Fia's questline in Elden Ring leads players down one of the darkest and most mysterious paths in the game, culminating in the Age of Duskborn ending. To complete this journey, you'll embrace the Deathbed Companion, fight through Deeproot Depths, face the undead dragon Lichdragon Fortissax, and unlock one of the most unique conclusions Elden Ring has to offer.
Below is a step-by-step breakdown of Fia's quest and how to achieve the Age of Duskborn ending.
Fia Questline Summary
Steps Overview:
1. Talk to Fia at the Roundtable Hold
2. Hug Fia again after reaching the Altus Plateau
3. Give the Weathered Dagger to D, Hunter of the Dead
4. Defeat two Shardbearers and speak to Fia again
5. Find Fia in the locked room in Roundtable Hold
6. Travel to Deeproot Depths
7. Defeat Fia's Champions
8. Hug Fia at the Prince of Death's Throne
9. Retrieve the Cursemark of Death
10. Return the Cursemark to Fia and reload the area
11. Defeat Lichdragon Fortissax
12. Pick up the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince
13. (Optional) Give D's Twinned Armor to his brother
Detailed Walkthrough
1. Talk to Fia at the Roundtable Hold
First time you arrive at Roundtable Hold, find Fia in the room near Smithing Master Hewg. Speak with her to trigger the start of her questline.
2. Hug Fia After Reaching the Altus Plateau
After reaching the Altus Plateau, return to Fia and hug her. She'll give you the Weathered Dagger and ask you to return it to its owner.
3. Give the Weathered Dagger to D
Find D in the main hall of Roundtable Hold and hand him the dagger. This initiates the next part of the storyline.
4. Defeat Two Shardbearers and Talk to Fia Again
After defeating two major bosses who hold Great Runes (e.g., Godrick, Rennala), return to Fia. She'll offer you a map and mention a Black Knifeprint.
5. Find Fia in the Locked Room
Reload Roundtable Hold and find Fia in the now-unlocked room to the left of Hewg. Loot the body (Twinned Armor) and talk to her. She will then disappear from the Hold.
6. Travel to Deeproot Depths
Reach Deeproot Depths via one of two routes:
• Defeat the Valiant Gargoyles in Siofra Aqueduct and ride the coffin
• Navigate the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds under Leyndell
Once there, head northeast from the Nameless Eternal City Site of Grace, up the tree roots to Fia's arena.
7. Defeat Fia's Champions
To buy Elden Ring Items to help you fight waves of NPC invaders. First one, then another, then three at once. Use Spirit Ashes or AoE attacks to manage the final phase.
8. Hug Fia at Prince of Death's Throne
After the fight, rest at the Site of Grace and speak to Fia. Choose "No, I want to be held" to progress the quest. She'll ask you to retrieve the Cursemark of Death.
9. Retrieve the Cursemark of Death
Progress Ranni's questline until you receive the Carian Inverted Statue. Use it in the Carian Study Hall to access the Divine Tower of Liurnia, where you'll find the Cursemark.
10. Return to Fia and Reload
Give the Cursemark to Fia in Deeproot Depths. She'll give you Radiant Baldachin's Blessing. Reload the area, and she will now be asleep.
11. Defeat Lichdragon Fortissax
Interact with her to enter the Deathbed Dream, where you'll face Lichdragon Fortissax. Tips:
• Level 80+ recommended
• Avoid using Holy or Lightning damage
• Aim for the head for double damage
• Roll through AoEs rather than blocking
12. Pick Up the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince
After the fight, Fia died. Loot her body for the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince, which is used to unlock the Age of Duskborn ending.
13. (Optional) Give D's Brother the Twinned Armor
Return to the Valiant Gargoyles' arena and give the Twinned Armor to D's brother. Return later to find him gone, and loot the Inseparable Sword and armor set.
How to Get the Age of Duskborn Ending
At the end of the game, after defeating Elden Beast, you'll have the option to use the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince on Fractured Marika. This restores the Elden Ring, but infuses it with death and decay, ushering in the Age of Duskborn- a new era where death is finally accepted as natural.
You are not locked into this ending just by completing Fia's quest. Using the Rune at the end is optional.
Fia Questline Rewards
• Elden Ring Items: Twinned Armor Set
• Radiant Baldachin's Blessing
• Mending Rune of the Death-Prince (Age of Duskborn ending)
• Inseparable Sword (optional)
• Access to Lichdragon Fortissax's Remembrance (after boss fight)
Fia's quest is one of Elden Ring's most lore-rich and emotionally powerful storylines. Following it to the end opens the door to a somber but fascinating alternate conclusion to the Lands Between.