Gatekeeper Gostoc Questline and Location

Gatekeeper Gostoc is an NPC in Elden Ring found in Stormveil Castle. Read on to learn more about Gostoc's location, a full questline guide, lore and more!

Gatekeeper Gostoc Character Profile

Gatekeeper Gostoc
Description	A tall and pale looking character that offers advise to the Tarnished, he becomes a merchant after entering Stormveil Castle.
Initial Location	Limgrave Inside a room next to the main gate of Stormveil Castle.
Merchant	Yes
Items Dropped	・200 Runes (NG) ・Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot x1 ・Glass Shard x1 ・Gostoc's Bell Bearing x1

Where to Find Gatekeeper Gostoc

Stormveil Castle

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Gatekeeper Gostoc can be found in a room immediately to the left of Stormveil Gate at Stormveil Castle.

Gatekeeper Gostoc Interactions

By Stormveil Gate

Gatekeeper Gostoc can first be found in a room right next to Stormveil Castle's main gate. He will ask if you wish to use the main entrance or go around the side of the castle. Choosing to go through the main entrance will make Gatekeeper Gostoc raise the gate for you.

Soon Becomes a Merchant

Gatekeeper Gostoc will start selling items once you've explored more of Stormveil Castle. Head back to the room beside the main gate to speak to him and buy his wares. He will also still have the option to open the main gate for you should you want to enter through there.

Freedom from Godrick

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After the player kills Godrick the Grafted, Gatekeeper Gostoc will abandon his position by the Main Gate and proceed to stamp on Godric's remains.

As of Patch 1.04, Gatekeeper Gostoc was changed to still be available as a merchant even while stepping on Godrick's corpse. Simply speak to him to access his shop.

Becomes Nepheli's Attendant

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After players give Nepheli the Stormhawk King's ashes, Gostoc will move to Godrick's throne room in Stormveil Castle. Speak to him to gain access to his merchant inventory once more. This time, he will also sell an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone to you.

Note: If players cannot get Gostoc to move during late game, try resting at the Godrick the Grafted site of grace and select the option to pass the time.

Gatekeeper Gostoc Shop Items

Gostoc will only start selling the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone if you complete his questline.

Lore and Trivia

Lore

• Gatekeeper Gostoc is a menial of Stormveil Castle, keeping watch over the main gate in hopes of directing a Tarnished looking to slay Godric the Grafted to the right path.
• After Godrick is slain, Gostoc will reveal that the former lord of Stormveil was rather cruel to him. Thus, he steps on the body of his diminshed aggressor while reveling in his newfound freedom.

Trivia

• Gostoc will draw attention to the remains of Godric after the boss battle. When players take a look, they will see just how many parts were grafted onto the corrupt lord of Stormveil Castle.

Gatekeeper Gostoc Quotes

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