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Complete walkthrough for Painkiller Part 41: Old Monastery. Find all secrets, collect items, and defeat enemies in this challenging level.

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Complete walkthrough for Painkiller Part 41: Old Monastery. Find all secrets, collect items, and defeat enemies in this challenging level.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading up the hill, using the chaingun to defeat Banshees and Evil Monks. Avoid the falling rocks and watch your health.
  2. 2
    At the top of the hill, turn left and proceed to the tree on the high cliff. Defeat the Evil Monks and Devil Monks that attack. Be mindful of soul collection when enemies fall off cliffs.
  3. 3
    After clearing the first group, a second wave will appear from the lower right. Defeat them and collect the super-health if needed.
  4. 4
    Head to the new checkpoint, a large red star under the tree. [CHECKPOINT 1]
  5. 5
    Run down to the stone clearing with armor and ammo. More monks will spawn; you can retreat to a previously found quad damage if necessary. This area can be skipped by not approaching it.
  6. 6
    [SECRET 1] Drop into the well to find a secret area with a holy item just below the top.
  7. 7
    Continue down the tunnel, collect armor, and defeat Banshees and Monks. Push the rock aside and ascend the stairs to a house on the second hill. More monks will attack here.
  8. 8
    Deal with the monks in the house, using the shotgun if needed. Watch out for enemies throwing bombs from above.
  9. 9
    Collect driver ammo from the back right corner of the lower floor. Go upstairs to defeat remaining monks and collect ammo for the electro and driver.
  10. 10
    Proceed through the stairwell. The door closes behind you, offering a choice: up or down.
  11. 11
    Go down to collect ammo among barrels. Then, go up and use the driver weapon against the monks. You can destroy barrels with a grenade to open the wooden door, but stay clear of the explosion.
  12. 12
    Enter the bell to find the star checkpoint. [CHECKPOINT 2]
  13. 13
    [SECRET 2] Climb onto the bell and exit through the double window. Navigate the roof to find a holy item in a secret area.
  14. 14
    Proceed to the monastery. Ammo is available on either side. You can quick-jump off the left cliff to reach the high stone surround with armor and ammo packs.
  15. 15
    [SECRET 3] From the stone surround, quick-jump up and around to retrieve the third holy item. Be precise with the jump as it's tricky to pick up.
  16. 16
    Return to the monastery and enter through the front door to reach the next checkpoint. [CHECKPOINT 3]
  17. 17
    Engage Devil Monks on the floor and Evil Monks above, who are dropping flaming barrels. Use the freezer and stakegun. Collect ammo and head left to go upstairs past coffins.
  18. 18
    Clear the monks on the upper level. Drop back down and cross the plank bridge over the crevasse.
  19. 19
    Find ammo and armor in the back of the bottom area. Work your way up and around the upper ledges, including those in the side building.
  20. 20
    This area is confusing with two star checkpoints appearing simultaneously. Aim for the one in the side building first, then proceed to the one above the initial front door.
  21. 21
    [SECRET 4] At the checkpoint in the open side building, jump out the nearby window from the highest ledge. Perform a standing quick-jump forward and around onto the window sill. Drop to the roof and grab the fourth holy item from the corner. You will need to drop down and re-enter the building.
  22. 22
    Ensure both star checkpoints are activated before continuing. [CHECKPOINT 4] [CHECKPOINT 5]
  23. 23
    Locate the large silver crucifix above the monastery's center. Jump into the swirling golden fake exit beneath it. If the exit is not present, shoot the crucifix to make it drop. Destroying this object counts as a kill.
Tips
  • The Tarot Card condition is to keep HP above 50%.
  • Recommended Tarot Cards: Silver - Soul Catcher / Vitality; Gold - Double Time Bonus / Endurance / Iron Will.
  • You can walk on water in this level, allowing access to the final cave by running and quick-jumping on the sea.
  • The exit only appears after all monsters are killed.
  • Avoid using the shotgun against Evil and Devil Monks to facilitate easier soul collection.
  • Be cautious of falling rocks and flaming barrels.
  • The area with the well and secret item can be skipped if not approached.
  • The house section can be challenging due to tight spaces and bomb-throwing enemies.
  • The explosion from destroying barrels can open a wooden door but is dangerous.
  • The final crucifix object counts as a kill when destroyed.

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