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Seluvis Questline & Location Guide for Elden Ring. See how to get Seluvis's Potion, schemes & outcomes, rise basement location, Seluvis questline, & what to do if Potion or quest not working?

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Seluvis Location & Questline Rewards

Appears at Seluvis's Rise in Liurnia

First AppearanceSeluvis's Rise at Three Sisters in Liurnia
Drops When Killed None
Main Event RewardsTalisman: Magic Scorpion Charm
Spirit Ashes: Finger Maiden Therolina Puppet
Spirit Ashes: Jarwight Puppet
Spirit Ashes: Dolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet
Armor: Preceptor's Big Hat
Armor: Preceptor's Long Gown
Armor: Preceptor's Gloves
Armor: Preceptor's Trousers
Seluvis's Bell Bearing
Pidia's Bell Bearing
Spirit Ashes: Nepheli Loux Puppet
Nepheli Loux route only
Spirit Ashes: Dung Eater Puppet
Dung Eater route only

Can Only Be Met When Ranni Event Started

Can Only Be Met When Ranni Event Started

The Ranni Questline must be accepted first in order to proceed with Seluvis Questline. After clearing Caria Manor, go ahead and proceed with the Ranni Questline.

Ranni Quest Line & Location Guide

How To Activate Seluvis Questline

Questline End Flag
※If you progressed enough and received the "Carian Inverted Statue" from Ranni's Questline, Seluvis will die and you will not be able to do the Seluvis Questline.

    Questline Activation Guide

  1. Clear "Caria Manor" In Liurnia
  2. Kingsrealm Ruins

    To get to the Three Sisters in Liurnia, the "Caria Manor" must be cleared. Proceed north along the western edge of Liurnia and go to "Caria Manor" first.

    ▶ Liurnia Of The Lakes Map & Bosses
  3. Go To Ranni's Rise To Accept Ranni Questline
  4. After leaving Caria Manor, you will be able to start a Ranni Questline and talk with Seluvis. He will tell you to come to see him in the nearby tower, so go see him after you finish talking to all NPCs and exhausting their lines.

  5. Receive "Seluvis's Potion" After Receiving An Errand From Seluvis
  6. From Ranni's Rise, head southeast and speak with Seluvis. He'll hand you a "Seluvis's Potion" and order you to give it to Nepheli. The Questline will take a different path depending on who you give the potion.

  7. Give Potion To Nepheli, Gideon Ofnir, Or Dung Eater
  8. Questline End Flag
    ※If you do not give the medicine to anyone, Seluvis Questline will not progress.
    Give Potion To Nepheli, Gideon Ofnir, Or Dung Eater

    The path differs depending on who you give "Seluvis's Potion" to and which puppet (Spirit Ashes) you can obtain. If you offer the potion to either Nepheli Loux or Dung Eater, the person will die.

Seluvis Questline Routes Guide

Conditions That Prevent Route Selection
① If Nepheli Questline has been finished
└Nepheli Loux progress locked out

② If Dung Eater Questline has been finished
└Dung Eater progress locked out

③ If accessed Crumbling Farum Azula without doing Nepheli Questline
└Nepheli and Gideon Ofnir route locked out
RouteDescription/Limited Rewards
▼Nepheli[Reward] Spirit Ashes: Nepheli Loux Puppet
Nepheli Loux dies and her Questline ends.
▼Sir Gideon Ofnir[Reward] There's no special reward
Both Nepheli and Dung Eater are alive and can proceed with the Seluvis Questline
▼Dung Eater[Reward] Spirit Ashes: Dung Eater Puppet
Dung Eater dies and his Questline ends.

Route 1: Give Nepheli Loux The Potion

Give Nepheli Loux The Potion
Nepheli Loux Questline Summary
  1. Talk to Nepheli at Stormveil Castle (※Skippable)
  2. Talk to Nepheli again at Roundtable Hold after defeating Godrick
  3. Talk to Nepheli Loux at Village of the Albinaurics
  4. Defeat the boss "Omenkiller" in Village of the Albinaurics
  5. Speak with Nepheli Loux below the stairs at Roundtable Hold
  6. Ask Gideon Ofnir in the study about "Nepheli's discouragement"
  7. Give "Seluvis's Potion" or "The Stormhawk King" to Nepheli
RewardSpirit Ashes: Nepheli Loux Puppet

This route is to make Nepheli Loux drink "Seluvis's Potion" as requested. Dolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet will be available for purchase and Spirit Ashes "Nepheli Loux Puppet" will be obtained as final reward.

Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone As Nepheli Route Reward

You can obtain Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone after completing Nepheli Loux Questline. However, this item is also obtainable from Gostoc. If you are giving the potion to Nepheli for the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone only, it is recommended to not use the potion.

Nepheli Loux Questline & Location

Route 2: Give The Potion To Sir Gideon Ofnir

Give The Potion To Sir Gideon Ofnir
Gideon Ofnir Route Summary
  1. Talk to Nepheli at Stormveil Castle (※Skippable)
  2. Talk to Nepheli again at Roundtable Hold after defeating Godrick
  3. Talk to Nepheli Loux at Village of the Albinaurics
  4. Defeat the boss "Omenkiller" in Village of the Albinaurics
  5. Speak with Nepheli Loux below the stairs at Roundtable Hold
  6. Ask Gideon Ofnir in the study about "Nepheli's discouragement"
  7. Talk to Gideon Ofnir again and give him "Seluvis's Potion"
RewardNone

The route of talking to Gideon Ofnir about the potion and handing it over to him. Since no one takes the potion, no one will die, but the number of puppets available will be reduced by one compared to other routes. This route is recommended only if you want to proceed with the Seluvis Questline without any casualties.

Route 3: Give The Potion To Dung Eater

Give The Potion To Dung Eater
Dung Eater Questline Summary
  1. Talk with Dung Eater at Roundtable Hold
  2. After obtaining the Seedbed Curse, talk to Dung Eater to obtain the "Sewer-Gaol Key"
  3. Go to "Forsaken Depths" in the basement of Royal Capital
  4. Enter the prison using the "Sewer-Gaol Key", talk to Dung Eater himself, and select "Leave the prison"
  5. Go to Roundtable Hold to see the message left by Dung Eater
  6. Go to the pond near the outer wall of Royal Capital and defeat Dung Eater as he invades
  7. Go to Forsaken Depths again after talking with Dung Eater at Roundtable Hold
  8. Give Dung Eater "Seluvis's Potion" or use "Seedbed Curse".
RewardSpirit Ashes: Dung Eater Puppet

A route to make Dung Eater take the potion, which makes the Spirit Ashes "Dung Eater Puppet" available for purchase, but makes the Dung Eater Questline inaccessible. Since Dung Eater is an NPC involved in the ending of the game, the Dung Eater route is not recommended, but if you really want the Dung Eater Puppet, you may choose this route.

Dung Eater Questline & Location

Seluvis Quest Completion Guide

    Questline Completion Guide

  1. Talk to Seluvis After Giving The Potion
  2. After giving the medicine to any of the three, a conversation with Seluvis will allow the purchase of Sorceries. As with the other NPCs who can give you Sorcery, you can also give the scrolls to Seluvis. Even if you did not give the potion ot Nepheli, Seluvis will think that you gave the potion to Nepheli and proceed with the conversation.

  3. Head To The Hidden Basement & See Seluvis' Message
  4. Head To The Hidden Basement & See Seluvis' Message

    Head to the basement located near Ranni & Renna's Rise and see Seluvis' message in the back. The entrance to the basement is hidden, but you can find the stairs by attacking the floor..

    Guide From Ranni's Rise To Basement

  5. Tell Seluvis About The Basement & Get A Puppet
  6. After seeing the message in the basement, talk with Seluvis ask about the chambers. After talking to Seluvis about the chambers, you will receive a Spirit Ashes puppet. The puppet that is not given to you can be purchased at Starlight Shards later.

    Choose The Puppet With Highest Price

    It is recommended to choose the most expensive puppet at the first basement. For Nepheli Loux Route, choose "Dolores The Sleeping Arrow Puppet". For the rest, Jarwight Puppet will be the priority.

  7. Talk Again & Select "Obtain A Puppet"
  8. Talk Again & Select Obtain a puppet

    After using the puppet you received, when you talk to Seluvis, you will be given the option to "get a new puppet". If you listen to this, you will be able to purchase a puppet using Starlight Shards that you did not choose when you received the puppet.

    Dung Eater Can Be Purchased if Given The Potion

    Dung Eater Can Be Purchased if Given The Potion

    If you chose the Dung Eater route, "Dung Eater Puppet" will be available for purchase using 5 Starlight Shards.

  9. Purchase Spirit Ashes, & Ask "About The Scheme"
  10. Buy one of the puppets and talk to Seluvis to hear "About The Scheme". If you choose "interested", you will be asked to find "Amber Starlight". Even if you choose "no", you can ask about the scheme again.

  11. Get "Amber Starlight" In Altus Plateau
  12. Get Amber Starlight In Altus Plateau

    Get "Amber Starlight" in the forest northeast of the Site of Grace "Alter Highway Transect" in Altus Plateau and give it to Seluvis.

    Amber Starlight Location Guide

  13. Give "Amber Starlight" & Receive "Amber Draught"
  14. Give Amber Starlight & Receive Amber Draught

    Give Seluvis the "Amber Starlight" to recieve Talisman "Magic Scorpion" as reward. After that, rest at a Site of Grace and talk to Seluvis once again.

    Ranni Questline Progression Is Recommended

    Seluvis will die at the next step and Ranni will become hostile. However, at this point, all receivable items from Seluvis were already obtained so it is recommended to continue Ranni's quest from here. This way, you can let Seluvis die without making Ranni hostile.

  15. Give Ranni The Potion & Return To Seluvis
  16. Give Ranni The Potion & Return To Seluvis

    When Ranni is drugged as told, she wakes up cursing and in a hostile state. You will be told to leave, so leave quietly and go to Seluvis. If you continue to talk to Ranni without leaving, she will kill you the third time.

    Hostile Status With Ranni, Iji, and Blaidd.

    If Ranni is drugged, she and the others will be in hostile state and the three Questlines will be unable to progress. However, it can be reverted and the Questline will be accessible again if you used the Celestial Dew at the "Church of Vows".

  17. Obtain Bell Bearing & Preceptor's Series Gear
  18. Obtain Bell Bearing & Preceptor's Series Gear

    Return to Seluvis and find him already dead, pick up the Bell Bearing and Preceptor's series equipment from Seluvis' corpse. You can still buy puppets when you examine Seluvis' corpse.

  19. Go To Pidia To Get Bell Bearing & Spirit Ashes
  20. When you leave the "Seluvis Rise" and go northeast along the cliff, you will hear Pidia's screams near the Caria Castle Hall. When you go to Pidia, he is already dead, so you can get items from his corpse to end the Seluvis Questline.

    Route From Seluvis's Rise To Pidia

    Puppets Available From Pidia's Corpse

    Nepheli RouteSpirit Ashes: Nepheli Loux Puppet
    Nepheli Loux dies and her Questline ends.
    Other RouteSpirit Ashes: Dolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet

    If the route chosen was "Nepheli Route", you can obtain "Nepheli Loux Puppet" from Pidia's corpse. "Dolores the Sleeping Arrow" will be available for purchase. You can obtain "Dolores the Sleeping Arrow" no matter what route you chose.

How To Access Basement

Directions From Ranni's Rise

Seluvis Basement Map Location

Seluvis Basement Map Location

It can be reached from a ruin-like area between Ranni's Rise and Renna's Rise. As shown in the video above, the stairs to the basement do not appear until you attack.

Hidden Room Also Located Inside The Basement

At the back of the basement, there is a room hidden by a wall that cannot be passed through without attacking; if Nepheli Loux is drugged, she will appear motionless in this hidden room.

Sorcery & Spirit Ashes Guide

Sorceries Available from The Beginning

※ You can purchase Sorceries after giving "Seluvis's Potion" to someone and talking with Seluvis, or after Seluvis's death (Bell Bearing).

SorceryFPSlotStas Required
Carian PhalanxCarian Phalanx261[Stats Required]
34 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Carian RetaliationCarian Retaliation81[Stats Required]
17 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Glintstone IcecragGlintstone Icecrag121[Stats Required]
15 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Freezing MistFreezing Mist201[Stats Required]
21 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC

Items That Can be Purchased After Giving The Scrolls

SorceryFPSlotStas Required
Swift Glintstone ShardSwift Glintstone Shard31[Stats Required]
12 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Academy Scroll Required
Great Glintstone ShardGreat Glintstone Shard121[Stats Required]
16 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Academy Scroll Required
Glintstone CometshardGlintstone Cometshard251[Stats Required]
36 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Conspectus Scroll Required
Star ShowerStar Shower361[Stats Required]
24 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Conspectus Scroll Required
Glintblade PhalanxGlintblade Phalanx201[Stats Required]
22 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Royal House Scroll Required
Carian SlicerCarian Slicer41[Stats Required]
14 INT / 0 FAI / 0 ARC
Royal House Scroll Required

Puppets (Spirit Ashes) Available For Purchase

※Puppets can be purchased to Seluvis after speaking to him and choosing "I want a new puppet". You can purchase puppets during Seluvis Questline or by examining the corpse after Seluvis dies.

SorceryFPConditions/Prices
Finger Maiden Therolina PuppetFinger Maiden Therolina Puppet82[Condition For Purchase]
None
2 Starlight Shard
Jarwight PuppetJarwight Puppet60[Condition For Purchase]
None
3 Starlight Shard
Dolores the Sleeping Arrow PuppetDolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet87[Condition For Purchase]
Give Nepheli Loux The Potion
5 Starlight Shard
Dung Eater PuppetDung Eater Puppet118[Condition For Purchase]
Give Dung Eater The Potion
5 Starlight Shard

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