The Mourningstar is the central hub and operational base for the Inquisition's strike teams in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Within its grim confines, players will find all the necessary facilities to prepare for missions, manage their characters, and interact with the various NPCs that inhabit this vital fortress-monastery.
The Heart of Operations
The Mourningstar is more than just a loading screen; it's a fully realized environment where players can:
- Access the Mission Board: This is where you select and embark on your next mission. The board displays available missions, their difficulty levels, and potential rewards.
- Manage Your Loadout: Visit the Armory to equip new weapons, trinkets, and curios. You can also access the Shrine of the Emperor for blessings and weapon upgrades.
- Customize Your Character: Head to the character customization area to change your appearance, voice, and other cosmetic options.
- Interact with NPCs: Various characters reside within the Mourningstar, offering quests, lore, and services.
Key Locations within the Mourningstar
| Location | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Mission Board | Select and start missions. Displays available missions, difficulties, and rewards. |
| The Shrine of the Emperor | Upgrade weapons with blessings, reroll perks, and manage weapon properties. |
| The Ordo Machinum | Craft new weapons and gear using resources. |
| The Barracks | Manage your character's inventory, loadout, and appearance. |
| The Commissary | Purchase cosmetic items and other services. |
| The Medicae | Heal and manage your character's health and status. |
The Shrine of the Emperor
This is arguably one of the most important areas for progression. Here, players can:
- Apply Blessings: Use acquired blessings to imbue weapons with powerful passive effects.
- Reroll Perks: Change the existing perks on a weapon to try and get better ones.
- Re-bless Weapons: Replace existing blessings with new ones.
Understanding how to effectively use the Shrine is crucial for optimizing your gear and tailoring it to your playstyle.
Interacting with NPCs
The Mourningstar is populated by various individuals who contribute to the narrative and provide services:
- The Adjutant: Oversees the strike teams and provides mission briefings.
- The Ordonator: Manages the Ordo Machinum and crafting.
- The Commissary Officer: Handles cosmetic purchases.
- Various Guardsmen and Servitors: Add to the atmosphere and can sometimes offer minor interactions or lore snippets.
Progression and Preparation
The Mourningstar is where your journey truly begins and ends between missions. It's a place to reflect on your successes, learn from your failures, and prepare for the next brutal engagement. The more time you spend understanding its layout and the services it offers, the better equipped you will be to face the horrors of Tertium.