ESO Whitestrake's Mayhem Event

What is the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event?
The Whitestrake's Mayhem is a unique event which got introduced 2017 in the Elder Scrolls Online. It was formerly known as Midyear Mayhem Event and got renamend in 2022 into Whitestrake's Mayhem Event. The Whitestrake's Mayhem focuses on PVP zones and takes place in Cyrodiil, Battlegrounds and Imperial City.
When is the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event active?
The Whitestrake's Mayhem Event is usually active twice per year. Once in January/February and then again in June/July.
What do I need to participate?
To participate in the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event you don't need to own any Chapter, DLC or ESO Plus. But your Character needs to be at least level 10 to be able to enter the PvP areas.
You can claim the Imperial City DLC for free in the ESO Crown Store
How can I enter Cyrodiil, Battlegrounds and the Imperial City?
Please take a look at my Cyrodiil , Imperial City and Battlegrounds guides.
How can I start the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event?
To participate in the Event pick up the Whitestrake's Mayhem quest starter for free in the Crown Store. Next go to Predicant Maera who is waiting for you at any Battleground camp or at your Alliance War faction's main gate in Cyrodiil. Speak to Predicant Maera to complete the quest and receive Pelinal's Boon Box.
Where can I find Predicant Maera?
Take a look at my Predicant Maera and Gladiator's Quarter guides.
How can I activate the 100% Experience and Alliance Points Buff?
Starting in 2024 the 100% buff on Alliance Points and Experience gain will be automatically active during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event. Which means you will earn double experience in all Cyrodiil, Imperial City and Battlegrounds world and earn also double Alliance Points while the Whitestrake's Mayhem event is active. Before this change we had to use every two hours the Scroll of Pelinal's Ferocity which you could receive from Predicant Maera.
What is special about the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event?
During the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event you will be able to earn Pelinal's Boon Boxes. These Boxes are special reward containers with various unique event rewards. ESO adds each year new collectibles to the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event.

During the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event you can reveive Pelinal's boon Boxes plus the regular rewards of the worthy containers. Additionally you can earn Boon Boxes from repeatable Town, Battle, Bounty, Conquest, Scouting, Warfront Quests in Cyrodiil. You also earn Boon Boxes by completing Imperial City district repeatable quests as well as the Battlegrounds repeatable quests.

Furthermore during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event all nodes in Cyrodiil and the Imperial City drop double their regular resources. Also the special Cyrodiil PvP merchant Adhazabi Aba-daro, also know as "the Golden" stocks special legendary quality necklaces and rings during the event.
Additionally players earn 100% Tel Var Stones during the event. This buff is automatically active throughout the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event. You will not earn double Tel Var Stones from defeating other players.
What items can I find in Pelinal's Boon Boxes?
Can I earn more collectibles during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event?
Yes, you can unlock the unique Mayhem Victor's Laurel Wreath.
To earn this headdress you must unlock the "Star-Made Knight" achievement by completing each of the seven Whitestrake's Mayhem Event Achievements:
  • Mayhem Connoisseur Achievement: Receive the blessing of the Whitestrake during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event.
  • Echo of Pelinal's Fury Achievement: Read a Scroll of Pelinal`s Ferocity during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event.
  • Hand of the Whitestrake Achievement: Acquire 25 Pelinal's Boon Boxes.
  • Wrath of the Whitestrake Achievement: Defeat 50 opponents during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event.
  • Pelinavant the Scourge Achievement Win a Battleground Match during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event.
  • Pelinaline the Bloody Achievement: Capture a Keep or Outpost in Cyrodiil during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event.
  • Pelinerrif Insurgent Achievement: Capture an Imperial District during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event.
Can I earn any unique Styles during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event?
You can earn Gloamsedge Armor Style pages and Sancre Tor Sentry Armor Style pages during the event. These pages have a chance to drop from bosses in the Imperial City and the Imperial City Sewers.
Where can I find Daily Repeatable Quests in Cyrodiil, Imperial City and Battlegrounds?
Please take a look at my Daily Repeatable Quest Guide for Cyrodiil , Imperial City and Battlegrounds guides.
Can you earn Event Tickets?
You can earn 3 Event Tickets per day/per account during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event. Earn two event tickets by completing any Cyrodiil or Battlegrounds daily repeatable quest. And a third ticket for completing an Imperial City District Daily repeatable quest.
What can you buy with Event Tickets from the Impresario Event Merchant during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event?
This year, with Event Tickets, during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event you can buy, from the Impresario, the following:
Need help to find Impresario event merchant? Take a look here: Impresario Merchant
What items are included in the Bag of Veteran's Glory?
Inside the Bag of Veteran's Glory you can find several rewards from previous Whitestrake's Mayhem which can no longer be found in Pelinal Boon Boxes.
You can find following items inside the Bag of Veteran's Glory:
Which unique crafting and outfit styles can I collect during the Whitestrake's Mayhem?
If you missed the Event, check the Guild Traders and buy the items you need with Gold.
Is the Indrik Vendor available?
In the first quarter can buy from the Indrik Vendor with Event Tickets the following:
Which collectibles does the Impressarios Assistant, Philius Dormier, offer during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event?
This year you can buy from Philius Dormier with Event Tickets the following:
Do you have a video which covers this topic?
Yes! I have created a youtube video which covers the Whitestrakes Mayhem Event Guide:
ESO Whitestrakes Mayhem Event
Created on
Monday, the 3rd of January, 2022
Updated on
Monday, the 5th of February, 2024
Created by
Tianlein
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