Salt and Sacrifice: The Sunken Keep Guide

Q: How to get Mossy Key in Salt and Sacrifice?

After defeating the Mad Alchemist, head left to find the Black Pearl and Mossy Key. Return to the Sanctuary, then proceed right through the locked door. In the dark room, be prepared for Retchfeeders before descending to find A Soldier's Poem and the Stone Blacksmith. Activate a lift for a shortcut and the Crystalmoat Ring.

Q: Where to find A Soldier's Poem in Salt and Sacrifice?

After defeating the Mad Alchemist, head left to find the Black Pearl and Mossy Key. Return to the Sanctuary, then proceed right through the locked door. In the dark room, be prepared for Retchfeeders before descending to find A Soldier's Poem and the Stone Blacksmith. Activate a lift for a shortcut and the Crystalmoat Ring.

Q: How to deal with Retchfeeders in the dark in Salt and Sacrifice?

After defeating the Mad Alchemist, head left to find the Black Pearl and Mossy Key. Return to the Sanctuary, then proceed right through the locked door. In the dark room, be prepared for Retchfeeders before descending to find A Soldier's Poem and the Stone Blacksmith. Activate a lift for a shortcut and the Crystalmoat Ring.

Q: What is the Crystalmoat Ring for in Salt and Sacrifice?

After defeating the Mad Alchemist, head left to find the Black Pearl and Mossy Key. Return to the Sanctuary, then proceed right through the locked door. In the dark room, be prepared for Retchfeeders before descending to find A Soldier's Poem and the Stone Blacksmith. Activate a lift for a shortcut and the Crystalmoat Ring.

Q: How to open the shortcut in The Sunken Keep Salt and Sacrifice?

After defeating the Mad Alchemist, head left to find the Black Pearl and Mossy Key. Return to the Sanctuary, then proceed right through the locked door. In the dark room, be prepared for Retchfeeders before descending to find A Soldier's Poem and the Stone Blacksmith. Activate a lift for a shortcut and the Crystalmoat Ring.

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Walkthrough

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After defeating the Mad Alchemist, go left to find a platform with a Black Pearl. Continue left to another platform to find the Mossy Key.
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Return to the closest Sanctuary.
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Head right from the Sanctuary to find a locked door that requires the Mossy Key.
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Proceed down and to the right until you enter a very dark room. It is recommended to light a Torch.
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Be aware that Retchfeeders (4) spawn in this dark room. They have low HP but can be aggressive.
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Before dropping down, observe the wooden platform below. You can see A Soldier's Poem and the Stone Blacksmith on it.
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Jumping onto this platform is a one-way trip; you cannot jump back up. While there is another Sanctuary nearby, returning from this area is inconvenient.
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The Retchfeeders may spawn as soon as you land on the platform. They spawn below the platform and crawl down the support pillars. Fighting them in the dark is the main challenge.
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Caster Combat Options:
- Cast in the dark: Spells like Lightning Bolt can kill Retchfeeders in one hit. They remain on ground level but can lunge.
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Use a melee weapon: Equip a one-handed weapon in your secondary set to use a Torch. Even low damage can chain-stun them, but manage stamina.
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Draw them out: Use the left or right exits to lure Retchfeeders to ledges where you can see them better. They generally won't follow you off the platform.
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Note that two Retchfeeders spawn initially, and two more spawn when one dies.
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After dealing with the Retchfeeders, head left from the dark room to find a shortcut.
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Continue left, hopping across platforms, until you reach a lever.
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Activating the lever operates a lift. Ride the lift all the way down.
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Once the lift reaches the bottom, let it return to the top so you can access the Crystalmoat Ring.
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The left path from the lift area leads back to the Watching Woods and contains no items or enemies.

Tips

The Retchfeeders have low HP, similar to Drowned enemies.
If using a two-handed weapon, you might not be able to use it with a Torch unless you have the specific skill.
The Crystalmoat Ring is beneficial for casters.

Items Found:

Black Pearl
Mossy Key
A Soldier's Poem
Stone Blacksmith
Crystalmoat Ring
Bell of Return (3)
Warhammer (Greathammer)

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