Patches

NPC & CompanionELDEN RING ✓ Checked against sources · 15/15

Patches, known as "Patches the Untethered," is an NPC, merchant, and optional boss.

Type: NPC & Companion
Where to find them: Initial Encounter: Inside the boss room of Murkwater Cave in West Limgrave
Later in his questline: Scenic Isle in Liurnia of the Lakes
Gelmir Campsite
Shops: Patches: Active merchant unlocked after forgiving him when he surrenders during his boss fight in Murkwater Cave
What's there: Murkwater Cave: Cave carved into the rock wall on the western side of the riverbank north of Lake Agheel where Patches is encountered as a boss and later sets up his shop
Scenic Isle: Location in Liurnia of the Lakes where Patches relocates and advises the player about an Abductor Virgin
Gelmir Campsite: Location where Patches leaves a trail of rainbow stones and kicks the player off a cliff
Collectibles: Cloth Garb: Inside his initial chest in Murkwater Cave
Cloth Trousers: Inside his initial chest in Murkwater Cave
Bandit Boots: Inside his initial chest in Murkwater Cave
"Grovel for Mercy" gesture: Awarded after sparing Patches when he surrenders in Murkwater Cave
"Calm Down!" gesture: Obtained by opening Patches' trap chest in Murkwater Cave and returning to speak with him before he leaves Limgrave
In the guide: Limgrave
Leyndell, Royal Capital
Volcano Manor

•Opening a second treasure chest in Murkwater Cave triggers a transporter trap that sends the player to the Mistwood near a giant Runebear.
•The "Calm Down!" gesture is permanently missed if the player does not open Patches' trap chest in Murkwater Cave and return to speak with him before advancing him out of Limgrave.

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