Within the enchanting universe of Elden Ring: Nightreign, the Duchess emerges as a pivotal character. Not only does she embody the traits of a Nightfarer, but she also serves as the priestess at the Roundtable Hold. Furthermore, her involvement in the Remembrance quests of numerous other characters is crucial, weaving her narrative deeply into the fabric of the game.
This enigmatic rogue possesses a captivating aura. Players first cross paths with her in her guise as Wylder, whom they rescue from the brink of demise during the tutorial phase of the game.
For those inclined towards engaging theories, you might ponder whether there exists a deeper connection among these characters beyond their shared goal of vanquishing the night.The Remembrance quests associated with the Duchess will shed light on these speculations. Even for players less invested in her storyline, completing her quests offers enticing rewards, including access to her unique relics, chalice, and outfit.
This guide serves to navigate you through the intricacies of the Duchess Remembrance quests, ensuring you are well-prepared to avoid any pitfalls along the way.
Unlocking the Duchess and Revenant
Before delving into the Duchess’s Remembrance quests, it is essential to unlock both the Duchess and Revenant characters. Here are two paths to activate Duchess:
- Defeat the formidable Nightlord Gladius, known as the Beast of Night.
- Fail expeditions sufficiently to acquire the Old Pocketwatch.
Regardless of the method chosen, once you obtain the Old Pocketwatch, engage with the Priestess, who will request to reclaim it. Hand over the Old Pocketwatch to unlock the Duchess as a playable character.
Regarding Revenant, procure the Besmirched Frame from the Small Jar Bazaar for 1500 Murk and present it to the ghost located in front of the painting in the eastern room, adjacent to the table of lost grace. You will be teleported to Limveld, where you must confront the Night Idol. First, eliminate her summons to maintain focus during the main fight. Upon defeating her, you will successfully unlock the Revenant.
Once both characters are unlocked, your next objective is to gather Memory Fragments for the Duchess to initiate her first Remembrance quest.
How to Obtain Memory Fragments for the Duchess
Obtaining Memory Fragments is relatively straightforward; you acquire them by defeating Nightlords while playing as the Duchess. While there’s a minor chance of obtaining them even during failed expeditions, the likelihood is low. Therefore, aim to defeat Nightlords as frequently as possible to maximize your Fragment collection.
Chapter 3 – Obtaining the Faded Iron Coins
When ready, head to the library in the eastern wing of the Roundtable Hold and interact with the Journal. The first Remembrance quest for the Duchess launches in Chapter 3. Select “Begin Remembrance” to initiate the mission.
Start by engaging with Raider, found near the table of lost grace. He expresses concern for Wylder and prompts you to check on him.
Proceed to the room beyond the Journal, where you will find Wylder polishing his sword. Speak to him and exhaust his dialogue; he will instruct you to return once he finishes mending his equipment.
Upon returning to Raider, he will request you to “fetch him something to tune up his weaponry, ” adding a personal objective for your Limveld expeditions.
Engage in any Nightlord expedition, and look for a location marked on your map. Proceed to this spot and confront the three Guardians of the Dew. Once they are vanquished, you can search a bright yellow bush to gather the Golden Dew.
Complete the expedition to ensure you receive the Golden Dew as one of the rewards, irrespective of your success against the Nightlord.
Upon returning to the Roundtable Hold, deliver the Golden Dew to Wylder, who will reward you with Faded Iron Coins. Engage with him thoroughly, then proceed to talk to Raider.
Raider will mention that Revenant is seeking you in the Garden. After conversing with her, she will share information about Wylder’s state.
Finally, consult Iron Menial located in the western wing of the Roundtable Hold. After exhausting his dialogue, interact with the pool of white strings, effectively concluding this Remembrance quest.
If you encounter difficulty locating an NPC, consult your map for the nearby yellow exclamation icon to identify their location.
Chapter 3 Rewards
Completing the first Duchess Remembrance quest yields:
- Golden Dew
- Faded Iron Coins (Key Item)
The Golden Dew enhances the attack power of the Restage skill for the Duchess and boosts the potency of any affinity-based attacks, enabling greater effectiveness when equipped alongside the Duchess’ Chalice, Duchess’ Goblet, and Sacred Erdtree Grail.
Chapter 5 – The Pita Bread Trail
In this concise quest, your goal is to find Wylder. For a quick resolution, seek him in the Garden, which is located diagonally right when facing the painting. For those who prefer following clues, here’s the path:
- In the room with the table of lost grace, inspect the location where Wylder typically sits. Interacting with the seat will reveal a message about spilled powder, leading to a trail of footprints.
- Trace the footprints to the dining room, where engaging with the plate will yield the message, “The work surface still feels faintly warm.”
- Proceed to the garden, stand before the painting, and move diagonally right to discover Wylder leaning against the wall, accompanied by some bread.
Return to the Iron Menial, positioned outside the dresser, discuss with him to conclude this Remembrance quest.
Chapter 5 Rewards
Upon completing the second Duchess Remembrance quest, you will receive:
- Pita Bread (Key Item)
- Duchess’ Chalice
The Duchess’ Chalice allows for the equipping of various relics while conducting relic rites.
Chapter 6 – Revenant’s Duel and Raider’s Story
As the third Duchess Remembrance quest commences, you will find a letter from Revenant on the table of lost grace, indicating her presence at the shore where she will challenge you to battle.
Engage her in combat alongside her spirits, and upon defeating her, a sequence of dialogues will reward you with the Crown Medal Relic.
Next, head to the dining room to talk to Raider. Opt for the dialogue suggesting, “Maybe we shouldn’t defeat the Nightlord.” Raider will then narrate a tale from his past, presenting you with a personal objective to discover the message in Limveld.
Find the marked location on the map and defeat the Fallen Mercenaries. You can examine the gravestone to receive “Weathervane’s Words.” Ensure to complete the expedition to claim this reward.
Back at the Roundtable Hold, return to Raider, converse with him, and select “Share Weathervane’s message.” Upon completing this dialogue, Raider will reward you with the Double Sided Coin.Lastly, conclude the remembrance quest.
Chapter 6 Rewards
Completing this third Duchess Remembrance quest rewards you with:
- Crown Medal
- Double Sided Coin (Key Item)
The Crown Medal is a green relic that permits the repetition of the dagger chain attack with enemies, enhancing the dagger attack power for the Duchess.
Chapter 8 – Blessing the Coin
This chapter marks the fourth and final remembrance quest for the Duchess.
If you find yourself stuck in Chapter 7, it indicates a need for additional memory fragments. You can defeat previously vanquished Nightlords to amass more fragments, ensuring you play as the Duchess to facilitate this.
Begin this quest by interacting with the table of lost grace to bless the iron coin.
Next, approach Iron Menial located in the crypt. Exhaust his dialogue, and then select the “Give blessed iron coin” option. Initially, he may decline, but selecting “You’re the only one I can ask” will persuade him to accept.
Now, address Wylder in the dressing room. After exhausting his dialogue, return to the crypt and have another conversation with Iron Menial.
Finally, exhaust all of Iron Menial’s dialogue once more to complete the concluding Duchess Remembrance quest.
Chapter 8 Rewards
For successfully completing the fourth Duchess Remembrance quest, you will be rewarded with:
- Blessed Iron Coin
- Duchess Remembrance Outfit
The Blessed Iron Coin is a green relic that amplifies your active power during enemy defeats while your Ultimate Art Finale is engaged. It also offers continuous HP recovery and a boost of +3 to Vigor. The remembrance outfit can be equipped for the Duchess from the dresser prior to embarking on expeditions.
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