Alexander, Warrior Jar

戦士の壺、アレキサンダー (Senshi no Tsubo, Arekisandā)

**Alexander, Warrior Jar** is an NPC in *Elden Ring*.

## Overview

Alexander is a living jar who travels the Lands Between, honing his strength in order to become a great warrior. Alexander was created to be a warrior vessel, and the remains of many great warriors reside within him. He originally came from Jarburg, a hidden village of living jars in Liurnia of the Lakes, however he vowed never to return, claiming that "the path of champions must be trod alone".

On his journey to become a great champion, he seeks out Redmane Castle in Caelid, following rumours of a festival of combat. On his way to the festival, he crosses paths with the Tarnished multiple times, often requiring their assistance to get out of unfortunate situations such as being stuck in potholes.

Alexander finally gets the chance to participate in the Radahn Festival, a brawl between several champions and Starscourge Radahn. Alexander survives the ordeal, however he suffers damage to his body and is forced to hide for the remainder of the battle. Undeterred, he replenishes himself with the bodies of mighty warriors littering the battlefield, vowing to grow even stronger.

Next, Alexander travels to Mt. Gelmir, hoping to temper his body in the sea of fire such that it would never crack again. Finding the lava to be lukewarm and insufficient to strengthen his vessel, he sets his sights upon the Mountaintops of the Giants, seeking out the flame of ruin.

Alexander travels to the mountaintops, where he witnesses the Tarnished's fight with the Fire Giant. He then finds himself in Farum Azula, where he encounters the Tarnished for a final time. Impressed by his companion's feats of strength, he requests a duel. The Tarnished emerges victorious and Alexander accepts his defeat, asking the Tarnished to take his innards with his final words.

The Tarnished may present these innards to Alexander's nephew, the Jar-Bairn, who vows to become strong just like his uncle Alexander.

## Questline Progression

1. Limgrave (Stormhill)
	* *(Optional)* Alexander can first be found in Stormhill, stuck in a pothole atop a cliff southwest of the Saintsbridge Site of Grace. He will call out once you get close. After talking to him, agree to help him and then stand behind him and hit him. Once you have dealt sufficient damage, he will burst free of the hole. Exhaust his dialogue again to receive an Exhalted Flesh.
2. Limgrave (Gael Tunnel)
	* *(Optional)* Alexander can next be found near the Rear Gael Tunnel Site of Grace, accessible via the Limgrave entrance. By progressing through the dungeon from the Caelid entrance, you will be able to unlock the door blocking Alexander's path. Exhaust his dialogue to continue his questline.
3. Caelid (Redmane Castle)
	* *(Optional)* Alexander will be standing in the plaza as long as you have triggered the Radahn Festival. He is also available as a summon during the Starscourge Radahn boss fight.
4. Caelid (Redmane Castle)
	* After defeating Starscourge Radahn, Alexander can be found near the Site of Grace in the Wailing Dunes. Exhaust his dialogue to progress his questline.
5. Liurnia of the Lakes
	* Alexander will be in a pothole on the cliffs above Jarburg, south of the Artist's Shack (Liurnia of the lakes). He will once again ask you to hit him, however doing so will not free him. You must throw an Oil Pot at him, talk to him again, and then hit him several more times to free him. Speak to him again to receive three Exalted Flesh.
6. Mt Gelmir
	* Alexander can be found in a pool of lava south of Fort Laiedd, near a Magma Wyrm encounter. To speak to him without taking damage from the lava, ride Torrent to a sloped rock in front of him and dismount. Speak to him to receive the Jar helmet.
7. Mountaintops of the Giants
	* *(Optional)* Alexander can be summoned during the Fire Giant boss fight. His summon sign is just inside the arena.
8. Crumbling Farum Azula
	* Alexander will be standing on a floating platform close to the Dragon Temple Lift Site of Grace. He will request a duel. After defeating him, exhaust his dialogue and pick up Alexander's Innards and a Shard of Alexander.
	* Alexander's Innards can be given to Jar-Bairn at the end of his own questline.

## Dialogue

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## References

1. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"It is my ordeal, you could say. To test myself, to better myself, to fell ever greater foes. And then, one day, we'll be a single great champion. The greatest of them all!"*
2. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"I was created to be a warrior vessel. Many great warriors reside within me, ever dreaming of becoming a great champion."*
3. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"Yes, indeed, I too have a home. Though it is one to which I have vowed not to return."*
4. ↑ Jar-Bairn: *"Have you met Uncle Alexander? He used to live here with us, but then he left, to be a champion. I asked to go with him, but he said "The path of champions must be trod alone"."*
5. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"Beyond these lands lie the scarlet rot-blighted Caelid Wilds. And upon their southern edge is Redmane Castle, in which a festival of combat is being held. I'd heard whispers of such festivities before..."*
6. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"One hit was all it took to crack me, and for my insides to come spilling out... After that, I hid like a coward."*
7. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"...But don't you think I've given up just yet. As luck would have it, there's a veritable mountain of warriors' bodies right here. If I can just squeeze this bunch down inside me, I'll be a mighty warrior again in no time. And you know... The bodies found here are exceedingly fine. Who could expect any less from the very warriors who fought in the Shattering, the greatest of all wars! Just you wait and see, friend. I'll grow even stronger! Just you wait, when next we meet! Heh heh..."*
8. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"O mountain of fire! Bake me in your flames!"*
9. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"There's an old saying I've caught wind of. "Above the lofty clouds, the icy giant's peak doth soar, here lieth the flame of ruin, which ever burning roars.""*
10. ↑ Alexander, Warrior jar: *"But that aside, I can't believe you felled that giant. It was practically a god..."*
11. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"Would you kindly undertake my ordeal? Come and tell me when you're ready. I've been longing to fight a warrior as accomplished as you."*
12. ↑ Alexander, Warrior Jar: *"My thanks. I knew you were the stuff of champions. It was a marvellous battle. I implore you, take what I bequeath...from inside me... All vessels are destined to one day break. But the great Alexander lived as a warrior to his last! Ha ha ha ha!"*
13. ↑ Jar-Bairn: *"Wow, coz, are these... Insides? From Uncle Alexander? ... Thank you, coz. I'm a warrior jar, so I need to be strong. I can really have them, right? I understand. I'll get strong. Strong enough I deserve to have Uncle's insides."*