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Kenneth Haight is an NPC in Elden Ring. Kenneth Haight claims to be the next ruler of Limgrave, you will encounter him as you make your way down the ledges at Limgrave. Haight will ask for your help to clean and clear out Fort Haight that's currently being overrun by different enemies.

Hello? Is anybody there?
Someone who might be interested in rescuing the great Kenneth Haight?
Servant to the true Order, and celebrated repudiator of the false!
O Erdtree! Grant me succour!

Kenneth Haight Location in Elden Ring

• Kenneth Haight can be found in north-east Limgrave, atop the ruins acting as an improvised bridge covering the roadway between the Mistwood Outskirts and Third Church of Marikasites of grace.

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• Kenneth will move to Fort Haight upon clearing the fort and returning to speak with him atop the ruins in Limgrave.

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• Kenneth can be found atop the battlements of Fort Haight after it has been overrun by Demi-Humans, where he will lament the state of the fort and ask the player to find a lord to manage the fort for him.
• Kenneth will move the Stormveil Castle Throne Room north-west of the Godrick the Grafted site of grace after the following has been completed:
  • Clearing Fort Haight and speaking to Kenneth atop the battlements.
  • Giving Nepheli Loux the Stormhawk King key item and not giving her Seluvis's Potion,
  • Defeating Morgott the Omen King atop the Leyndell Royal Capital and then speaking to him after resting at the grace (he's behind the throne).
  • Resting at Godrick the Grafted's site of grace, then going to the throne room.
• If defeated, drops:
  • 500 Runes
  • Golden Seed

Kenneth Haight Questline: How to complete Kenneth Haight's Quest

1. Kenneth Haight can be found in the north-east area of Limgrave atop the ruins covering the roadway between the Mistwood Outskirts and Third Church of Marika sites of grace.
2. Kenneth asks for your help to clear out Fort Haight, which has been overtaken by a Knight commander from Stormveil, promising a reward given that, according to him, he is "known for his considerable largesse".
3. Defeat the Godrick Knight atop the battlements at Fort Haight to receive the Ash of War: Bloody Slash.
4. After clearing out the enemies at Fort Haight, return to Kenneth atop the ruins in north-east Limgrave to be rewarded with the Erdsteel Dagger. Speak to Kenneth again and he will ask you to to pledge your service to him. Should you accept, he exclaims that a knighting ceremony will be held for you at Fort Haight. Note: the player must rest at the

Fort Haight Westsite of grace in order for him ask to ask the player to pledge their service.

1. • After receiving the Erdsteel Dagger from him, you can safely kill him for an early Golden Seed if you wish as he has no significant effect on any other quests and grants no further quest rewards.
2. Upon resting at a site of grace or fast traveling Kenneth will move to Fort Haight atop the battlements where the Godrick Knight was located.
3. Upon arriving at Fort Haight, which is now overrun by Demi-Humans, speak with Kenneth where he explains that he is not yet able to anoint you as a knight, and that he must find a true and stalwart Lord worthy of Limgrave.

Optional:

After defeating Morgott the Omen King, giving Nepheli Loux the Stormhawk King key item (and not Seluvis's Potion), and resting at the Godrick the Grafted site of grace, Kenneth, Gatekeeper Gostoc, and Nepheli Loux will move to the Stormveil Castle Throne Room, where he will tell you that he will eventually return to his fort to hail you as knight. He will never actually do this however, and his presence is not required for Nepheli to move to the throne room, it is possible for Nepheli to move there by herself.

Dialogue in Elden Ring: Kenneth Haight

Introduction

• "Ah, you've come to lend me your aid, have you? Well, that's very kind, but, um... No, no. Th-the help is very much appreciated. Even from a Tarnished. Despite appearances, nobility is no prerequisite to serving the true Order. You might have heard of me. Kenneth Haight. Next in line as the rightful ruler of Limgrave".

When attacked

• "Oof! Blast! You wretched Tarnished! I am Kenneth Haight, and I have seen quite enough!"
• (On player kill) "I fear for the integrity of the Order..."

When killed

• "Where are my...men...? O Erdtree, why have you forsaken me...?"

Quest

• "Young Tarnished, I would have a boon of you. I want you to take back my fort. It lies to the south, beyond the Mistwood. A Knight commander from Stormveil took it. A fool, and plumb mad to boot. Simply obsessed with blood!".

Recommendation

• "Hmph, yes, now allow me to furnish you with a little advice. I would take great care to avoid Godrick's Tarnished hunts, were I in your shoes. That depraved lot are obsessed with sacrificing Tarnished like you for the sake of "grafting. Honestly, Godrick's nothing more than a jumped up country bumpkin. Lord? Don't make me laugh.".

Small Talk

• "What are you waiting for? A kiss goodbye? My fort lies to the south, beyond the Mistwood. Take it back for me. Oh I see. You wish to know the reward? Fret not, the great Kenneth Haight is known for his considerable largesse. The celebrations will be lavish indeed, upon the dawn of my fort's retrieval".

^§On Godrick

• "Honestly, Godrick’s no more than a jumped up country bumpkin. Lord? Don’t make me laugh. First he hid himself amongst the womenfolk to flee the capital, then hid from Radahn in that castle… Then he insulted Malenia, lost to her in battle, only to lick her boots rather than die like a man. Has he no shame, the big girl’s blouse? And to think, he’s the blood of Godfrey! Last of the golden lineage, though you almost wouldn’t know it to look at him. I almost feel sorry for the chap the more I think of it."

Fort Haight Already Completed

• "Hm? What's this, kind sir? Remarkable! The Knight Commander, dead. Already! A blessing, if ever I chanced upon one. Fine work, I say, fine work, indeed. I doubt that it was your intention, but the deed is done, and I commend you. Now, this is your reward. Go on, it is yours for the keeping."
• "Right then. Time for me to head to the fort. I've much to do. First I'll have to reestablish communication with the demi-humans. What's that look? You don't believe me? Well, under the Erdtree, commingling with the demi-humans is made possible. Even the vulgar shall not be left behind, under the rule of true Order. Which is why I, Kenneth Haight, next in line as the rightful ruler of Limgrave, have sworn to uphold it. Just you watch, my friend. Just you watch."

Offer to Serve

• "Ah, yes. I've been meaning to ask. Would you like to enter my service? I see bright things in your future, stout warrior. Enter into my service and learn the workings of the Erdtree's true Order. And who knows, perhaps some time down the line, the grace of gold will return to those Tarnished eyes of yours. What say you? A fine accord, is it not?"
• "Very well. Very well, indeed. I knew I saw something in you. I shall await you at my fort. We shall hold the ceremony for your knighting there, I think. I see great things ahead of us. We are truly by the Erdtree blessed."

At Fort Haight

• "Ah, you, is it? I suppose you must have seen by now, yes, the sorry state of my fort? Oh, indeed, it is a foul fate for a land, to be without a ruler. One must be found, with haste. And not that Awful Godrick. But a true and stalwart Lord of the proper lineage to take the reigns of Limgrave. I am sorry for have lifted your hopes... But I haven't the authority to raise you to the knighthood as things stand. The Great Kenneth Haight issues his sincerest apology. But now, I must begin my search post-haste. For a true and stalwart Lord of the proper lineage to take the reigns of Limgrave."

At Stormveil Castle throne room (after Nepheli Loux has been given Stormhawk King)

• Ah, nice to see you after so long. Safe and sound, I take it, yes? Good. Ah, quite. I have indeed selected a new ruler. Lady Nepheli is strong and just. Worthy of the burden of Limgrave's lineage. Such is the sincere opinion of I, Kenneth Haight, no less. For the time being, I share command of the castle with my Lady, but I plan on returning to my fort afterwards. At which time I can fulfil my old promise. By raising you to the glory of knighthood. I hope it is just as wonderful as you imagine.

Elden Ring Kenneth Haight Notes & Trivia

• Drops a Golden Seed upon defeat.
• Mentions re-establishing communication with the demi-humans. The ghost outside the fort also mentions a dead mother demi-human, which is present on the ground inside the fort.
• In combat, Kenneth wields an Erdsteel Dagger and a sacred seal, which he uses to cast Wrath of Gold and Order's Blade.
• Kenneth wears Ruler's Robes and Consort's Trousers.

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