Royal Chapel & Castle Keep

Royal Chapel & Castle Keep

Ascend through the Royal Chapel, a vertically challenging area culminating in a pivotal boss encounter. Following this, you'll transition into the Castle Keep, a hub of mid-game progression. This section focuses on:

• Navigating the Royal Chapel and defeating the Hippogryph.
• Acquiring key relics and items upon entering and exploring the Castle Keep.
• Understanding the importance of these areas for further exploration.

Royal Chapel

The Royal Chapel is a striking area known for its vertical ascent, stained-glass windows, and grand staircases. Enemies here include the agile Hunting Girl and the dangerous Spectral Sword, which can be dispatched by destroying its orbiting blades. For ranged threats like Bone Halberds, utilize subweapons such as the Knife or Axe for effective long-distance takedowns.

The expansive main hall of the Chapel is guarded by the boss, the Hippogryph. To defeat it, focus attacks on its head and underbelly. When it prepares its fire breath attack, take cover in a corner or use the Soul Steal spell if you have sufficient MP. After this victory, continue your ascent to find Maria and retrieve a crucial traversal relic.

Castle Keep

The Castle Keep marks the effective apex of the initial castle section and serves as a vital junction. The primary objective here is to obtain the Leap Stone, which grants Alucard the Double Jump ability, essential for reaching new areas. explore the upper rafters to find the powerful (albeit cursed) sword, Tyrfing, and the utility item, Ghost Prism.

Once you have the Leap Stone, a critical path opens up in the top-left section of the Keep, leading to the Form of Mist relic. This relic allows Alucard to transform into mist, passing through grates and certain enemy attacks, further expanding exploration options. The Castle Keep also houses the main elevator hub, connecting many of the castle's core zones and serving as a significant fast-travel point.

Key Items and Relics in the Area