Millicent’s Journey After Malenia: A Tarnished’s Guide
Fast answer first. Then use the tabs or video for more detail.
- Watch the video explanation below for a faster overview.
- Game mechanics may change with updates or patches.
- Use this block to get the short answer without scrolling the whole page.
- Read the FAQ section if the article has one.
- Use the table of contents to jump straight to the detailed section you need.
- Watch the video first, then skim the article for specifics.
Millicent’s questline in Elden Ring is one of the most compelling and emotionally resonant, filled with difficult choices and lore implications. But, navigating the complexities of the Lands Between can leave even the most seasoned Tarnished scratching their heads. This article will illuminate Millicent’s whereabouts after the battle with Malenia, along with vital information and FAQs.
Tracing Millicent’s Steps: Where to Find Her Post-Malenia
The short answer: You don’t find Millicent after Malenia. Millicent’s questline culminates before you face the Blade of Miquella, specifically in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, which leads to Malenia. So, to put it another way, your interactions with Millicent are instrumental in choosing how her story ends prior to your confrontation with Malenia. Once you reach a certain point in her questline within the Haligtree, you either aid her, leading to a specific outcome, or betray her, triggering an alternative ending. No matter which path you choose, Millicent’s story concludes before the Malenia boss fight.
The Importance of Haligtree: Prayer Room and Beyond
To clarify, Millicent won’t be wandering around after Malenia. Her quest’s ending takes place in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree.
After you give Millicent the prosthesis, her journey brings her to:
- Dominula, Windmill Village: Located northeast of the Shaded Castle, identifiable by the windmills on the map. Defeating the Godskin Noble there progresses her story.
- Gowry’s Shack: Millicent returns here after the Windmill Village, briefly.
- The Prayer Room (Haligtree): This is the crucial location. After progressing through Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, you’ll find her near the Prayer Room Site of Grace. Exhaust her dialogue.
- The Rotting Battlefield (Haligtree): After resting at a Site of Grace and returning to her location near the Prayer Room, Millicent will no longer be there. Now, descend further down the Haligtree. You’ll find two summon signs near a Putrid Avatar in a swampy area. These signs offer you a choice, and will determine Millicent’s ending.
After assisting or betraying Millicent near the Putrid Avatar, her quest is concluded. She will not appear again after this point, including after you defeat Malenia. The choice you make influences whether you can obtain the Unalloyed Gold Needle needed for a specific ending.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Millicent’s Questline
1. Is Millicent Melania’s daughter?
The game heavily implies that Millicent is a daughter (or perhaps a sister or “offshoot”) of Malenia, the Rot Goddess. Gowry, her mentor, alludes to this connection more directly, fueling the theories surrounding her lineage. However, nothing is ever explicitly confirmed within the game.
2. Do I need to beat Malenia for Millicent’s quest?
No. You do not need to defeat Malenia to complete Millicent’s questline. Millicent’s questline leads to areas necessary to reach Malenia, but finishing it is independent of actually defeating the boss. You conclude her quest before potentially fighting Malenia.
3. Can I miss Millicent’s questline?
No, you cannot miss Millicent’s questline due to main story progression (with the noted exceptions of some quests in Leyndell like Corhyn & Goldmask, Dung Eater, and Bernahl’s assassination contract). You can complete it at any point in the game, even after beating the final boss, as long as you haven’t triggered certain ending conditions.
4. What happens if I use Miquella’s Needle?
Miquella’s Needle is used at Dragonlord Placidusax’s arena in Crumbling Farum Azula to reverse the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending. It doesn’t directly affect Millicent’s quest, but the conditions for obtaining it depend on the path you take in her questline.
5. What level should I be to beat Malenia?
The recommended level for fighting Malenia is at least 120, ideally 125+, with weapons upgraded to +23 or higher. Preparation is key!
6. Do I get anything for beating Malenia?
Yes! Defeating Malenia rewards you with the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess (allowing you to craft her sword), Malenia’s Great Rune, and the satisfaction of overcoming a formidable challenge.
7. Do I need to beat Malenia for a specific ending?
You can complete Millicent’s entire questline to obtain the Unalloyed Gold Needle, which, when used after defeating Malenia and obtaining her Great Rune, can reverse the influence of the Frenzied Flame and unlock an alternate ending.
8. Why does Gowry hide from Millicent?
Gowry avoids Millicent because he believes his role in her life is complete. He believes she must embark on her own journey to fulfill her destiny, which he sees as her potential transformation into a scarlet valkyrie when Malenia ascends to godhood.
9. Why does Gowry want Millicent dead in one of the endings?
In one outcome, Gowry wants Millicent to be betrayed and killed to cause her to “blossom” into a flower, becoming reborn as a scarlet valkyrie when Malenia ascends to godhood. This twisted logic is driven by his devotion to Malenia.
10. How did Malenia lose her arm(s)?
Malenia was born afflicted with Scarlet Rot, a disease that ravaged her body from within and ultimately led to the loss of several limbs, necessitating the use of prosthetics.
11. What level is Miquella’s Haligtree?
The recommended level for exploring Miquella’s Haligtree is around 120 to 150. High Vigor (60+) is highly recommended.
12. What is Malenia weak against?
Malenia is particularly vulnerable to Frost and Fire. Inflicting these status effects can significantly aid in the battle. She’s also somewhat susceptible to bleed damage.
13. Is Melania immune to scarlet rot?
No, Malenia is not immune to Scarlet Rot. However, she has high resistance, requiring significant buildup to trigger the effect.
14. What talisman is good against Malenia?
Several talismans can be helpful against Malenia: the Ritual Shield Talisman (for damage reduction at full health) and the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +2 (for physical damage reduction) are popular choices.
15. What is the best weapon to beat Malenia?
Many weapons can be effective against Malenia. Large Greatswords allowing for staggering can be very effective. Weapons that inflict bleed or frostbite can also be advantageous. Summoning strong Spirit Ashes is also a good strategy.
Concluding Thoughts
Millicent’s questline provides a captivating narrative thread woven into the grand tapestry of Elden Ring. Understanding her journey, the choices you make, and the consequences of those choices are crucial to experiencing the full depth of this character. Remember, her story unfolds before the battle with Malenia, making your interactions with her in the Haligtree pivotal. Embrace the challenge, Tarnished, and may your choices lead you to the ending you desire.
For more engaging content related to gaming and its impact on learning, be sure to visit the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/ or GamesLearningSociety.org. They are at the forefront of studying how games improve human performance and learning.