Skip to content
Forgotten Sepulcher
Dead Cells

Forgotten Sepulcher

Master the Forgotten Sepulcher in Dead Cells with our guide. Learn about the darkness mechanic, light sources, tough enemies like the Cleaver, and timed/cell doors.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  

Master the Forgotten Sepulcher in Dead Cells with our guide. Learn about the darkness mechanic, light sources, tough enemies like the Cleaver, and timed/cell doors.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The primary mechanic of the Forgotten Sepulcher is continuous damage taken when out of light. An NPC warns you at the start.
  2. 2
    A new item can negate darkness damage, but it requires sacrificing another item and is generally not worth the trade-off.
  3. 3
    Sources of light are crucial for survival:
    • White Lamps: Large, persistent sources of light that offer longer protection. They are often found at important locations like teleportation pads and shops. Use these as your primary safe zones.
  4. 4
    Blue Lights: Smaller, temporary light sources that dim over time and last for about a minute. They are randomly placed and serve as brief respites.
  5. 5
    When your current light source is about to expire, either move quickly to the next one or retreat to a previous one.
  6. 6
    The level encourages a speedrun approach. While you can backtrack to light sources, it's often faster to push forward.
  7. 7
    If you feel lost or are taking too long, return to the last light source for protection. Speed is essential to minimize damage from the darkness.
  8. 8
    The Forgotten Sepulcher is a long level, and it's easy to get lost or take inefficient paths.
  9. 9
    Always try to pick up missing scrolls before exiting the level.

Enemy Types:

  • Dark Tracker
  • Kamikaze
  • Inquisitor: Their long-range attacks can be troublesome, especially when fighting other enemies. Prioritize taking them out.
  • Lacerator
  • Cleaver: A new, tough enemy resembling a shovel knight. It wanders and throws a damaging, returning axe. To counter, roll through the axe and the Cleaver to get behind it, then attack. Avoid rolling away, as you'll be caught by the returning axe. Attack aggressively while the axe is out. They can be deadly in groups.
  • Higher Difficulty Enemies: Shield Bearer (1 cell), Shocker (3 cell)
Tips
  • The level requires a fast pace. Prioritize movement and finding light sources over prolonged exploration initially.
  • If you find yourself taking too much damage, retreat to the nearest light source.
  • When encountering blue lights, clear nearby enemies quickly to maximize your time before the light fades.
  • Cleavers are a significant threat. Learn their axe-throwing pattern and how to effectively dodge and counter.
  • Be aware that many enemies appear in groups, making it easy to get overwhelmed. Plan your engagements.

Level Details:

  • Alternate Level Possibilities: Clock Tower
  • Exit Possibilities: Clock Room
  • Scrolls: 3 Scrolls of Power and 2 Dual-Stat Scrolls
  • Timed Doors: 26:00 minutes (Reward: 2 Scrolls of Power, 30 cells)
  • Cell Doors:
    • 1 cell: Cursed Chest
    • 2 cells: Items
    • 3 cells: Cursed Chest
    • 4 cells: Items

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content