline and obtaining Latenna’s spirit ashes, nothing will happen. The interaction is specifically tied to summoning Latenna in her presence.
12. What if Latenna says, “Was my other half not enough?”
If Latenna says, “Was my other half not enough,” it likely means that you are trying to interact with her without properly progressing her quest. Ensure you have shown her the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) and agreed to take her to the Haligtree to progress her quest.
13. Does Latenna need to be upgraded to complete the quest?
No, Latenna does not need to be upgraded to complete the quest. Simply summoning her near Phillia is sufficient to trigger the final dialogue and obtain the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
14. What are the Albinaurics?
Albinaurics are an artificial race created by humans. They are known for their silver blood and are often discriminated against. Latenna and Albus are prominent members of this race featured in Elden Ring’s lore.
15. What is the significance of the Apostate Derelict?
The Apostate Derelict is the last church in the game and a key location for concluding Latenna’s questline. However, there isn’t much to do besides triggering the quest’s ending.
Understanding Latenna’s questline and the significance of the giant Albinauric woman, Phillia, allows you to maximize your rewards and deepen your understanding of Elden Ring’s rich narrative. To further explore the educational aspects of gaming, visit the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.