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ELDEN RING Fia quest guide: Roundtable triggers, Deeproot Depths and Death-Prince route

Use this page when Fia moves from Roundtable comfort NPC into an ending-related route.

Start with your problem

Fia quest becomes confusing because it crosses Roundtable state changes, Ranni-related key items and a hidden late underground area.

Treat Fia as an ending route with dependencies. Track Roundtable triggers, handle the dagger state carefully, reach Deeproot Depths, bring the required death-related item and complete the dream boss branch for the ending reward.

Roundtable changes matter The quest begins in a safe hub but can change NPC state sharply.
Ranni route intersects Cursemark access depends on a separate key-item path.
Deeproot is the real route The late quest centers on Deeproot Depths and a boss branch.

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.

ELDEN RING official Steam screenshot showing a character in a dramatic location
Official Steam screenshot. Quest and NPC progress can change after major bosses and region transitions.

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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Structured data

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

5 entries
StepLocation or triggerPlayer actionLockout riskVerificationSources
Roundtable startFia in Roundtable HoldTrack hug/dialogue state and blessing item behavior.Ignoring hub state changes makes later triggers unclear. source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceFia, Deathbed Companion wiki page
Dagger branchFia gives a special dagger after progressHandle the D-related handoff and return checks carefully.NPC state changes can surprise players who skip dialogue. source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceFia, Deathbed Companion wiki page
Cursemark dependencyDeath-related key item route availableBring the needed item into the late Fia chain.Missing Ranni-linked progress can stall the quest. source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceFia, Deathbed Companion wiki page
Deeproot DepthsHidden underground area reachedClear the Fia encounter chain and continue dialogue.Difficult access route; not an early-game task. source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceFia, Deathbed Companion wiki page
Dream and rewardLate Fia state after key deliveryEnter the dream boss branch and claim ending route reward.Ending reward should be checked before final route lock-in. source-backed quest guidance medium confidence 2026-05-07 ELDEN RING quest referenceELDEN RING NPC referenceFia, Deathbed Companion wiki page

Player problem

Fia quest becomes confusing because it crosses Roundtable state changes, Ranni-related key items and a hidden late underground area.

Treat Fia as an ending route with dependencies. Track Roundtable triggers, handle the dagger state carefully, reach Deeproot Depths, bring the required death-related item and complete the dream boss branch for the ending reward.

Track hub triggers

Fia starts in Roundtable Hold, but her quest is not only a hub dialogue chain.

  • Record when she gives or asks for special items.
  • Check D-related consequences before advancing.
  • Do not ignore changed room states after major story progress.
  • Treat hugs and blessing items as part of the route state.

Secure the key dependency

The later route needs a death-related key item chain.

  • Check Ranni-adjacent progress before expecting the full Fia route.
  • Do not enter late steps without knowing whether you have the required item.
  • Separate ending prep from normal NPC curiosity.
  • Backtrack only after checking current quest state.

Finish Deeproot branch

The quest resolves through Deeproot Depths and a dream-related boss route.

  • Reach Deeproot Depths and clear the required encounter chain.
  • Interact with Fia through the late dialogue state.
  • Enter the dream branch when available.
  • Record the ending reward state before final boss decisions.

Quest page quality gate

LayerRequired before expansionReason
Step layerMajor route checkpoints source-linkedAvoid invented step order
Risk layerLockout and reward risk visible before actionPlayers need to know consequences
Media layerOfficial screenshot plus route checklistQuest pages should not be text-only
Update layerTrigger timing left medium confidence until deeper verificationQuest triggers can be patch or state sensitive

Action checklist

Do this in order

  • Track Fia dialogue and item state in Roundtable Hold.
  • Handle the dagger branch deliberately.
  • Confirm Cursemark dependency before Deeproot cleanup.
  • Clear Deeproot and Fia encounter chain.
  • Record ending reward state before final choices.

FAQ

Common questions

Does Fia quest affect an ending?

Yes. It is tied to a Death-Prince ending route reward.

Why does Fia route need Ranni progress?

A key dependency intersects with the Ranni-related route, so the two quests should be tracked together.

Sources

Source trail