Blaidd, the halfwolf, is an NPC in Elden Ring with a unique questline of his own. Being a faithful servant and shadow of Princess Ranni, his story is one of despair and tragedy which affects a lot of NPCs in the process.
In this guide, we will tell you how to start Blaidd’s quest and how you can see it to its completion. This quest is very long, and it is easy to miss some of the finer points or interactions that can lead to failing the whole quest. Make sure that you follow each step and see other accompanying questlines linked below.
First Encounter – Mistwood Ruins
The first encounter with Blaidd takes place in the Mistwood Ruins. This area is to the east of Limgrave, the starting area. Once you reach the Mistwood Ruins, you will hear the howling sound of a wolf.
Go to the back of the Mistwood Ruins and look upward. You will notice Blaidd sitting on top of the ruins. However, you can’t interact with him right now.
Fast travel to the Church of Elleh and talk to Merchant Kale. A new dialogue option regarding the howling sound will appear. Kale will tell you about Blaidd and teach you the Finger Snap gesture.
With the gesture learnt, go back to the Mistwood Ruins and use the gesture. Blaidd will come down from the top of the ruins. Talk to him to officially start his quest. He will tell you about Darriwil and how he wants to defeat him.
Second Encounter – Forlon Hound Evergaol
You can find Darriwil inside the Forlon Hound Evergaol. This evergaol can be found south of Mistwood Ruins and directly west of the Bridge of Sacrifice (which leads to Weeping Peninsula).
To defeat Darriwil inside the Forlon Hound Evergaol, enlist the services of Blaidd by using his summon sign. Once defeated, you can talk to Blaidd outside the evergaol, and he will give you a Smithing Stone 2 as a reward.
At this point, Blaidd will also tell you of a giant smith called Iji, who resides in the northwestern Liurnia.
Third Encounter – Ranni’s Rise
Once you complete the Caria Manor and defeat the Royal Knight Loretta at the Moongazing Grounds, you will gain access to the Three Sisters’ Area.
Go to Ranni’s Rise and become her servant. This will kickstart Ranni’s questline. She will tell you about three more of her servants, Iji, Blaidd, and Seluvis.
Go down to find the ghosts of all three. Talk to Blaidd and the rest of them to progress both Blaidd’s and Ranni’s quests.
Fourth Encounter – Siofra River
Go to the Siofra River well in the eastern Mistwood area to access the Siofra River. This will take you to Hallowhorn Grounds. Reach the southern part of Hallowhorn Grounds, and you can see Blaidd standing on its northern corner in Elden Ring.
Talk to him and he will tell you to visit Seluvis to learn about how to enter Nokron, the Eternal City. Go back to the three sisters’ area and talk to Seluvis at his rise.
He will direct you to Sorceress Sellen and will kick-start two quests at this point. Sellen’s and his own. Find Sellen at her hideout and talk to her. She will tell you that you can enter Nokron by defeating Radahn, as he is holding the stars back.
Talking to Seluvis will start the Radahn Festival. Travel to the southeast Caelid to find Redmane Castle, the last resting place of General Radahn.
Fifth Encounter – Redmane Castle
Once you reach the Redmane Castle, you will find Blaidd standing there. Talk to Blaidd to enlist his help for the next fight. Go to Castellan Jerren and talk to him.
Agree to fight General Radahn, and he will start the festival. Use the lift at the end of the castle to reach the Wailing Dunes area. Use the teleporter to start the fight.
Use the summon signs all over the ground to summon various NPCs, including Blaidd. Once you manage to defeat Radahn, Blaidd will appear at the center of the arena with swords around him.
Talk to Blaidd, and he will tell you to visit the area where the stars fell. This area is marked with a red icon on your map, in the southern Mistwood.
Sixth Encounter – Forlon Hound Evergaol, Again
Instead of going to the crater in the Mistwood area, go back to the Forlon Hound Evergaol in the southern Mistwood.
As you approach the evergaol, you will hear the sound of howling once more. Interact with the evergaol, and Blaidd will tell you that Iji put him there, as he believes Blaidd will go mad.
To progress your quest, it is important that you free Blaidd from his captivity. At this point, Blaidd will return to Ranni’s Rise in the Three Sisters’ Area, but you can’t find him there.
Seventh Encounter – Nokstella, Eternal City
Progress through Ranni’s Questline by following our detailed guide. Once you reach Nokstella by finding the Fingerslayer Blade in Nokron, you will find a miniature Ranni doll. Talk to the doll, and she will ask you to kill a Baleful Shadow.
Progress through Nosktella until you come across the Baleful Shadow in Elden Ring that looks exactly like Blaidd.
Defeat this phantom and sit at any site of grace. Talk to Ranni’s Doll, and she will thank you. As a reward for defeating the Baleful Shadow, Ranni will give you the Discarded Palace Key.
Eighth Encounter – Ranni’s Rise, Again
Once you finish Ranni’s questline, return to her rise. When you exit the rise, you will notice Blaidd sitting in front of a Black Knight Assassin’s body.
He will be mumbling to himself. As soon as you exit Ranni’s Rise, he will attack you. Blaidd will go mad for Ranni not choosing him as her consort in Elden Ring. This will be a difficult fight.
Defeat Blaidd, and he will drop the following items.
- Royal Greatsword
- Blaidd’s Armor
- Blaidd’s Gauntlets
- Blaidd’s Greaves
No matter how you play out Blaidd’s Questline, it will always end in tragedy. You can either leave him to rot in Evergaol or allow him to go mad with grief. There is no happy ending for this particular NPC.
