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Sir Ansbach is an NPC in Elden Ring. Sir Ansbach is a former servant of Mohg, Lord of Blood and his dynasty, but is now part of the group that follows Miquella through the Realm of Shadow. Sir Ansbach is an NPC exclusive to Shadow of the Erdtree and does not appear in the base game.

See Sir Ansbach Lore

You must be the Tarnished. I am Sir Ansbach. Formerly in service to Lord Mohg. But now, like you, guided by Miquella.

Sir Ansbach Location in Elden Ring

Sir Ansbach can be found at a small camp, just outside Belurat, Tower Settlement. He can be found alongside Moore.

See Shadow of the Erdtree Map

• This NPC moves to Shadow Keep - Storehouse, First Floor

See Shadow of the Erdtree Map.

• This NPC leaves his location at Storehouse, First Floor after giving him the Secret Rite Scroll.
• Sir Ansbach can be summoned to assist in the NPC battle at the Cleansing Chamber Anteroom of Enir-Ilim.
• Sir Ansbach can be summoned to assist in fighting the final boss in Enir-Ilim.

Sir Ansbach Quest Objectives in Elden Ring

• Speak with Sir Ansbach at the Main Gate Cross - Site of Grace
• Break Miquella's charm
• Speak to Sir Ansbach at the Main Gate Cross - Site of Grace
• Travel to the Shadow Keep and speak to him at the Storehouse, First Floor
• Hand over the Secret Rite Scroll to Sir Ansbach
• Continue Needle Knight Leda's questline
• Respond to the summons in the Storehouse
• Join the NPC battle in Enir-Ilim
• Defeat the final boss Promised Consort Radahn in Enir-Ilim

Elden Ring Sir Ansbach Notes & Trivia

• Lockout conditions for Sir Ansbach's Quest:
  
  • If you do not give him the Secret Rite Scroll, he will not move from his location and exclude him from the fight in Enir-Ilim.
  • If you give him the scroll before talking to Redmane Freyja about her decision, he will leave before giving the Letter for Freyja, potentially locking out Freyja's questline.
• Sir Ansbach will ask you to visit Miquella's Crosses, however, it is optional to find all of Miquella's Crosses as it will not affect his questline.
  • Additional dialogue from Sir Ansbach becomes unavailable once Miquella breaks his great rune, which is a story event that is triggered by approaching Shadow Keep or crossing the bridge east of Bonny Village. To not miss any dialogue, make sure to visit him after finding the

Belurat Tower Settlement Cross, then either the Scaduview Cross, or Cerulean Coast Cross. Finding two of these crosses allows Sir Ansbach to reach a conclusion about Miquella’s intentions.

• NOTE: Patch 1.13 increased the stats and status of Sir Ansbach when summoned in some areas.

Elden Ring Sir Ansbach Questline Guide

WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW!

Sir Ansbach in Gravesite Plain

Sir Ansbach is located at the Main Gate Cross Site of Grace See Shadow of the Erdtree Map. Speak to him and exhaust his dialogue. He will mention Miquella's Crosses and asks you to find them, as well as introduce you to Moore.

Once you have discovered the Belurat Tower Settlement Cross, you can return to Sir Ansbach to unlock more dialogue. Additional dialogue can be unlocked after interacting with the Cerulean Coast Cross and Scaduview Cross, then talking to Sir Ansbach about them. Finding two of these crosses allows Sir Ansbach to reach a conclusion about Miquella’s intentions. NOTE: this additional dialogue becomes unavailable once Miquella breaks his great rune (see below).

Receiving the message "Somewhere a great rune has been broken. And so too, a powerful charm." will advance several NPC questlines, such as Sir Ansbach's. To break the great rune:

1. Approach the Shadow Keep front entrance, through Messmer's Army Encampment.

See Shadow of the Erdtree Map Link

1. Head past the Bonny Village to the eastern part of Scadu Altus, from the east bridge leading to the village, continue heading north.

See Shadow of the Erdtree Map Link

Once the great rune is broken head back to Sir Ansbach to unlock new dialogue with him. Once you have exhausted all of his dialogue, he will move to the Shadow Keep.

Sir Ansbach in Shadow Keep

When you reach Shadow Keep, make your way to the Specimen Storehouse. You will find Sir Ansbach in the Storehouse, First Floor See Shadow of the Erdtree Map, and Redmane Freyja in the Storehouse, Seventh Floor. Speak to Sir Ansbach and exhaust his dialogue.

It is important to follow the steps below, in order, to progress both Sir Ansbach and Redmane Freyja's questlines, otherwise Freyja's questline may get locked out:

• Speak with Redmane Freyja to learn about Freyja's decision. This must be done before giving Sir Ansbach the Secret Rite Scroll.
• Speak with Sir Ansbach and tell him about Freyja's decision. Continue to exhaust his dialogue.
• Give Sir Ansbach the Secret Rite Scroll and rest at a Site of Grace, speak with him to accept the Letter for Freyja.
  • Sir Ansbach will also drop Freyja's letter as part of his loot during Needle Knight Leda's questline, if he is sided against, and the Secret Rite Scroll was given but the dialogue to receive the letter was not initiated.
• Exhaust both Freyja's and Sir Ansbach's dialogues.

The Secret Rite Scroll can be found on a table behind some tall bookshelves See Shadow of the Erdtree Map Link.

• If you do not give Sir Ansbach the Secret Rite Scroll, he will not leave his position, will not give you the Letter for Freyja, and will not progress his questline, therefore, you will not be able to summon him in the NPC battle in Enir-Ilim as well as for the final boss.

During Hornsent's questline, you will be able to skip the fight against Needle Knight Leda and Hornsent, or assist Leda and kill Hornsent. This will lead to Leda going after Ansbach, when this happens, you will need to head back to the Storehouse, First Floor where you will find 2 summon signs. A red one to help Leda, and a gold one to help Sir Ansbach.

Choosing to help Leda (the red summon) will result in Sir Ansbach's death. This will reward you with the following items:

• Ansbach's Set
• Ansbach's Longbow

Choosing to help Sir Ansbach (the gold summon) will keep him alive. His questline can be continued, and will reward you with the following items:

• Leda's Rune
• Ansbach's Longbow

It is possible to skip the fight entirely while still having him available as a summon in Enir-Ilim, however, this will lock you out of either of the above rewards.

Sir Ansbach in Enir-Ilim

If Sir Ansbach is alive and given the Secret Rite Scroll, he will be available as a summon for the NPC allies battle in Enir-Ilim. It is optional to summon Sir Ansbach in the fight, however you will miss additional dialogue if you don't summon him. After the battle, you can speak to him at the top of the elevator to learn more about Mohg, Miquella, and Thiollier.

• NOTE: If Sir Ansbach is not summoned for the NPC allies battle, he will not be summonable for the final boss. However, he will still drop his items after the final boss is defeated.

It is optional to summon Sir Ansbach for the final boss. After the final boss is defeated, he will drop the following items near the entrance:

• Ansbach's Set
• Obsidian Lamina
• Furious Blade of Ansbach

Dialogue in Elden Ring: Sir Ansbach

Introduction

• You must be the Tarnished. I am Ansbach. Formerly in service to Lord Mohg. But now, like you, another soul guided by Kindly Miquella. I am hardly the steady hand I once was. My fighting days are far behind me. Which is why I have chosen to dedicate myself to investigation. To discern Tender Miquella's ultimate purpose. I'd rather not volunteer a service to a new master unless I can be of use.
• May I request a service of you? Six crosses, identical to this one, have been discovered in these lands. They are akin to Tender Miquella's footprints. Or gravestones, which mark what he's left behind. If you discover any more crosses, be certain to tell me. I presume you, too, are keen to know. Just what Kind Miquella is doing here

Visit

• Righteous Tarnished. What brings you here?
• (Ask about the person in verdigris armor) Oh, you must mean Sir Moore. Sir Moores is a kind and stalwart ally. He provisions our little outfit. Sir Moore traffics with the forager brood. His brethren who collect supplies from all corners of the land. No doubt they find inspiration in his many virtues. These are not your foes, Tarnished. Should you spot any forager brood, be sure to mind your manners.
• (Speak of the cross at the tower) Well, I am much obliged. As suspected, Kindly Miquella has visited the lands which hold the tower. And appears intent on wholly dispossessing himself of his flesh. He must be seeking entrance to the tower of shadow.
• (Speak of the cross where the eye was abandoned) Well, I am much obliged. I can hardly believe it, he's divested himself of his very eye… Tender Miquella's eye is no mere morsel of flesh. It is a vessel of soaring grace. Proof of his Empyrean lineage. I wonder, does Miquella the Kind intend to sever his very birthright? His fate as a child of the Erdtree?
• (Speak of the cross at the coast) Well, I am much obliged. To think there was a cross left in such a faraway place… And that deep-purple water lilies would be blooming there. This can only mean Kindly Miquella has divested himself even of that… His adoring other self, his blossom of slumber.
• Righteous Tarnished. I have reasoned through my findings. Concerning Kind Miquella's intentions – why he is here. The full picture is yet to coalesce, but we do know he is bound for the tower of shadow. And that is where he intends to rise to true godhood… The tower of shadow houses a divine gateway. A well-kept secret, it was, but… The gateway was once the birthplace of a god. A god we know all too well.

After the Great Rune breaks

• (If you have not met yet) You must be the Tarnished. I am Ansbach. Formerly in service to Lord Mohg. But now, like you, another soul guided by Kindly Miquella. I‘m hardly the steady hand I once was. My fighting days are far behind me.
• Yes, I am well aware.
• Kindly Miquella has discarded his Great Rune. The fog that vexed my aging faculties has been lifted. And follies better left forgotten haunt me once again. Once, in an attempt to free Lord Mohg from his enchantment, I challenged Tender Miquella, only to have my own heart rather artfully stolen. I knew not how weak I was. I believed that with sufficient mastery, even an Empyrean would be within reach of my blade. I could not have been more mistaken… Miquella the Kind...is a monster. Pure and radiant, he wields love to shrive clean the hearts of men. There is nothing more terrifying.
• Righteous Tarnished. Miquella the Kind makes my blood run cold. I am loath to admit it, but even at this very instant I wish to run very far away indeed.

Visit in Shadow Keep^§

• Righteous Tarnished. It's been some time. After unburdening my soul to you, I had hoped to make a fresh start. But there was one thought I could not dislodge from my mind. So here I am, quite unable to move on.
• After Lord Mohg's slaying at his dynastic palace, it appears his body has been absconded with. And taken straight to Kind Miquella. Surely you recall that I once served Lord Mohg as a Pureblood Knight. After failing him in every regard, and losing sight of my vows, I'd do anything to make amends, in whatever meagre way I can.
• What could they possibly have in mind for Lord Mohg's remains? The implications are rather… unnerving.
• (Tell him about Freyja's decision) Freyja, by the gods… She must be feeling the need to reaffirm her allegiance before she heads to war… A true Redmane she is, hardly troubled by the rot. But no-one is without their shortcomings… She has a hard road ahead…
• Hmm, it does make one think… Perhaps our concerns are but two sides of the same coin?
• (Hand over Secret Rite Scroll) Well, what's this… … Yes, yes, I should have known. Even the truth was itself mere folly. As if using Lord Mohg to gain entrance to the land of shadow were not enough, he plans to use his corpse as the vessel of his king consort. He has forsaken Lord Mohg's soul. He desires only his empty shell. It beggars belief, but… I'm afraid Tender Miquella fails to grasp the humiliation implied by this act. One thing is certain. My dear lord deserved better.
• Righteous Tarnished. You have my gratitude. You have given me the answers I needed. But I can hardly fathom it. Such folly, unto the end. I am a warrior, but I've aged. I cannot afford to act hastily. Curse it all. I know my limits. I could spend the rest of my life honing my craft, and still that creature would be out of my blade's reach.
• The absolute folly of it all.
• Righteous Tarnished. Could you please give this to Freyja? Thanks to you, she, too, will have the answers she requires. Freyja possesses a youth I no longer have. This knowledge will surely stoke the flames of valor within her. Yes, I can see her barreling into the fray right now...(Gives Letter for Freyja)
• Perhaps I shouldn't meddle in her affairs… But this is the only way I can help…
• (Pass on Freyja's message) Ha ha ha… I should have expected as much from Freyja! Some things simply never occur to her. Paralyzing fear. True despair.
• That's Freyja, through and through.

When Attacked

• (On hit) Ungh… What on earth is the matter?
• There's no denying it, now. A culling appears to be on the cards. One that won't overlook even an aging soldier as myself…
• (On player kill) Righteous Tarnished. You should have taken stock of your limitations.
• (On death) I only wanted to play my part… Curse these aging bones...

Speak after attacking

• Have you come to your senses? Now, there's no need for any hand-wringing. The way the world is, I'd say it's a wonder people don't lash out more often.

Fighting Leda in Shadow Keep

• So, you would cull an old man such as I? You are thorough indeed, Lady Leda. I would expect nothing less. As you surmise, I do have my doubts. And will not simply lay down and die with them.
• Assist Ansbach
  
  • Have you lost your wits? By my troth, you have no such debt to this old man. Though I gladly welcome your decision. Now I might even live to see the morrow…
  • (On victory) Lady Leda, I ask you keep Kindly Miquella in your care.
• Assist Leda
  • So, you've taken Lady Leda's side. I'm glad she stands with an ally. She tends to overestimate… The burden she might carry alone.
  • (On victory) Well, this is an unexpected victory. It seems I have my uses yet…
  • (On defeat) I've utterly failed you both… Miquella the Kind, Lord Mohg…

Be summoned to challenge Needle Knight Leda and her allies

• I am Ansbach of the Pureblood Knights. I stand with blade loft, blood afire. For the dignity of my lord and master, Mohg.
• Righteous Tarnished. It appears that our interests have aligned. A balm upon my soul it is, that we do not meet today as enemies. Now, my blade. Watch closely.
• (If Freyja was summoned) Well, good Freyja. It will be my honour to test my blade against a Redmane.
• Ha-hah! How readily the sensation returns! The runaway spirit of war!
• Lady Leda. Your suspicions were dead-on. In the end, I could not bury the memories. Of Lord Mohg, and our pact of blood.
• (Upon defeat) Lord Mohg, your honour… Was my only…

After defeating Leda

• Righteous Tarnished. That was an astounding battle, to be sure. Now I suppose this leaves only one. But in truth, I cannot calm my quivering. Challenging a god is no small matter.
• (About Thiollier) I am afraid I underestimated the lad. Appearing frail in both body and mind, I presumed he’d be like to stumble upon the field of battle… What a fool I was. He serves another master, but Sir Thiollier performed magnificently. Perhaps he too quivers with anticipation. As do we.
• (Ask about Mohg’s death) Oh, something you want to get off your chest? Well, you needn’t worry. It was you, wasn’t it? Who defeated Lord Mohg. … Fear not, I bear no grudge against you. His Eminence was felled in an honourable duel, and such are the risks of seeking Lordship. Besides, what right have I to complain? I blame the enchantment more than anything. Righteous Tarnished. We will have our victory. I swear upon my blood.

^§When Summoned to Fight The Final Boss

• (Entering the arena) General Radahn. A pleasure to see you, after all this time. But those remains do not belong to you. Lord Mohg will have his dignity.
• (On defeat) Righteous Tarnished. Become our new lord. A lord not for gods, but for men.

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