Elden Ring: White Mask Varre Questline Walkthrough

Overview

In Elden Ring, White Mask Varre is one of the first notable NPCs you’ll encounter early in the game, and his questline offers some intriguing rewards and a challenging series of events that lead to one of the game’s most secretive and treacherous locations: Mohgwyn Palace. Featured prominently on Emoticoness, this guide will walk you through each segment of Varre’s questline and what you can expect from each encounter.

The First Meeting: The Maidenless Introduction

You’ll first meet White Mask Varre right after completing the tutorial area in Elden Ring, where he stands near a Site of Grace just outside the cave. At this point, Varre gives you a rather mocking greeting, humorously commenting on your maidenless state and offering you a taste of what is to come. This first interaction sets the stage for a larger quest ahead, where you’ll soon discover the role of Varre in Elden Ring’s broader narrative.

Rose Church and the First Temptation: The Bloody Fingers

After your initial encounter, you’ll find Varre again at the Rose Church located in the Liurnia of the Lakes, just south of the Raya Lucaria Academy. Here, Varre introduces you to a dangerous facet of the Elden Ring world: the art of invasion. Varre provides you with Bloody Fingers, items that allow you to invade other players’ worlds. While you don’t need to defeat these players, you must successfully invade three worlds to progress the quest. This part of the questline introduces you to Elden Ring’s multiplayer aspect, preparing you for the game’s PvP experience.

Lord of Blood’s Favor: Seeking Maiden’s Blood

Upon completing the invasion requirement, Varre offers you the Lord of Blood’s Favor. However, this favor requires blood from a maiden, and while Varre suggests you sacrifice your companion, Melina, you don’t have to go that far. Instead, head to the Church of Inhibition, located near the Grand Lift of Dectus, where you’ll find a dead maiden whose blood can be used for the task. Once soaked in maiden blood, return to Varre at the Rose Church for further instructions.

The Pureblood Knight’s Medal and Access to Mohgwyn Palace

After soaking the Lord of Blood’s Favor, Varre rewards you with the Pureblood Knight’s Medal, which grants access to Mohgwyn Palace, a hidden late-game area in Elden Ring that can only be accessed by this specific route. Use the medal from your inventory, and you’ll be teleported to a mysterious part of the game that includes one of the more challenging dungeons. You’ll need to avoid certain dangers here, and more importantly, leave Mohg, the boss of Mohgwyn Palace, alive during your quest completion.

Invading White Mask Varre and His Demise

Once you reach the Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint Site of Grace, you’ll encounter Varre again. This time, he presents an invasion opportunity. Invade White Mask Varre as part of the quest and fight him. Afterward, when you return to the Site of Grace, you’ll find Varre dying slowly. He’ll drop valuable items, including the White Mask, an essential piece of gear for bleed builds, and leave behind important lore details before passing away.

The Nameless White Mask Invaders: Final Encounters

Varre’s questline isn’t over, as there are three Nameless White Mask invaders awaiting you in Mohgwyn Palace. These invaders hunt you down as you explore the swamp area of the palace. Each invader offers a unique challenge, and defeating them will reward you with Varre’s complete armor set, which includes the White Mask itself. The Nameless White Masks are tied directly to Varre’s questline, and you must defeat them to fully complete the journey.

Conclusion

The White Mask Varre questline is one of the most rewarding NPC storylines in Elden Ring. While it begins simply enough with some early encounters, it eventually leads to some of the game’s most secretive content. The White Mask itself is an iconic item, especially for bleed builds, and the quest offers a deeper understanding of Varre’s role in the game. His armor set and the Mohgwyn Palace location are essential pieces for players looking to explore all corners of the game’s content.

FAQs:

Where can I find White Mask Varre in Elden Ring?

White Mask Varre can first be found near the Site of Grace after the tutorial, just outside the cave. He will then be located at the Rose Church in Liurnia of the Lakes.

What do I need to do to progress White Mask Varre’s questline?

To progress Varre’s questline, you must complete the following tasks:

Invade three players’ worlds using the Bloody Fingers Varre gives you.

Soak the Lord of Blood’s Favor in a dead maiden’s blood from the Church of Inhibition.

Defeat Varre at the Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint Site of Grace.

What rewards do I get for completing White Mask Varre’s questline?

Upon completing Varre’s questline, you will receive White Mask Varre’s armor set, including the White Mask, and access to Mohgwyn Palace.

How do I get to Mohgwyn Palace?

To access Mohgwyn Palace, you must use the Pureblood Knight’s Medal, which Varre gives you after you complete certain quest tasks, including soaking the Lord of Blood’s Favor.

Can I defeat Mohg, the boss in Mohgwyn Palace, to complete Varre’s questline?

No, to complete White Mask Varre’s questline, you must leave Mohg alive during your exploration of Mohgwyn Palace. Defeating Mohg will prevent further progression.