Updated August 30, 2026
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition adds two new NPC invasion encounters to the Lands Between: Knight Leontiel in Caelid and Broken Gold Mask in Leyndell, Royal Capital.
These aren't simply new versions of existing bosses. They are new Tarnished Edition NPC encounters that reward unique weapons and armor sets.
Knight Leontiel drops Leontiel's Greatsword and her full armor set, while the Broken Gold Mask invasion rewards the Golden Order Flail and the complete Broken Gold Mask/Gold Tattoo set.
There is also an important difference between the two. Knight Leontiel becomes available after defeating Starscourge Radahn, while Broken Gold Mask is tied to the Law of Regression sequence in Leyndell and is progression-sensitive.
Quick answer: Defeat Starscourge Radahn, return to the Wailing Dunes in Caelid and travel north to trigger Knight Leontiel. For Broken Gold Mask, obtain Law of Regression, return to the Radagon statue in Leyndell, stand on the appropriate message and cast the spell while Leyndell is still the Royal Capital.
๐ Table of Contents
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition NPC Invasions
- Knight Leontiel Location
- How to Trigger Knight Leontiel
- How to Beat Knight Leontiel
- Knight Leontiel Rewards
- Broken Gold Mask Location
- How to Trigger Broken Gold Mask
- Law of Regression Requirements
- How to Beat Broken Gold Mask
- Broken Gold Mask Rewards
- Is Broken Gold Mask Missable?
- What If Broken Gold Mask Doesn't Invade?
- Knight Leontiel vs Broken Gold Mask
- What Weapons Do the New Invaders Drop?
- Are These New Bosses?
- Do You Need a New Character?
- FAQ
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition NPC Invasions
There are two new NPC invasion events added with the Tarnished Pack/Tarnished Edition content:
The new content adds one NPC invasion in Caelid and another in Leyndell, Royal Capital. The Leyndell encounter is the more time-sensitive one because it does not occur after the city changes to Leyndell, Ashen Capital.
This makes the two encounters worth treating separately. Leontiel is mainly a new combat encounter and reward opportunity. Broken Gold Mask is both a combat encounter and a progression-sensitive collection opportunity.
Knight Leontiel Location
Knight Leontiel is found in Caelid, in and around the Wailing Dunes, the same general area used for the Starscourge Radahn battle.
The encounter becomes available after you have defeated Starscourge Radahn. Current guides place the invasion north of the Radahn battlefield.
Quick route
Starscourge Radahn Site of Grace → Wailing Dunes → travel north → Knight Leontiel invasion
After defeating Radahn, return to the area around the boss arena and head north. As you move through the appropriate section beyond the battlefield, Knight Leontiel will invade.
What do you need?
The important requirement is: Defeat Starscourge Radahn first. You don't need to complete a long new quest specifically for Leontiel. Once Radahn has been defeated, return to the Wailing Dunes and explore north of the battlefield.
How to Trigger Knight Leontiel
The trigger is simple compared with the Broken Gold Mask encounter.
- Defeat Starscourge Radahn — Complete the Radahn fight in Caelid.
- Return to the Wailing Dunes — Travel back to the Starscourge Radahn Site of Grace or otherwise return to the battlefield.
- Travel north — From the Radahn battlefield, head north toward the area beyond the dunes.
- Wait for the invasion — As you reach the appropriate area, Knight Leontiel will invade. Defeat her to obtain her weapon and armor set.
An interesting Radahn connection
Leontiel isn't completely disconnected from the Radahn encounter. She can also appear as a summon during the Radahn fight, giving players who encounter her later an extra connection to the battle.
How to Beat Knight Leontiel
Knight Leontiel is more dangerous than a regular field enemy, so don't approach the encounter as if you're fighting another basic NPC.
Her combat style is built around mobility and evasive attacks. Her weapon's unique skill, Muleta, reflects that style, allowing an evasive movement followed by an attack.
Tips for the fight
- Don't chase every movement. If Leontiel uses an evasive move, wait for the attack sequence to finish rather than immediately attacking into it.
- Use your normal punish windows. Like other NPC invaders, Leontiel can be punished after committing to attacks. Try to: Bait an attack → Dodge through or away from it → Wait for the recovery → Counterattack → Reset your spacing.
- Don't trade unnecessarily. Her mobility makes reckless trades particularly inefficient. A patient melee player can often get better results by waiting for an opening instead of trying to overwhelm her immediately.
- Use summons if needed. If you're struggling, there is no reason to turn the encounter into a self-imposed challenge. A Spirit Ash or other available support can give you opportunities to attack while Leontiel's attention is divided.
Knight Leontiel Rewards
Defeating Knight Leontiel gives you both her weapon and her complete armor set.
Weapon
- Leontiel's Greatsword
Armor
- Leontiel's Hat
- Leontiel's Armor
- Leontiel's Leather Gloves
- Leontiel's Boots
The complete reward package makes the invasion particularly worthwhile if you're collecting the new Tarnished Edition equipment rather than simply looking for another weapon.
Leontiel's Greatsword
The Greatsword comes with the Muleta skill, matching Leontiel's evasive fighting style.
If you're interested in comparing it with the other new weapons, our Elden Ring Tarnished Edition: Best New Weapons Ranked — All 7 from Worst to Best covers where Leontiel's Greatsword fits among the complete new weapon lineup.
Broken Gold Mask Location
The second new NPC invasion takes place in Leyndell, Royal Capital.
The encounter is connected to the Radagon statue and the Law of Regression sequence. This is the more complicated of the two new invasions because you need the appropriate spell and must complete the interaction while Leyndell is still the Royal Capital.
The encounter is also progression-sensitive. Once Leyndell becomes Ashen Capital, the new invasion will no longer occur.
How to Trigger Broken Gold Mask
The basic route is:
Golden Order Principia → Law of Regression → Erdtree Sanctuary → Radagon statue → cast Law of Regression → Broken Gold Mask invasion
- Reach Erdtree Sanctuary — You need access to the Erdtree Sanctuary area in Leyndell. This is the area associated with the Golden Shade of Godfrey.
- Obtain Golden Order Principia — The Golden Order Principia prayerbook can be found in the Erdtree Sanctuary area. It is needed to acquire Law of Regression.
- Give the prayerbook to a suitable teacher — Take the Golden Order Principia to a character who can teach the relevant incantation, such as Miriel, Pastor of Vows, or Brother Corhyn.
- Learn Law of Regression — Purchase Law of Regression and prepare it at a Site of Grace. The spell requires 37 Intelligence.
- Equip a Sacred Seal — Law of Regression is an incantation, so you'll need a Sacred Seal to cast it.
- Return to the Radagon statue — From Erdtree Sanctuary, follow the route toward the large Radagon statue.
- Stand on the correct message — Before casting the spell, stand on the message in front of the statue. This is an important part of the sequence. Simply casting Law of Regression somewhere in the area isn't enough.
- Cast Law of Regression — Cast Law of Regression while positioned on the appropriate message. The statue sequence will occur and Broken Gold Mask will invade.
- Defeat Broken Gold Mask — Defeat the invader to collect the new weapon and armor rewards.
The encounter and reward route are confirmed by current Tarnished Edition guides.
Law of Regression Requirements
The most important requirement is the spell itself.
Law of Regression
- Intelligence requirement: 37
You'll also need:
- Golden Order Principia
- Access to the spell
- A Sacred Seal
- Enough Intelligence to cast it
The 37 Intelligence requirement can be inconvenient for builds that don't normally invest heavily into Intelligence. If your character isn't already at 37 Intelligence, you may need to temporarily adjust your attributes or use equipment/stat boosts that help you meet the requirement.
The important thing is to plan for the requirement before heading into Leyndell for the encounter.
How to Beat Broken Gold Mask
The Broken Gold Mask fight is another NPC-style encounter rather than a traditional boss fight.
The most important part is recognizing that the encounter exists primarily to protect the new reward package.
- Don't rush the fight. NPC opponents can punish predictable aggression. Instead: Attack → reposition → wait → punish works better than repeatedly committing to long attack strings.
- Keep your spacing. If you're using a melee weapon, avoid standing directly in front of the invader longer than necessary. Create opportunities by attacking after their committed actions.
- Use your build's strengths. There isn't a single mandatory strategy. You can use: Heavy weapons, Bleed, Sorceries, Incantations, Spirit Ashes, Ranged attacks, or Aggressive Dexterity weapons.
The fight is much less complicated if you approach it as a normal NPC invasion rather than expecting a major boss encounter.
Broken Gold Mask Rewards
Defeating Broken Gold Mask gives you the complete new equipment package associated with the encounter.
Weapon
- Golden Order Flail
Armor
- Broken Gold Mask
- Gold Tattoo — Chest
- Gold Tattoo — Arm
- Gold Tattoo — Leg
Current Tarnished Edition coverage confirms that the invasion provides the flail alongside the complete four-piece armor package.
Golden Order Flail
The Golden Order Flail is a specialized weapon with the Causality Wraith skill. Its unusual design gives it a distinct identity compared with the more conventional weapons in the Tarnished Edition lineup.
If you're interested specifically in the new weapons rather than the invasion itself, you can also see how it compares with the other six additions in our Tarnished Edition Best New Weapons Ranked.
Is Broken Gold Mask Missable?
Yes — this is the most important warning in the guide.
The Broken Gold Mask invasion is progression-sensitive. The encounter is tied to Leyndell, Royal Capital, and it will not occur once the area has changed to Leyndell, Ashen Capital.
What should you do?
If you're collecting the new Tarnished Edition equipment: Complete the Broken Gold Mask encounter before the Leyndell-to-Ashen-Capital transition.
Don't leave this one until the very end of the game.
Why this matters
The Golden Order Flail and Broken Gold Mask set are tied directly to this encounter. Missing the invasion can mean missing the entire reward package on that playthrough.
What If Broken Gold Mask Doesn't Invade?
If you've reached the Radagon statue and the encounter doesn't trigger, check the following.
- Is Leyndell still the Royal Capital? — If you're already in Leyndell, Ashen Capital, the invasion is no longer available.
- Do you have Law of Regression? — Make sure you actually learned the incantation.
- Do you have 37 Intelligence? — Law of Regression requires 37 Intelligence to cast.
- Are you using a Sacred Seal? — Having the spell memorized isn't enough. You need a seal to cast an incantation.
- Are you at the correct statue? — The relevant interaction is at the Radagon statue in Leyndell, reached from the Erdtree Sanctuary area.
- Are you standing on the correct message? — Make sure you're positioned on the message directly in front of the statue before casting Law of Regression.
- Have you already completed the statue sequence? — This is worth checking before assuming the encounter is unavailable.
Current player reports indicate that returning to the statue and interacting with the sequence again can still trigger the new invasion on some existing characters, even when the original Law of Regression revelation was completed previously.
However, the safest approach for a new Tarnished Edition run is to treat the statue sequence as part of your planned collection route and complete it while Leyndell is still the Royal Capital.
Knight Leontiel vs Broken Gold Mask
The two invasions serve very different purposes.
Which should you do first?
- If you're already progressing through Caelid: Do Knight Leontiel after Radahn.
- If you're approaching the end of the Leyndell portion of the game: Prioritize Broken Gold Mask.
The Leyndell encounter has the much more important progression deadline.
What Weapons Do the New Invaders Drop?
The two new invasion encounters are especially valuable because they aren't just cosmetic encounters.
Knight Leontiel
Drops:
- Leontiel's Greatsword — The weapon uses Muleta, matching Leontiel's evasive combat style.
Broken Gold Mask
Drops:
- Golden Order Flail — The weapon uses Causality Wraith.
This makes both invasions worth completing even if you're not interested in the armor.
For a complete list of the seven new weapons and their acquisition routes, see our Elden Ring Tarnished Edition All 7 New Weapons: Locations, Stats & How to Get Them.
Are These New Bosses?
No.
It's useful to distinguish these encounters from the game's traditional boss fights.
Tarnished Edition adds new NPC invasion events, not two conventional remembrance-style bosses. That means you won't get a new fog-wall boss encounter with a large boss health bar and remembrance-style reward structure.
Instead, these are special NPC invasions integrated into existing areas of the Lands Between. That is also why the encounters fit naturally into an existing playthrough.
The new content specifically identifies these additions as NPC invasion events.
Do You Need a New Character?
No.
The new invasion rewards are integrated into the normal world rather than being locked exclusively behind the new Idus Knight or Heavy Knight starting classes. The new equipment can be collected during a normal existing playthrough, so you don't need to restart simply to obtain the invasion rewards.
So an existing character can pursue the new NPC encounters and collect their weapons and armor.
FAQ
How many new NPC invasions are in Elden Ring Tarnished Edition?
There are two new NPC invasion events: Knight Leontiel in Caelid and Broken Gold Mask in Leyndell, Royal Capital.
Where is Knight Leontiel?
Knight Leontiel invades in Caelid's Wailing Dunes, around the Starscourge Radahn battlefield, after Radahn has been defeated.
What does Knight Leontiel drop?
She drops Leontiel's Greatsword and the complete Leontiel armor set: Hat, Armor, Leather Gloves and Boots.
Can Knight Leontiel be summoned for Radahn?
Yes. Leontiel can also appear as a summon during the Starscourge Radahn encounter.
Where is Broken Gold Mask?
Broken Gold Mask appears in Leyndell, Royal Capital, at the Radagon statue after the appropriate Law of Regression interaction.
How do you trigger Broken Gold Mask?
Obtain Law of Regression, then stand on the appropriate message in front of the Radagon statue and cast the spell while Leyndell is still the Royal Capital.
What Intelligence do you need for Law of Regression?
37 Intelligence is required to cast Law of Regression.
What does Broken Gold Mask drop?
The invasion rewards the Golden Order Flail, Broken Gold Mask, and the three Gold Tattoo armor pieces for the chest, arms and legs.
Is the Broken Gold Mask invasion missable?
Yes. The invasion will not occur after Leyndell becomes Leyndell, Ashen Capital.
Do I need to finish the entire Corhyn questline?
The key gameplay requirement for the encounter is the Law of Regression/statue sequence. The spell is obtained through the Golden Order Principia, which can be given to an appropriate teacher such as Miriel or Corhyn. For the simplest route, obtain the prayerbook, learn Law of Regression, meet the 37 Intelligence requirement and complete the statue interaction before Leyndell changes to Ashen Capital.
Are Knight Leontiel and Broken Gold Mask new bosses?
No. They are new NPC invasion encounters, not conventional Elden Ring bosses.
Can existing characters get the new invasion rewards?
Yes. The new content is integrated into the normal Lands Between progression, so you don't need to start as one of the new Tarnished Edition classes to collect these rewards.
Final Verdict
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition adds two new NPC invasions, and both are worth completing if you're collecting the new weapons and armor.
⚔️ Knight Leontiel
Head to the Wailing Dunes in Caelid after defeating Starscourge Radahn. Defeat her to obtain:
- Leontiel's Greatsword
- Leontiel's Hat
- Leontiel's Armor
- Leontiel's Leather Gloves
- Leontiel's Boots
✨ Broken Gold Mask
Head to the Radagon statue in Leyndell, Royal Capital, stand on the appropriate message and use Law of Regression to trigger the invasion. Defeat the invader to obtain:
- Golden Order Flail
- Broken Gold Mask
- Gold Tattoo — Chest
- Gold Tattoo — Arm
- Gold Tattoo — Leg
The biggest thing to remember is the Leyndell deadline. Complete the Broken Gold Mask encounter before Leyndell becomes Ashen Capital. Once that transition happens, the new invasion will no longer occur.
For weapon collectors, these two encounters are especially valuable because each one provides a new Tarnished Edition weapon plus a complete armor package.
If you're deciding which weapon is actually worth using afterward, check our Elden Ring Tarnished Edition: Best New Weapons Ranked — All 7 from Worst to Best.
For the complete acquisition routes for every new weapon, use our Elden Ring Tarnished Edition All 7 New Weapons: Locations, Stats & How to Get Them.
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