Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is here and we are all happy to finally explore all the cool additions that the new expansion has to offer. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is definitely not easy to play, and considering the general lack of information about it, it's only natural to get overwhelmed. But don't worry, we've got you covered!
In many cases, you will encounter certain situations in the new DLC that will make you question whether you're making the right decision or not. One of the most discussed topics currently is whether it's a good idea to imbibe St. Trina's nectar in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Keep reading to find out what happens if you do it and what happens if you don't.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree St. Trina's Nectar
St. Trina is an NPC in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and you can find her at Stone Coffin Fissure. Don't be afraid if she doesn't move - that's the idea! You don't need to fight her, but she will drop an item once you complete her quest. In order to reach the very end of the Stone Coffin Fissure, you will have to defeat the Putrescent Knight boss first.
Once you have conquered the boss with the skeleton-shaped, curved sword, you can go talk to St. Trina. When you get close enough, you will be able to choose the option Imbibe Nectar. This will inflict immediate death upon drinking, but it shouldn't bother you because there's a little twist here that you might want to know more about. Let's jump into the details and see exactly what happens when you imbibe St. Trina's nectar!
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Should You Imbibe St. Trina's Nectar?
Yes, you should imbibe St. Trina's nectar in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, even though it will kill you. It is a necessary death, and nothing important will be lost. You will see a text saying that you died, and you will respawn at the nearby Site of Grace shortly after, with all your runes available to pick up next to you. The important question here is: why would anyone imbibe the nectar?
Well, by doing so, you will have the opportunity to take both Thiollier's and St. Trina's quests to the next level. If you imbibe the nectar once, twice, or three times, nothing will happen. However, after four times in a row, you will be able to speak to St. Trina while you're dead, and she will give you valuable information about Miquella, the most important character in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
It's important to note that after the sixth time you imbibe St. Trina's nectar in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, there will be no more dialogue, and from the fourth imbibition, you can speak to Thiollier in the Garden of Deep Purple. Be aware that when you try to pass St. Trina's words, he will assume that you're lying and try to fight you.
When you defeat him, you will receive the final reward of his quest: St. Trina's Smile, a talisman that increases your attack power when sleep is in the vicinity. After Thiollier dies, St. Trina will remain untouched until you beat the final boss. Only then can you obtain the final reward from her quest: St. Trina's Blossom. You can place it in your helmet slot to increase your max FP.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree What Happens If You Don't Imbibe St. Trina's Nectar?
If you do not imbibe St. Trina's nectar in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, nothing will happen, which isn't a very good thing. You are free to leave Thiollier and St. Trina in the Garden of Deep Purple, but their questlines will never progress. The good news is that you can always change your mind and go back to imbibe the nectar later on. However, when you reach the penultimate fight of the main story, Thiollier will disappear, and you will be locked out of his quest ending.
In other words, you will still be able to imbibe the nectar, but you cannot pass on St. Trina's words to Thiollier after. As a result, you will not receive St. Trina's Smile at the end. To summarize, imbibing St. Trina's nectar six times in a row is necessary if you want to complete her quest. Yes, each time you do it, your character will die, but there's no other way for the quest to progress. For more information about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you can check out this article.
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