Millicent's side quest in Elden Ring is one of the most touching and complex questlines in the game, offering a mixture of lore, tragedy, and tough challenges. Due to the non-linear nature of the Elden Ring, this quest is easy to miss, but it rewards players with unique items and a memorable story. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough to help guide you through Millicent's quest, from the beginning to its tragic conclusion.

How to Start Millicent's Quest and Getting the Unalloyed Golden Needle

Step One: Talk to Gowry

To begin Millicent's quest, you'll need to find a character named Gowry, who resides in a shack just south of Sellia in Caelid, a region known for its difficulty. You'll find a Site of Grace just outside Sellia, which will be helpful later in the quest.

When you speak to Gowry, he will tell you about Millicent's illness and ask you to help her. He needs an Unalloyed Golden Needle, which is located to the west of Sellia in a scarlet rot swamp called Aeonia. To obtain it, you'll need to defeat the boss Commander O'Neil.

Step Two: Defeat Commander O'Neil

Commander O'Neil can be a tough opponent, especially if you're under-leveled. If you've spoken to Gowry, you can summon an NPC named Pollyanna to assist you, although she doesn't deal significant damage. O'Neil's battle is complicated by archers that appear during the fight, and they respawn if killed, so it's better to dodge them. O'Neil also deals with Scarlet Rot damage, so be prepared with healing items or buffs to counteract this affliction.

Once O'Neil is defeated, the Unalloyed Golden Needle will drop. Return to Gowry with the item.

How to Find Millicent and Light the Beacons in Sellia

Step Three: Return the Golden Needle to Gowry

After handing the Unalloyed Golden Needle to Gowry, he will give you a piece of paper detailing that you must light three beacons in Sellia. These beacons are located in three separate towers in the town. Lighting these beacons will remove a magical barrier, allowing you to continue your journey.

The beacons are hidden, and you'll need to navigate rooftops and tree roots while avoiding sorcerers who are cloaked in invisibility. Once the beacons are lit, return to Gowry.

Step Four: Find and Help Millicent

Once you've lit all the beacons, you'll be able to climb the hill and reach Millicent. She is located at the Church of Plague, guarded by two Lesser Kindred of Rot. You can choose to fight these enemies or simply bypass them by running around the church.

Once inside the church, present the Golden Needle to Millicent. After resting at the nearby Site of Grace, speak with her again, and she will reward you with the Prosthesis-Wearer Heirloom.

Journey to the Altus Plateau and Find Valkyrie's Prosthesis

Step Five: Search the Shaded Castle

Millicent's quest continues in the Altus Plateau. After speaking to her at Erdtree-Gazing Hill, head to the Shaded Castle, located in the northern part of the plateau.

Navigating the castle can be challenging due to poison areas and the need for careful movement. Once inside, defeat the Cleanrot Knight guarding the Valkyrie's Prosthesis. After acquiring it, return it to Millicent and give it to her. She will equip the prosthesis, which greatly enhances her appearance and power.

Step Six: Travel to the Windmill Village

Millicent will next be found at Dominula, the Windmill Village, located northeast of the Altus Plateau. Here, you'll have to battle enemies and face a Godskin Apostle boss. Once you defeat the apostle, a Site of Grace will appear. Rest at this Site, and Millicent will appear again to provide further dialogue.

Journey to Miquella's Haligtree

Step Seven: Reach Miquella's Haligtree

At this point in the quest, you'll need to progress through the main story to reach Miquella's Haligtree. This involves completing several challenging stages, including defeating Morgott in Leyndell and obtaining the Haligtree Secret Medallion.

The medallion is obtained in two parts. One half is given by Old Albus in the Village of the Albinaurics, and the other half is obtained by defeating Commander Niall at Castle Sol in the Mountaintops of Giants.

Once you have the full medallion, head to the Liturgical Town and solve a puzzle involving lighting fires at designated spots. This will open the path to Miquella's Haligtree.

Millicent's Fate and Conclusion

Once inside the Haligtree, fight through the area to reach the Elphael Prayer Room. Here, you'll find Millicent once more. Depending on your actions throughout the quest, Millicent's fate can take different turns, and you may be forced to face her in combat. The quest ends with a tragic twist, underscoring the somber tone of Millicent's journey and her eventual fate.

Rewards:

Prosthesis-Wearer Heirloom: This talisman boosts your Dexterity stat, which is particularly useful for players focused on dexterity builds.

Valkyrie's Prosthesis: A prosthetic limb that Millicent wears after being helped, signifying her rebirth and growth as a character.

Millicent's Armor Set: After completing the quest, you can acquire Millicent's unique armor set.

Conclusion: Millicent's side quest is filled with difficult battles, unique lore, and rewarding Elden Ring items. It is easy to miss, but those who follow her journey will be rewarded with a deeper understanding of Elden Ring's world and characters.

If you're looking to obtain or purchase Elden Ring runes, you can typically acquire them through various methods in the game, such as defeating enemies, completing quests, or exploring dungeons.