Varré's questline can lead to a challenging boss fight and once required an online interaction. An offline path to completing Varré's questline was added in a patch, allowing all players to experience it. Completing Varré's questline offers a shortcut to Mohgwyn Palace and Elden Ring's upcoming Dlc content.

The very first Npc encountered in Elden Ring, White Mask Varré goes on to offer one of the game’s more unusual questlines. Pursuing it not only leads the Tarnished on a blood-soaked path but also grants unusually early access to one of Elden Ring’s hardest bosses. However, a major aspect of this questline involves a degree of online interaction, which can appear to present a barrier to those who would prefer to remain offline.

Although initially seeming quite affable, White Mask Varré reveals a darker side as the Tarnished continues to interact with him. After joining the Roundtable Hold and...