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Alexander the Iron Fist NPC

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Description

Iron Fist Alexander is an NPC in Elden Ring and is involved in a lengthy Questline across the Lands Between.

Lore

Oh my stars I’m so happy to see you!
I am Alexander, also Known as the Iron Fist. And as you can see, I’m stuck here.
Please, can you help me out of this?

Location

  • Alexander can be first encountered just west of the Saintsbridge Site of Grace in Stormhill, Limgrave.

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First Encounter

At the top of the cliff overlooking the road you’ll find a strange sentient cauldron-man stuck in the ground. Upon speaking to him, you’ll discover that his name is Alexander but that he is more commonly known as the Iron Fist. He will ask you to help push him out of the ground by smacking his behind with a strong blow. You’ll want to use a heavy attack to generate enough force to dislodge his cauldron-body from the ground. You’ll unlock the Triumphant Delight emote.
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Second Encounter**

The next place you’ll find Alexander is in Gael Tunnel in Caelid Wilds. There are two ways to enter the tunnel: from the Rear Entrance tunnel and the front entrance. If you happen to head down the rear entrance tunnel first and talk to Alexander he’ll tell you that he seems to have hit a dead end. There is a door on the back wall of this area but it seems to be locked.

When you head into Gael Tunnel via the Caelid entrance, you’ll want to take out the enemies on the wooden platform then descend down the steps into the pit. To the west, you’ll find a pathway down into another lower down pit. There’s another enemy chilling on the wooden platform next to the ladder down. Once you’ve dealt with him, descend down and you’ll find a path that heads through to what appears to be a dead end. There’s actually a door on the back wall, it’s not hidden but it isn’t that obvious at a quick glance. Interact with it to open the door then speak to Alexander, who’s found on the other side.

Third Encounter

As you progress through Caelid, you’ll eventually meet Alexander just north of the Redmane Castle Plaza Site of Grace in Caelid, to the southeast of the region. If Alexander wasn’t in the Gael Tunnel, he’ll already have moved to this location where you can continue his Quest. Speak with him to learn that he’s here to attend the festival and wishes you luck on the battle ahead.

Once the battle with Starscourge Radahn is underway, he’ll be one of the many NPC summons that you can use. You can summon him multiple times and his death in the battle does not impact the Quest. Once Starscourge Radahn is finally defeated, you’ll find him near the Site of Grace where he laments his weaknesses and vows to get stronger.

Fourth Encounter

Following your encounter at Redmane Castle, Alexander will have begun his journey north. You’ll next find him directly south of the Carian Study Hall Site of Grace in eastern Liurnia of the Lakes, on the higher ground. To reach this, you will need to find the Artist’s Shack Site of Grace and head southeast, you should hear Alexander calling out to you.

As you can see, he’s once again found himself stuck in the ground, and wishes for the Tarnished’s assistance again. This time around you’ll need to use an Oil Pot on him before striking him in the back. He’ll thank you and then remark that he’s on his way to forge himself in the strongest fires.

Fifth Encounter

The fires that Alexander mentioned can be found on Mt. Gelmir, to the northwest of the Altus Plateau. You will need to head along the base of the mountain by heading west from the Wyndham Ruins to reach the Seethewater River and following this to the northwest where you’ll eventually reach Fort Laied. From here, it’s just a short journey to the south where you’ll locate a lava field.

As you approach, you’ll be attacked by the Magma Wyrm and once defeated, you’ll find Alexander standing in the fires to the left of the large rock here. You can stand on the ground just in front of him and talk to him from range, so that you avoid taking damage in the lava. This time around, he’ll hand over the Jar, a helmet inspired from Alexander himself.

Final Encounter

It’ll be some time before you meet with Alexander again, in the game’s penultimate area, Crumbling Farum Azula. Once you reach the area, continue through until you reach the Dragon Temple Lift Site of Grace (you’ll need two Stonesword Keys to gain access). From this Site of Grace, make your way through the plaza, going up the stairs and to your right to spot a fallen structure you can leap over to. Leap to the one on the left and cross over to the other side where Alexander will be waiting after passing over another fallen ruin.

He will challenge you to a duel, and should you win, you’ll obtain the Shard of Alexander Talisman along with Alexander’s Innards. Should you be defeated in the duel, you can return here and challenge him as many times as you like until victory is yours. Despite Alexander’s questline coming to an end, you can use Alexander’s Innards to progress Jar Bairn’s Quest at Jarburg in Liurnia of the Lakes.

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