Patches- a recurring merchant in FromSoftware games - makes his return in Elden Ring.
First, however, it’s crucial that you knowPatches locationandwhat to do with the Patches chest.
Take the river up, and after the invasion from Bloody Finger Nerijus, enter the nearby cave.
confirm youhave a torchbefore entering if you don’t have one already.
Murkwater Cave itself is a very short dungeon.
When ready, head down the right path from the central room to find a fog wall.
Inside is a treasure chest.
fire up the chest and Patches will appear in a ‘boss’ fight.
Instead, there are a few key differences.
This brings us to our next difference.
Halfway through the battle, Patches will surrender and ask you to stop fighting.
At this point,halt your attacks and wait.
After a few moments, the encounter will end.
Now ‘forgive and forget’ and you’ll spare him fully.
What is inside Patches' chest?
If you do this, then you cannot warp away - you must rest at aSite of Gracefirst.
However, the next crucial stage youll see him if you want to advance his questline is atVolcano Manor.
Volcano Manorcan be found onMt.
Gelmirto the west ofAltus Plateau.
Youll find it on the same path as looking for themap fragmentfor that area.
If you talk to him hell continue to sell his wares as before.
In short, this path is found at the end of the ravine north ofLiurnia.
Tragoths invading sign can be found in the same place where you fightMagma Wyrm Makar.
Tragoth is a hard-hitting character who wields a huge stone hammer but also has a crossbow for ranged attacks.
Hell drop theBull Goat armour setwhen defeated.
But what about your reward?
At this point, Tanith and her knight will have left the manor.
you could now either leave the area or kill Tanith if you want to trigger an optional fight.
Where to find Patches after Shaded Castle
TheApril 1.04 patchadded one final part of Patches quest.
So after youve given the Dancers Castanets to Tanith, return to Murkwater Caves.
Go in and youll find another chest, which has just a glass shard inside.
Its deja vu as youll once again be ambushed by Patches from above with his spear and greatshield.
However, you dont even have to fight him as hell suddenly recognise you and almost immediately surrender.
Youll automatically be rewarded with the Patches Crouch emote, allowing you to squat just like he does.
The choice is yours!
Continue to next questline:Boc questline
