Navigating the vast world of Elden Ring introduces players to numerous memorable characters, and D, Hunter of the Dead, is one of the most intriguing. His storyline connects directly with Deathroot, the Beast Clergyman Gurranq, and the broader lore surrounding Those Who Live in Death. Tracking down his location and completing his quest unlocks unique incantations, armor, and key narrative insights.
Where to Find D in Elden Ring
D can initially be encountered in Eastern Limgrave, just west of Summonwater Village along the main road. He sits near a graveyard mourning a corpse and warns the Tarnished not to proceed toward the undead-infested town. If you miss him here, he automatically relocates to the Roundtable Hold after you defeat the Tibia Mariner or trigger specific Sites of Grace.
Keeping up with daily gaming news can help players discover additional quest paths and hidden triggers across open-world RPGs. Meeting D in Roundtable Hold allows you to speak with him in the main room once you acquire your first Deathroot.
Starting the Deathroot Questline
To advance D's quest, head into Summonwater Village and defeat the Tibia Mariner boss to claim a Deathroot. Showing this Deathroot to D prompts him to mark a red waypoint on your map near the Third Church of Marika. This waypoint leads to a hidden portal that teleports you directly to Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman in the Bestial Sanctum.
After visiting Gurranq and delivering the Deathroot, return to D at the Roundtable Hold. He will praise your efforts and become a merchant who sells specialized Golden Order incantations.
The Weathered Dagger and D's Fate
As you progress further into the game, speak with Fia, the Deathbed Companion, at Roundtable Hold. Eventually, she will hand you a Weathered Dagger and ask you to return it to its rightful owner. Handing the dagger to D triggers the next major phase of his storyline.
Upon resting at a Site of Grace and returning, you will find D dead in a room near the blacksmith. Fia stands over his body, allowing you to collect D's Bell Bearing and his distinctive Twinned Armor set.
Finding D's Twin Brother to Conclude the Quest
D's storyline does not end with his demise, as his twin brother resides in the Siofra Aqueduct near the Nokron region. You can choose to hand over D's Twinned Armor to the weeping brother sitting outside the Valiant Gargoyle boss arena.
Providing the armor advances Fia's questline to Deeproot Depths, where D's brother eventually arrives to seek vengeance. Interacting with him at the end of Fia's story rewards you with the Inseparable Sword alongside the retrieved armor set.
