Venia Marks remain one of the most mysterious and coveted features in Arcane Lineage. While little is known about marks overall, they are expected to function similarly to edicts from Rogue Lineage, adding a unique layer of progression and customization. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about obtaining the Venia Mark—also known as the Mark of Greed—including the requirements, the process of sacrificing artifacts, appearance changes, and the skills unlocked as you progress.
What Are Marks?
Marks in Arcane Lineage appear to be special buffs that enhance your character in unique ways, akin to edicts in other lineage-based games. Although the full mechanics are still shrouded in mystery, the Venia Mark has quickly become a focal point for players who are willing to dive deep into artifact management and in-game economy.
The Venia Mark: The Mark of Greed
The Venia Mark is specifically known as the Mark of Greed. To obtain it, you must follow a series of precise steps that involve both meeting gold requirements and sacrificing specific artifacts. Here’s how the process breaks down:
1. Requirements for Obtaining Venia
Obtain Midas: You must first have the Midas enchantment.
Sell Lesser Artifacts: Sell all sellable Lesser Artifacts, which include:
- Phoenix Tear
- Lineage Shard
- Soul Dust
- Resplendent Essence
- Memory Fragment
Gold Requirement: Ensure you have 25,000 gold in your inventory. (This is essential for the orbs to appear. If you see them without meeting this condition, it’s likely a glitch—do not sacrifice artifacts in that case.)
Orb Locations:
Orbs appear in four distinct locations:
- Blades of the World
- Martial Artist Trainer
- Tundra Entrance
- Right Entrance of Deeproot Caves
Artifact Sacrifice:
At each orb, you must sacrifice three specific artifacts. These required artifacts are randomized on your first attempt, and all subsequent tiers of the mark will require the same artifacts you initially provided.
Important: This includes every artifact, even the echo shard. Each correct sacrifice rewards you with a soul quiver. If you sacrifice the wrong artifact, there is a chance it may be destroyed (accompanied by a cracking sound effect), and the orb will notify you that it rejects the item. Rejected artifacts cannot be used again for that orb.
Additional Inventory Requirements:
You must have four objects of power in your inventory (do not equip them to be safe). These are:
- Stellian Core
- Narthana Sigil
- Phoenix Tear
- Void Key
Final Step – Wipe: Once the above conditions are met, perform a wipe (this cannot be triggered from a Lineage Shard or Race Quest).
Appearance and Visual Changes
Upon successfully obtaining the Venia Mark, your character’s appearance will change subtly:
- Golden Patterns: Two Veneri-like golden patterns will appear under your eyes.
- Additional Effects: If you have Dullahan, the eyes will also turn golden (or sometimes appear white, depending on flame colors).
Venia Mark Skills
The Venia Mark unlocks a set of unique skills that scale with your progression through its tiers:
Tier 1: Muto
- Function: Grants the ability to sell artifacts and buy artifacts for Primal Essence.
- Mechanics: You keep Primal Essence between wipes. Note that the sell-to-buy ratio is very unfavorable—the sell price is extremely low while the buy price is very high.
- Muto Shop Examples: Void Key: Sell: 90 | Buy: 1100
- Memory Fragment: Sell: 50 | Buy: 700 (Refer to the full Muto shop list for additional details.)
Tier 3: Permuth
- Function: This skill allows you to exchange 5% of your health for a random 40% stat buff for 3 turns. The buff is weighted toward your most invested stat.
- Cooldown: 10 turns
- Cost: 2 energy
- Note: The exchange fails if you do not have sufficient health.
Tier 5: Venian
- Function: Each victory in battle grants you a hefty amount of gold, further enhancing the theme of greed associated with this mark.
- Visuals: An image of this skill indicates its impressive gold-boosting effect.
The Venia Mark is a powerful and intricate feature within Arcane Lineage that rewards patience, precise artifact management, and a deep understanding of the game’s economy. By carefully following the obtainment steps and understanding the unique skills unlocked at each tier, you can harness the full potential of the Mark of Greed to boost your gameplay. Experiment with different artifact sacrifices, keep track of the required items, and make the most out of your Venia Mark progression. Happy hunting, and may your journey in Arcane Lineage be ever prosperous!