Unearthing Alexander: Your Comprehensive Guide to the Warrior Jar’s First Location in Elden Ring
The first confirmed location of Iron Fist Alexander, the friendly Warrior Jar, is in Stormhill in Limgrave. More precisely, he’s stuck in a pothole atop a cliff southwest of the Saintsbridge Site of Grace. You’ll know you’re in the right area when you hear him calling out for help. Getting him out of the hole will set you on the path to a fantastic, albeit bittersweet, questline.
Finding Alexander in Stormhill
Finding Alexander is relatively straightforward, but it can be easily missed if you’re not paying attention. Here’s a step-by-step guide to finding him:
- Start at the Saintsbridge Site of Grace: This Site of Grace is located in the northern part of Limgrave, along the main road.
- Head West towards Warmaster’s Shack: From the Saintsbridge Site of Grace, head west, following the path that leads towards the Warmaster’s Shack.
- Listen for a Voice in Distress: As you travel along the path, keep your ears open for someone calling for help. Alexander’s voice is distinctive and relatively loud, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble hearing him.
- Ascend the Cliff on the Right: When you hear Alexander calling for help, look to your right. You should see a small cliff face. Climb up this cliff.
- Locate the Pothole: At the top of the cliff, you’ll find Alexander stuck in a large pothole. Approach him to trigger a conversation.
Freeing Alexander
Once you’ve found Alexander, you need to get him unstuck. The key here is force.
- Talk to Alexander: First, speak to Alexander. He will explain his predicament and ask for your help.
- Strike Him with a Charged Attack: Alexander needs a strong shove. Position yourself behind him and use a fully charged heavy attack (R2/RT). Any weapon will do, but using a strike weapon (like a hammer or club) is generally more effective.
- Enjoy His Gratitude: After a successful hit, Alexander will pop free from the pothole. Speak to him again to receive a reward and continue his questline.
Why Alexander’s Quest Matters
Alexander’s questline is one of the most engaging and rewarding in Elden Ring, not just because of the narrative, but also because of the powerful talismans you can acquire along the way. It highlights the intricate storytelling and character development that makes Elden Ring such a compelling game, even though many of the nuances are conveyed through gameplay and environmental storytelling. You can dive deeper into the connection between gaming and education through platforms like GamesLearningSociety.org, which explores the educational aspects of games and interactive media.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alexander the Warrior Jar
1. Can I miss Alexander entirely in Limgrave?
Yes, it’s entirely possible to miss Alexander in Limgrave. If you don’t explore thoroughly or aren’t paying attention to your surroundings, you might not hear his cries for help. However, missing him here isn’t game-breaking. He’ll still appear at Redmane Castle for the Radahn Festival.
2. What happens if I miss Alexander in Limgrave?
If you miss him in Limgrave, he will still attend the Radahn Festival at Redmane Castle. You can speak to him there before the fight and even summon him as an ally against Starscourge Radahn.
3. Do I need Oil Pots to free Alexander in Limgrave?
No, you don’t need Oil Pots to free him at his first location. The article snippet mentioning Oil Pots is referring to a later encounter where he’s stuck in a different location. In Limgrave, all you need is a charged heavy attack.
4. Is Alexander’s quest missable entirely?
While you can miss certain encounters, Alexander’s questline is relatively forgiving. If you miss him in early locations, he will often reappear later in the game. However, missing earlier encounters might mean missing out on some dialogue and lore.
5. What reward do I get for freeing Alexander in Limgrave?
For freeing Alexander in Limgrave, he will reward you with Exalted Flesh.
6. Where does Alexander go after I free him in Limgrave?
After you free him in Limgrave, Alexander moves on to Gael Tunnel in Caelid. You can find him there helping to clear out the tunnel.
7. Can I accidentally kill Alexander when trying to free him?
Yes, it is possible, although difficult, to accidentally kill Alexander while trying to free him. Be mindful of your weapon’s damage output. Avoid using extremely powerful weapons at low levels. If he dies, he’s gone for the playthrough.
8. Does the weapon type matter when freeing Alexander?
While any weapon will work, strike weapons like hammers and clubs are generally considered more effective due to their inherent blunt force. However, the difference is minimal.
9. Can I complete Alexander’s questline after beating Radahn?
Yes, you can still start Alexander’s questline even after defeating Starscourge Radahn. You’ll just need to find him at his next location.
10. Is the Warrior Jar Shard the same as the Shard of Alexander?
No, these are two distinct talismans. Both boost skill damage, but the Shard of Alexander provides a larger increase (15%) than the Warrior Jar Shard (10%). You can only equip one at a time.
11. How do I get the Shard of Alexander?
You obtain the Shard of Alexander by completing Alexander’s questline, which ultimately involves battling him at Crumbling Farum Azula.
12. Is killing Alexander early a good idea to get the Warrior Jar Shard?
Killing Alexander early allows you to obtain the Warrior Jar Shard prematurely, which provides a 10% boost to skill damage. However, this prevents you from completing his questline and obtaining the superior Shard of Alexander. So, in general, it is not advised.
13. Where is Alexander located after the Radahn Festival?
After the Radahn Festival, Alexander can be found in the Wailing Dunes south of the Starscourge Radahn Site of Grace. He’s scavenging the remains of fallen soldiers.
14. What is Jarburg, and how does it relate to Alexander?
Jarburg is a secluded village in Liurnia of the Lakes inhabited by Living Jars. Alexander is not directly located in Jarburg, but his “nephew,” Jar-Bairn, resides there. Completing Jar-Bairn’s questline ties into the overall narrative of Living Jars and their warrior culture.
15. What’s the deal with Diallos in Jarburg?
Diallos, a character with his own separate questline, eventually finds his way to Jarburg and attempts to protect the villagers. His questline intersects with Jar-Bairn’s, adding another layer to the lore of Jarburg and the Living Jars. After completing Diallos’s quest, the player can tell Diallos if he succeeded at protecting the jars or failed. Either way, he’ll die shortly after.