Biomes

Biomes Map

Biomes are the different areas within Dead Cells which players must progress through. The base game currently has 15 main biomes and 4 boss biomes while the DLCs add another 7 main biomes and 6 boss biomes. The order in which biomes are encountered, and the general location of their links, are predetermined but they are divided into levels and only one biome of each level can be accessed in a run which gives players a lot of flexibility and change each run.

Within each run, biomes are procedurally generated within the confines of that biome's set parameters. This puts the focus of gameplay on a combination of on the moment adaptation and memorization, with each biome having a distinct feel.

Each biome also has a set of enemies that the player will encounter, some of them are unique to a specific biome. Higher difficulties change the enemy distribution up.

Scaling and difficulty

Each tier and biome has their own scaling of enemy and trap stats with tiers which operate somewhat differently compared to scaling of player damage and health with Stats. The exact formula used for scaling is not known at the moment but the tiers used for these are, meaning we can determine which biomes are easier and which are harder.

Shops and treasures

Excluding boss biomes, each biome always contains combinations of shops and treasures. The majority of these are predetermined but their type might be random, shops might be either be a weapons or skills shop and treasure rooms could contain treasure chests, linked altars or very rarely an additional cursed chest. Their locations are always random except for the fact they will always have the same access requirements.

Playing on higher difficulty using collected Boss Stem Cells grants access to boss cell doors which can contain more shops, treasure rooms, or even new exits.

Access and exits

Each biome has exits leading to the biomes of the next level. Some of these can be accessed without any requirement but most are blocked off by rune requirement, which need to be found and unlocked first. The locations of exits in a biome is mostly random, with some exceptions, but are always at the end of hallways or level chunks. They are also seperated, meaning that if there are multiple exits a biome splits up creating different paths depending on the biome.

Additional higher difficulties also unlock new exits allowing new paths.

Passage

After exiting each biome, the player will enter a Passage. Here, a player can turn in blueprints, spend cells, enter Timed and Perfect Doors if the requirements are met, re-roll and upgrade gear, choose and change mutations and replenish their health and health potions. Passages are different depending on which biome is exited and entered, with some of them having secrets.

After exiting a boss biome, the player will enter a special passage which also holds the Blacksmith and a perfect kill door.

Map

The player can open a biome map that will show everything the player has explored in the biome. Shown on the map are activated teleporters, shops and treasure rooms. The position of the player is marked with a flaming head, but this is not shown when inside a passage.

The player can also switch to a world map view, where discovered biomes are shown in color with their names, and undiscovered biomes are shown in gray without their name. A biome counts as discovered when it has been visited once, while an undiscovered biome is shown the moment a biome that can exit into that biome is entered.

Highlighting a discovered biome will show previously travelled paths between it and biomes of the previous and next tier, while the path used in the current run is indicated by a gray line. Furthermore, the world map will also show the next biome that has the incentivized biome bonus.

First stage

Prisoners' Quarters

Details

Enemy Tier: 1 - 3 Gear Level: 1 Scrolls: 2 Power Enemies: Zombies, Shieldbearers, Grenadiers, Undead Archers Rancid Rats, Knife Throwers (replaces Undead Archers) Inquisitors, Demolishers , Oven Knights Rampagers Failed Experiments Exits: Promenade of the Condemned Toxic Sewers Dilapidated ArboretumTBS Doors: Cavern Key Door - The big door at the start of the biome. Contains the Cavern KeyRotG and Homunculus Rune is required to get it. (The Hand of the King must have been beaten at least once) Keys: Cavern Key:RotG Gives access to the Cavern.RotG Dilapidated Arboretum Key:TBS Gives access to the Dilapidated Arboretum.TBS It’s near the exit to it.

Second stages

Promenade of the Condemned

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Runes Needed to Access: None Enemy Tier: 3 - 7 Gear Level: 2 Scrolls: 1 Power, 1 extra power (1+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Zombies, Grenadiers, Runners, Bats, Protectors Kamikazes Dark Trackers Bombardiers (Replaces Grenadiers) Failed Experiments (Replaces Dark Trackers) Exits: Ramparts Prison Depths Ossuary Morass of the BanishedTBS Timed Door: 2 minutes ( Assault Shield blueprint) Hazards: Spikes, spiked flails Boss Cell Doors: Weapon/Skill shop Cell Vat Treasure chest Treasure chest Keys: Gardener's Key: There are 3 of them, give access to the blueprint of Explosive Crossbow; also give access to 3 Moonflower Keys when 3BSC or more are active. Runes: Vine Rune

Toxic Sewers

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Runes Needed to Access: Vine Rune Enemy Tier: 4 - 7 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 1 Power, 1 extra power (1+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 3 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Zombies, Scorpions, Disgusting Worms, Undead Archers, Kamikazes, Rancid Rats Grenadiers (Replaces Undead Archers) Buzzcutters Rampagers (Replaces Zombies) Festering Zombies (Replaces Grenadiers), Corpse Worms (spawned from Festering Zombies) Exits: Ramparts Corrupted Prison Ancient Sewers Timed Door: 2 minutes ( Frenzy blueprint) Hazards: Toxic pools Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Runes: Teleportation Rune

Dilapidated Arboretum

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Runes Needed to Access: Teleportation Rune Enemy Tier: 3 - 6 Gear Level: 2 Scrolls: 1 Power, 1 extra power (1+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Yeeters,TBS Jerkshrooms,TBS Thornies, Zombies, Bats Impalers Kamikazes (Replaces Bats) Rampagers (Replaces Zombies) Buzzcutters Exits: Morass of the Banished,TBS Ramparts Prison Depths Timed Door: 2 minutes Hazards: Spikes, carnivorous plants Boss Cell Doors: Weapon/Skill shop Cell Vat Treasure chest Treasure chest

Optional stages

Prison Depths

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Entrances: Promenade of the Condemned, Dilapidated ArboretumTBS Spider Rune required for all entrances. Enemy Tier: 8 - 9 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 1 Power (contained in a Cursed chest) Enemies: Zombies, Undead Archers, Slashers, Maskers, Hammers, Sewer Flies (spawned from Hammers), Kamikazes, Lacerators Knife Throwers (Replaces Undead Archers) Rampagers (Replaces Zombies) Exits: Ossuary, Morass of the BanishedTBS Ancient Sewers Hazards: Spikes, spiked flails Boss Cell Doors: Ancient Sewers exit Keys: Iron Cells Key: Give access to 1 of 2 treasure rooms in the end of the biome, each room contains two chained items. Can only be accessed via the Promenade of the Condemned and Dilapidated Arboretum.TBS This biome acts as an optional stage between the second and third stages.

Corrupted Prison

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Entrance: Toxic Sewers ( Spider Rune required) Enemy Tier: 8 - 9 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 1 Power (contained in a Cursed chest) Enemies: Slammers, Shockers, Bats, Grenadiers, Zombies, Rancid Rats, Toxic Miasmas Protectors (Replaces Shockers) Weirded Warriors, Dark Trackers (Replaces Zombies) Inquisitors (Replaces Grenadiers) Bombers (Replaces Dark Trackers) Exits: Ancient Sewers Ramparts Boss Cell Doors: Ramparts exit Keys: Iron Cells Key: Give access to 1 of 2 treasure rooms in the end of the biome, each room contains two chained items. Can only be accessed via the Toxic Sewers. This biome acts as an optional stage between the second and third stages.

Third stages

Ramparts

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Entrances: Toxic Sewers, Promenade of the Condemned, Dilapidated Arboretum,TBS Corrupted Prison (1+ BSC) Enemy Tier: 7 - 13 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 3 Power, 1 extra Power (2+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Zombies, Undead Archers, Buzzcutters, Inquisitors, Sweepers, Shieldbearers Weirded Warriors, Slashers, Demolishers (replaces Undead Archers) Oven Knights (Replaces Shieldbearers) Rampagers (Replaces Zombies) Cannibals (Replaces Slashers) Exits: Black Bridge Insufferable Crypt Timed Door: 8 minutes Hazards: Void Boss Cell Doors: Food shop Treasure chest, Insufferable Crypt exit Treasure chest Keys: Moonflower Key: The first one. Hidden behind some foliage. Runes: Customization Rune

Ancient Sewers

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Entrances: Toxic Sewers ( Ram Rune required), Corrupted Prison, Prison Depths (1+ BSC) Enemy Tier: 6 - 13 Gear Level: 4 Scrolls: 3 Power, 1 extra Power (2+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 3 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 5 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Zombies, Festering Zombies, Corpse Worms (spawned from Festering Zombies), Shieldbearers, Disgusting Worms, Kamikazes, Impalers, Sewer's Tentacles Failed Experiments (Replaces Zombies) Exit: Insufferable Crypt Hazards: Toxic pools, spikes, spiked flails Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Treasure chest Treasure chest Chained items Keys: Old Service Key: 3 in total, used to access 3 of the 8 rewards at the end of the biome. Dropped by random enemies.

Ossuary

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Entrances: Promenade of the Condemned ( Teleportation Rune required), Prison Depths Enemy Tier: 7 - 13 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 2 Power (+1 in a guaranteed Cursed chest), 1 extra Power (2+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 3 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Zombies, Grenadiers, Slashers, Shockers, Thornies, Spawners, Corpse Juices (spawned from Spawners) Inquisitors Bombers (Replaces Grenadiers) Dark Trackers (Replaces Zombies) Bombardiers (Replaces Bombers) Exit: Black Bridge Timed Door: 8 minutes ( Marksman's Bow blueprint) Boss Cell Doors: Food shop Treasure chest Runes: Ram Rune

Morass of the Banished

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Entrances: Dilapidated Arboretum,TBS Promenade of the Condemned ( Teleportation Rune required), Prison Depths Enemy Tier: 6 - 12 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 2 Power (+1 in a guaranteed Cursed chest), 1 extra Power (2+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 4 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Banished,TBS Blowgunners,TBS Giant Ticks,TBS Weaver Worms, Cleavers, Slashers Dark Trackers Rampagers (Replaces Dark Trackers) Maskers Exit: NestTBS Boss Cell Doors: Food shop

First bosses

Black Bridge

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Entrances: Ossuary, Ramparts Enemies: The Concierge Enemy Tier: 13 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 3 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Exits: Stilt Village, Fractured ShrinesFF Slumbering Sanctuary Timed Door (after the fight): 15 minutes ( Root Grenade blueprint) Perfect Door (after the fight): Flawless fight (Legendary item) Runes: Challenger's Rune

Insufferable Crypt

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Entrances: Ancient Sewers, Ramparts (3+ BSC) Enemies: Conjunctivius, Conjunctivius's Tentacles Enemy Tier: 11 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 3 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 5 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Timed Door (after the fight): 19:30 minutes (only if going to the Graveyard) Perfect Door (after the fight): Flawless fight (Legendary item) Exits: Slumbering Sanctuary Graveyard Hazards: Spikes

Nest

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Entrance: Morass of the BanishedTBS Enemies: Mama TickTBS Enemy Tier: 12 Gear Level: 3 Scrolls: 3 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 4 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Timed Door (after the fight): 15 minutes Perfect Door (after the fight): Flawless fight (Legendary item) Exits: Stilt Village, Fractured ShrinesFF Graveyard

Fourth stages

Stilt Village

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Entrances: Black Bridge, NestTBS Enemy Tier: 14 - 18 Gear Level: 4 Scrolls: 3 Power, 1 extra power (3+ BSC), 1 Dual Scroll, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Festering Zombies, Corpse Worms (spawned from Festering Zombies), Weaver Worms, Pirate Captains, Zombies, Kamikazes, Weirded Warriors Demolishers Bombers Rampagers (Replaces Zombies) Failed Experiments Exits: Clock Tower, Undying ShoresFF (requires reaching the Undying Shores from the Fractured ShrinesFF with the Cultist OutfitFF at least once) Forgotten Sepulcher Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Treasure chest Treasure chest Keys: Village Key: 2 keys can be found in 2 key rooms in the biome, which lead to exits to Forgotten Sepulcher, Undying ShoresFF or the Clock Tower, or blueprint of Parry Shield.

Slumbering Sanctuary

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Entrances: Black Bridge ( Spider Rune required), Insufferable Crypt Enemy Tier: 15 - 20 Gear Level: 4 Scrolls: 2 Power (+1 in a guaranteed Cursed chest), 1 extra power (3+ BSC), 1 Dual Scroll, 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 3 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Before activating AT switch: Zombies, Catchers, Maskers, Casters Cannibals After activating AT switch: Grenadiers, Inquisitors, Protectors, Kamikazes, Golems, Oven Knights, Dancers Bombardiers (Replaces Grenadiers) Rampagers Demons (Replaces Inquisitors) Exits: Clock Tower, Forgotten Sepulcher CavernRotG (The GiantRotG has to have been killed at least once) Timed Door: 26 minutes Hazards: Spikes, spiked flails, sawblades Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Chained items, CavernRotG exit Treasure chest Runes: Spider Rune

Graveyard

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Entrances: Insufferable Crypt, NestTBS Spider Rune required for all entrances. Enemy Tier: 14 - 19 Gear Level: 4 Scrolls: 2 Power (+1 in a guaranteed Cursed chest), 1 extra power (3+ BSC), 1 Dual Scroll, 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 3 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Swarm Zombies, Corpse Flies (spawned from Swarm Zombies), Inquisitors, Catchers, Bats, Kamikazes, Maskers, Rancid Rats Protectors Bombers (Replaces Bats) Cannibals Exits: Forgotten Sepulcher, CavernRotG (requires the Cavern KeyRotG on first exit), Undying ShoresFF Timed Door: 19 minutes, 30 seconds Hazards: Spikes, spiked flails Boss Cell Doors: Chained items Food shop Cells vat Chained items Keys: Graveyard Key: Give access to the bottom half of the biome. Architect's Key: Give access to blueprints of Parting Gift and Merchandise Categories. Hidden in a random Wall Secret. Moonflower Key: The second one. Hidden behind some foliage.

Fractured Shrines

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Entrances: Black Bridge, NestTBS Enemy Tier: 12 - 16 Gear Level: 4 Scrolls: 1 Power (+1 in a guaranteed Cursed chest), 2 Dual Scrolls, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Myopic Crows,FF Stone Wardens,FF Cold Blooded Guardians,FF Slashers, inquisitors, Zombies, Grenadiers, Undead Archers Shockers Bombardiers (Replaces Grenadiers) Bombers (Replaces Zombies) Catchers (Replaces Undead Archers) Exits: Undying ShoresFF (requires the Cultist OutfitFF on first exit), Clock Tower Forgotten Sepulcher (in the passage to the Clock Tower) Hazards: Pits, rotating axe, swinging log, Myopic CrowsFF Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Treasure chest Treasure chest

Fifth stages

Clock Tower

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Entrances: Stilt Village, Slumbering Sanctuary, Fractured ShrinesTQatS Enemy Tier: 19 - 23 Gear Level: 5 Scrolls: 4 Power, 1 extra power (4+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 3 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Dark Trackers, Cannibals, Bombardiers, Undead Archers, Automatons Oven Knights Rampagers Demolishers (replace Undead Archers) Exit: Clock Room Hazards: Spikes, spiked flails Boss Cell Doors: Weapon/Skill shop Cell vat Treasure chest Keys: Clockmaker's Key: Gives access to the Clock Room. Located in one of the three or four towers. Bell Tower Key: Gives access to blueprint of Punishment. Look for the 4 Bells and hit them once from low to high pitch.

Forgotten Sepulcher

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Entrances: Stilt Village ( Teleportation Rune required), Slumbering Sanctuary, Graveyard, Fractured ShrinesFF ( Teleportation Rune required) Enemy Tier: 19 - 23 Gear Level: 5 Scrolls: 3 Power (+1 in a guaranteed Cursed chest), 1 extra power (4+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 3 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 4 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Dark Trackers, Inquisitors, Lacerators, Cleavers, Kamikazes, Shockers, Corpulent Zombies Knife Throwers Shieldbearers, Weirded Warriors Failed Experiments (Replaces Inquisitors) Exits: Clock Room Guardian's HavenRotG (The GiantRotG has to have been killed at least once) Timed Door: 26 minutes Hazards: Spikes, darkness Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Chained items Treasure chest Chained items Keys: Crypt Key: There are 2 of them, each leading player further in the level. Moonflower Key: The third one. Hidden behind some foliage. Runes: Explorer's Rune

Cavern

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Entrances: Graveyard ( Cavern KeyRotG required on first entry), Slumbering Sanctuary (2+ BSC and kill the GiantRotG at least once) Enemy Tier: 20 - 24 Gear Level: 7 Scrolls: 4 Power, 1 extra power (4+ BSC), 2 Dual Scrolls, 4 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 5 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Ground Shakers,RotG Inquisitors, Arbiters,RotG Demons, Lacerators, Slammers, SkeletonsRotG Oven Knights Failed Experiments (Replace Lacerators) Exits: Guardian's Haven,RotG MausoleumFF Hazards: Pools of lava, lanterns, spikes, spiked flails, electric waves Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Treasure chest Chained items Festive Outfit Keys Garland Key:RotG Gives access to the 4 BSC door which contains the blueprint of Festive Outfit.RotG Look for a vine passage in the ceiling, often near a shop.

Undying Shores

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Entrances: Fractured ShrinesFF ( Cultist OutfitFF needs to be equipped on first entry), Stilt Village, Graveyard. The latter two entrances are available after the entrance in the Fractured ShrinesFF has been unlocked. Enemy Tier: 19 - 23 Gear Level: 6 Scrolls: 4 Power, 2 Dual Scrolls, 3 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 4 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Enemies: Apostates,FF Failed Homunculi,FF Compulsive Gravediggers,FF Clumsy Swordsmen,FF Dastardly Archers,FF Rancid Rats, Grenadiers, Bats Knife Throwers Slammers (Replace Bats) Rampagers Failed Experiments Exit: MausoleumFF Hazards: Pits

Second bosses

Clock Room

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Entrances: Clock Tower, Forgotten Sepulcher Enemies: The Time Keeper Enemy Tier: 22 Gear Level: 5 Scrolls: 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Perfect Door (after the fight): Flawless fight (Legendary item) Exits: High Peak Castle, Derelict Distillery (requires meeting the Hand of the King at least once), Infested ShipwreckTQatS

Guardian's Haven

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Entrances: Cavern,RotG Forgotten Sepulcher (2+ BSC and kill the GiantRotG at least once) Enemies: The GiantRotG Enemy Tier: 21 Gear Level: 7 Scrolls: 3 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 4 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Perfect Door (after the fight): Flawless fight (Legendary item) Exits: High Peak Castle, Derelict Distillery, Infested Shipwreck,TQatS Throne Room (choosing this exit grants 2 Scrolls of Power) Hazards: Pools of lava

Mausoleum

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Entrances: Undying Shores,FF CavernRotG Enemies: The ScarecrowFF Enemy Tier: 22 Gear Level: 6 Scrolls: 2 Scroll Fragments (3 BSC), 3 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Perfect Door (after the fight): Flawless fight (Legendary item) Exits: High Peak Castle, Derelict Distillery, Infested ShipwreckTQatS Hazards: Explosive mushrooms

Sixth stages

High Peak Castle

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Entrances: Clock Room, Mausoleum,FF Guardian's HavenRotG Enemies: Guardian Knights, Lancers, Undead Archers, Bombardiers, Royal Guards Knife Throwers (Replaces Undead Archers) Rampagers Demons (Replaces Knife Throwers) Enemy Tier: 24 - 27 Gear Level: 6 Scrolls: 2 Power, 2 Dual Scrolls, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Exit: Throne Room Hazards: Spikes, spiked flails Doors: Castle Key Doors: They are 6 doors of 3 different colors, 2 doors each. Each 2 doors lead to an extra section of the biome, which offers an Elite enemy fight and a Castle Key as reward. Keys: Castle Key: 3 in total. 2 are required to access Throne Room, while the 3rd gives access to blueprint of Boomerang and a Scroll of Power. Dropped by the three Elite enemies in each of the Castle Key doors.

Derelict Distillery

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Entrances: Clock Room, Mausoleum,FF Guardian's HavenRotG Enemies: Living Barrels, Infected Workers, Demolishers, Shieldbearers, Rancid Rats, Lacerators, Spawners, Corpse Juices (spawned from Spawners) Bombardiers Hammers, Sewer Flies (spawned from Hammers), Oven Knights (Replace Shieldbearers) Failed Experiments Enemy Tier: 17 - 21 Gear Level: 6 Scrolls: 2 Power, 2 Dual Scrolls, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Exits: Throne Room, LighthouseTQatS Hazards: Exploding barrels, Spikes Doors: There is a locked door blocking the exit to the Throne Room requiring the Distillery Key. Keys: Distillery Key: Gives access to the Throne Room. Can be found behind a destructible wall, which can only be destroyed by deflecting a nearby exploding barrel or by using the Barrel Launcher.

Infested Shipwreck

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Entrances: Clock Room, Mausoleum,FF Guardian's HavenRotG Enemies: Mutineers,TQatS Armored Shrimps,TQatS Bombardiers, Rancid Rats, Kamikazes Pirate Captainss Rampagers Enemy Tier: 24 - 27 Gear Level: 6 Scrolls: 2 Power, 2 Dual Scrolls, 1 Scroll Fragment (3 BSC), 2 Scroll Fragments (4/5 BSC) Exit: LighthouseTQatS Hazards: Breakable platforms Boss Cell Doors: Treasure chest Treasure chest Chained items altar Keys: Forked Key: Forked is used to unlock the loreroom where the Abyssal Trident can be found.

Third bosses

Throne Room

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Entrances: High Peak Castle, Derelict Distillery, Guardian's HavenRotG Enemies: The Hand of the King Mobs summoned by the Hand of the King (2/5 will be Elites): Zombie, Inquisitor, Grenadier, Lacerator, Scorpion, Disgusting Worm, Cleaver, Slasher Enemy Tier: 27 Perfect Door (after the fight): Flawless fight (Legendary item) Exit: Seventh stageRotG Hazards: Spikes Runes: Homunculus Rune

Lighthouse

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Entrances: Infested Shipwreck,TQatS Derelict Distillery Enemy Tier: 27 Enemies: The ServantsTQatS Perfect Door (after the fight): No Exit: The CrownTQatS Hazards: Bottomless pits, fire

Seventh stage

The following information contains spoilers regarding the true ending of the game. Discretion is advised.

Astrolab

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• Entrance: Throne Room (5 BSC)
• Enemy Tier: 37 - 46
• Gear Level: 10
• Scrolls: 2 Dual Scrolls
• Enemies: Bombers, Defenders,^RotG Failed Experiments, Magistrates of Death,^RotG Screaming Skulls^RotG (spawned from Magistrates of Death), Slammers, Librarians^RotG
• Exit: Observatory^RotG
• Hazards: Electric waves, projectiles, spikes, void, pools of lava
• Keys:
  • Allen Key:^RotG Opens the door to the final section of the biome. Dropped by an Elite Slammer.
  • Elevator Key:^RotG Opens the door before the elevator at the end of the biome. Dropped by an Elite Failed Experiment.
  • Guardian's Key:^RotG There are 2. Open the doors before the exit to Observatory.^RotG Dropped by 2 Elite Slammers.
  • Apex Key:^RotG Gives access time blueprint of Sonic Carbine.^RotG Found at the end of an obstacle course.

Fourth bosses

The Crown

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Entrance: LighthouseTQatS Enemies: The QueenTQatS Enemy Tier: 27

The following information contains spoilers regarding the true ending of the game. Discretion is advised.

Observatory

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• Entrance: Astrolab^RotG
• Enemies: The Collector^RotG
  • Mobs summoned by the Collector: Grenadier, Lancer, Runner, Undead Archer, Cleaver
• Enemy Tier: 38

Special stages

The Bank

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Entrances: Any transition that does not lead to a boss. Enemies: Agitated Pickpockets, Gold Gorgers, Golden Kamikazes, Mimics Enemies that spawn in this biome depends on what biomes it replaces. Enemy Tier: Gear Level: Scrolls: The Bank will contain one less scroll than the "best" biome that's being replaced, i.e. the one with the most scrolls. The lost scroll is replaced by a cursed chest. Exit: Hazards: Spikes, spiked flails Doors: Bank floors: There three floors in the bank that are blocked by locked doors. Each needs a pass of mathcing color to unlock. Keys: Red Pass: Unlocks the red door. Blue Pass: Unlocks the blue door. Green Pass: Unlocks the green door.

Unused stages

Repository of the Architects

Technically inaccessible stage, entrance was behind the door that required 5 boss cells to open in the Graveyard. If accessed via modifying the boss cell counter with third-party tools, it could be seen that it had the same 'darkness' mechanic as the Forgotten Sepulcher. Only enemies present in the stage appeared to be Cannibals. The enemy tier appears to be absurdly high. The majority of the stage was locked behind a door that required a key (simply named "Key") to open, which can't be spawned even by third party modifiers

This stage is irrelevant to the Architect's Key.

Pier

An old ending point of a run that persisted until the 1.0 update came around. It would be accessed after defeating the final boss of the game, which at first was Conjunctivius, then the Time Keeper, and finally, the Hand of the King. It used to have the Fisherman NPC right next to a boat, who would impale the Beheaded with a tentacle to let the player start a new run. Later on, that was changed to a "Work in Progress" sign and a tube, through which the Beheaded would crawl to go back to the Prisoners' Quarters. Its assets have now been repurposed for the area leading to the Infested Shipwreck.^TQatS

Gallery

The world map partially explored.

Incentivized biome pop-up.