Elden Ring: How to Reach Juno Hoslow & Claim His Bloody Gear

Yo, Tarnished fam! If you haven't plunged into the fiery depths of the Volcano Manor yet, you're missing out on one of the juiciest side quests in all of Elden Ring. As of 2026, this game still slaps harder than Radahn's meteor dive, and the Manor's questline remains a fan favorite. The final target? None other than Juno Hoslow, Knight of Blood – a dapper duelist who loves whipping out dual swords and his older brother's armor. Sounds metal, right? Grab your flasks and buckle up, because this guide will walk you through every step to find, invade, and obliterate him like a true Lord contender.

🏰 Step 1: Pledge Allegiance to the Volcano Manor

First things first – you gotta join the club. The Volcano Manor is tucked away in the northwest corner of the Altus Plateau. Ride north from the Grand Lift of Dectus (or slog through the Ruin-Strewn Precipice) until you spot a winding mountain path. Climb the ladders, ignore that annoying Magma Wyrm at the top, then leap across the gap to the far side. From there, follow the road to the Manor's front door – it’s impossible to miss the massive castle looming above the gelmir lava pool.

Inside, you’ll meet the enigmatic Tanith, the Manor’s leader. She’ll offer you a chance to serve as a Recusant. Accept her proposal, and she’ll hand over the Drawing-Room Key. This opens most of the rooms, including the one with a table where the true fun begins.

📜 Step 2: Complete the First Two Bounty Letters

Like a shady underground network, the Manor operates through assassination letters left on that drawing-room table. Pick up the first letter and check your map – a red invasion sign pops up in Limgrave. Head over, touch the glowing mark, and invade Old Knight Istvan’s world. He’s a pushover if you’ve leveled up a bit. Off him, return to Tanith for your reward, and then grab the second letter.

This one sends you to Altus Plateau to hunt down Rileigh the Idle. Again, follow the red marker, invade, and collect your bounty. Rileigh has some cool sorceries and a rapier, but you’ve seen worse. Once he bites the dust, report back to Tanith one more time. Now, the final letter – the ominous Red Letter – awaits.

🔴 Step 3: Accept the Red Letter & Reach the Mountaintops

The Red Letter marks your ultimate target: Juno Hoslow. But his location is no casual stroll. He chills at the frozen Mountaintops of the Giants, an endgame region locked behind the Grand Lift of Rold. To unlock the lift, you must first conquer Leyndell, Royal Capital, and beat Morgott, the Omen King. After his defeat, Melina gives you the Rold Medallion. With that in hand, head to the lift just east of Leyndell and ride it up.

Once you step into the snowy hellscape, the red marker pinpoints the Shack of the Lofty – a humble little ruin northeast of the Freezing Lake. Sprint past those giant skeletons and alert trolls; you’re not here for sightseeing. Right outside the shack, you’ll see that familiar crimson summon sign. Don’t hesitate – touch it and invade.

⚔️ Step 4: Fight Juno Hoslow & His Whip-Sword Mayhem

Juno Hoslow is no joke. He wields dual Hoslow’s Petal Whips imbued with bleeding, and he’s aggressive enough to make a rune bear blush. But here’s the trick: his combos are flashy yet punishable. A few tips from the community (still alive and thriving in 2026!) to make this a clean kill:

• 📏 Maintain medium distance – Too far and he’ll chase with running attacks; too close and you eat a flurry. Roll into his whip swings, not away.

• 🔥 Use fire or lightning – He’s weak to both. A well-built Faith build with Lightning Spear or Giantsflame Take Thee can melt him.

• 💪 Stagger is your friend – Jump attacks with a heavy weapon stagger him reliably. Two-handed colossal swords, anyone?

• 🩸 Bleed? Fight fire with fire – He inflicts bleed, but he’s also susceptible. Dual katanas or Bloodflame Blade can out-bleed him.

• 🌀 Parry lords rejoice – His whip attacks are parryable, though the timing is tight. If you’re brave, it’s a stylish finish.

When he’s down, you’ll obtain his entire kit: the Hoslow’s Set (armor), Hoslow’s Petal Whip, and the Diallos’s Mask as a bonus if you’ve progressed his brother’s quest. The armor is drippy as heck – perfect for fashion souls screenshots in 4K.

🎁 Step 5: Return to Tanith & Wrap Up the Quest

Teleport back to Volcano Manor and speak to Tanith one last time. She’ll reward you with the Taker’s Caméo talisman (restore HP on enemy kills), and the Manor’s story concludes. At this point, you can also confront Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, if you haven’t already – but that’s a whole other lava bath.

🌟 Final Thoughts

The Volcano Manor questline is a masterclass in storytelling through gameplay. Juno Hoslow isn’t just a boss; he’s a tragic figure wrapped in family drama and knightly honor. By 2026, the Elden Ring modding scene has even given him new phase-two moves and lore expansions, but the vanilla encounter remains iconic. So whether you’re a returning vet or a fresh Tarnished jumping in for the first time – go claim that bloody whip and look fantastic doing it.

Now, go forth, ye Tarnished, and let chaos take the world... or at least the Mountaintops. See you in the Lands Between! 🗡️✨