Elden Ring: Blaidd The Half-Wolf (Ranni's Rise) Easy Kill

Blaidd the Half-Wolf is one of the first characters you might encounter in Elden Ring, should you wander over to the Mistwood in eastern Limgrave early on. There, in the overgrown Mistwood Ruins, you might hear the forlorn howl of a wolf. And that’s where Blaidd’s quest begins. He's the trusted companion and guardian of Ranni the Witch.

Blaidd is one of the most popular NPCs, very helpful and has a tragic ending as we see in this video.
Speak to Blaidd first before the Bloodhound Knight Darriwil fight to use him as a Summon. Can also be summoned against Starscourge Radahn, along with many other festival participants.

Blaidd will tell you that Iji imprisoned him there, although he seems unsure why.
Return to Iji and you can find out. The giant will tell you that Blaidd was given to Ranni to be her shadow and follow her in all things, but with Ranni’s path diverging from the Greater Will, Blaidd is doomed to go mad.

With Ranni’s quest complete and the Dark Moon Greatsword in hand (step/19/20), return to Ranni’s Rise to learn of Blaidd’s ultimate fate; the Half-Wolf can be found outside the tower’s entrance, and unfortunately, he’s succumbed to the madness that Iji predicted. He has killed his guard too and will attack you no matter what you do.

Our strategy for this sad confrontation, is to start from the top site of grace in Ranni's Rise named Ranni's Chamber, instead of the usual one. Step out and from the ledge look down to see Blaidd with his back turned. Attack from the ledge with a ranged weapon/spell/incantation (e.g. Rock Sling) and he will not be able to leave the spot and attack you with his heavy frostbite attacks.

After his death you can visit metalsmith Iji to mourn his death. Iji is murdered shortly after by Black Knife assassins and Seluvis dies too leaving his puppets to you (A lot of dead NPCs after Rannis Quest for sure).

BLAIDD QUESTLINE: HOW TO COMPLETE BLAIDD'S QUEST

INITIAL MEETING
Inside Mistwood, the player can occasionally hear a wolf howl. At this point, they can ask Merchant Kale about the howling. The merchant will teach the player the Finger Snap gesture.
Blaidd can be seen resting on the tallest point in the Mistwood Ruins, and will jump down after the player uses the gesture while standing below him. Blaidd will tell the player he is searching for a man who goes by the name "Darriwil".

FORLORN HOUND EVERGAOL
Darriwil can be fought at the Forlorn Hound Evergaol, where Blaidd will become available as a summon. He wins the fight almost by himself and you are rewarded with the amazing Bloohound Fang curved sword, which can carry you throughout all the game. Speak to Blaidd again after the fight and he will mention a blacksmith along the Road to the Manor in Liurnia, and instruct the player to say that "Blaidd sent them". Doing this will unlock the Carian Filigreed Crest in the blacksmith's shop.

AGAINST STASCOURGE RADAHN
After meeting Ranni the Witch in Liurnia and taking on her quest, the player will need to meet Blaidd at Siofra River, which can be entered by taking the lift at the Siofra River Well in Mistwood. Blaidd will ask you to speak to Preceptor Seluvis, who in turn directs you to Sorceress Sellen.

After speaking to Sellen, report back to Blaidd at Siofra River. He will request that you meet him at Redmane Castle to participate in a festival.
Blaidd can be found alongside other NPCs in the inner courtyard of Redmane Castle (where there is normally a boss fight when the festival event is not active). After speaking to the herald, Jerren, the festival will begin. Blaidd will be available as a summon during the fight in the desert against Starscourge Radahn.

After completing Ranni's questline, return to Ranni's Rise where you may find Blaidd outside at the entrance, hostile. Defeating him will grant you the Royal Greatsword and his armor set (except the helm, which can be found near Seluvis's Rise).


Enjoy!