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Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by Damthiel (11)
Salt and Sanctuary

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by Damthiel (11)

Comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Salt and Sanctuary on PS4, covering bosses, mechanics, creeds, spells, and trophies.

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Comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Salt and Sanctuary on PS4, covering bosses, mechanics, creeds, spells, and trophies.

This guide, updated on 06/13/2016, was a FAQ of the Month Winner in May 2016 and is a Highly Rated Guide. It is structured to help you navigate the world of Salt and Sanctuary, from initial character creation to defeating the final boss.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with the Introduction and About this Guide sections to understand the guide's structure and purpose.
  2. 2
    Familiarize yourself with the Controls, including the Menu Interface and Equipment and Inventory management.
  3. 3
    Understand the core Game Mechanics, such as Status Attributes, the HUD (Heads-Up Display, which shows vital information like health and stamina), and Combat Mechanics.
  4. 4
    Proceed to Getting Started and Character Creation to begin your journey.
  5. 5
    Follow the Prologue: The Ship walkthrough.
  6. 6
    Navigate through the main areas: The Shivering Shore, The Festering Banquet (including the Boss Fight: The Sodden Knight), Bandit's Pass, The Village of Smiles (including the Boss Fight: The Queen of Smiles), The Watching Woods (including the Boss Fight: The Mad Alchemist), The Sunken Keep (including the Boss Fight: The False Jester and obtaining The Vertigo Brand), and The Sunken Keep (Part 2) (including the optional Boss Fight: Kraeken Cyclops).
  7. 7
    Continue through The Castle of Storms (including the Boss Fight: Kraekan Wyrm and obtaining The Shadowflip Brand), The Red Hall of Cages (including the Boss Fight: The Tree of Men), Hager's Cavern (including the Boss Fight: The Disemboweled Husk), The Mire of Stench (including the Boss Fight: That Stench Most Foul and obtaining The Redshift Brand), The-Fort-Beyond-The-Mire, and The Dome of the Forgotten (including the Boss Fight: The Untouched Inquisitor and the Boss Fight: The Third Lamb, and obtaining The Hardlight Brand).
  8. 8
    Explore optional areas like Pitchwoods (including the optional Boss Fight: Carsejaw the Cruel and the Creed: Keepers of Fire and Sky) and Mal's Floating Castle (including the optional Boss Fight: Murdiella Mal).
  9. 9
    Tackle challenging areas and bosses such as The Ziggurat of Dust (including the Boss Fight: The Dried King and the Boss Fight: The Bloodless Prince, and obtaining The Dart Brand), The Ruined Temple (including the Boss Fight: The Coveted), Siam Lake (including the Boss Fight: The Witch of the Lake and the optional Boss Fight: Ronin Cran), and Salt Alkymancery (including the Boss Fight: The Architect and The Unskinned).
  10. 10
    Conquer the final areas: Crypt of Dead Gods (including the Boss Fight: The Forgotten Three and Boss Fight: Kraekan Dragon Skourzh) and The Still Palace (including the Boss Fight: The Nameless God).
  11. 11
    After completing the main game, explore the New Game Plus section.
  12. 12
    Consult the Trophy Guide, which includes an Overview, Guideline, and a detailed Trophy List.
  13. 13
    Learn about the various Creeds: The Three, Devara's Light (Goddess of Light), Mountainsmiths (Iron Ones), The Stone Roots, House of Splendor, Order of the Betrayer, and Order of Fire and Sky, including their Devotion Ranks.
  14. 14
    Understand Sanctuaries, including Offerings and Clearing Claimed Sanctuaries.
  15. 15
    Discover all Spells (Class 1-4), Incantations (Class 1-4), and Prayers (Class 1-5).
  16. 16
    Refer to the Version History and Updates for changes and the Legal Information, Copyright, and Contact Information section.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to the HUD (Heads-Up Display) for crucial combat information.
  • Utilize Sanctuaries (safe zones where you can rest and level up) strategically throughout your journey.
  • Mastering combat mechanics, including dodging and parrying, is essential for overcoming difficult boss fights.
  • Explore optional areas like Pitchwoods and Mal's Floating Castle for valuable items, challenging encounters, and unique rewards.
  • Understanding the different Creeds and their benefits can significantly impact your playstyle and progression.
  • Collect all available Spells, Incantations, and Prayers to expand your combat and utility options.
  • Refer to the Trophy Guide to aim for full completion of Salt and Sanctuary.

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