Getting Started with the Guardian Class in Nightreign
The Guardian is one of the standout playable classes introduced in the Elden Ring: Nightreign expansion. To unlock the full set of Guardian relics, rewards, and gear, players must complete a multi-phase Remembrance questline. It’s a progression-heavy journey tied closely to Expedition gameplay and interactions within Roundtable Hold.
This guide will walk you through everything—from your first steps as the Guardian to acquiring the final relics and cosmetics. Be prepared to face unique bosses like the Guardian Golem, find rare NPCs such as the Demon Merchant, and unlock high-value relics including the Stone Stake and Witch’s Brooch. If you're here to unlock Guardian's true potential, you're in the right place.
Let’s get into the full walkthrough, organized by chapter progression, NPC interactions, and boss encounters.
Chapter 4: Unlocking Guardian’s First Remembrance
To begin the Guardian’s questline, you’ll need to complete an Expedition while playing as the Guardian class. This initial Expedition appears to unlock the first entry in Chapter 4 of the Guardian’s Journal. While any target will work, it’s smart to avoid harder bosses like Augur unless you’re confident in your loadout. After successfully finishing the Expedition, return to Roundtable Hold and interact with the Journal to activate the first Guardian Remembrance.
Once that’s done, locate and speak to the Iron Menial NPC. Exhaust his dialogue options until you unlock a new topic: “About the cursed weapon.” Follow up with another conversation to trigger a Personal Objective. This one will ask you to “Defeat the Guardian Golem in Limveld.” You’ll need to run another Expedition with the Guardian class and have the remembrance active for this to count.
Where to Find the Guardian Golem (Limveld Location)
Only one player can complete a personal objective per Expedition, so check if your run has it assigned by looking for a red banner on the map. If it is, the Guardian Golem will appear somewhere on the map—usually in the southwest corner of Limveld.
Once you reach it, prepare for a moderately tough fight. After you defeat the Golem, you’ll receive the Stone Stake, a key quest item. Just complete the Expedition after this to fully register the objective completion.
Unlocking the Second Volume and Relic Rewards
Once the Guardian Golem is defeated and the Expedition is finished, head back to Roundtable Hold. Talk to the Iron Menial again to receive the Second Volume. You can then exit the Remembrance area using the nearby portal. This will grant you the Stone Stake Relic, which fits into any Red container slot via the Relic Rites station.
By this point, you should have completed two successful Expeditions as the Guardian and defeated two Night Lords. If the Chapter 6 entry in the Guardian’s journal hasn’t unlocked, ensure you’ve met both of those conditions.
Chapter 6: Eerie Charm and Ghost NPC Encounter
When Chapter 6 is accessible, a ghost NPC will spawn near the wardrobe area in the northeast corner of Roundtable Hold. Speak to this NPC several times to receive an Eerie Charm, then walk back toward the center of the Hold to trigger a new sequence. After that event plays out, return to the ghost and eliminate them to advance.
Go back to the Iron Menial, exhaust his dialogue, and you’ll be given a new personal objective: “Find the demon merchant in Limveld.”
Locating the Demon Merchant in Limveld
Your next task is to locate the Demon Merchant, a hidden NPC in Limveld. Be cautious when selecting your Expedition target. For example, choosing the Equilibrious Beast was not ideal during testing, since the Demon Merchant was unavailable during the first two days and may only appear as the final boss. If you can’t find the merchant early, it’s best to switch targets.
Instead, select Fissure in the Fog as your Expedition. In this setup, the Demon Merchant usually appears in the southwest quadrant of the map. You have two choices here:
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Fight and defeat the merchant, which is extremely difficult.
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Speak with the merchant and choose “I want the tome”, then pay 10,000 runes to complete the objective easily.
Claiming the Third Volume and Guardian’s Chalice
After completing the interaction or battle with the Demon Merchant, finish the Expedition. This will reward you with the Third Volume. Return to Roundtable Hold, speak with the Iron Menial, and use the portal to exit the remembrance again. This time, you’ll receive:
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The Third Volume Relic
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The Guardian’s Chalice
At this stage, you should have completed three successful Expeditions as Guardian and defeated three Night Lords. These actions seem necessary to unlock Chapter 9 and the final quest step in the Guardian’s storyline.
Final Remembrance: Chapter 9 and the Recluse Encounter
Once Chapter 9 is unlocked, examine the nearby scrap of paper and then read a book in the Roundtable Hold library. This will trigger a new location to explore. Travel to the northwest cliffs area of Roundtable Hold to confront a character known as Recluse.
During the conversation, ask: “Are you the maker of the curse?” This moment leads to a final decision point. You can either:
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Forgive her misdeed, or
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Choose an alternative path, which may result in a different outcome.
For this guide, the forgiveness path was selected. After choosing to forgive, exit the remembrance using the portal.
Final Rewards: Brooch Relic and Guardian Remembrance Gear
By completing the final remembrance and making your decision with Recluse, you’ll unlock the last rewards tied to the Guardian’s storyline:
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Witch’s Brooch Relic
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Guardian’s Remembrance Garb (cosmetic skin)
Both can be managed and equipped via the wardrobe area in Roundtable Hold. With this, the full Guardian questline is complete. You’ve now acquired every relic, journal volume, and reward associated with the Guardian class in Elden Ring: Nightreign.
Conclusion: Mastering the Guardian Class in Elden Ring: Nightreign
Completing the Guardian’s Remembrance questline in Elden Ring: Nightreign takes effort, but it pays off with powerful relics, story lore, and exclusive cosmetics. From the first Expedition to confronting Recluse, each chapter builds on the last—tying gameplay challenges to meaningful rewards.
By following this guide, you’ll not only unlock every item tied to the Guardian class but also gain a deeper understanding of Nightreign’s expanded lore. Be sure to explore each Expedition fully, prioritize personal objectives, and return to Roundtable Hold after every major event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I start the Guardian Remembrance questline?
A: Complete your first Expedition as Guardian to unlock Chapter 4 in the Journal, then talk to the Iron Menial.
Q: Where is the Guardian Golem located?
A: Near the southwest corner of Limveld during the active personal objective.
Q: Can I skip fighting the Demon Merchant?
A: Yes, speak to the merchant and pay 10,000 runes instead of fighting.
Q: How many Expeditions must I complete as Guardian?
A: At least three successful Expeditions with final boss kills appear required for Chapter 9.
Q: What are the final quest rewards?
A: The Witch’s Brooch Relic and Guardian’s Remembrance Garb.
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