Elden Ring | Gurranq Questline & All Deathroot Location Guide

Gurranq, Beast Clergyman Quest Line is an NPC Quest in Elden Ring. See all Deathroot locations, Gurranq location, Gurranq beast claw, rewards, Gurranq attacks you, & hostile state!

Gurranq, Beast Clergyman Location & Quest Rewards

Appears In The Bestial Sanctum Of Caelid

Bestial Sanctum Map	Actual Location

9 Deathroots Required To Complete Quest Line

In order to progress and complete the Quest Line, you must collect and hand over Deathroots to Gurranq. To collect all 9 Deathroots, you will need to progress the story to reach the Mountaintops of the Giants. Collect Deathroot as you progress through the main story.

▼ All Deathroot Locations

Gurranq, Beast Clergyman Walkthrough Guide

Gurranq Quest Guide & Tips

1. Collect A Deathroot And The Talk To D

【Roundtable Hold Not Yet Available】 - Appears near Summonwater Village
North of Limgrave (Near Summonwater Villager)	Location

【Roundtable Hold Is Available】 - Appears in the Roundtable Hold
Sitting in a chair

Once you collect a Deathroot, you can talk to D. Show him the Deathroot and ask him for an introduction to Gurranq. Note that D's location changes depending on whether you have the Roundtable Hold unlocked or not.

Quickest Way To Get A Deathroot Is By Defeating The Tibia Mariner

Map Location	Tibia Mariner

If you've just started the game, the fastest way to get a Deathroot is by defeating the boss Tibia Mariner in Summonwater Village, north of Limgrave. It's a relatively weak boss that can be defeated with beginner equipment so it's the easiest way of getting a Deathroot.

2. Use The Portal (Gateway) To Meet Gurranq

Map Location	Gurranq Location

After talking to D, head to the Portal (Gateway) shown in the image above. Use that Portal to get to location where Gurranq is. Once there, open the large doors and enter the building. Talk to Gurranq and give him the Deathroot to get an item in exchange.

3. Collect Deathroots From Different Locations

After giving Gurranq a Deathroot, you will receive the Beast Eye. This item will notify you if you're near a Deathroot. Use this to make it easier to collect Deathroots in different locations.

Deathroots Can Be Collected Around The Map

There are nine Deathroots in total, but it does not matter which one you give to Gurranq. Some are in locations that are inaccessible until you progress further through the story. It's recommended to get them from where you can and collecting your reward.

▼ All Deathroot Locations

4. Rest At The Site Of Grace & Gurranq Will Become Hostile

Give Gurranq a total of 4 or more Deathroot, then rest at the Site of Grace. Gurranq will become hostile and attack you. Attack back and he will eventually stop. Be careful since his attacks are quite powerful.

Recommended To Attack Him Outside The Temple

Gurranq cannot fit through the temple's entrance. It's recommended to fight him from outside the entrance with long-range attacks, including Skills and projectiles such as Kukri.

▲ Note that even if you're outside the temple, you can get hit by his long-range attacks (Claw's Slash or Roar). Dealing around 1200 damage or so will cause him to eventually stop attacking.

5. Continue The Story Until You Reach The Mountaintop Of The Giants

You can only get up to 4 Deathroot between Limgrave and Liurnia Of The Lakes. In order to get the rest of the 5 Deathroots, you will need to progress through Altus Plateau and the Mountaintops of the Giants. If you haven't progressed yet, continue on with the main story line.

Dectus Medallion (Left/Right) Is Required To Access Altus Plateau

The Altus Plateau can only be reached by using the Grand Lift of Dectus at the northernmost part of Liurnia. To be able to use the Lift, you will need the Dectus Medallion (Left/Right).

Use The Secret Medallion To Access The Consecrated Snowfields

The Secret Medallion (Left) can be found in Castle Sol in the Mountaintops of the Giants while the Secret Medallion (Right) in the Village of the Albinaurics in Liurnia of the Lakes.

6. Collect The Last Deathroots & Give Them To Gurranq

By handing over the 5 remaining Deathroot, he tells you there is nothing more you can do. He will then disappear and Gurranq's Quest Line will end.

Gurranq As A Boss/Enemy

What To Do To Make Gurranq Hostile?

Becomes Hostile After You Give 4 Deathroots

If you give Gurranq a total of four or more Deathroot, he will say "Strange, there's something else. But the death, yet quenches. Bring more.". After this bit of dialogue, if you rest at a Site of Grace, Gurranq will become an enemy.

Will Also Turn Hostile When Attacked

Gurranq will also become hostile when attacked, similar to the other NPCs in the game. However, once you rest at a Site of Grace, he will not be hostile anymore and you can go back to giving him Deathroot and getting the rewards.

Gurranq - How To Stop Being Hostile

Deal A Certain Amount Of Damage To Gurranq

The only way to return Gurranq to being a friendly NPC is by attacking and getting his health to a certain point. The amount of damage required is 1200. Since Gurranq can deal a ton of damage himself, it's recommended to attack him from a distance outside of the temple if you don't want to face him head on.

Hostility Cannot Be Removed In the Church Of Atonement

Unlike other NPCs wherein you can remove their hostility with the Church of Atonement, Gurranq is not affected by it when it's used. The only way to remove thier hostility is by damaging him enough when he does become an enemy.

Gurranq Could Also Be Killed

Gurranq is quite a powerful enemy, but he can be killed. When defeated, he will drop an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone. However, since this is also a drop from giving Gurranq all 9 Deathroot, it's better to not kill him to get all the rewards.

Deathroot Locations List

Total Of 9 Deathroots

Deathroot can be obtained in multiple locations, including in Limgrave and the Mountaintops of the Giants. There are two ways of getting it: Either by defeating Tibia Mariner bosses or by completing dungeons.

Deathroot Locations - Limgrave

1. Tibia Mariner In Summonwater's Village

Map Location	Location
Drops
Spirit Ashes: Skeletal Militiaman Ashes	Deathroot

You can get the following drops including a Deathroot from beating the Tibia Mariner in Summonwater's Village. Unlike other early game bosses, the Tibia Mariner is fairly easy to beat so getting your first Dearthroot here is recommended.

2. Deathtouched Catacombs

Map Location	Location
Items Inside The Dungeon
Weapon: Assassin's Crimson Dagger	Deathroot (Found inside a treasure chest after defeating the boss there)

The Site of Grace: Saintsbridge is the closest to the Deathtouched Catacombs. The dungeon is fairly short and you can find the treasure chest that contains the Deathroot in the boss room inside a locked room. Use a lever on the second floor to open the door that will lead you to it.

Deathtouched Catacombs - How To Find

The dungeon is a bit hard to find so use the video above to find it.

Deathroot Locations - Liurnia Of The Lakes

1. Tibia Mariner Northeast Of The Site Of Grace: Gate Town Bridge

Map Location	Location
Drops
Spirit Ashes: Skeletal Bandits Ashes	Deathroot

Similar to the first Tibia Mariner, you will get a Deathroot upon defeating the Tibia Mariner neat the Gate Town Bridge. It's not any harder than the other Tibia Mariner so it's a quick way to get a Deathroot.

2. Black Knife Catacombs

Map Location	Location
Items Inside The Dungeon
Spirit Ashes: Twinsage Sorcerer Ashes	Deathroot (Inside a chest after beating the boss there)

The Black Knife Catacombs has a specific condition to progress through it. Follow the path to a floor where a guillotine falls, but when the second guillotine falls, get on it to get to the next floor.

Route To The Deathroot In Black Knife Catacombs

Check the video above to know how to progress through the Black Knife Catacombs.

Deathroot Locations - Altus Plateau

1. Tibia Mariner At Wyndham Ruins

Map Location	Location
Drops
Intelligence: Tibia's Summons	Deathroot

Wyndham Ruins is located north of the Grand Lift of Dectus. The Tibia Mariner here is harder to beat because it will appear along with a huge skeleton. Be careful of the mob around you as you try to beat it.

2. Gelmir Hero's Grave

Map Location	Location
Items Inside The Dungeon
Intelligence: Bloodhound Knight Floh	Deathroot

Gelmir Hero's Gave is in Mt. Gelmir. The area has a lot of Chariots that will instakill you if you get hit by them. Use the spaces on the walls to avoid them as they go down the halls. There is also the Red Wolf of the Champion in the area so beware because it's a tough boss.

Route To The Deathroot In Gelmir's Hero's Grave

Deathroot Locations - Mountaintops Of The Giants

1. Giant's Mountaintop Catacombs

Map Location	Location
Items Inside The Dungeon
Golden Seed	Glovewort Picker's Bell Bearing
Deathroot	-

The Giant's Mountaintop Catacombs is a complex dungeon. It is quite easy to get lost since there are multiple floors that look similar to each other. There is also an Ulcerated Tree Spirit at the end of the dungeon.

How To Get To The Giant's Mountaintop Catacombs

Check out the video above to learn how to get to the Giant's Mountaintops Catacombs.

How To Get The Deathroot At The Giant's Mountaintop Catacombs

Learn how to navigate the Giant's Mountaintop Catacombs in the video above. This will show you the route to the Deathroot there.

2. Tibia Mariner At The South Of The Castle Gate

Map Location	Location
Drops
Weapon: Helphen's Steeple	Deathroot

To get to the Tibia Mariner, head to the Site of Grace: Saul's Castle Gate Main Gate or the Site of Grace: Snow Valley Ruins Overlook. As long as you are not tracked by the enemies there, there should not be any problem in clearing it.

3. Hidden Path to the Haligtree

Map Location	Location
Items Inside The Dungeon
Spirit Ashes: Blackflame Monk Amon	Deathroot (Found in a chest at the end of the Dungeon)

Use the Secret Medallion to operate the Grand Lift of Rold. Before doing so, remember to select the medallions. The dungeon does require you to go through a passageway.

How To Get The Deathroot

Check the video below to know where to find the Deathroot.

Gurranq - Rewards & Required Deathroots