Elden Ring: How to Complete Edgar's Questline

Among the many emotionally charged NPC quests in Elden Ring, Edgar's storyline stands out as a tale of duty, loss, and vengeance. Known as Castellan Edgar or later Edgar the Revenger, his path is closely tied to his daughter Irina and the events unfolding in Castle Morne, located at the southern edge of the Weeping Peninsula.

Though short in length, Edgar's questline offers a poignant narrative experience and access to valuable Elden Ring Items. Here's a complete guide on how to follow and complete his quest, from Irina's plea to Edgar's final appearance as an invader.

Step 1: Meet Irina and Receive the Letter

Your journey begins at the Weeping Peninsula, just south of the Bridge of Sacrifice. Here, near the first Site of Grace, you'll encounter Irina, a blind woman who has fled Castle Morne. She entrusts you with Irina's Letter, asking you to deliver it to her father Edgar, the warden of Castle Morne.

This item kicks off the quest and serves as a bridge between two tragic characters. While Irina's story seems straightforward, it foreshadows a devastating outcome.

Step 2: Deliver the Letter to Edgar at Castle Morne

Head south to Castle Morne. Amid the chaos of Misbegotten enemies, you'll find Edgar sitting solemnly on a bench along the ramparts. He is initially non-hostile and laments the siege on Castle Morne, explaining that he cannot abandon his duty as the protector of the Grafted Blade Greatsword, one of the more powerful and iconic Elden Ring Items in the game.

Even after receiving Irina's Letter, Edgar refuses to leave. His sense of honor and obligation binds him to the defense of the castle, creating a stark contrast to Irina's desperate hope for reunion.

Step 3: Return to Irina

After delivering the letter, return to Irina's location. You'll find her slumped on the ground, lifeless, with an Iron Cleaver embedded beside her, suggesting that the Misbegotten forces reached her.

This marks a turning point in the questline. Whether or not you delivered the letter, Irina will always end up dead. However, her death motivates Edgar's next actions if you continue the story properly.

Step 4: Defeat the Leonine Misbegotten and Retrieve the Greatsword

To advance Edgar's arc, you must defeat the boss of Castle Morne, the Leonine Misbegotten, found near the beach at the castle's far end. After giving Edgar the letter, you can use his Summon Sign to aid you in this fight.

Upon victory, you'll receive the Grafted Blade Greatsword, a Colossal Weapon and a notable Elden Ring Item that scales well with Strength builds. Return to Edgar afterward, and he will thank you for helping secure the sword. He then decides to go see Irina, unaware of her fate.

Step 5: Edgar Finds Irina's Corpse

After your conversation, Edgar relocates to Irina's body. You'll find him grieving beside her at her original spot. Speak to him to advance the quest. His sorrow is palpable, and it signals a shift in his demeanor.

From here, the quest diverges depending on your actions. You can either end the quest here or continue to its tragic conclusion.

Step 6: Edgar the Revenger

If you travel to the Revenger's Shack in northwest Liurnia after these events, Edgar will invade you as Edgar the Revenger. This fight is his final act of rage and despair over Irina's death, now channeling his sorrow into violence.

Defeating him rewards you with two notable Elden Ring Items:

    Banished Knight's Halberd +8 – a powerful weapon with excellent reach and scaling.

    Shabriri Grape – a key item used in Hyetta's questline, tying Edgar's fate into another part of the game's broader NPC web.

This final confrontation is the conclusion to Edgar's personal tragedy, now a tale of duty turned to vengeance.

Important Notes and Missables

    Timing Matters: If you visit the Revenger's Shack before defeating the Leonine Misbegotten, Edgar will invade prematurely. Doing so locks you out of summoning him for the boss fight, and he won't appear at Irina's side later.

    Killing Edgar Early: Killing Edgar at any stage after giving him the letter will advance the quest as if it were completed, but you'll miss much of the emotional weight and his final invasion scene.

    Rune Farming Opportunity: Edgar's invasion at Revenger's Shack can yield a moderate amount of Elden Ring Runes, particularly helpful early in the game when runes are scarce. While not as lucrative as areas like Mohgwyn Palace, every bit helps during early progression.

Conclusion

Edgar's quest in Elden Ring is a haunting reminder that duty can come at a cost, and not all stories end with victory. From his initial refusal to abandon Castle Morne to his tragic transformation into Edgar the Revenger, this NPC storyline offers players a deep emotional experience and a few notable Elden Ring Items to remember it by.

Whether you're collecting Elden Ring Runes, exploring tragic side quests, or seeking hidden connections between characters, Edgar's story is a must-complete for players who appreciate the depth of FromSoftware's storytelling. Just remember, some victories in Elden Ring come at a steep emotional price.