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With multiple endings tied to specific questlines and item interactions, Elden Ring continues the FromSoftware tradition of cryptic but rewarding narrative branches. Whether you’re after the standard Elden Lord conclusion or looking to plunge the world into Frenzied Flame, each ending requires collecting unique items—some of which are easy to miss if you’re not paying close attention.

This guide walks you through where to find all the essential key items needed for the main ending paths in Elden Ring. Whether you're on a completionist run or planning future New Game Plus cycles, having these items ready will save you time and keep your progress on track.

Let’s break it down by ending route.

1. Elden Lord Ending – Mending Runes Required

The default ending can be enhanced or altered depending on which Mending Rune you have. Here's where to get each:

Mending Rune of Perfect Order (Goldmask Ending):

• Complete Brother Corhyn and Goldmask’s questline.

• Found on Goldmask’s body at the end of the quest, near the colosseum in Leyndell.

Mending Rune of the Death-Prince (Fia’s Ending):

• Complete Fia’s questline by aiding her in Deeproot Depths and defeating Lichdragon Fortissax.

• The rune is received after Fia’s death.

Mending Rune of the Fell Curse (Dung Eater’s Ending):

• Release the Dung Eater in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds.

• Feed him five Seedbed Curses, then receive the rune from his corpse.

Mending Rune of the Despair (Loathsome Dung Eater Alternate Path):

• Same path as above. The name and effect of the rune are alternate descriptors depending on localization but result in a corrupted Elden Lord ending.

2. Age of Stars Ending – Ranni’s Questline

Key Items Required:

• Carian Inverted Statue: Received after progressing through Ranni’s quest.

• Discarded Palace Key: Used to access the chest in the Grand Library after Rennala is defeated.

• Dark Moon Ring: Found in the chest unlocked by the above key; required to enter Ranni’s final area.

Final Step: After defeating Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, use the ring to unlock the barrier to Ranni’s final location. Summon her at Fractured Marika to trigger the Age of Stars ending.

3. Lord of Frenzied Flame Ending – Three Fingers Path

Key Items & Conditions:

• Access to Frenzied Flame Proscription: Reach the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds beneath Leyndell and defeat Mohg, the Omen.

• Remove all armor to open the door to the Three Fingers and inherit the flame.

Warning: Accepting the Frenzied Flame locks you into this ending unless you later cleanse yourself.

Purging the Flame (Optional):

• Miquella’s Needle: Used to reverse the Frenzied Flame.

• Where to Get: Obtain it by completing Millicent’s quest and defeating Malenia. The needle is used at Dragonlord Placidusax’s arena.

If you’re preparing for multiple ending paths in one playthrough, it helps to gather key items ahead of time. Many players choose to buy Elden Ring Items or look for shortcuts to farming runes efficiently. With the size of the game and the complexity of some quests, this can save a significant amount of time, especially for PvP-focused or roleplay builds.

4. Flame of Frenzy and Frenzied Flame Ending – Optional Lore Additions

While not a separate ending, collecting Frenzied Flame-related items can influence the narrative flavor of your character’s decisions.

Items like:

• Frenzied Flame Seal

• Howl of Shabriri

• Shabriri’s Woe

These are more about build identity but tie into the lore deeply. You can also use these items to enhance your Madness-based builds while waiting for key quest triggers.

Tips for Ending Planning:

• You can prep all key items for each ending in a single run.

• Just avoid touching the Fractured Marika statue until you’ve triggered the necessary flags.

• If you're short on runes or upgrade materials before committing to a late-game path, many players opt to look for cheap Elden Ring runes from trusted sources.

• Communities often mention U4GM as a known name when it comes to getting hard-to-find gear or resources for multiple ending prep.

FromSoftware doesn’t make it easy—but that’s the charm. Navigating Elden Ring’s ending routes takes planning, patience, and a bit of trial and error. Understanding where and when to gather each item makes a huge difference, especially if you’re chasing all endings across New Game cycles.

So whether you're seeking a cosmic escape with Ranni or burning the world down in Madness, the tools are all there—you just need to know where to look.