Ward 11, also known as Hell Gate, is one of the most dangerous yet rewarding areas in GHOUL://RE. It has permanent death mechanics and increased rewards that significantly raise the stakes for every fight and decision you make inside it. But you don't get access to this area from the get-go. You need to complete a specific questline in Ward 20, meet rank requirements, and defeat a powerful boss encounter. So, to help you with that, this guide breaksdown the full unlock process, how Ward 11 works, and how to safely return once you enter.
How to Unlock Ward 11 in GHOUL://RE
To begin unlocking Ward 11, you must first be Rank 8 or higher. Once you meet this requirement, open your map in Ward 20 by pressing P and locate the area marked as Hellgate. Interacting with Hellgate gives you a hint pointing you toward the starting location of the questline.
Head to the Construction Site in Ward 20. Use the map if needed to find it quickly. At the unfinished building, climb the ladder on the side and speak to the Sasaki NPC at the top. This NPC assigns you the first task, which requires you to kill 10 players of your own race, whether Human, CCG, or Ghoul. Player rank does not matter for this objective.
After completing the requirement, return to Sasaki and speak to him again. Nearby, you will find a white-haired NPC labeled “?”. Interact with this NPC to continue the questline. At this stage, you are required to defeat several quest bosses. Your progress is tracked internally through the NPC’s sanity dialogue, which changes as you advance. Continue defeating bosses until the dialogue confirms your sanity is high enough.
Once ready, return to the “?” NPC again. He will instruct you to fight HIM, referring to a buffed Ken Kaneki boss. A red marker will appear on your map indicating the boss's location. Defeat this enhanced Ken Kaneki encounter, then return to the NPC one final time. Completing this step permanently unlocks Ward 11.
How to Return to Ward 20
After entering Ward 11, you can freely travel back to Ward 20 using the Gateway. Interacting with a gate lets you switch wards, and whichever ward you enter becomes your current saved location. This system allows you to move between wards at any time without losing progress.
It is important to note that Ward 11 has PermaDeath enabled. You enter with three lives, lose one each time you are gripped, and can regain lives by gripping other players or bosses. If all lives are lost, your character will die permanently, so returning to Ward 20 is a good choice.
Ward 11 Unlock Rewards
There are no immediate item rewards granted simply for unlocking Ward 11. However, access to this ward enables some of the most valuable progression opportunities in the game. Inside Ward 11, 2x rewards are always active, making leveling and farming significantly faster.
Additionally, Ward 11 unlocks exclusive mission lines tied to faction choice. Completing these missions allows you to obtain powerful Quinque such as Arata Proto and Joker V2, which are not accessible elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You must be at least Rank 8 to start the Ward 11 questline.
Yes. If you lose all three lives in Ward 11, the consequences are permanent, so caution is strongly advised.
No. The first faction you choose upon entering Ward 11 is locked and determines your available missions and mechanics.
There are no instant rewards, but Ward 11 grants access to 2× rewards, exclusive missions, and powerful unlocks like Arata Proto and Joker V2.
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