Full walkthrough for The Alchemist's Request quest in Pathways into Darkness. Learn how to navigate the pyramid, defeat monsters, solve puzzles, and stop the Dreaming God.
Walkthrough
- 1Begin by exploring the pyramid, using your flashlight and survival knife.
- 2Engage in combat, but be mindful of limited ammo, monster respawns, and your own speed relative to enemies.
- 3Conserve health; regain it by resting (risky due to time acceleration) or rare blue potions.
- 4Use the yellow crystal to converse with the dead for puzzle clues, monster strategies, and story information. Type keywords to get responses.
- 5Collect various items: weapons (some with special ammo), crystals (with limited uses, except the yellow one), potions (for temporary buffs), miscellaneous items (for puzzles and inventory), and treasures (for score and health).
- 6Every two points gained from items increases your health by one point.
- 7Be aware of the five-day in-game timer before the Dreaming God fully awakens.
- 8Navigate all 25 levels of the pyramid to reach the bottom.
- 9Defeat the Dreaming God to complete the quest.
Tips
- Ammo is scarce; aim carefully and consider melee combat when appropriate.
- Blue potions are vital for curing poison and regaining health; save them for critical moments.
- Resting speeds up time significantly, so only do so when safe.
- Pay close attention to dialogue from the dead; keywords are crucial for unlocking information.
- Not all monsters can be killed conventionally; experiment with different tactics and weapons.
- Explore thoroughly to find hidden items, weapons, and treasures.
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