Navigate Sam's perilous escape in Until Dawn's Chapter 9: Despair. Master Quick Time Events (QTEs) and find Death Totem #6.
Fatalities (If Previous Choices Were Made):
- Ashley Opens Trapdoor: Ashley is decapitated by a Wendigo.
- Chris Left Behind & Tries to Join: Chris is decapitated by a hidden Wendigo.
- Chris Opens Trapdoor: Chris is decapitated by a Wendigo.
Walkthrough: Sam Mines (05:35)
Sam must navigate a dramatic climbing sequence. The QTEs vary depending on the player's choice between 'LEAP' and 'CLIMB'.
Option 1: LEAP
- Press the O BUTTON.
- Press the SQUARE BUTTON.
- Press the TRIANGLE BUTTON.
- Press the O BUTTON.
Option 2: CLIMB
- Press the TRIANGLE BUTTON.
- Press the O BUTTON.
After the initial choice, further QTEs depend on the chosen path:
- LEAP to OUTCROP:
- Press SQUARE.
- Press TRIANGLE.
- Press O.
- Press O.
- JUMP to LEDGE:
- Press SQUARE.
- Press TRIANGLE.
- CLIMB AROUND:
- Press O.
- Press SQUARE.
- CLIMB TO OUTCROP:
- Press O.
- Press TRIANGLE.
Sam reaches the top after successfully completing these QTEs.
At the Top:
At the top, Sam has two directions: drop left or go up the stairs right. To collect all CLUES, go up the stairs to the right.
If You Go Up the Stairs on the Right:
- Go up the stairs. Boulders will fall, breaking steps behind you.
- Walk along the wooden walkway. Go straight ahead (do not go left at a turning) and up the stairs.
- In the little cavern, go left to find a DEATH TOTEM (#6).
- You can also examine a wall with items of interest.
Collectible: DEATH TOTEM #6
- Chapter: 9 - Despair
- Found By: Sam
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