Gatekeeper Gostoc is an Elden Ring NPC that you can find by the entrance of Stormveil Castle. His behavior is quite strange. While he seems willing to help you, he actually steals 30 percent of your Runes when you die in Stormveil Castle. Additionally, he will gleefully lock the door behind you when you enter a room filled with bosses forcing you to fight for your life.
That’s why many players are wondering if killing Gostoc is a good idea.
Should I kill Gostoc in Elden Ring?
You should definitely kill Gostoc in Elden Ring. In this manner, you won’t have to deal with having your Runes getting stolen every time you die in Stormveil Castle. Collect the Key Item he drops and give it to the Twin Maiden at Roundtable Hold to access his shop items after his death.
What happens if I kill Gostoc?
When killed, Gostoc will drop the following items: Gostoc’s Bell Bearing, Silver Pickled Fowl Foot, and Glass Shard. To retrieve the Runes he stole from you, you need to kill him before defeating Godrick. If you kill him after killing the boss, you won’t get your Runes back.
You should not feel bad about killing Gostoc. If you’re an inexperienced player, you’re likely die a lot in Elden Ring. Losing 30 percent of your Runes every time you die in Stormveil Castle is not fun. The sooner you take him out, the better.
Over to you: Did you kill Gostoc? If you decided to spare him, what determined you to take that decision? Let me know in the comments below.
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