Finding key quest items in Elden Ring can sometimes leave players wondering about their true purpose and proper destination. The Chrysalids Memento is a pivotal item tied directly to Roderika's storyline, serving as a catalyst for her character progression. Understanding what to do with this item ensures you do not miss out on vital rewards like spirit tuning capabilities.
Where to Find the Chrysalids Memento
The Chrysalids Memento is located within the gloomy halls of Stormveil Castle near the Rampart Tower area. Players can find it lying on a pile of discarded corpses inside a dark courtyard guarded by dogs and a Grafted Scion. Carefully clearing the room allows you to retrieve the brooch safely from the remains.
This item holds deep sentimental value as it represents the sacrifices of Roderika's former companions. Collecting it early in your exploration of Stormveil Castle is the ideal way to advance her side quest smoothly.
How to Use the Chrysalids Memento
To use the Chrysalids Memento, return to the Stormhill Shack in Limgrave where you first met Roderika. Handing the item over to her triggers dialogue regarding her companions and gives her the resolve to leave the shack. Following this interaction, she rewards you with a Golden Seed and moves to the Roundtable Hold.
Once she arrives at the Roundtable Hold, you can facilitate conversations between her and Master Hewg the blacksmith. This process unlocks her services as a Spirit Tuner, allowing you to upgrade your Spirit Ashes for battle.
What Happens If You Skip Delivering It
If you bypass Stormveil Castle or reach Liurnia of the Lakes early, Roderika will automatically move to the Roundtable Hold without receiving the memento. In this situation, the Chrysalids Memento remains in your inventory, but you can still collect her left-behind Golden Seed at the Stormhill Shack.
Returning to the corpse pile in Stormveil Castle after she becomes a Spirit Tuner replaces the memento location with the Crimson Hood. This ensures players can still access her unique gear even if they missed the intended step in her questline.
Maximizing Roderika's Spirit Tuning Services
Unlocking Roderika's spirit tuning abilities is essential for strengthening your summoned spirits throughout your journey. Upgrading your favorite Spirit Ashes requires Grave or Ghost Glovewort along with a small amount of runes.
Ensuring Roderika successfully transitions to the Roundtable Hold guarantees access to high-level spirit enhancements before facing tough late-game encounters. Completing her storyline early provides a significant advantage for any Tarnished exploring the Lands Between.