Elden Ring: Complete Guide to Boc the Seamster's Questline
This guide will walk you through each step of Boc's questline, from your first encounter to the bittersweet finale, while also highlighting valuable Elden Ring Items and how his services can save you Elden Ring Runes.
First Encounter
Boc is first found in disguise, literally. As you explore the area northwest of Murkwater Bridge, you'll hear a faint voice coming from a tree. Strike the tree to break the spell, revealing Boc in his true Demi-Human form.
After being saved, Boc will explain how he was cast out of his home and stripped of all his possessions. Though he has nothing left, he gratefully gifts you x10 Mushrooms, humble but sincere. He expresses a desire to sneak back into his old cave to recover some belongings, hinting at future usefulness.
Second Encounter
You'll next find Boc lying injured near the entrance of Coastal Cave, just a few steps from the Site of Grace. His attempted return to retrieve belongings didn't go well, he was beaten by the very Demi-Humans that exiled him.
To help him, you must venture deeper into the Coastal Cave. Inside, you'll face numerous hostile Demi-Humans, culminating in a battle against two Demi-Human Chief bosses. Defeating them yields:
Tailoring Tools
Sewing Needle
These Elden Ring Items are vital to progressing Boc's story. Return them to him at the cave entrance to advance the quest. Alternatively, if you beat the bosses before meeting Boc at Murkwater Bridge, you can still trigger his dialogue and return later with the tools.
Third Encounter
Boc's tailoring dream becomes reality at the Lake-Facing Cliffs Site of Grace in Liurnia. Here, he offers to alter your garments, completely free of charge. This saves you the usual 500 Elden Ring Runes fee you'd pay at other locations. While alterations are mostly cosmetic (such as removing a cape), they may slightly reduce armor stats.
To continue Boc's journey, you'll need to meet three key conditions:
Find the Gold Sewing Needle in the Church of Vows.
Purchase at least one legendary boss armor piece from Finger Reader Enia at the Roundtable Hold. Only demigod armor (e.g., Radahn's, Malenia's) qualifies.
Speak with Melina about Boc at the East Raya Lucaria Gate Site of Grace.
Once these are fulfilled, you can give Boc the Gold Sewing Needle, allowing him to alter legendary armor as well.
Later Encounters
After the events in Liurnia, Boc relocates several times:
East Raya Lucaria Gate Site of Grace: After unlocking the Raya Lucaria Academy, Boc moves here. Melina may comment on him if you rest at the Site of Grace.
Altus Highway Junction, Altus Plateau: Boc continues his tailoring journey and expresses his growing admiration for the player.
East Capital Ramparts Site of Grace: This is the final location where Boc can appear, unless his quest ends sooner. If you haven't yet given him the Gold Sewing Needle, now is the last chance.
Final Choice
In your last interaction with Boc, he reveals his desire to change his appearance. Feeling ashamed of his Demi-Human form, he longs to be reborn by Rennala.
At this point, you face two major choices:
Give Boc a Larval Tear: If you provide him this rare Elden Ring Item, he will undergo rebirth by Rennala. After resting, Boc transforms into a human, but he no longer speaks. Resting again reveals a tragic fate: he dies, unable to cope with his new form.
Use the "You're Beautiful" Prattling Pate: Found in Hermit Village, this item can be used in front of Boc. Doing so affirms his worth as he is and prevents the option to give him a Larval Tear. This leads to a happier resolution, with Boc continuing his life proudly in his original form.
Quest Rewards and Importance
Though Boc doesn't offer unique gear or powerful Elden Ring Items, the reward lies in his free tailoring services and the emotional depth of his quest. Altering armor at no rune cost becomes a practical benefit throughout your journey.
Most importantly, Boc's tale stands out as one of the most touching narratives in Elden Ring. It reminds players that even in a world filled with grotesque monsters and legendary bosses, compassion and kindness still matter.
Helping Boc the Seamster is more than just another side quest. It's an emotional journey that enriches the vast tapestry of the Elden Ring world, offers practical rewards like free armor alterations, and gives players a choice that speaks volumes about their character, not just in-game, but in spirit.