How to complete the Elden Ring Boc quest (2024)

By Sean Martin

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Help this demi-human realise his dream and get free tailoring for life.

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  • Saving Boc
  • Saving Boc again
  • Liurnia and the Church of Vows
  • Altus Plateau
  • Mt. Gelmir and Hermit Village
  • So how do I get Boc's hat?

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Looking to complete the Elden Ring Boc quest? The demi-human seamster might seem like a minor character at first, but his questline is actually quite long, and is one of the few in the entirety of Elden Ring to have a happy ending. Boc will hop around the map, tailoring your clothes for free, but if you hadn’t guessed from his dialogue, he has some self-esteem issues.

Boc’s quest is ultimately about either helping him accept himself or change what he is. Unfortunately, it’s not a reward-rich quest at all and the only unique thing you can hope to get from it is the My Lord gesture. But it’s also a pretty easy questline to follow since, like many NPCs, Boc trails your progress through the game.

In this Boc quest guide, I’ll walk you through where he appears throughout the game and what you need to do to secure the demi-Human’s tailoring services.

Elden Ring Boc quest summary

Here are all the steps you should follow if you want to get the most out of Boc’s quest and secure his services as royal seamster:

1. Rescue Boc from being trapped as a tree by hitting him near the Agheel Lake North Site of Grace.
2. Talk to Boc at the Coastal Cave dungeon Site of Grace.
3. Defeat the Demi-Human Chiefs boss in the Coastal Cave to get the Sewing Needle.
4. Give Boc the Sewing Needle.
5. Meet Boc at the Lake-Facing Cliffs Site of Grace.
6. Get the Gold Sewing Needle from the chest in the Church of Vows.
7. Buy a piece of alterable boss chest armour from Finger Reader Enia, such as Radahn’s Lion Armour.
8. Meet Boc at the East Raya Lucaria Gate Site of Grace.
9. Meet Boc at the Altus Highway Junction Site of Grace or progress into Leyndell and meet him at the East Capital Rampart.
10. Give him the Gold Sewing Needle.
11. Head to the Hermit Village in Mount Gelmir to get the Prattling Pate You’re Beautiful item and use it near Boc before speaking to him or listen to his request and give him a Larval Tear.

If you use “You’re Beautiful” with Boc, he’ll continue to give you free tailoring at the East Capital Rampart. However, if you give the Larval Tear, he’ll head to Raya Lucaria, transform into a human, and subsequently die (like Rennala’s short-lived scholar kids). You’ll also have to defeat Rennala for him to make this request.

Also note that: Boc seems to disappear from the game once you kill Malekith and Leyndell becomes the Capital of Ash. It’s unclear whether this is a bug that only some experience, but it’s worth noting.

Saving Boc

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Where to find Boc

The first place you encounter Boc in Elden Ring is near the Agheel Lake North Site of Grace is West Limgrave. As you travel south along the road he calls out to you. Follow his voice to a shrub nearby (they’ll likely be messages around it) and hit it to free him. Exhaust his dialogue and he’ll tell you he’s going to sneak back into a demi-human lair to steal you some treasure.

Saving Boc again

How to get the Sewing Needle

Next you find Boc at the Coastal Cave dungeon by the Site of Grace. Talk to him then head into the dungeon and defeat the Demi-Human Chiefs boss. It isn’t too tricky and you can always summon Old Knight Istvan at the boss door if it’s taking too long. Head back to Boc and give him the Sewing Needle you got from the boss. Incidentally, completing this dungeon also unlocks the Church of Dragon Communion.

Liurnia and the Church of Vows

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How to get the Gold Sewing Needle

Boc pops up in a couple of locations in Liurnia, first at the Lake-Facing Cliffs Site of Grace, then at the East Raya Lucaria Gate Site of Grace. You might need to rest first for him to appear, but he’ll tailor your garments for free at any of these locations.

Next, head to the Church of Vows in East Liurnia. Inside the church is a chest containing the Gold Sewing Needle. You’ll give this to Boc later.

Altus Plateau

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How to get the My Lord gesture

Once you get to the Altus Plateau, Boc can be found at the Altus Highway Junction Site of Grace. He’ll ask you if it’s okay to call you “My Lord” and if you say yes, he’ll give you the My Lord gesture, which is one of the best in the game. You can also give him the Gold Sewing Needle here, though you’ll need to have a piece of alterable boss clothing such as Radahn’s Lion Armour. If you miss Boc at the Altus Highway Junction, you can find him at the East Capital Rampart once you get inside Leydell.

When Boc has the Gold Sewing Needle he’ll wonder if his mother would be proud of him. From here you have two options: use Prattling Pate You’re Beautiful near him and then tell him he’s beautiful when talking to him or listen to his request and give him a Larval Tear if you’ve defeated Rennala. The second option is pretty pointless, since it’ll kill Boc and won’t give you anything. After he receives the Larval Tear he moves to Rennala at the Raya Lucaria Grand Library and dies shortly after.

If you instead want to keep getting free tailoring, you’ll have to use the Prattling Pate You’re Beautiful multiplayer item, which lets you say that phrase out loud. We’ll explain where to get it in the next section.

Mt. Gelmir and Hermit Village

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Where to find Prattling Pate You’re Beautiful

If you want to tell Boc he’s beautiful, head to the Hermit Village in Mt. Gelmir. This is only accessible through the Seethewater River and Terminus which you can get to via the south-west Altus Plateau near the Wyndham Ruins. Head all the way through, past the fire keeper fort and the Magma Wyrm boss until you find a village filled with demi-humans.

Prattling Pate You’re Beautiful is located on a body by a doorway on the main street. Head back to Boc, use this near him, and then tell him he’s beautiful. Your demi-human squire will continue to alter your armour for free and won’t run off to Raya Lucaria to die. Sadly, the only reward for this quest is Boc’s devotion and services, but at least there’s a happy ending.

So how do I get Boc's hat?

How to get the Aristocrat Hat

The Aristocrat Hat is a somewhat rare drop from the sword-wielding nobles who wear it. You can find a few of them in the caravan that heads north past the Waypoint Ruins in Limgrave. I recommend using a Silver Fowl's Foot and wearing the Silver Tear Mask to boost item discovery, otherwise you'll be in for a long farm.

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Sean Martin

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Sean's first PC games were Full Throttle and Total Annihilation and his taste has stayed much the same since. When not scouring games for secrets or bashing his head against puzzles, you'll find him revisiting old Total War campaigns, agonizing over his Destiny 2 fit, or still trying to finish the Horus Heresy. Sean has also written for EDGE, Eurogamer, PCGamesN, Wireframe, EGMNOW, and Inverse.

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How to complete the Elden Ring Boc quest (2024)

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Does BOC give you anything Elden Ring? ›

Boc the Seamster Location in Elden Ring

At all the following locations, he will now offer his service of altering garments. At all the following locations except Lake-Facing Cliffs, Boc can be given the Gold Sewing Needle, if you're carrying alterable boss armor (e.g. Radahn's Lion Armor).

What happens if I give boc a Larval Tear? ›

If you instead choose the option to give Boc a Larval Tear, he will express his thanks, that he may now be reborn through Rennala. At this point, you must exhaust his dialogue and then reload the area and find he has moved. Note that if you go this route, you will irreversibly doom him to death.

Is boc questline missable? ›

Elden Ring: Boc the Seamster Quest

The reason Boc is so easy to miss is that he doesn't even appear to players as a person; he's in the form of a tree. Players are able to help Boc out, with him ultimately wishing to undergo rebirth by Rennala.

Should I give BOC the gold sewing needle? ›

The Needle is to be given to Boc the Seamster, but only after completing the beginning of his questline. To meet Boc for the first time, go to the south of the Site of Grace in Agheel Lake North.

Can you revive boc? ›

All NPCs in Elden Ring can be revived in the Church of Vows. Players will need to use a Celestial Dew in the Church of Vows to revive all NPCs in the game. Players can even revive Boc the Seamster and prevent his death. Players looking to save Boc's life will need to believe in him and encourage him with good wishes.

Is boc quest worth it? ›

Boc's quest is actually one of the best in the entire game. A touching story about how he has struggled through life looking the way that he does.

How many larval tears are in Elden Ring? ›

There are 18 Larval Tears scattered across the Lands Between, allowing you to respec up to 18 times per playthrough.

How do I get a free Alex Elden Ring? ›

To free him this time, you'll need an Oil Pot which is a craftable item. The recipe can be obtained from one of the Elden Ring merchants in Siofra River – the Abandoned Merchant found in some ruins accessed by climbing wooden scaffolding. Exhaust Alexander's dialogue once you've freed him.

How many times can you use the Larval Tear? ›

You can do this as often as you like, so long as you have Larval Tears to spend. Larval Tears aren't a very common item, though, so let's talk about where you'll find them. There are only a few places to find Larval Tears and there's an excellent chance you won't have found one by the time you reach Renalla.

Is there infinite Larval Tear? ›

There's plenty of larval tears through each playthrough. no... that will make it even more of a easy mode game, more so than it already is. And if you want a more diversive build, go level up more so you can literally use every single weapon/spell and incantation on 1 char without respeccing.

Can you rebirth without Larval Tear? ›

Once you defeat Queen Rennala, you will get her great rune. You will find her sitting in the centre of the room. If you speak to her, she will allow you to either change your character's appearance or offer you a rebirth. Each time you rebirth, you must spend one larval tear.

Can you fail Blaidds quest? ›

Blaidd's quest is connected to Ranni's quest, and will move along according to her point in the story. As long as you don't do anything that pisses her off, you can still continue with both.

Can you complete Ranni's quest without Blaidd? ›

Blaidd is the key NPC here. The wolfman will tell you he wants to inspect Nokron, the Eternal City, and that you should meet him at the underground Siofra Well. You can do this, but this step is completely skippable.

How do I continue the Blaidds Questline? ›

How do you continue Blaidd's quest in Elden Ring? From here, Blaidd's quest joins with Ranni's quest. After Ranni summons Blaidd, you'll need to meet him in Siofria River near Hallowhorn Grounds (where the dead deer is). Speak to him until there's no new dialogue, then travel to Seluvis' Rise and speak with Seluvis.

What happens if I return Unalloyed Gold Needle to Malenia? ›

You will then be given the option to return the Unalloyed Gold Needle to the flower left behind in Malenia's boss room. Doing so will grant you Miquella's Needle as well as a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

How do you get demigod attire? ›

To get Demigod and Boss armor in Elden Ring players must first, of course, defeat that boss. Some of these bosses don't drop Remembrances, like Elemer of the Briar, because they aren't required to get their armor: a Remembrance is only needed to steal the weapons and spells the associated boss wielded, not their look.

Where is boc after rebirth? ›

Boc will appear next at the Coastal Cave, an optional location on the shore to the west of Limgrave, directly west from where the player first enters the open world (marked in red on the map). Boc can be found lying injured near the cave entrance and asks the player to leave before they get hurt too.

What happens if Gowry dies? ›

If you kill Gowry now, he will simply dissipate and drop the Flock's Canvas Talisman and Bell Bearing. However, if you kill Gowry at an earlier point in the quest, it is revealed that he is actually one of the large Lesser Kindred of Rot prawn monsters, or at least possessing one.

Who turned boc into a tree? ›

This last fact points toward a demi-human queen being responsible, as magic had to be used to turn Boc into a tree. The demi-human queen who resides in the Mistwood is one of the closest magic-users to Boc's position in all of Limgrave, so it is possible she may be responsible for the seamster's transformation.

What does Varre give you? ›

Once you have collected Maiden's Blood using one of these methods, return to Varre at the Rose Church. During the conversation, you'll be asked to offer your finger. Doing so gives you the Bloody Finger item. Speak to him again and you'll receive a Pureblood Knight's Medal.

What quests can you miss in Elden Ring? ›

11 Biggest Missable Quests In Elden Ring
  • 11/11 The Return Of Patches.
  • 10/11 Yura, Bloody Finger Hunter.
  • 9/11 Irina & Edgar.
  • 8/11 Nepheli, The Tarnished Warrior.
  • 7/11 Alexander, The Warrior Jar.
  • 6/11 Ranni's Summoning Bell.
  • 5/11 Give Fia A Hug.
  • 4/11 Rya Or Zoryas, The Scout.
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What happens if you alter garments in Elden Ring? ›

What Does Altering Armor Do in Elden Ring? In addition to giving your character a fresh new look, altering armor in Elden Ring typically lowers the weight of your gear– sometimes at the cost of certain perks or lower stats that come with the armor.

Is the Baldachins blessing worth it? ›

Is Getting Baldachin's Blessing Worth it? While having a -5% health debuff sucks in a game as challenging as Elden Ring, the other effect Baldachin's Blessing grants you make it worth it. For example, one of the item's effects is a buff in your Poise stat.

Can I farm Larval Tears? ›

Unless someone can hard confirm, it is impossible to farm the balls for tears. Not a bug, they only drop once then no more. Total amount of larva tears in a new game is fixed.

Do Larval Tears Respawn? ›

There are a limited number of Larval Tears in the world of Elden Ring - each time you play through the game (or in each New Game+ cycle) there are a healthy handful to pick up, but they don't respawn until you start a new run-through.

Can you buy Larval Tears? ›

There are two Larval Tears available for purchase in the game: The first is available from Pidia, a merchant that you can find inside Caria Manor. To reach Pidia, you need to first complete the area, beating Royal Knight Loretta.

Should I join Volcano Manor? ›

Should you join Volcano Manor in Elden Ring? Yes, if only to advance several quests and get access to Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. Despite the gravity of the murders you commit, there are no negative consequences – at least, none we've come across.

Can you fail Alexander quest? ›

Don't worry, there's no way to fail this quest — and it can be completed at any point before the ending. When it comes to quests, Elden Ring is incredibly forgiving compared to previous games in the series. Complete everything Alexander has to offer, and you'll even get a bonus boss fight against the man himself.

Where is Blaidd after defeating Radahn? ›

Rather than heading to Nokron, Blaidd is imprisoned by War Counselor Iji in the Forlorn Hound Evergaol. This happens immediately once you leave Radahn's battleground; if you want to hear what Blaidd has to say, you have to speak to him right after the fight, or you'll lose your only chance.

Can you save BOC after Larval Tear? ›

Giving Boc a Larval Tear will end in his death. Players will find him at the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria Academy unresponsive, and the next time they visit him, he'll be dead.

Is Larval Tear droppable? ›

You will keep all the Larval Tears in your inventory upon entering New Game Plus. Cannot be dropped for Player Trade.

What is the best faith build in Elden Ring? ›

The best Black Flame build is one of the more offensive builds, and the best faith build in Elden Ring, allowing you to deal huge damage over time to high-health enemies thanks to the particular traits of black flame damage.

How many Larval Tears are in Ng? ›

Larval Tears in Elden Ring are pretty rare, with a total of 18 to be found all across Elden Ring (though some are found in the same location) and no way to farm them, at least that has been discovered yet.

Do you need a Larval Tear every time you respec? ›

A Larval Tear is required each time you respec your character in Elden Ring. As these aren't easy to acquire, we would recommend having a few in reserve in case you're unhappy with your respec and want to change again.

What is the easiest Larval Tear to get? ›

If you want to find a Larval Tear as quickly as possible, there's actually one right near the start of the game. Fast travel to Lake Agheel South and head east up the ridge to find a lowly and helpless aristocrat. Give it a smack to discover that it's actually a rune bear in disguise.

How do I continue the bocs quest? ›

To further progress his storyline, Tarnished adventurers must do the following in any order:
  1. Find the Golden Sewing Needle within a chest at the Church of Vows.
  2. Purchase one piece of Demigod armor from Enia at the Roundtable Hold.
  3. Speak with Melina about Boc at the East Raya Lucaria Gate Site of Grace (optional)
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How do I progress my Kenneth Haight quest? ›

To progress his quest, you must agree to pledge your service to him (this will not lock you out of any other NPC questlines or have any impact on storylines). Pledge to serve him and then head southeast to the tip of the eastern Limgrave region to find Fort Haight.

Can you do Ranni's quest without getting her ending? ›

This is one of the best weapons in Elden Ring, so it's worth completing Ranni's quest during your playthrough, regardless of the ending you want to choose. Below, you can find a full list of all the key steps you need to do to complete the Elden Ring Ranni quest: Talk to "Renna" (Ranni) at the Church of Elleh.

Does completing Ranni's quest lock you out of other endings? ›

Completing rannis questline will lock you out of other questlines, but not thw volcano manor. You can do the manor. Although fighting the boss at the end of the legicy dungeon will lock you out of finishing the volcano manor side quest. Also rannies ql unlocks 2 endings.

What does Kenneth Haight give you? ›

Upon defeating the commander, collecting your items, and clearing out the fort, you should return to Kenneth at the location in which you first found him. He will thank you and present you with the Erdsteel Dagger, a powerful dexterity weapon. He will also offer you the chance to join his service as a knight.

Should I give Nepheli the potion? ›

Should you give the potion to Nepheli in Elden Ring? No, there are better options. Giving Nepehli the potion earns you the Dolores puppet Spirit summon, but locks you out of Nepehli's quest. Speak with Gideon instead – the grumpy man sitting at a desk outside the Table of Grace room – and he'll dispose of the potion.

Where did Nepheli go? ›

Where is Nepheli in Elden Ring? If Nepheli isn't there after speaking with Seluvis, travel to the Village of Albinaurics SIte of Grace. Head away from the shack and under the bridge, and you'll find her sitting there, reflecting on what happened to the residents.

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