Unravel the mystery of Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This enigmatic figure offers a questline steeped in draconic lore, where your choices—whether to face the fearsome Bayle the Dread or lull the priestess into an eternal slumber—shape your rewards, from powerful incantations to ancient dragon spirit ashes. Will you embrace the Communion’s dark essence or carve your own path through this perilous journey?
Where do you first meet Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax?
You first meet Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion, located south of the Dragon’s Pit Terminus Site of Grace in the Gravesite Plain. To reach her, cross the Ellac Greatbridge toward Castle Ensis, then head south through the Dragon’s Pit. Follow the path past a sleeping Jagged Peak Drake until you find the enormous corpse of a dragon near the Cerulean Coast. Florissax introduces herself at this altar and offers players the chance to partake in draconic essence, setting the stage for her questline.
Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax is located at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion Site of Grace.
Path 1 – defeating Bayle the Dread
To pursue Path 1 – Defeating Bayle the Dread in the Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax questline, start by speaking to Florissax at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion. She will mention Bayle, a formidable dragon, and prompt you to confront him. Travel to the Jagged Peak Summit Site of Grace, where Bayle’s boss arena is located. Prepare thoroughly, as Bayle is one of the toughest bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree, with devastating elemental breath attacks and a massive health pool. Summon allies like Igon using his Furled Finger to assist in the fight. Focus on attacking Bayle’s head during breath attacks and avoid prolonged close combat due to his powerful AoE strikes. Once Bayle is defeated, return to Florissax to complete this path and receive rewards such as the Dragonbolt of Florissax Incantation and other valuable items.
During your first conversation with Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax, she asks you if you want to absorb the dragon essence. When you do this, you will receive a consumable item that will increase the negation of all damage by using up some FP.
Talk to her about Bayle, a huge and terrible dragon, to progress in the quest. Now you will have to get to this optional boss and defeat him. You can read more about that on a separate page of the guide.
Path 1 – Rewards
Path 1 – Rewards
Choosing Path 1 in the Dragon Communion Priestess questline rewards players with the Priestess Heart and the Flowerstone Gavel. These items are exclusive to this route and cannot be obtained if you opt for Path 2, which involves giving the Priestess Thiollier’s Concoction. To secure these rewards, complete the questline without using the concoction, ensuring that you defeat Bayle the Dread and return to the Priestess afterward. This path is ideal for players aiming to collect unique items tied to the Priestess without altering her fate23.
After defeating Bayle the Dread, go back to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion. In the place here the NPC stood earlier, you will now find items to pick up – this way you will receive rewards for completing the quest:
- Flowerstone Gavel,
- Priestess Heart, allowing you to turn into an ancient dragon, strengthening the incantations of the dragon cult.
Path 2 – Making the Priestess fall to sleep
To follow Path 2 and make the Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax fall asleep, you must first acquire Black Syrup from Moore, an NPC near the Main Gate Cross Site of Grace. Deliver this to Thiollier at the Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace to create Thiollier’s Concoction. Once you have the concoction, head to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion at night, where Florissax will be praying. Speak with her and offer her the concoction, which will cause her to fall into a deep sleep. After waiting a full in-game day, return to her and continue the quest. This path rewards you with the Dragonbolt of Florissax incantation and the Ancient Dragon Florissax spirit ashes upon completion5.
There is also an alternative way to complete the quest of Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax. Before defeating Bayle the Dread, you must go to Moore and receive Black Syrup from him. You must then give this item to Thiollier to make Thiollier’s Concoction. You can read more about it on a separate page of the guide.
Once you have received it, go to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion at night. The priestess will pray to Placidussax. Talk to her and give her Thiollier’s Concoction. Then wait one whole day and talk to her again.
Path 2 – Rewards
Path 2 – Rewards
Choosing Path 2 in the Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax questline offers exclusive rewards tied to the use of Thiollier’s Concoction. By giving this item to the Priestess, you unlock a unique sequence leading to her temporary slumber. After defeating Bayle the Dread and returning to her, she grants two powerful items: the Dragonbolt of Florissax incantation, which cloaks allies in red lightning and enhances damage negation, and the Ancient Dragon Florissax Spirit Ashes, a legendary summon capable of devastating enemies with draconic power3. This path is ideal for players seeking rare offensive and defensive tools in their arsenal.
After defeating Bayle the Dread, go to the Priestess again and talk to her. You will receive Dragonbolt of Florissaxincantation as a reward. Then, when you talk to her again, you can confess that you put her to sleep. When this happens, she will reply that she will follow you. You will get Ancient Dragon Florissaxspirit ashes.
What are the key choices in the Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax quest
The Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree presents players with two key choices that lead to distinct outcomes and rewards:
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Defeat Bayle the Dread:
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Path: Absorb the dragon essence, talk to Florissax about Bayle, and then defeat Bayle the Dread.
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Rewards: After defeating Bayle, return to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion to find Flowerstone Gavel and Priestess Heart, which allow transformation into a half-dragon form, enhancing dragon cult incantations.
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Make the Priestess Fall Asleep:
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Path: Obtain Black Syrup from Moore, create Thiollier’s Concoction, and give it to Florissax at night. Wait a day and speak with her again.
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Rewards: This path yields Dragonbolt of Florissax Incantation and Ancient Dragon Florissax Spirit Ashes. Confess to putting her to sleep, and she will pledge to follow you4.
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Each choice offers unique items and story outcomes, making the questline replayable for different rewards.
What happens if I choose to make the Priestess fall to sleep
If you choose to make the Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax fall asleep in Elden Ring, you will need to obtain Black Syrup from Moore, create Thiollier’s Concoction, and give it to Florissax at night. After she falls asleep, rest at a Site of Grace and return to her location. Upon waking, she will mention that she’s broken free from her trance-like state and will stand upright again.
Rewards for this path include:
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Dragonbolt of Florissax Incantation
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Ancient Dragon Florissax Spirit Ashes
By choosing this path, you will not engage in combat with Bayle the Dread, and instead, you will receive these unique rewards and continue the questline with Florissax pledging to follow you.
