Welcome to our guide for ELDEN RING’s Ymir Quest! In the latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, players can embark on a secret side quest with NPCs Ymir and Jolán. This guide will walk you through the steps to completing the quest, allowing you to ring the bells at Finger Ruins and unlock exciting rewards. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Get “O Mother” Gesture
Get the “O Mother” gesture in Bonny Village. It’s located on the cliffs to the northeast. You’ll need this gesture to reach the 2nd Finger Ruins in the northeast area.
Step 2: Talk to Ymir (exhaust dialogues)
Talk to Count Ymir in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. He’s sitting on the throne there. He will give you the Hole-Laden Necklace and the Ruins Map, which are needed to ring the bells at the Finger Ruins. To reach the Cathedral, go through Moorth Ruins (southeast of Shadow Keep) and then through Bonny Village.
In case you need help to reach Bonny Village:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrlVBiVF4cs
Step 3: Go to “Shadow Keep, Back Gate” Site of Grace
Go to the “Shadow Keep, Back Gate” site of grace.
The road to get there is long, follow
this part of the guide.
Step 4: Use “O Mother” gesture in front of the Statue
To the right, use the “O Mother” gesture in front of the statue with praying hands. The statue will move, opening the path to the northeast region, “Hinterland.” To use gestures: open the menu, scroll to “Gestures” on the right, click “Switch,” select “O Mother,” and click “Test now.”
Step 5: Sound the Bell in Finger Ruins of Dheo
Step 6: Talk to Ymir & Jolán (Exhaust Dialogues)
Go back to Cathedral of Manus Metyr and exhaust dialogues with Ymir and Jolán.
Step 7: Sound the Bell in Finger Ruins of Rhia
You reach it via the coastline in the southeast of Cerulean Coast.
In case you need help to reach Cerulean Coast,
follow this video.
Step 8: Get “Iris of the Occultation” (required for Sword of Night)
At the end of the quest you can deliver an item to Jolán and receive a reward. You can give her either an Iris of Grace or an Iris of Occultation, but not both. This choice will determine your reward and lock you out of the other option.
• Iris of Grace (Reward: Swordhand of Knight Jolán Ashen Spirit)
• Iris of Occultation (reward: Sword of Night)
In this guide we will get the Sword of Night, but feel free if you want the other option.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn5ZOz0q0fY
Step 9: Talk to Ymir & Jolán (Exhaust Dialogues)
Step 10: Fast travel to the Cathedral
This is necessary to recharge the area.
Step 11: Sound the Bell in Finger Ruins of Miyr
Ymir should no longer be on the throne. Now you can press a button on the throne to reveal a ladder beneath it. Climb down the ladder under the throne. It leads to the Finger Ruins of Miyr. Ring the bell there to teleport to a boss fight.
Step 12: Defeat Metyr, Mother of Fingers
After defeating him, don’t forget to get the site of grace.
Step 13: Defeat Jolán & Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers
Fast travel back to the Cathedral and return to Ymir’s Throne. Jolán will appear and attack you; defeat her. Then Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers, will spawn. Kill him too. They are always hostile in this encounter.
Step 14: Give “Iris of the Occultation” to Jolán
You need to fast travel again to reload the area. You can choose which of the itens you can give to Jolán, here we are going to give her the Iris of the Occultation.
Bonus: How to get Jolán Set
And that wraps up our share on ELDEN RING: Ymir Quest Walkthrough. If you have any additional insights or tips to contribute, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. For a more in-depth read, you can refer to the original article here by Han, who deserves all the credit. Happy gaming!