How to Use Legacy Chests

Learn how to use Legacy Chests in Outward to transfer items between characters. Discover their locations and how to access them for a head start on new playthroughs.

So, you've heard about these Legacy Chests in Outward, huh? They're pretty neat! Think of them as your personal time capsule for items. You can stash gear with one character and then have your brand-new character pick it up later. It's a fantastic way to give your next playthrough a serious boost right from the start.

To get this system working, you first need to know where these chests are hidden across the world of Aurai. There are four main spots:

• Cierzo
• Enmerkar Forest
• Abrassar
• Hallowed Marsh

Now, here's the catch: you can't just waltz up to any old chest and start loading it up. Each chest is tied to a specific task or challenge in its region. You'll need to complete those region-specific tasks first before you can actually use the chest. The guides linked above will give you the full rundown on how to unlock each one.

Once you've cleared the requirements for a chest, you can place almost any item you want inside. This is your chance to pass down that awesome sword, that super-useful piece of armor, or that rare crafting material you found. Each chest can only hold one item at a time, so choose wisely! If you manage to unlock all four chests and stock them, your new character can inherit up to four items.

When you're starting a new character, you'll get to choose which of your previously created characters will be their 'ancestor.' This choice determines which items are available in the Legacy Chests. It's important to know that once you've created a new character and selected their ancestor, you can't change what's in the chest for *that specific* new character. However, you can always change the contents of the chests for future new characters before you finalize their creation.

When you're at the character creation screen, look for the 'Legacy' option. This is where you'll select which character you want to inherit from. You'll be able to see all the characters you've made and what items, if any, are stored in their respective Legacy Chests. It’s a cool little system that really lets you tailor your starting experience for subsequent playthroughs.