Can I Fight MOHG if I Killed Varre? A Comprehensive Guide
Yes, you can absolutely fight Mohg, Lord of Blood, even if you killed White Mask Varre early in your Elden Ring playthrough. Varre’s questline provides the fastest route to Mohgwyn Palace, the area where Mohg resides, but it is not the only route. Killing him simply means you’ll need to access Mohgwyn Palace through an alternative, slightly more challenging, method.
Accessing Mohgwyn Palace Without Varre’s Quest
Varre’s quest normally rewards you with the Pureblood Knight’s Medal, which teleports you directly to Mohgwyn Palace. Without this item, you need to brave the Consecrated Snowfield and the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum to reach Mohg.
Navigating the Consecrated Snowfield
The Consecrated Snowfield is a hidden area, accessible only after obtaining both halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion. These medallion halves are located in the following locations:
- Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right): Found at the top of the Village of the Albinaurics, tucked away in a pot held by an albinauric.
- Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left): Obtained from Commander Niall at the top of Castle Sol, located north of the Mountaintops of the Giants.
Once you have both halves, head to the Grand Lift of Rold. Instead of selecting the main route, choose the option to “Hoist Secret Medallion” to access the Consecrated Snowfield. This area is shrouded in blizzard conditions, severely limiting visibility.
Reaching the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum
Within the Consecrated Snowfield, locate the entrance to the Hidden Path to the Haligtree. This dungeon is filled with challenging enemies and deceptive illusions. Carefully navigate through it, ultimately reaching the surface again near the Apostate Derelict. From here, follow the cliffside path south.
Eventually, you’ll encounter a bloody message on the ground. This signifies the start of the invasion area. Prepare to be invaded by Sanguine Noble. Defeat him and continue following the bloody trail upwards, eventually leading you to the entrance of the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum.
Confronting Mohg, Lord of Blood
Inside the mausoleum, fight your way through various enemies, including albinaurics and bloodflame-infused foes. Ultimately, you’ll reach the boss fog leading to Mohg, Lord of Blood. He’s a challenging boss, known for his bloodflame attacks and his transition into his second phase, which applies the “Bloodboon Ritual” status effect, continuously damaging you. Consider using the Purifying Crystal Tear in your Flask of Wondrous Physick to negate this effect during his transition.
Why Kill Varre?
While Varre provides a convenient shortcut, some players choose to kill him for several reasons:
- Disliking his character: Varre is generally perceived as arrogant and malicious, and some players find him unlikeable.
- Wanting the Varre’s Bouquet weapon: Killing him early allows you to obtain his weapon early. While not particularly powerful, it is a unique mace.
- Roleplaying: Some players choose to make roleplaying choices that are inconsistent with siding with Varre and his Lord of Blood.
- Unintentional aggression: It’s possible to accidentally attack Varre early in the game, locking you out of his questline.
Consequences of Killing Varre
The main consequence of killing Varre is losing the fastest access to Mohgwyn Palace. This will impact players that want to farm the Albinaurics in Mohgwyn Palace early in the game as a source for rune farming. However, there are some minor character changes in the Roundtable Hold.
- Roundtable Hold: If you killed Varre, the Two Fingers Enia character in the Roundtable Hold will acknowledge your actions when you talk to her after killing Varre.
- Lost dialogue: You miss out on his interactions and lore.
FAQs About Fighting Mohg and Varre
Here are 15 Frequently Asked Questions to further clarify the process and address potential concerns:
1. Is Mohg optional?
Yes, Mohg, Lord of Blood, is an optional boss in Elden Ring. You don’t need to defeat him to complete the main story.
2. What level should I be to fight Mohg?
It’s generally recommended to be around level 120-150 before attempting to fight Mohg, Lord of Blood.
3. What are Mohg’s weaknesses?
Mohg is vulnerable to bleed and fire damage. Certain spirit ashes, like Black Knife Tiche, can also be highly effective.
4. What does Mohg drop upon defeat?
Defeating Mohg grants you a Remembrance of the Blood Lord, which can be exchanged for powerful items at the Roundtable Hold, and a significant number of runes.
5. What is the best weapon to use against Mohg?
Weapons that inflict bleed, such as Rivers of Blood or Eleonora’s Poleblade, are highly effective against Mohg. Weapons with innate fire damage or those that can be infused with fire grease also perform well.
6. Does killing Varre lock me out of any other content besides Mohgwyn Palace access?
No, killing Varre doesn’t lock you out of any other major content besides the fast access to Mohgwyn Palace and his associated questline.
7. Can I resurrect Varre?
No, there is no way to resurrect Varre in Elden Ring once he’s been killed. His death is permanent.
8. What happens if I kill Varre after completing his questline?
If you complete Varre’s questline and then kill him, you’ll still obtain Varre’s Bouquet, but you won’t receive any further rewards.
9. Is there any advantage to completing Varre’s quest before killing him?
The main advantage is gaining early access to Mohgwyn Palace for rune farming and obtaining the Sacred Relic Sword later in the game by defeating the final boss and trading in his remembrance for it with Enia.
10. Does killing Varre affect any other NPCs?
Only Enia at the Roundtable Hold acknowledges the action of killing Varre when you talk to her afterwards.
11. Is Mohgwyn Palace only accessible through Varre’s quest or the Consecrated Snowfield?
Yes, those are the only two known methods to access Mohgwyn Palace in Elden Ring.
12. What is the purpose of Mohgwyn Palace besides fighting Mohg?
Mohgwyn Palace is an excellent rune farming location, particularly using the Sacred Relic Sword to sweep the sleeping Albinaurics. It also contains valuable items and resources.
13. Can I fight Mohg early in the game if I’m skilled enough?
While technically possible to access Mohgwyn Palace early via the Consecrated Snowfield route, fighting Mohg at a low level is extremely challenging and requires a high level of skill and optimized equipment.
14. What is the story behind Mohg and Miquella?
Mohg, Lord of Blood, is an Empyrean who attempted to raise Miquella as his consort and establish a new dynasty. Miquella resisted his influence and remains imprisoned in a cocoon within Mohgwyn Palace. This storyline also sets the stage for a DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.
15. What strategies are effective against Mohg besides bleed and fire?
Staying mobile and dodging his attacks is crucial. Learning his attack patterns and knowing when to heal are essential for survival. The Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear in your Flask of Wondrous Physick can deflect some of his bloodflame attacks. The Haligdrake Talisman +2 can provide valuable holy damage negation.
In conclusion, while killing Varre certainly changes the path, it does not prevent you from facing Mohg, Lord of Blood. Embrace the challenge of the Consecrated Snowfield, conquer the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum, and prepare for a formidable battle against a powerful Shardbearer. Good luck, Tarnished!