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ELDEN RING Alexander quest guide: jar route, Radahn, lava path and Shard reward
Use this page when you want Alexander rewards without losing track of his location changes.
Primary sections
Start with your problem
Alexander moves through several optional and late-game locations, so players often remember the reward but miss the route checkpoints.
Alexander is a long companion-style route tied to major progression beats. Track early rescue, Radahn festival, post-festival movement, lava region checks and the final Farum Azula duel for the build-relevant reward.
Playable tools
Use this while planning your route
These tools turn the guide into a quick decision surface for boss attempts, builds, quests and backups.
Checklist
Quest route checklist
Use this before clearing a major boss or moving to a new region.
Video
ELDEN RING official Steam trailer
Official Steam media is used as the video source. It gives visual context without hosting third-party clips.
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Real entries to check while playing
These tables turn the page into a working reference instead of a text-only article. Exact values should stay tied to the source trail and update date.
Database
Quest step data
| Step | Location or trigger | Player action | Lockout risk | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early rescue | Limgrave encounter | Free Alexander and speak before leaving. | Skipping early dialogue makes later tracking less clear. | source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 | ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceIron Fist Alexander wiki page |
| Radahn festival | Redmane / festival progress | Check Alexander before and after Radahn-related progression. | Festival state changes can move NPC routes. | source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 | ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceIron Fist Alexander wiki page |
| Liurnia stuck state | Post-Radahn movement | Resolve the stuck jar step with the correct item logic. | Exact item instruction needs source check before detailed walkthrough. | source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 | ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceIron Fist Alexander wiki page |
| Lava route | Mt. Gelmir access | Find and speak through the lava-area state. | Heat/lava area can punish careless exploration. | source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 | ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceIron Fist Alexander wiki page |
| Farum Azula finish | Late-game area access | Complete the final duel and claim Shard reward. | Late-game lock-in means route should be tracked before final cleanup. | source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 | ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceIron Fist Alexander wiki page |
Player problem
Alexander moves through several optional and late-game locations, so players often remember the reward but miss the route checkpoints.
Alexander is a long companion-style route tied to major progression beats. Track early rescue, Radahn festival, post-festival movement, lava region checks and the final Farum Azula duel for the build-relevant reward.
Early rescue and festival
Alexander begins as a travel NPC whose state changes with big route events.
- Free him when encountered early.
- Check tunnel and festival-related states before and after Radahn.
- Speak after major encounters instead of rushing away.
- Use route notes because he is easy to forget.
Mid-route movement
The quest continues through optional locations before the final area.
- Track the Liurnia stuck-state route carefully.
- Use oil-pot style logic only when the exact step is verified.
- Check Mt. Gelmir lava-area progress later.
- Do not assume he stays in one place.
Final duel and reward
The route resolves in late-game content with a build-relevant reward.
- Reach the late area with enough progression.
- Treat the final duel as a quest conclusion.
- Record Shard reward state after completion.
- Use weapon-skill build pages for reward follow-up.
Quest page quality gate
| Layer | Required before expansion | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Step layer | Major route checkpoints source-linked | Avoid invented step order |
| Risk layer | Lockout and reward risk visible before action | Players need to know consequences |
| Media layer | Official screenshot plus route checklist | Quest pages should not be text-only |
| Update layer | Trigger timing left medium confidence until deeper verification | Quest triggers can be patch or state sensitive |
Action checklist
Do this in order
- Free Alexander in early route.
- Check him around Radahn festival progress.
- Resolve the Liurnia stuck-state step.
- Find the Mt. Gelmir lava route state.
- Finish the Farum Azula duel for the reward.
FAQ
Common questions
Why do builds care about Alexander?
The final reward is valuable for many weapon-skill focused builds.
Can I do this all at once?
No. It spans early, mid and late route states, so track it across progression.
Sources