White-Faced Varré's Quest

Key takeaways

The quest is worth starting early if you want the Bloody Finger or an early route to Mohgwyn Palace, but it requires an invasion step and a trip through Liurnia.

• Start at The First Step Speak to White-Faced Varré at The First Step, then look for him at Rose Church after reaching Liurnia of the Lakes.
• Three invasions are required Use the Festering Bloody Fingers Varré gives you for three invasion attempts. Victory is not required for the standard progression.
• Use the Church of Inhibition route The dead maiden at the Church of Inhibition is the most straightforward place to soak the Lord of Blood's Favor in maiden's blood.
• The medal opens Mohgwyn Palace The Pureblood Knight's Medal teleports the Tarnished to Mohgwyn Palace and is the quest's most important exploration reward.
• The final invasion is optional to the main game Varré's final invasion at Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint provides his personal rewards but is not required to enter Mohgwyn Palace or fight Mohg, Lord of Blood.

Overview

White-Faced Varré's Quest is an optional Elden Ring questline about blood, invasion, and the Mohgwyn Dynasty. It begins at The First Step and eventually sends the Tarnished to Mohgwyn Palace, where Varré can be confronted directly.

The Tarnished first encounters White-Faced Varré at The First Step, the Site of Grace near the starting area in Limgrave. He comments on the Tarnished being maidenless and remains there until the story has advanced far enough for his next appearance. After the Tarnished reaches Liurnia of the Lakes, Varré relocates to Rose Church, an island ruin in the lake west of Raya Lucaria.

At Rose Church, Varré tests the Tarnished's attitude toward the Two Fingers and then gives the player Festering Bloody Fingers. These consumable invasion items are the practical introduction to Elden Ring's invasion system: using one attempts to enter another player's world as an adversary. The quest requires three invasion attempts, but the Tarnished does not need to win those encounters to continue.

After the invasions, Varré gives the Tarnished the Lord of Blood's Favor and asks for it to be soaked in the blood of a maiden. The most direct target is the dead maiden at the Church of Inhibition in northern Liurnia. A second route uses the maiden at the Chapel of Anticipation, but reaching that location requires a separate return to the starting area. Giving the bloodied cloth back to Varré advances the quest and grants the reusable Bloody Finger.

The final stage uses the Pureblood Knight's Medal to reach Mohgwyn Palace, the domain of Mohg, Lord of Blood. The medal is not consumed permanently when used and provides a major shortcut into the region. At the Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint, the Tarnished can invade Varré's world, defeat him, and obtain his signature weapon and armor-related rewards. The quest is distinctive because it combines an early PvP tutorial with access to an otherwise difficult-to-reach endgame area.

Where this sits

Requirements

Reach the relevant locations and advance Varré's dialogue in order. The quest's central progression requires three invasion attempts and a bloodied Lord of Blood's Favor.

• RequiredReach The First StepFind White-Faced Varré near the opening Site of Grace and exhaust his available dialogue.
• RequiredReach Liurnia of the LakesVarré's next stage takes place at Rose Church, which is west of Raya Lucaria in the lake.
• RequiredComplete three invasionsUse the Festering Bloody Fingers supplied by Varré. The ordinary progression does not require winning the encounters.
• RequiredFind a dead maidenThe Church of Inhibition provides the clearest route for bloodying the Lord of Blood's Favor.
• RecommendedPrepare for Mohgwyn PalaceThe palace contains strong enemies and the route to Mohg, Lord of Blood, so bring a suitable combat setup before using the medal if you intend to explore immediately.

Objectives

1. Speak with White-Faced Varré at The First Step.This establishes the quest and identifies Varré as a recurring NPC.
2. Find White-Faced Varré at Rose Church.The move to Liurnia begins the quest's invasion and Mohgwyn Dynasty storyline.
3. Use three Festering Bloody Fingers.Attempt three invasions to satisfy Varré's test; the encounters do not need to end in victory.
4. Soak the Lord of Blood's Favor in maiden's blood.Use the dead maiden at the Church of Inhibition or another valid maiden location.
5. Return the bloodied favor to Varré.This unlocks the reusable Bloody Finger and the Pureblood Knight's Medal.
6. Use the Pureblood Knight's Medal to reach Mohgwyn Palace.The medal functions as a teleport item and opens the palace route.
7. Invade and defeat White-Faced Varré.This optional final confrontation awards Varré's personal equipment.
8. Explore Mohgwyn Palace and challenge Mohg, Lord of Blood.This is a follow-up opportunity rather than a required objective.Optional

WalkthroughSpoilers

1. 01

   Establish contact with White-Faced Varré.

   Speak to White-Faced Varré at The First Step

   After beginning the game, find White-Faced Varré standing near The First Step Site of Grace in Limgrave. Exhaust his dialogue so the game registers the first meeting and his comments about the Tarnished's status.

   Location: The First Step, Limgrave

   TipThe First Step is immediately outside the opening cave area, making this one of the earliest NPC encounters available.

   Watch outDo not attack Varré if you intend to complete his quest; killing him ends the questline.

2. 02

   Unlock Varré's Rose Church stage.

   Advance until Varré leaves The First Step

   Continue exploring and progress far enough for Varré to relocate. Once Liurnia of the Lakes is accessible, travel to Rose Church rather than continuing to search the starting Site of Grace.

   Location: Limgrave to Liurnia of the Lakes

   TipYou do not need to clear every area of Liurnia before visiting the church; the important action is reaching the lake region and finding the island ruin.

   Watch outVarré's dialogue and location change by quest stage, so return to Rose Church if he is no longer at The First Step.

3. 03

   Begin the invasion portion of the quest.

   Find Varré at Rose Church

   Travel west through Liurnia of the Lakes toward the island ruin called Rose Church. Speak to Varré there and exhaust his dialogue until he asks about the Two Fingers.

   Location: Rose Church, Liurnia of the Lakes

   TipThe church is surrounded by lake terrain and hostile enemies, so approach from the landward side and activate nearby Sites of Grace before starting the dialogue.

   Watch outIf you attack Varré at Rose Church, the quest cannot proceed normally.

4. 04

   Receive the Festering Bloody Fingers.

   Answer Varré's question about the Two Fingers

   When Varré asks for the Tarnished's opinion, choose the response indicating that the Two Fingers were magnificent. Varré then accepts the answer and gives the Tarnished Festering Bloody Fingers for the next objective.

   Location: Rose Church, Liurnia of the Lakes

   TipIf the expected dialogue does not appear, exhaust Varré's previous lines and reload the area before speaking to him again.

   Watch outChoosing the wrong dialogue response can delay progression; speak to Varré again after reloading if the invasion items are not awarded.

5. 05

   Complete Varré's invasion test.

   Use three Festering Bloody Fingers

   Open the inventory and use Festering Bloody Fingers to attempt invasions of other players. Complete three invasion attempts; the quest advances after the required attempts even if another player defeats you.

   Location: Any valid invasion location

   TipStart each invasion from a safe location and return to your world before using the next finger. Online matchmaking conditions can affect how quickly an invasion begins.

   Watch outThe invasion step depends on online play on the standard route. If online matchmaking is unavailable, use the game's available offline alternative involving Magnus the Beast Claw if that route is present in your version.

6. 06

   Obtain the Lord of Blood's Favor.

   Return to Rose Church

   After the three invasion attempts, go back to Rose Church and speak with Varré again. He gives the Lord of Blood's Favor and asks you to soak it in the blood of a maiden.

   Location: Rose Church, Liurnia of the Lakes

   TipKeep the favor in your inventory while travelling; you do not need to consume it or use it on an ordinary enemy.

   Watch outDo not return to Varré before completing the invasion requirement if he has not advanced his dialogue.

7. 07

   Blood the Lord of Blood's Favor.

   Reach the Church of Inhibition

   Travel north through Liurnia toward the Church of Inhibition, located on high ground near Frenzied Flame Village. Interact with the dead maiden inside the church to soak the Lord of Blood's Favor in her blood.

   Location: Church of Inhibition, northern Liurnia of the Lakes

   TipThe church can be approached through territory affected by Frenzied Flame, so avoid lingering in exposed areas and activate the Site of Grace once you arrive.

   Watch outThe area is guarded and can be dangerous before the cloth is bloodied. Interacting with the wrong object will not complete the step; use the maiden's corpse inside the church.

8. 08

   Complete the preparation ritual and collect the quest rewards.

   Return the bloodied favor to Varré

   Go back to Rose Church and speak to Varré after the cloth has changed state. Exhaust his dialogue to receive the reusable Bloody Finger and the Pureblood Knight's Medal.

   Location: Rose Church, Liurnia of the Lakes

   TipThe Bloody Finger is a reusable invasion tool, unlike the Festering Bloody Fingers used earlier, so this is the point at which the quest becomes useful for repeated PvP access.

   Watch outDo not use the medal until you are ready to enter Mohgwyn Palace; it transports you immediately to the palace rather than merely marking a destination.

9. 09

   Reach the Mohgwyn Dynasty area.

   Use the Pureblood Knight's Medal

   Select the Pureblood Knight's Medal from the inventory and confirm its use. The item teleports the Tarnished to Mohgwyn Palace, allowing access to the region without relying on the longer external route.

   Location: Mohgwyn Palace

   TipActivate the first available Site of Grace and prepare for high-level enemies before pushing farther into the palace.

   Watch outThe medal places you in a dangerous region. If you are underprepared, use the nearby Site of Grace before attempting the optional Varré encounter or exploring the blood lake.

10. 10

    Start the final Varré encounter.

    Find Varré's invasion sign

    From the Mohgwyn Palace Sites of Grace, follow the route toward Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint. Look for the red invasion sign associated with White-Faced Varré and interact with it to enter his world.

    Location: Near Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint, Mohgwyn Palace

    TipClear nearby enemies or use the Site of Grace before activating the sign so the duel begins without additional pressure from the surrounding area.

    Watch outThis final invasion is a separate step from the three earlier multiplayer invasions. It is easy to overlook because the main reward, the Pureblood Knight's Medal, has already been obtained.

11. 11

    Finish White-Faced Varré's Quest.

    Defeat White-Faced Varré

    Fight Varré in the invasion encounter and return to your world after defeating him. Loot the rewards associated with the encounter, including Varré's Bouquet and the War Surgeon equipment available from this quest stage.

    Location: Varré's invasion world, Mohgwyn Palace

    TipTreat the encounter as a single-opponent duel and avoid being drawn into the surrounding hazards; create distance when Varré uses blood-based attacks and punish his recovery windows.

    Watch outKilling Varré before this point prevents the quest from reaching its intended conclusion and removes the remaining dialogue and rewards.

12. 12

    Continue beyond the quest.

    Choose the next Mohgwyn Palace objective

    After Varré's defeat, the questline is complete, but the region remains available for exploration. You can continue through the palace toward Mohg, Lord of Blood, or use the area for its enemies, items, and other activities.

    Location: Mohgwyn Palace

    TipThe Pureblood Knight's Medal is an access tool, not a boss-clear requirement; you can leave and return later after activating a Site of Grace.

    Watch outThe quest does not automatically defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood, and no boss reward should be expected from completing Varré's dialogue alone.

Mission mechanics

The quest uses two different invasion systems. The first is a progression check: Varré gives Festering Bloody Fingers and asks the Tarnished to invade other players three times. These items are single-use, while the later Bloody Finger is reusable. The distinction matters because the early items are consumed during the test, whereas the reward remains useful after the quest ends.

The invasion requirement is designed around attempts rather than victories. A player who is defeated can return to the game and use another Festering Bloody Finger, so failure in an individual invasion does not normally reset the quest. Matchmaking, connection quality, and the availability of suitable targets can still make this stage slower than the surrounding exploration objectives.

The Lord of Blood's Favor is a quest item with a location-specific interaction. It must be taken to a dead maiden so that the cloth becomes bloodied; ordinary combat, enemy blood, and returning to Varré without completing the interaction do not satisfy the objective. The Church of Inhibition is the practical route for players already exploring Liurnia, while the Chapel of Anticipation offers an alternate maiden location for players willing to revisit the opening area.

The Pureblood Knight's Medal changes the quest from an NPC chain into a region-access tool. Using it transports the Tarnished into Mohgwyn Palace, a hostile area associated with Mohg, Lord of Blood. The final invasion against Varré is located inside that region and is separate from the earlier three invasions, so completing the first multiplayer requirement does not automatically complete the entire quest.

What works and what does not

Encounter phasesSpoilers

1. 1

   Varré invasion opening

   Starts: Interact with Varré's red invasion sign near Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint.

   The encounter begins as a one-on-one invasion against White-Faced Varré. The surrounding Mohgwyn Palace hazards can remain dangerous if the fight is allowed to drift away from the sign area.

   • Blood-based weapon attacksTell Varré closes distance with his weapon and follows with fast slashes.Answer Keep enough space to react, roll through the attack string, and punish after the final recovery.
   • Invasion pressureTell Varré uses the mobility and aggression expected of an invading player rather than standing still for a scripted exchange.Answer Do not trade continuously; use the nearby terrain to reset spacing and heal only after creating a safe gap.
   • Activate the Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint Site of Grace before starting the invasion.
   • Treat the fight as a PvP-style duel: watch Varré's movement and timing instead of waiting for a fixed boss animation cycle.
   • The encounter has no separate named boss phases or confirmed numerical health thresholds in the available source material.

Final Varré encounterSpoilers

• Location
  Near Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint, Mohgwyn Palace
• Health
  Not specified in the available source material.

Enter through White-Faced Varré's red invasion sign and fight him as a single hostile NPC invader. Keep the duel away from additional palace enemies, avoid healing in front of him without first creating distance, and punish the recovery after his attack strings. The available source material does not establish a reliable elemental weakness, resistance profile, or unblockable attack list, so use general duel fundamentals rather than a specific damage-type recommendation.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

• Choose the favorable response about the Two Fingers at Rose Church.

  Varré accepts the Tarnished into his blood-focused questline and supplies the Festering Bloody Fingers for the invasion test.

• Complete the three invasion attempts online.

  This is the standard progression route and allows Varré to hand over the Lord of Blood's Favor.

• Use the available offline invasion route involving Magnus the Beast Claw.

  Players unable or unwilling to use online invasions can use the documented offline alternative if it is available in their game version.

• Blood the favor at the Church of Inhibition.

  The cloth becomes valid for the return trip to Varré and advances the quest toward the Bloody Finger and Pureblood Knight's Medal.

• Use the Pureblood Knight's Medal immediately.

  The Tarnished is transported to Mohgwyn Palace, opening the region before the final Varré invasion is completed.

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• Attack or kill Varré before finishing his dialogue.

  The questline is cut short and its remaining rewards and progression become unavailable through the normal route.

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• Defeat Varré in his final invasion.

  The quest concludes and Varré's Bouquet and War Surgeon equipment can be collected from the encounter.

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Quest checklist

• Speak to White-Faced Varré at The First Step.Exhaust his dialogue before leaving Limgrave.
• Reach Rose Church in Liurnia of the Lakes.Look for Varré on the church island west of Raya Lucaria.
• Answer Varré's question about the Two Fingers.Use the favorable response so he continues the quest.
• Receive Festering Bloody Fingers.These are used for the three-invasion test.
• Complete three invasion attempts.Winning is not required for the ordinary progression.
• Return to Rose Church.Collect the Lord of Blood's Favor from Varré.
• Soak the favor in maiden's blood.The Church of Inhibition is the direct Liurnia route.
• Return the bloodied favor to Varré.Receive the Bloody Finger and Pureblood Knight's Medal.
• Use the Pureblood Knight's Medal.The teleport leads to Mohgwyn Palace.
• Activate a nearby Site of Grace.Do this before exploring or beginning the final invasion.Optional
• Invade White-Faced Varré near Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint.This is separate from the three earlier invasions.Optional
• Collect Varré's Bouquet and the War Surgeon equipment.These are tied to completing the final encounter.Optional

Quest items and locationsSpoilers

• 01
  Festering Bloody Finger

  Where: Rose Church

  Varré gives these consumable invasion items after the Two Fingers dialogue. Use them for the three invasion attempts required by the quest.

• 02
  Lord of Blood's Favor

  Where: Rose Church, then Church of Inhibition

  Varré gives the cloth after the invasion test. Take it to the dead maiden inside the Church of Inhibition to soak it in blood.

• 03
  Bloody Finger

  Where: Rose Church after returning the bloodied favor

  This is the reusable invasion item awarded during the quest, making it more useful for repeated PvP attempts than the earlier consumables.

• 04
  Pureblood Knight's Medal

  Where: Rose Church after returning the bloodied favor

  Use this quest reward to teleport directly to Mohgwyn Palace.

• 05
  Varré's Bouquet

  Where: Varré's final invasion near Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint

  Defeat Varré in his invasion world and collect the weapon reward.

• 06
  War Surgeon equipment

  Where: Associated with White-Faced Varré's questline in Mohgwyn Palace

  The questline provides access to the War Surgeon equipment after its final stage; the available source material does not specify each individual piece's pickup location.

Failure conditionsSpoilers

• Kill White-Faced Varré before completing the questAttacking and killing the quest giver ends the normal progression and prevents his remaining dialogue and rewards.
• Fail to complete the three-invasion requirementVarré does not advance to the Lord of Blood's Favor stage until the required invasion attempts have been completed, or the documented offline alternative has been used where applicable.
• Return without blooding the Lord of Blood's FavorThe cloth must be soaked in maiden's blood. Bringing the unbloodied item back does not complete the objective.
• Search only at The First Step after the quest moves onVarré changes locations during the quest. Once Liurnia is available, check Rose Church for the next stage.
• Enter Mohgwyn Palace without preparing for its enemiesUsing the Pureblood Knight's Medal is not itself a quest failure, but it places the Tarnished in a dangerous area and can lead to an avoidable death before a Site of Grace is activated.

Rewards and dropsSpoilers

• Festering Bloody Finger
  Consumable invasion items given by Varré for the three-invasion test. They are used to attempt invasions and are not the reusable reward.
• Bloody Finger
  A reusable invasion item awarded after returning the Lord of Blood's Favor soaked in maiden's blood. It supports repeated invasions without consuming a new finger each time.
• Pureblood Knight's Medal
  A teleport item that transports the Tarnished to Mohgwyn Palace, creating a shortcut to the Mohgwyn Dynasty region.
• Varré's Bouquet
  A weapon obtained after invading and defeating White-Faced Varré near Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint.
• War Surgeon equipment
  Equipment associated with the War Surgeon identity and obtained through the quest's Mohgwyn Palace stage.

Characters in this mission

• White-Faced VarréQuest giver, invasion instructor, and final hostile invader.
• Mohg, Lord of BloodRuler of Mohgwyn Palace and the major follow-up encounter associated with the quest.

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• White-Faced Varré is one of the first named characters encountered after the opening area, yet his quest ultimately points toward one of Elden Ring's most remote regions.
• The quest uses the maiden's blood ritual to connect Varré's early insult about the Tarnished being maidenless with the blood-centered ideology of the Mohgwyn Dynasty.
• The three early invasions and the later invasion of Varré serve different purposes: the first group advances the quest, while the final invasion is a personal confrontation and reward opportunity.
• The Pureblood Knight's Medal is notable because it provides a direct teleport to Mohgwyn Palace rather than simply revealing a map location or marking a normal route.

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