Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree - Igon Quest Walkthrough (2024)

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has introduced many new and unique NPCs, but keeping track of them and following their questlines can be tricky as the game never guides you much. If you don’t know what you’re doing, a tiny mistake can ruin all your progress in an NPC’s quest and might lock you out of promising rewards.

Igon, the Drake Warrior, is easily one of the most memorable characters in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion due to his unquenchable thirst for revenge and hate for a specific dragon.

How To Find Igon The Drake Warrior

Igon becomes accessible right after entering the Land of Shadow. Make your way to the Castle Front Site of Grace, which is right outside Castle Ensis’ entrance. From there, follow the path toward the southeast, and you’ll eventually come across the Pillar Path Waypoint Site of Grace.

As soon you approach the Site of Grace, you’ll hear Igon scream in pain nearby. Talking to him will initiate his quest. Igon will move to a different location as you progress through his quest.

Head To The Dragon’s Pit

Move forward from where you find Igor, and as you progress, you will be invaded by the Ancient Dragon-Man. The fight against him is easy as you can repeatedly interrupt him by using a two-handed weapon, since he is very vulnerable and is wearing next to no armor.

Make sure you watch out for his Dragon Breath attacks. Kill him, then continue moving forward, and you’ll reach Dragon’s Pit. You’ll come across many undead dragon warriors here, so be prepared to take them on.

There’s also a Magma Wyrm in this dungeon, but beating it is completely optional and will reward you with a Dragon Heart and an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone. As you progress through the Dragon’s Pit, you’ll come across a dead-end in front of what appears to be a large bowl of blood.

Right before the bowl, you’ll find a message that reads, “Be Brave. Show No Fear.” Walk straight off the ledge ahead, and you’ll fall into a pit where you’ll fight against the Ancient Dragon-Man again.

The rematch against the Ancient Dragon-Man can be slightly more challenging compared to the prior fight, as he might use a move infused with Dragonwound that deals damage to you even while he is a littler far away. However, you can also repeatedly interrupt him here with a two-handed weapon.

Once you’ve defeated him, you can rest at the Dragon’s Pit Terminus Site of Grace, which is outside the boss arena, and head to the Foot of the Jagged Peak.

As you enter this area, you’ll see the Jagged Peak Drake sitting right ahead of you. Head down the hill and fight it. The Jagged Peak Drake is like any other dragon you’ve faced so far, except it deals fire and lightning damage. Once you’ve defeated the Jagged Peak Drake, you will have to head south from there to reach the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion.

At the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion, you will find the Dragon Communion Priestess. Talking to her and agreeing to “Devour draconic essence” will progress the quest further. The Dragon Communion Priestess also has her own quest that progresses alongside Igon’s quest, and the choices you make will have an effect on your final rewards after you’ve defeated Bayle the Dread.

The Twin Jagged Peak Drakes

Now that you’ve talked with the Dragon Communion Priestess, travel back to the Dragon’s Pit Terminus Site of Grace, and head to the area where you first fought the Jagged Peak Drake. From the boss arena, head east to reach a Spiritspring. Jumping on Torrent at this Spiritspring will land you in front of a large wooden bridge leading to the Twin Jagged Peak Drakes.

As you enter the arena, you’ll find two Jagged Peak Drakes fighting each other. Both of these dragons are similar to the one you fought earlier at the Foot of the Jagged Peak. They are engaged in their battle, which can give you a lot of time to heal during the fight.

You can also just wait around as their clash continues, and let one of the dragons kill the other one, then move in to kill the surviving dragon. Once you’ve killed both of the dragons, you will hear Igon praising you from the east of the boss arena.

Igon will give you his Furled Finger and ask you to scale the Jagged Peak and summon him during your fight with Balye the Dread. If you haven’t talked to Igon after defeating the Twin Jagged Peak Drakes, you won’t be able to summon him in your fight against Bayle. You don't want to miss out on his epic ranting against Bayle.

The Ancient Dragon Senessax

After talking with Igon, continue moving forward and progress through the terrain till you reach the Ancient Dragon Senessax. Watch out for the Rolling Stones as you make your way to the boss.

Ancient Dragon Senessax is strong against lightning but is weak to pierce damage. Since the boss has high defense, it is recommended to use Scarlet Rot or the Black Blade Incantation to deal consistent damage over time.

You may also use Dragonwound grease or weapons that deal more damage to Dragons, such as the Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana that you will receive after defeating the Ancient Dragon-Man in Dragon’s Pit. Defeating the Ancient Dragon Senessax will reward you with an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Scale The Jagged Peak And Fight Bayle The Dread

Right from the Ancient Dragon Senessax’s boss arena, you will see a cave to the north that leads you up the mountain. The way to Bayle the Dread’s boss arena is fairly tricky, but you just have to move forward, and you will eventually come across a series of Spiritsprings that will lead you right to Bayle’s arena.

As you enter the arena for Bayle the Dread’s Bossfight, you will find Igon’s Summon Sign right in front of the entrance, slightly to the left. Note that summoning Igon during your fight with Bayle the Dread as you defeat him is necessary to complete his quest.

The Rewards For Igon’s Quest

After you’ve defeated Bayle the Dread and received the Heart of Bayle, you will have to head back to the location where you fought the Twin Jagged Peak Drakes. Head to Igon’s location towards the east of the boss arena, and you’ll find his armor, Greatbow, and Igon’s Bell-Bearings.

You can then head to the Grand Altar of the Dragon Communion to get rewards from the Dragon Communion Priestess, depending on your choices in her quest. Furthermore, you can also exchange Bayle’s Heart for one of his two Incantations, Bayle’s Flame Lightning or Bayle’s Tyranny, at the Dragon Communion Altar.

Giving Igon’s Bell-Bearings to the Twin Maiden Husks will provide you access to Igon’s Harpoons, a Greatarrow that deals extra damage to Dragons.