Elden Ring endings: How to get each one (2024)

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Every Elden Ring ending and how to make it happen.

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  • Age of Fracture
  • Age of the Stars
  • Age of Duskborn
  • Age of Order
  • Blessing of Despair
  • Lord of the Frenzied Flame
  • How to remove the Frenzied Flame

Each Elden Ring ending brings its own twist to the conclusion of your adventures in the Lands Between, whether it's cursing the entire world, or just taking a well-deserved sit on the throne that you spent that last 50 hours fighting for. The thing is, it's not immediately clear how to get a lot of the Elden Ring endings.

There are a variety of important characters you meet throughout the game, but who's to know which ones provide a possible ending, and who just amounts to a regular NPC quest. While there aren't good or bad endings per se—you may have noticed the Lands Between has a certain moral greyness—one has proved to be overwhelmingly popular, and it's not the game's plain old ending.

In this Elden Ring endings guide, I'll walk you through each of the conclusions and what you need to do to get them. Be warned that this guide will, of course, feature big spoilers in regards to the game.

Age of Fracture

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Elden Ring Melina ending

This is the standard Elden Ring ending, the one that Melina (opens in new tab) has been leading you to throughout the game. Once you've defeated the Elden Beast, walk over and touch Fractured Marika, choosing the option to mend the ring. The Tarnished will become Elden Lord and sit upon the throne.

To get this ending, you have to defeat at least two of the demi-gods, Morgott, the Fire Giant, claim the giant's fire to burn the thorns blocking your path, defeat Malekith in Farum Azula, and then beat the final bosses in Leyndell, Ashen Capital.

Age of the Stars

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Elden Ring Ranni ending

This is one of the two alternate endings, in which you help the witch Ranni replace Marika, with you as her eternal consort. The Age of the Stars begins, a thousand year voyage guided by the wisdom of the moon. You ascend with Ranni to godhood, and the moon replaces the Erdtree.

To activate this ending, you have to complete the Elden Ring Ranni quest (opens in new tab) and use her summon sign in the arena after you've beaten the final boss (opens in new tab). It's probably the longest and most elaborate questline, so this ending takes some work to prep.

Age of Duskborn

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Elden Ring Fia ending

This is Fia's ending and an alternate version of the Age of Fracture in which you remove the curse of immortality plaguing the Lands Between. To do this, you have to complete Fia's questline (opens in new tab) to gain the Mending Rune of the Death Prince, which you can use on Fractured Marika.

After Ranni, this is probably the second-longest ending, especially as it takes quite a bit of work to make your way to the Deeproot Depths, whether you're coming at it from the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, or the Siofra River (opens in new tab) Cistern.

Age of Order

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Elden Ring Goldmask ending

Like Age of Duskborn, this is another variation on the default ending that requires you to use the Mending Rune of Perfect Order on Fractured Marika. You get this from the Goldmask and Brother Corhyn's quest (opens in new tab). This restores the Erdtree to its former glory, and makes things appear much the same as they were before, save for the fickleness of the gods, since you killed them.

Besides the high intelligence and faith spell you have to cast, this quest is pretty easy, since Corhyn and Gold Mask basically follow the same track as you throughout the game.

Blessing of Despair

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Elden Ring Dung Eater ending

This is the Dung Eater's ending, in which you use the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse on Fractured Marika. To do this you have to follow the Dung Eater quest (opens in new tab), but it's undoubtedly a bad ending, since you curse the world and all of its inhabitants. As if the folks of the Lands Between didn't already have it bad enough.

The idea of this ending is simple, since all you need to do is give Dung Eater five Seedbeed Curse items to gain the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse. However, these can be quite difficult to find. To begin the quest, you'll find Dung Eater past the Twin Maiden Husks in the Roundtable Hold around the time you arrive in Altus.

If you show him a Seedbed Curse he'll give you a key to his cell in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds below Leyndell. An easy one to grab is in his position in the Leyndell version of the Roundtable Hold. From there, you have to fight him and then deliver four more Seedbed Curses.

Lord of the Frenzied Flame

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Elden Ring Three Fingers ending

This is Elden Ring's bad ending, even worse than the Blessing of Despair, since you basically burn the Erdtree and reality with it, unleashing the Frenzied Flame of the Three Fingers. If you got the Frenzied Flame from beneath the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds in Leyndell, all other endings are inaccessible until you get rid of it. I explain how to do that in the final section of this guide.

If you want the excellent Frenzied Flame seal, you should complete Irina's quest then Hyetta's quest, but if not, you can just head to the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds below Leyndell. You'll need to do the first part of the Dung Eater quest (opens in new tab) to gain access, but once you're in you can head down to the Cathedral of the Forsaken to fight Mohg, open the secret door behind the altar, then keep going down until you reach the Frenzied Flame Proscription. Take off your clothes and that scary-looking door will open for you, granting the Frenzied Flame and allowing you to do the ending once you defeat the Elden Beast.

How to remove the Frenzied Flame

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So, curiosity got the better of you and you couldn't resist that evil-looking door below Leyndell. Luckily, there's a way to get rid of the Frenzied Flame and unlock the other endings, but it requires a few things. First, you'll have to complete Milicent's questline (opens in new tab) that begins near Sellia in Caelid. It's a pretty long one, and takes you all the way to Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree.

Once you've finished it and got the Unalloyed Gold Needle back from Milicent, you'll have to defeat Malenia, Blade of Miquella (opens in new tab). After the fight, a Scarlet Bloom will appear in the arena, letting you turn the Unalloyed Gold Needle into Miquella's Needle. Now, head to the Mountaintops of the Giants' kiln and activate the flame to head to Farum Azula.

You need to head to the arena of the secret optional boss, Dragonlord Placidusax. No need to fight it, just equip the needle once there, and use it to get rid of the Frenzied Flame. But alas, you'll still have the burn scars.

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FAQs

Is it possible to get all Elden Ring endings in one playthrough? ›

The good news is you can unlock all the endings in one playthrough, and most can simply be selected once you've beaten the final boss. However, some require a lot more work than simply making it to the Elden Ring.

How to get all Elden Ring endings at once? ›

If you want to see all Elden Ring endings, you'll need to complete various NPC quests before reaching the final boss. It's also worth noting that you'll need to complete multiple playthroughs if you want to see every Elden Ring ending, so prepare to spend a lot of time in the Lands Between.

How many endings can you get at once in Elden Ring? ›

Elden Ring has six different possible endings, depending on who you side with, and each one creates an entirely different outcome for the Lands Between, each one altering what the world will be and who's in charge of it.

Does the player marry Ranni? ›

Interact with Ranni's doll body to place the Dark Moon Ring on Ranni's finger. Her doll body will then disappear and Ranni, fully restored to her previous life-sized doll form, will appear and thank the player. She confirms that the player is now her consort, and promises that they will meet again.

Can you 100 percent Elden Ring in one playthrough? ›

Technically, it's impossible to reach 100 percent due to the fact that there are branching point near the end, but you can certainly get pretty close." They also detail that players can finish the game without experiencing everything.

What is the hardest ending in Elden Ring? ›

The most difficult ending to achieve in Elden Ring is the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending. To get this ending you need to undertake a pretty obtuse and esoteric quest, meaning you might not ever come across it over the course of your standard play.

Can you lock yourself out of the endings in Elden Ring? ›

It is possible to lock yourself out of these quests and the ending by progressing too far through the main storyline. One of the main points that locks this is having Melina burn the Erdtree, but for good measure, complete these steps as early as you can.

Is Ranni and Melina the same person? ›

Elden Ring Theory: Melina Is Ranni's Forgotten Sister

Aside from their direct relation to Marika, Ranni and Melina share another - more specific - quality. They are spirits. While Ranni willingly cast aside her flesh and opted to possess a doll's body, it's unclear whether Melina ever had a physical body.

How many larval tears are in one playthrough of Elden Ring? ›

The ability to respec is gained after defeating Rennala, Full Moon Queen at the Academy of Raya Lucaria. There are 18 Larval Tears scattered across the Lands Between, allowing you to respec up to 18 times per playthrough.

Can you undo Frenzied Flame Elden Ring? ›

Whenever you're ready to reverse the Frenzied Flame ending, you must use Miquella's Needle in the Dragonlord Placidusax arena. When you do so, you'll free yourself of the Three Fingers' branding and be able to access any other endings for which you've met the requirements.

What is the dung eater ending? ›

This is the Dung Eater's ending, in which you use the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse on Fractured Marika. To do this you have to follow the Dung Eater quest, but it's undoubtedly a bad ending, since you curse the world and all of its inhabitants. As if the folks of the Lands Between didn't already have it bad enough.

How long is Elden Ring 100%? ›

And become the Elden Lord. How long is Elden Ring? When focusing on the main objectives, Elden Ring is about 57½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 133 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What is the rare ending in Elden Ring? ›

To unlock the Elden Ring secret ending, you need to complete Ranni's questline. At the end of Elden Ring, you need to choose to trigger the Age of the Stars ending by using a summon sign on the ground after defeating the final boss. This allows Ranni to become a God and replace Marika.

What is the max level in Elden Ring? ›

What is the Max Level in Elden Ring? Hitting max level in Elden Ring means getting to level 713, which costs 1,692,558,415 runes in total. To accomplish this, Fireman_Artsen beat the game enough times to get to New Game+ 8, while also doing plenty of co-op and rune farming.

Does Ranni killed godwyn? ›

Ranni had the Assassins kill Godwyn, and Marika was so stricken with grief that she destroyed the Elden Ring - or maybe that was the plan all along (we know Marika is cruel and perhaps she didn't even love Godwyn after all).

Is Ranni good or evil? ›

A powerful witch, Empyrean, and antivillain inhabiting the body of a human-sized doll, and a major figure in the game's lore, she desires to overthrow the Greater Will, the Outer God that created the eponymous Elden Ring, replacing it with the power of the Dark Moon.

Is Ranni the Tarnished wife? ›

As for the Tarnished themselves, they are taken by Ranni as her consort. This means the Tarnished does not become the Elden Lord like in so many other endings. Under Ranni's rule, there is no Elden Lord. The Tarnished and Ranni rule together, much like Radagon did with Marika (but without being the same person).

How much runes do you need to get to level 100 in Elden Ring? ›

Hitting the level cap in Elden Ring is a pretty lofty goal, as it will require players to farm a total of 1,692,558,415 runes.

How many times do you have to beat Elden Ring to platinum? ›

Approximate amount of time to platinum: 80-100 Hours (Estimated Time to Platinum) Minimum number of playthroughs: 1 with cloud save, 3 without. Number of missable trophies: 4 (Elden Lord.

What happens if you max all stats in Elden Ring? ›

Elden Ring is a tough game, but one does need to max out all their stats and hit the level cap to conquer it. In fact, it's very within the realm of possibility to unlock all the Elden Ring achievements without getting anywhere close to level 713.

Who is the hardest boss in Elden Ring? ›

The list is unsurprisingly topped by the infamously difficult Elden Ring boss Malenia, whose encounter was attempted some 329 million times, thus accounting for 5.5% of all in-game boss fights the players initiated to date.

What happens if you unlock multiple endings in Elden Ring? ›

Remember: You only get to see one ending per playthrough, so even if you have all four endings available to you, you can only see the one you pick.

What happens if you let fear hold you in Elden Ring? ›

Fia offers an item that cannot be obtained in any other way and will help throughout Elden Ring. Once allowed, Fia will hold the player for nearly a full minute while offering soft reassurances. Players will be rewarded with an item called Baldachin's Blessing, which has upsides and downsides.

Does beating Elden Ring lock you out of anything? ›

However, this is necessary to face the final boss. The good news is that these so-called points no return don't lock players out of anything too major. In fact, one of Elden Ring's legendary talismans is only obtainable after defeating Maliketh and covering Leyndell in ashes.

Is Ranni a god? ›

Ranni the Witch is a character in Elden Ring. She is one of the Demigods, and the focus of one of the game's most elaborate questlines.

Is Melina a demigod? ›

A demigod who inherited a fragment of the shattered Elden Ring.

Does Melina open her eye? ›

Elden Ring: Melina's Eyes

So too does Ranni the Snow Witch, and they each have a different eye closed. Melina will open her eye and reveal a dusky and murky dark blue, which many connect to the Gloam-Eyed Queen, under certain constants in the Lord of Frenzied Flame Ending.

What's the best strength weapon in Elden Ring? ›

Undoubtedly, the Greatsword is the best Strength weapon in Elden Ring and is ideal for Strength users. What's more, obtaining the Greatsword is quite easy, since it can be looted off a Caravan located in Dragonbarrow. Elden Ring is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

What is Godfrey weak to? ›

Godfrey is weak to slash damage:If possible, using weapons like katanas and curved swords will see you doing extra damage here. All Physical damage types, along with Lightning, Magic, and Fire are also effective.

Are Larval Tears rare? ›

Larval Tears are exceedingly rare and can either be bought from very hidden merchants, found on bodies in secret locations, or from defeating certain types of Mimics.

Can you talk to Melina after Frenzied Flame? ›

Melina must be talked to in the Forge of the Giants Grace, and her quest will be fulfilled. If the player has inherited the Frenzied Flame despite Melina pleading them not to do it, Melina will not appear in this grace.

Does removing Frenzied Flame bring back Melina? ›

If you accept the FF before burning the Erdtree, quell it, and get any other ending, she never appears again after leaving you, so there is literally no way to know what she is up to in this case.

What happens if you get the Frenzied Flame after Melina dies? ›

The Frenzied Flame Reveals How To Burn The Erdtree Without Sacrifice. The Forge of the Giants is home to the Flame of Ruin, which can be used to burn the Erdtree. Normally, this requires the sacrifice of a maiden, but if you inherit the Frenzied Flame you can spare Melina and burn the Erdtree yourself.

What happens if you refuse Melina? ›

Refusing Melina's offer in Elden Ring will block your progression in the game. Accepting her offer is the only way to level up in the game, and she's the one who will give you the key item Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon Elden Ring's horse Torrent.

What happens if you defile Dung Eater? ›

He'll also reveal more of his plan, which involves defiling enough corpses that everyone who gets reborn through the Erdtree is cursed, and then all their children and their children's children will be cursed, and so on until the end of time.

Is the Duskborn ending good? ›

The Age of Fracture is a default ending and likely the most ambiguous, but it also represents a neutral ending of sorts. Many point toward the Age of Duskborn as one of the most interesting endings but also as a “bad” ending if not as terrible as Lord of Frenzied Flame and Age of Despair.

What is the longest game in the world? ›

1. Persona 5 Royal. The longest single-player story in gaming can be found within Atlus's preeminent JRPG Persona 5 Royal.

Has anyone 100% Elden Ring yet? ›

True to From Software form, the company reveals that Elden Ring cannot be 100% completed in one playthrough, requiring multiple to see everything.

Is Elden Ring harder than Dark Souls? ›

Elden Ring is a More Advanced Form of Soulslike

The game takes after the enemy speed and complexity present in Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro, so one would assume it is more difficult than the oldest Souls titles.

Should I summon Ranni at the end? ›

Instead of touching the item that leads to the Elden Lord ending, use that sign to summon Ranni - and that gives you the Age of the Stars ending. In this ending, Ranni ushers in a new age governed by the moon, apparently sweeping away the Golden Order and its rule over The Lands Between.

Which ending does Melina want? ›

The Age of Fracture ending is the one that Melina wanted throughout the game. She's sacrificed herself as kindling to burn down the Erdtree, and fulfilled her goal of seating the protagonist on the Elden Throne.

Can you beat Elden Ring without Melina? ›

Someone Beat Elden Ring Without Talking To Any NPCs And It's Harder Than You Think. It turns out that you can avoid taking to Melina and lose out on so manty things in the process. We're way past the difficulty curve and Elden Ring is being beaten in every possible way.

Has anyone reached level 713 in Elden Ring? ›

User Cafenn94 on Reddit managed to achieve Elden Ring's max level, which is a state where every attribute is maxed out at 99, after 580 hours of play, showing the moment they reached level 713 in a video online.

How do I get to level 713 Elden Ring? ›

The max level in Elden Ring is 713 and you can achieve this by increasing every attribute to 99. Once you've maxed out every attribute, you won't be able to spend Runes.

Can you get all stats to 99 in Elden Ring? ›

To level up in Elden Ring, you must spend runes to purchase stat points. Each of the eight stats caps at 99, so the absolute maximum level in Elden Ring is 713.

How long is a 100% playthrough of Elden Ring? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Elden Ring is about 57½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 133 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Can you get different endings in New Game Plus Elden Ring? ›

As you'd expect, New Game Plus unlocks once you defeat the final bosses and reach one of the Elden Ring endings - of which there appear to be three major versions, with different permutations of each.

What is the longest game of all time? ›

1. Persona 5 Royal. The longest single-player story in gaming can be found within Atlus's preeminent JRPG Persona 5 Royal.

How many people have completed Elden Ring 100%? ›

According to their data, almost 6,000 registered users have completed Elden Ring, setting the game firmly in the first place of the category.

What is the average level to beat Elden Ring? ›

The recommended level for this area is between 50 to 60. The recommended weapon level is +4 to +5. Just like the areas, you can take on the bosses in any order you feel like as well.

What is the happiest ending in Elden Ring? ›

Age of the Stars

The Age of Stars is the best possible ending the player can get in Elden Ring. In it, you help Ranni replace Marika as the Goddess, and in turn, the player becomes the Elden Lord of this new Order.

How do you get the rarest ending in Elden Ring? ›

To achieve this ending you have to inherit the Frenzied Flame from a being known as "Three Fingers". Once you've defeated the Elden Beast, you become the Lord Of The Frenzied Flame and engulf the Erdtree and the Lands Between into fire.

Which staff is best Elden Ring? ›

The Meteorite Staff is arguably the best early game staff in Elden Ring. Players can be transported to the Sellia Crystal Cave very early on via a trapped chest. After securing the Site of Grace in the tunnel, players can fast travel away and still have access to the Sellia Crystal Tunnel anytime they want.

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