The Tragic Cost of Loyalty
The tragedy of Blaidd’s devotion lies in the inevitability of conflict between his nature and her ambition. While he serves her loyally, the compulsion built into his being—his origin as a creation of the Two Fingers—slowly turns against him. Ranni’s rebellion is an existential threat to the order that birthed him. As she defies the Greater Will, Blaidd begins to unravel.
Players begin to see signs of this descent after the defeat of General Radahn, a major turning point in Ranni’s quest. With the stars freed and the path to Nokron open, Ranni disappears to pursue her purpose. Blaidd, left behind, begins to lose clarity and stability. He continues to guard her tower, Ranni’s Rise, waiting for her return.
But the pull of his origin—the Two Fingers’ influence—tightens. He cannot fully reconcile his bound purpose with Ranni’s cosmic rebellion. It leads to the moment many players never forget: when they return to Elden Ring Items Ranni’s Rise near the end of the questline to find Blaidd driven mad, no longer capable of reason.
A Final Duel of Fate
In a heartbreaking final confrontation, Blaidd turns hostile, compelled by forces he cannot resist. His mind, once sharp and noble, is consumed by a berserk fury. The player is left with no choice but to fight and end the half-wolf’s life—a mercy as much as a tragedy.
After his death, players find the Royal Greatsword—a powerful weapon that mirrors his strength—and his armor set, further reinforcing the sadness of the moment. Blaidd, who fought so hard to protect Ranni and elden ring items buy online understand her mission, becomes a victim of the very cosmic order they tried to break.