The neighbouring Prince-Bishopric of Verden also tried to maintain neutrality, but, being part of the Lower Rhenish-Westphalian Circle, which was troubled by confrontation between Calvinist, Catholic and Lutheran rulers and their territories, Verden soon became involved in the war.
Naabruses asuv vürstlik Verdeni piiskopkond püüdis ka säilitada erapooletust, kuid olles Alam-Reini-Vestfaali ringkonna osa, mis oli hädas vastasseisuga kalvinistlike, katoliiklike ja luterlike valitsejate ja nende territooriumide vahel, oli Verden varsti sõtta kistud.