How to Pursue the Goldmask Questline in Elden Ring
Step 1: Meet Brother Corhyn in Roundtable Hold
You’ll first encounter Brother Corhyn at the Roundtable Hold, serving as a priestly figure who sells incantations. Initially, his role is limited—he provides access to useful Faith-based spells like Heal and Flame Cleanse Me.
To advance his quest, you need to progress the main story far enough for him to seek out a higher calling. Specifically, after reaching the Altus Plateau (by either taking the Grand Lift of Dectus or the Ruin-Strewn Precipice), speak to Corhyn again. He will tell you that he intends to search for a wise man who can guide the Golden Order: Goldmask.
Step 2: Find Goldmask on the Altus Plateau
Goldmask himself is a peculiar NPC—you’ll find him standing silently on the north side of the Altus Plateau, across the collapsed bridge known as the Forest-Spanning Greatbridge.
To reach him:
From the Altus Plateau Site of Grace, head north toward the bridge.
Activate the Dectus Medallion teleporter (or simply travel the ground route).
Cross to the broken bridge section, and you’ll see Goldmask pointing outward, completely silent.
When you interact with him, he won’t speak, but this is the crucial meeting that begins his questline.
Step 3: Report Back to Corhyn
After meeting Goldmask, return to Brother Corhyn. He’ll be excited to hear about the man’s location and will leave the Roundtable Hold. Next, when you revisit the Altus Plateau, you’ll find Corhyn and Goldmask together near the bridge, with Corhyn proclaiming Goldmask as the true wise man.
From this point onward, you’ll often find the two NPCs together at new locations as you advance the main story.
Step 4: Find Corhyn and Goldmask at Leyndell
Progress the main story until you reach the Royal Capital, Leyndell. Once you’ve unlocked access, Corhyn and Goldmask will move near the Colosseum, north of the West Capital Rampart Site of Grace.
Speak to Corhyn, and he’ll explain that Goldmask continues to ponder the Golden Order’s mysteries. Goldmask himself will remain silent, but this stage is required for their questline to move forward.
Step 5: Unlock the Law of Regression Puzzle
One of the most critical steps in the Goldmask questline involves the Law of Regression incantation. This spell is found in Leyndell and requires 37 Intelligence to cast (you can use memory-stacking items like a Rune Arc or gear if needed).
Here’s how to complete it:
Acquire the spell: Found near the Erdtree Sanctuary. You’ll need a Stonesword Key to unlock the fog wall and discover the spell inside.
Learn it and head to the message near the Erdtree Sanctuary Site of Grace that reads: Regression alone reveals secrets.
Cast Law of Regression at the statue nearby, and the illusion will break, revealing text that challenges the Golden Order’s core beliefs.
This revelation is crucial. Afterward, you can return to Goldmask and share the discovery with Corhyn. This pushes the questline forward and deepens Goldmask’s resolve.
Step 6: Follow Them to the Mountaintops of the Giants
After the events in Leyndell, Corhyn and Goldmask travel with the story’s progression. Once you’ve reached the Mountaintops of the Giants, you’ll find them near the bridge south of Stargazer’s Ruins. Speak to Corhyn, who grows increasingly doubtful about his role as Goldmask’s companion.
Goldmask, however, remains steadfast in his silent contemplation. Their relationship begins to fracture here, but the questline is not yet over.
Step 7: Return After Leyndell is Ashen
Later in the game, once Leyndell becomes the Ashen Capital (after defeating Maliketh, the Black Blade), the final stages of Goldmask’s questline can be completed.
You’ll find Goldmask’s body on the bridge south of the Ashen Capital, his life having ended in silent devotion. Near him lies the Mending Rune of Perfect Order, the key to achieving his Age of Order ending.
Corhyn’s fate varies: if you continue to speak with him throughout, you may find him disillusioned, despairing that he was unworthy of Goldmask’s wisdom. Either way, Goldmask’s rune is the critical reward.
Step 8: Achieving the Age of Order Ending
With the Mending Rune of Perfect Order in hand, you can use it at the end of the game after defeating the final boss. Choosing this option restores the Erdtree and ushers in Goldmask’s idealized version of order, free from the corruption of the past.
This ending is notable for its tone: it emphasizes unwavering stability, even at the cost of individuality, reflecting Goldmask’s philosophy of strict adherence to order and reason.
Rewards and Significance
By completing Goldmask’s questline, you gain:
Access to the Mending Rune of Perfect Order (essential for his ending).
Lore insights into the Golden Order, Radagon, and the Erdtree.
A unique philosophical perspective that contrasts with other endings like Frenzied Flame or Age of Duskborn.
It’s a questline rich in symbolism, ideal for players who enjoy lore-heavy content.
Final Tips
Keep checking back with Corhyn and Goldmask as you progress through new regions. If they disappear from one area, they’ve usually moved to the next.
Make sure you have enough Intelligence (or the right gear) to cast Law of Regression, or you’ll be stuck midway.
If you want the Age of Order ending, don’t forget to pick up cheap Elden Ring Runes in the Ashen Capital.
In summary: The Goldmask questline is a journey of philosophy, devotion, and disillusionment. From the Altus Plateau to the Ashen Capital, following Goldmask’s path gives you not only a new ending but also a deeper understanding of the Golden Order’s mysteries in Elden Ring.