{"id":321222,"date":"2025-06-21T01:27:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T01:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=321222"},"modified":"2025-06-21T01:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T01:27:46","slug":"should-i-give-potion-to-gideon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-give-potion-to-gideon\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I give potion to Gideon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-give-potion-to-gideon\/#Should_I_Give_Potion_to_Gideon\" title=\"Should I Give Potion to Gideon?\">Should I Give Potion to Gideon?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-give-potion-to-gideon\/#Understanding_the_Context\" title=\"Understanding the Context\">Understanding the Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-give-potion-to-gideon\/#Making_Informed_Decisions\" title=\"Making Informed Decisions\">Making Informed Decisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-give-potion-to-gideon\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-give-potion-to-gideon\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Give_Potion_to_Gideon\"><\/span>Should I Give Potion to Gideon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The answer to the question of whether you should give the <strong>Seluvis potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong> is a resounding yes, as it allows you to continue both <strong>Nepheli Loux<\/strong> and <strong>Dung Eater&#8217;s<\/strong> quests, and also enables you to buy <strong>Elden Ring sorceries<\/strong> from <strong>Seluvis<\/strong>. By giving the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong>, you will be able to dispose of it and lie to <strong>Seluvis<\/strong>, unlocking more rewards and opportunities in the game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Context\"><\/span>Understanding the Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To fully grasp the implications of giving the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to understand the context of the game and the characters involved. <strong>Gideon Ofnir<\/strong> is a character in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> who plays a significant role in the game&#8217;s storyline, and his actions have consequences that can affect the player&#8217;s progress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_Informed_Decisions\"><\/span>Making Informed Decisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When deciding what to do with the <strong>Seluvis potion<\/strong>, players must weigh their options carefully, considering the potential outcomes of each choice. Giving the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong> is generally considered the best option, as it allows players to continue <strong>Nepheli&#8217;s<\/strong> quest and maintain a positive relationship with <strong>Seluvis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 15 frequently asked questions that provide additional information and insights into the world of <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> and the decision to give the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What happens if you give the potion to Gideon?<\/strong>: If you give the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong> and tell <strong>Seluvis<\/strong> you did as he asked, you&#8217;ll still be able to buy <strong>Elden Ring sorceries<\/strong> from <strong>Seluvis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I give the potion to Nepheli?<\/strong>: No, giving the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Nepheli<\/strong> will turn her into a <strong>doll<\/strong> and lock you out of her quest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the best choice for the Seluvis potion?<\/strong>: <strong>Dung Eater<\/strong> is considered the best choice, but you must not push forward in <strong>Ranni&#8217;s<\/strong> questline too far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why can&#8217;t I give the potion to Gideon?<\/strong>: You must wait until <strong>Nepheli<\/strong> leaves and returns before <strong>Gideon<\/strong> will have the <strong>potion<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Nepheli Loux puppet good?<\/strong>: Turning <strong>Nepheli<\/strong> into a <strong>puppet<\/strong> will grant you a powerful new <strong>Spirit<\/strong> to summon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why does Gideon betray you?<\/strong>: <strong>Gideon<\/strong> betrays you because of his discovery about <strong>Queen Marika The Eternal<\/strong>, which causes him to give up becoming <strong>Elden Lord<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What happens if you give Zorayas the potion?<\/strong>: Giving the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Rya\/Zoraya<\/strong> will make her forget everything and return to <strong>Volcano Manor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you summon help for Sir Gideon?<\/strong>: You can summon online players and <strong>Spirit Ashes<\/strong> to help you in the boss fight against <strong>Sir Gideon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many times can Gideon heal?<\/strong>: <strong>Gideon<\/strong> can heal once per encounter, restoring about half his health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Gideon get Deathblight?<\/strong>: <strong>Gideon<\/strong> is immune to <strong>Death Blight<\/strong>, despite being <strong>Tarnished<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Gideon weak to madness?<\/strong>: <strong>Gideon<\/strong> is extremely weak to <strong>Madness<\/strong>, making <strong>Frenzy Incantations<\/strong> effective against him.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you backstab Gideon?<\/strong>: <strong>Gideon<\/strong> can be strafed and backstabbed fairly easily, and can be stunlocked with a fast weapon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who should I give Seluvis potion to?<\/strong>: You should give the <strong>potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong> to continue <strong>Nepheli&#8217;s<\/strong> quest or to <strong>Dung Eater<\/strong> to make him a <strong>puppet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Gideon the easiest boss?<\/strong>: <strong>Sir Gideon Ofnir<\/strong> is considered one of the easiest mandatory boss battles in the game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What level should I be to fight Gideon?<\/strong>: You should be at around character level 130-140, with a fully-upgraded weapon, to fight <strong>Gideon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, giving the <strong>Seluvis potion<\/strong> to <strong>Gideon<\/strong> is the best option, as it allows players to continue <strong>Nepheli&#8217;s<\/strong> quest and maintain a positive relationship with <strong>Seluvis<\/strong>. By understanding the context and consequences of each choice, players can make informed decisions that will impact their progress in the game. With the <strong>potion<\/strong> in hand, players must carefully consider their options and choose the path that best aligns with their goals and playstyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should I Give Potion to Gideon? The answer to the question of whether you should give the Seluvis potion to Gideon is a resounding yes, as it allows you to continue both Nepheli Loux and Dung Eater&#8217;s quests, and also enables you to buy Elden Ring sorceries from Seluvis. 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