


They gain access to some unique-looking armor - and eventually, the set worn by the Bloody Wolf class from Elden Ring's network test - as well as more opportunities to fight challenging enemies. Those especially dedicated to roleplay may wish to avoid the questline entirely, should their character be aligned with the Two Fingers, but neither choice has any bearing on any of Elden Ring's multiple endings. Completing this will reward the player with Elden Ring's Scaled Armor set, a unique-looking set with good defensive stats.Īlthough the choice to join Volcano Manor in Elden Ring would appear to be of consequence to its story, players have nothing to lose from joining. Once there, the Tarnished will be introduced to Tanith and be given their first assassination contract, located in Limgrave. Assisting Rya is the easier option, however, as it requires no combat in order to gain the invitation (and introduces a friend who sells some tasty boiled prawns). In order to join the Manor, players can either assist Rya when exploring Liurnia of the Lakes or take the long and treacherous path to the Manor itself. Volcano Manor is located in the northwestern reaches of Elden Ring's map, and be accessed via two paths. Related: Exploring Elden Ring's World Really Does Make It Easier It's grim work, and the fiery backdrop and menacing decor of Volcano Manor may lead some to feel guilty about what they're being asked to do, but ultimately, joining has no downsides in relation to Elden Ring's story and ignoring the quest will mean missing out on some cool extra content - not to mention some unique armor sets. This essentially serves as an introduction to the PvP mechanics of Elden Ring, as players are tasked with invading the worlds of NPC Tarnished and killing them.

In order to gain the favor of the head of the Manor, Lady Tanith, players will have to complete contracts to assassinate fellow Tarnished. Founded by Lord Rykard centuries before the main events of Elden Ring, Volcano Manor is home to assassins who hunt fellow Tarnished.
