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Regions and encounters

Trace each route through regions, encounters, friend rooms, run rewards, the Surface ward, and the Blessing of Strife.

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Erebus

21 records

Erebus is the first region of every new Underworld night.

Regions and encounters: erebus
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
ArachneArachne can appear in Erebus.Encounter friend
ArtemisArtemis can appear in Erebus, Oceanus, or the City of Ephyra.Encounter friend
Azure DressDon an Outfit with 40 Armor that restores 5 Magick every second.Encounter benefit
Crimson DressDon an Outfit with 5 Armor. Its damage bonus rises by 3 percentage points after each encounter.Encounter benefit
Death WarrantA random foe occasionally becomes Marked. If it takes Critical damage, this repeats.Encounter benefit
Easy ShotA piercing arrow fires toward any foe damaged by your Omega Cast.Encounter benefit
Emerald DressDon a +50 Armor Outfit that makes you restore 2 Life whenever you exit a location.Encounter benefit
ErebusErebus is the first region of every new Underworld night.RegionErebus is the first region of every new Underworld night.
Fuchsia DressDon an Outfit with 20 Armor that makes your Cast deal 100% more damage.Encounter benefit
Gilded DressDon a +10 Armor Outfit that grants +5 Gold whenever you exit a location.Encounter benefit
Killing StrokeYour Specials may deal Critical damage, but you Prime 40 Magick.Encounter benefit
Lavender DressDon a +30 Armor Outfit that makes you channel 40% faster.Encounter benefit
Lethal SnareFoes in your Casts may take Critical damage from your Attacks.Encounter benefit
Moonlight DressDon an Outfit with 55 Armor that reduces the Magick needed to charge your Hex by 30%.Encounter benefit
NemesisNemesis can appear in Erebus, Oceanus, the Fields of Mourning, or Tartarus.Encounter friend
Onyx DressDon a +60 Armor Outfit that creates +1 Fate Fabric now.Encounter benefit
Pressure PointsAny damage you deal may be Critical.Encounter benefit
Shadow PounceAfter you Dash, your Omega moves may deal Critical damage for 2 seconds.Encounter benefit
Support FireAfter you hit with your Attacks or Specials, fire a seeking arrow.Encounter benefit
Vital SignsDamage against foes with at least 80% Life or 80% Armor may be Critical.Encounter benefit
Whispered PrayerYour Hex may deal Critical damage.Encounter benefit

Oceanus

11 records

Defeat the Guardian of Erebus to continue to Oceanus.

Regions and encounters: oceanus
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
Ancestral OfferingGain 25 maximum Life for the current night and receive 50 Bones.Encounter benefit
Fates' TrimmingsReceive 2 Fate Fabric and 2 rerolls.Encounter benefit
Heartfelt CondolencesReceive a major healing pickup and 10 Ashes.Encounter benefit
Heavenly SplendorReceive 1 Star Dust and 2 Elemental Essence.Encounter benefit
Life SavingsReceive a gift of +1 Kiss of Styx and +1 Lotus.Encounter benefit
Mixed BlessingsReceive a mystery reward and 1 Mystery Seed.Encounter benefit
Mystic SecretsGain 30 maximum Magick for the current night and receive 20 Psyche.Encounter benefit
NarcissusNarcissus can appear in Oceanus.Encounter friend
OceanusDefeat the Guardian of Erebus to continue to Oceanus.RegionDefeat the Guardian of Erebus to continue to Oceanus.Erebus
Precious MetalsReceive 6 Silver and 100 Gold.Encounter benefit
Verdure SamplerReceive 1 Pom of Power, 2 Moly, and 3 Nightshade.Encounter benefit

Fields of Mourning

10 records

Defeat the Guardian of Oceanus to continue to Fields of Mourning.

Regions and encounters: fields of mourning
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
Boon, Boon, BoonChoose 1 of 3 random boons from the previous night.Encounter benefit
EchoEcho can appear in a Fields of Mourning story room after you have entered that region's guardian chamber at least once.Encounter friend
Evade, Evade, EvadeGain 50% Dodge chance, but lose 2% of this each time you Dodge.Encounter benefit
Fields of MourningDefeat the Guardian of Oceanus to continue to Fields of Mourning.RegionDefeat the Guardian of Oceanus to continue to Fields of Mourning.Oceanus
Fight, Fight, FightIncrease maximum Life and maximum Magick by 60%. The bonus falls by 5 percentage points after each chamber.Encounter benefit
Gift, Gift, GiftAfter switching Keepsakes, retain the basic effect of the previous Keepsake as well.Encounter benefit
Gold, Gold, GoldAfter your next purchase from Charon, gain another at no extra charge (in most cases).Encounter benefit
Pom, Pom, PomDouble the level of a random one of your boons whose level is higher than the rest.Encounter benefit
Reward, Reward, RewardCreate another copy of the most recent chamber reward you claimed.Encounter benefit
Survive, Survive, SurviveReplace all spent uses of Death Defiance with ones that restore 50% Life and Magick, then less and less.Encounter benefit

Tartarus

10 records

Defeat the Guardian of Fields of Mourning to continue to Tartarus.

Regions and encounters: tartarus
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
Cinerary CircleWhenever you use 60 Magick, summon 3 Soul Urns around you.Encounter benefit
Deep DissentChronos summons 50% fewer reinforcements during your confrontation.Encounter benefit
Gigaros DashYour Dash strikes surrounding foes with a punishing sweep that inflicts Scorn.Encounter benefit
HadesHades can appear in Tartarus.Encounter friend
Howling SoulYour Casts launch a projectile that seeks foes. The binding circle forms where it hits.Encounter benefit
Last GaspDeal more damage based on how many times you used Death Defiance this night.Encounter benefit
Life TaxRestore Life for 1% of damage you deal, until you reach the limit.Encounter benefit
Old GrudgeChronos loses 20% of his Life three seconds after your confrontation begins.Encounter benefit
TartarusDefeat the Guardian of Fields of Mourning to continue to Tartarus.RegionDefeat the Guardian of Fields of Mourning to continue to Tartarus.Fields of Mourning
Unseen IreAfter you take damage, go Dark and deal more damage for the duration.Encounter benefit

City of Ephyra

11 records

Complete Permeation of Witching-Wards to open the warded Surface route.

Regions and encounters: city of ephyra
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
City of EphyraComplete Permeation of Witching-Wards to open the warded Surface route.RegionComplete Permeation of Witching-Wards to open the warded Surface route.Permeation of Witching-Wards
Corrosion on SightAfter a foe joins the encounter, it loses 50% of any Armor it has.Encounter benefit
Enfeeblement of CowardsFoes' ranged shots travel 40% slower.Encounter benefit
Harm for the AfflictedInflicting a new status effect deals 50 damage. This can trigger once per second.Encounter benefit
HeraclesHeracles can appear in the City of Ephyra, the Rift of Thessaly, or Mount Olympus.Encounter friend
Life from the DeadAfter a foe is slain, it has a 20% chance to drop an item that restores 10 Life, once per chamber.Encounter benefit
Malice in KindWhenever a foe makes you use Death Defiance, it loses 15% of its Life.Encounter benefit
MedeaMedea can appear in the City of Ephyra.Encounter friend
Suffering on SightAfter a foe joins the encounter, it randomly takes from 1 to 999 damage.Encounter benefit
Traces of SpiritAfter each encounter, gain 5 maximum Magick.Encounter benefit
Wealth from the DeadAfter a foe is slain, it has a 10% chance to drop 20 Gold, up to twice per chamber.Encounter benefit

Rift of Thessaly

29 records

Defeat the Guardian of City of Ephyra to continue to Rift of Thessaly.

Regions and encounters: rift of thessaly
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
Black Night BanishmentRandomly draw 1 of your active Vows, and remove its effect this night.Encounter benefit
Bottomless DrinkIn each encounter, Grape Juice appears in the area and grants Power when collected.Encounter benefit
Bounce BackAfter each encounter, restore some Life if you took any damage in that encounter.Encounter benefit
CirceCirce can appear in the Rift of Thessaly.Encounter friend
DionysusDionysus can appear in the Rift of Thessaly.Encounter friend
Drunken StuporYour Omega moves inflict Hangover the first time they strike foes.Encounter benefit
Explosive IntentYour Omega moves also deal 50 damage in an area around foes they hit, but use 10 additional Magick.Encounter benefit
Happy HazeEvery 8 seconds in each encounter, Festive Fog appears, making you stronger while in it.Encounter benefit
Hazard BoomYour Casts also blast the area after 4 seconds, dealing 500 damage to foes, but 20 to you.Encounter benefit
Hymn to the Eye of NightYour Hex deals 30% more damage.Encounter benefit
IcarusIcarus can appear in the Rift of Thessaly or Mount Olympus.Encounter friend
Ingenious FlourishYour Special boon gains 3 levels, but you Prime 35 Magick.Encounter benefit
Ingenious StrikeYour Attack boon gains 3 levels, but you Prime 35 Magick.Encounter benefit
Lapis Lazuli InsightRandomly draw 2 of your active Arcana Cards and upgrade them this night.Encounter benefit
Latest ModelIcarus chooses 1 Daedalus Hammer of yours to upgrade to Rank II this night, improving its effects.Encounter benefit
Old Herbal RemedyRestore 50% of your maximum Life now. Life-restoring effects are 25% stronger this night.Encounter benefit
Personal LoanGive up all your Gold now. After vanquishing the next Guardian, gain that much and more.Encounter benefit
Primal Psychic ConnectionThe spiritual benefit your Animal Familiar provides is stronger this night.Encounter benefit
Protective CoatingGain 100 Armor. The next time you lose all your Armor, become invulnerable for 8 seconds.Encounter benefit
Reckless AbandonEach Attack hit randomly deals exactly 5, 55, or 555 damage.Encounter benefit
Red Citrine DivinationRandomly draw 1 of your inactive Arcana Cards, and activate it this night.Encounter benefit
Rift of ThessalyDefeat the Guardian of City of Ephyra to continue to Rift of Thessaly.RegionDefeat the Guardian of City of Ephyra to continue to Rift of Thessaly.City of Ephyra
Supply ChainAfter every 7 cleared encounters, restore 10 Life and receive 2 random Pom upgrades.Encounter benefit
Tipsy ShotHold Cast to lob a large explosive. The binding circle forms there.Encounter benefit
Turning to a Simple FormYour Omega moves have a 15% chance to inflict Polymorph on a susceptible foe, with a 10-second cooldown.Encounter benefit
Volatile CoatingGain 50 Armor. The next time you lose all your Armor, deal 4000 damage to surrounding foes.Encounter benefit
Word of Greater GirthGrow in size, increase maximum Life by 15%, and deal 15% more damage with your Nocturnal Arm.Encounter benefit
Word of Smaller StatureShrink in size, move 10% faster, and gain a 10% Dodge chance.Encounter benefit
Worry FreeGain a random amount of maximum Life, but how much you have becomes a mystery.Encounter benefit

Mount Olympus

10 records

Defeat the Guardian of Rift of Thessaly to continue to Mount Olympus.

Regions and encounters: mount olympus
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
AthenaAthena can appear in Mount Olympus.Encounter friend
Defensive PostureAfter you take damage, become invulnerable for 2 seconds.Encounter benefit
Divine DashYour Dash deals damage to foes in your path and can momentarily Deflect.Encounter benefit
Mental BlockYour Casts also deal a burst of damage in the area and momentarily make you Deflect.Encounter benefit
Mount OlympusDefeat the Guardian of Rift of Thessaly to continue to Mount Olympus.RegionDefeat the Guardian of Rift of Thessaly to continue to Mount Olympus.Rift of Thessaly
Phalanx ShotYour Specials also launch a projectile ahead that can Deflect, rearming after 2 seconds.Encounter benefit
Renewed FaithReplenish all spent uses of Death Defiance now, and improve their potency.Encounter benefit
Righteous PikeWhenever you use 90 Magick, up to 3 foes are struck by spears from the heavens.Encounter benefit
Stalwart StandGain +1 Death Defiance that replenishes in each location, but you Prime Magick.Encounter benefit
Task ForceIf your Hex is Godsent, that effect may activate multiple times in each location.Encounter benefit

The Summit

1 record

Defeat the Guardian of Mount Olympus to continue to The Summit.

Regions and encounters: the summit
NameEffect and purposeKindNeeds
The SummitDefeat the Guardian of Mount Olympus to continue to The Summit.RegionDefeat the Guardian of Mount Olympus to continue to The Summit.Mount Olympus

Chaos

1 record

Enter a Chaos Gate during a night to visit Chaos, accept a temporary curse, and receive its lasting blessing after the curse ends.

Regions and encounters: chaos
NameEffect and purposeKind
ChaosEnter a Chaos Gate during a night to visit Chaos, accept a temporary curse, and receive its lasting blessing after the curse ends.Region

The Crossroads

1 record

The Crossroads is the between-night hub where you prepare Arcana, craft equipment, perform incantations, and advance relationships.

Regions and encounters: the crossroads
NameEffect and purposeKind
The CrossroadsThe Crossroads is the between-night hub where you prepare Arcana, craft equipment, perform incantations, and advance relationships.Region

City of Ephyra side rooms

1 record

The City of Ephyra contains optional side rooms that hold rewards and help open the route to its Guardian.

Regions and encounters: city of ephyra side rooms
NameEffect and purposeKind
City of Ephyra side roomsThe City of Ephyra contains optional side rooms that hold rewards and help open the route to its Guardian.Region

Crossroads and other encounters

11 records
Regions and encounters: crossroads and other encounters
NameEffect and purposeKind
"Blessing" of StrifeEarly Surface progress can trigger a staged curse that begins at 20% extra enemy damage and gains 5 percentage points after each encounter, up to 100% for that night.Progression effect
Boon of HermesChoose one offered boon from Hermes for the current night.Room reward
Boon of OlympusChoose one offered Olympian boon for the current night.Room reward
Centaur HeartGain 25 maximum Life for the current night.Room reward
Chthonic FateBefore its cure, the first Surface combat deals 1 self-damage after five seconds and increases the damage by 1 on every later tick.Surface condition
Daedalus HammerChoose one Daedalus enchantment for your current Nocturnal Arm.Room reward
Family DisputeChoose one boon from two rival Olympians after resolving their dispute.Room reward
Gift of the MoonChoose one offered Hex from Selene for the current night.Room reward
Path of StarsGain at least 3 upgrades for the Path of Stars of your current Hex.Room reward
Pom of PowerRaise one eligible boon by one level for the current night.Room reward
Soul TonicGain 30 maximum Magick for the current night.Room reward