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Mill Keeper Phase 1
I Hate This Place

Mill Keeper Phase 1

Navigate the treacherous tunnels and face the Broodmother in the Mill Keeper Phase 1 of I Hate This Place. Learn strategies, find essential items, and unlock achievements.

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Mill Keeper Phase 1

Navigate the treacherous tunnels and face the Broodmother in the Mill Keeper Phase 1 of I Hate This Place. Learn strategies, find essential items, and unlock achievements.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head northwest in the Forest, then north to a gate. Use the key to enter.
  2. 2
    In the arena, the Broodmother and smaller spiders will attack. Use ranged weapons like the Submachine Gun or Riot Shotgun. Keep distance and focus fire on the Broodmother if it grabs you.
  3. 3
    After the fight, head north to find a bunker entrance leading to tunnels.
  4. 4
    Follow the tunnels, using the map for guidance. You'll encounter spiders, tentacle men, and hazmat enemies.
  5. 5
    Find and use the Minecart Brake Lever and Fuel to activate a minecart, opening a path forward.
  6. 6
    Continue through the tunnels, using save points and crafting stations as needed.
  7. 7
    Locate a Crank and use it to open doors, allowing further progression.
  8. 8
    Eventually, you will emerge above ground near the Druid's Hut.
Tips
  • Bring Fuel x2 and an Electric Grenade x1.
  • Ranged weapons are effective against the Broodmother.
  • Molotov Cocktails and Mining Explosives are less effective due to the Broodmother's movement.
  • Look for shortcuts to exit the tunnels if necessary.
  • Loot containers for essential items like Fuel.
  • The spider battlefield is a location required for the 'Full picture' achievement.

Achievement: 'That’s a hell of a spider' for defeating the Broodmother. Progress towards 'Full picture' achievement.

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