You’ve been grinding through the Lands Between, maybe you’ve even survived the Shadow of the Erdtree, but then you hear the name "Wylder" and everything gets fuzzy. It’s a weird spot to be in. Honestly, the community has been a bit of a mess lately trying to figure out exactly where the Wylder Remembrance fits into the FromSoftware universe.
Is it Elden Ring? Is it something else?
Basically, if you’re looking for a giant golden boss soul to trade at Enia’s shop in the Roundtable Hold, you’re looking for the wrong thing. Let’s clear the air: the Wylder Remembrance isn't a standard boss drop from the base game or the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Instead, it belongs to the Nightreign mode—a specialized, objective-driven experience that connects to the broader Elden Ring lore but plays by completely different rules.
If you came here thinking you missed a boss in the Rauh Ruins, don't worry. You didn't. You’re likely just seeing people talk about the "Nightreign" expansion/mode where Wylder is a playable Nightfarer with his own dedicated questline.
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How the Wylder Remembrance Actually Works
In the Nightreign ecosystem, Remembrances aren't just "souls" you eat for money. They are essentially multi-stage quest markers that unlock the full potential of your character. For Wylder specifically, these are broken down into chapters.
You’re basically playing through his memories.
Most players get stuck on the "Chapter 7" requirements because they expect it to just happen. It won't. You have to actively hunt down specific items across the map while the "Remembrance Mode" is active. It’s a bit of a departure from the "kill boss, get loot" cycle we're used to in the main game.
The Items You’re Actually Looking For
- The Slate Whetstone: This is usually the first big hurdle. It’s tucked away in the Limgrave sector of the memory realm.
- Wylder’s Chalice: Found in Chapter 5. It's the core of his relic system.
- The Silver Tear: This is the big one. It’s located in Noklateo, the Shrouded City.
Noklateo is a nightmare. Truly. It’s an "Eternal City" variant that shifts and changes based on the day cycle of your expedition. If you go in too early, you're going to get flattened by the Spirit Trolls guarding the corner of the map. Pro tip: wait until the second day of the expedition to hit the Shrouded City. The enemies are still tough, but the pathing to the Silver Tear is much more manageable once the "world event" settles.
Why Everyone Is Underwhelmed by the "Skin"
If you finish all three (or four, if you count the secret objective) stages of the Wylder Remembrance, you get a "Remembrance Outfit."
Here is the truth: it’s barely a change.
I’ve seen people on Reddit absolutely fuming about this. If you’re expecting a total transformation like the Raider skin, you’re going to be disappointed. The Wylder Remembrance skin basically adds a tiny silver pin to his scarf. That’s it. It’s the ultimate "I did it for the completionist badge" reward.
The real value isn't the cosmetic. It’s the Silver Tear Relic.
That relic fundamentally changes how Wylder interacts with the "Nightlords." It provides a buff that makes the final boss encounters significantly less of a headache. Plus, completing the full questline is the only way to see Wylder's unique, extended ending. If you care about the lore—specifically the "Cutting-Blessed Tribe" stuff—you have to do this.
The Lore: Who is Wylder?
There is a theory floating around the EldenRingLoreTalk circles that Wylder and the Duchess are twins from a lost tribe. They call them the "Cutting-Blessed."
This matters because it links back to the "First Sin of the Erdtree."
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Some players have found cryptic messages in the Roundtable Hold crypts that mention the "Ways of Cutting." It seems Wylder's people saw something they shouldn't have seen at the base of the Scadutree and were essentially wiped out for it. By completing the Wylder Remembrance, you’re essentially piecing together the history of a genocide the Golden Order tried to bury.
It’s dark. It’s classic FromSoftware.
Actionable Steps for Your Next Run
If you’re currently staring at your screen wondering how to progress, do these three things:
- Check your Chapter: If you're in Chapter 3, stop looking for the Silver Tear. You need the Slate Whetstone in Limgrave first. The quest is strictly linear.
- Talk to the Iron Menial: This NPC in the Roundtable Hold crypt is your gatekeeper. If he isn't giving you new dialogue, you haven't "read" the books or items in your inventory. Open your bags and actually interact with the quest items.
- Time your Noklateo run: Do not enter the Shrouded City on Day 1. The "Eternal City-Shifting Earth" event makes the Silver Tear almost impossible to reach due to the terrain changes. Wait for Day 2, head to the far corner, and kill the Spirit Troll.
The Wylder Remembrance is a test of patience more than a test of skill. It’s about being a detective in a world that wants you dead. Just don't expect the new outfit to turn you into a fashion icon. You’re doing this for the relics and the closure.
Focus on the Silver Tear Relic, ignore the "pin" on the scarf, and you'll have a much better time.
Final thought: if you’re struggling with the Spirit Troll in Noklateo, try using a heavy poise-breaking weapon. He’s fast, but he’s "glass cannon" fast. One good stagger and the Silver Tear is yours.
Good luck out there. You’re gonna need it.