Blaidd NPC

Description

Blaidd is an NPC in Elden Ring and is involved in a lengthy Quest with Ranni the Witch that awards an alternate ending.

Lore

Location

• You can first encounter Blaidd at the Mistwood Ruins once you’ve learnt the gesture from Merchant Kalé.

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Notable Info

First Encounter

The first thing you’ll need to do is head to Mistwood Ruins, which can be found north of Fort Haight. As you approach the ruins, you’ll hear some howling. At this point, head to the Church of Elleh and talk to Merchant Kalé. He’ll give you the Finger Snap emote and tell you to use it where you heard the howling.

Head back to the Mistwood Ruins and use the Finger Snap emote. Blaidd will jump down from the ruins, allowing you to speak to him. If you can’t find him at first, walk around the ruins, and you should see him as Blaidd is a tall imposing figure, half man, half wolf. During your conversation with him, he’ll mention that he’s looking for someone who goes by the name of Darriwil.

Second Encounter

Remember that Blaidd told you that he was looking for Darriwil? Well now is the time to find him. Darriwil can be found in the Forlorn Hound Evergaol which is situated right at the southern tip of Limgrave. The nearest Site of Grace to it is the Agheel Lake South. From there, follow the southwest path until you see a circular stone floor with a blue glyph in the center. Interact with the blue glyph to enter an arena of sorts. Right next to the glyph you’ll notice a gold summon sign, this will summon Blaidd for the upcoming boss, Darriwil.

Once Blaidd has appeared in your game, approach the edge of the arena where you’ll see a faint blue line, this’ll make Darriwil appear. Once he’s defeated, speak to Blaidd again, and he’ll reward you with a Sombering Smithing Stone [2]. Talk to him a second time, and he’ll tell you about a blacksmith in Raya Lucaria, and that you should mention his name if you meet him.

Third Encounter

You’ll next meet a projection of Blaidd at Ranni’s Rise, located just behind Caria Manor. He will suggest that you meet with him in Siofra River in the attempts to locate a way to Nokron. You’ll find the entrance to Siofra in eastern Limgrave and heading northeast from the Fort Haight West Site of Grace. Once in Siofra River, make your way down to the Siofra River Bank Site of Grace and head east under the aqueduct to locate Blaidd.

He’ll suggest that it’s time to pay Seluvis another visit and see if there’s more information that he’s not sharing. Return to Blaidd in this location once more after speaking with Seluvis at Seluvis’s Rise and Blaidd will inform you that he’s moving on to Redmane Castle, for the festival.

Fourth Encounter

Your next encounter with Blaidd will take place in Redmane Castle Plaza in Caelid, just before the boss battle against Starscourge Radahn. Speak to him and he’ll learn that he cut open a path to the plaza for you (hence the reason the castle grounds were so devoid of any enemies).

Once you head into the battle with Starscourge Radahn, Blaidd will be one of the many NPCs you can summon to help against him. When Radhan finally falls, you’ll trigger a cutscene showing the way to Nokron is now open. Head over to Radhan’s Site of Grace and speak with him, he’ll remark that the way to Nokron is finally open.

Fifth Encounter

This fifth meeting with Blaidd is entirely optional, but one well worth pursuing to learn more about how Blaidd relates to Ranni and his relationship with Iji. Return to the Forlorn Hound Evergaol in Limgrave and you’ll hear his voice, at which point you can head to the seal and release him. Return to Iji now to learn why he placed Blaidd in the Evergaol and the threat he poses to Ranni.

Final Encounter

You’ll have to wait until you see Ranni’s Quest to its completion for your final encounter with Blaidd. By now, you should be well aware of Blaidd’s relation to Ranni, so it’s no surprise that when you return to Ranni’s Rise that you’ll find a Blaidd on the cusp of madness. There’s nothing you can do for him here, and a battle is an inevitable outcome. Bladd attacks a lightning pace despite his stature and his weapon skill, Wolf´s Assault will deal massive Frost damage in the area that he lands.

Once Blaidd is defeated, he’ll drop the Royal Greatsword, along with his Armor Set minus the helm. To locate this, head down to Seluvis’s Rise and look the right of the tower entrance to find a thin wall you can climb up, the Black Wolf Mask can be found behind the tower up on this wall.