Salt and Sanctuary
Salt and Sanctuary

Brands & Movement Abilities

Obtain all Brands in Salt and Sanctuary. Master the Vertigo Brand for wall jumps and other movement abilities to access new areas.

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Brands & Movement Abilities

As you delve deeper into the treacherous world of Salt and Sanctuary, you'll discover ancient Brands. These aren't just trinkets; they are crucial movement abilities that unlock new paths, hidden secrets, and provide essential traversal options. Mastering their use is key to navigating the island and uncovering all its mysteries.

The Vertigo Brand (Wall Jump)

The Vertigo Brand grants you the ability to perform a wall jump, allowing you to scale vertical surfaces and reach previously inaccessible ledges. This is often the first Brand you'll acquire and is fundamental for exploration.

  • Location: You will obtain the Vertigo Brand after defeating the Kraeken Cyclops boss in the Festering Banquet area.
  • How to Use: While clinging to a wall (by holding the direction towards it), press the jump button. You can chain multiple wall jumps to climb very tall shafts.
  • Strategy:
    • Look for areas with parallel walls or narrow vertical passages.
    • Practice timing your jumps to gain maximum height.
    • The Vertigo Brand is essential for accessing the upper levels of the Village of Smiles and progressing through areas like the Watching Woods.

The Leap Brand (Air Dash)

The Leap Brand provides a short, horizontal air dash, invaluable for crossing wide gaps, dodging attacks, and reaching distant platforms. It adds a significant layer of mobility to your character.

  • Location: The Leap Brand is acquired after defeating the Queen of Smiles boss in the Village of Smiles.
  • How to Use: While in mid-air, press the dodge/roll button. You can perform one air dash per jump.
  • Strategy:
    • Combine with a regular jump for extended horizontal distance.
    • Use it to quickly reposition during boss fights or to avoid environmental hazards.
    • This Brand is critical for traversing the expansive chasms in areas like the Dome of the Forgotten and the Hager's Cavern.

The Redshift Brand (Gravity Inversion)

The Redshift Brand is a game-changer, allowing you to invert gravity and walk on ceilings. This opens up entirely new pathways and completely recontextualizes many areas you've already visited.

  • Location: You will receive the Redshift Brand after defeating the Mad Alchemist boss in the Dome of the Forgotten.
  • How to Use: Press the dedicated Brand button (usually L2/LT) to invert gravity. Press it again to revert. You can only activate Redshift when standing on a solid surface.
  • Strategy:
    • Look for glowing red runes on the ground or ceiling; these indicate areas where Redshift can be activated.
    • Be mindful of enemies that can still attack you from below or above when gravity is inverted.
    • This Brand is crucial for navigating the intricate architecture of the Ziggurat of Dust and finding hidden passages in areas like the Cran's Pass.

The Hardlight Brand (Light Bridge)

The Hardlight Brand allows you to conjure temporary platforms of solidified light, creating bridges over otherwise impassable gaps or reaching high ledges.

  • Location: The Hardlight Brand is found after defeating the Untouched Inquisitor boss in the Hager's Cavern.
  • How to Use: Press the dedicated Brand button (L2/LT) while standing near a Hardlight beacon (glowing blue-white pillars). A platform will extend from the beacon.
  • Strategy:
    • Hardlight platforms are temporary; they will disappear after a short duration or if you move too far away.
    • Some puzzles require precise timing to activate multiple Hardlight bridges in sequence.
    • This Brand is essential for progressing through the later sections of Hager's Cavern and accessing the Fort-Beyond-The-Mire.