Quake: Find Secrets in Crypt of Decay

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Alright, let's dive into E2M3, the Crypt of Decay. This level's got some tricky secrets, but don't worry, I'll guide you through 'em. We're not just looking to finish this map; we're going to find all the good stuff hidden away.

Walkthrough

1
First off, remember that very first bridge you crossed way back? The one with the armor and the two paths? Instead of taking either path, sidestep off the bridge while facing the armor. Keep moving forward, and you'll find an underwater hallway right under the bridge. Head into that hallway until you reach a larger room. Turn left, go into the room with the arrows pointing to its entrance. Keep going to the end of that room, and take the first right turn you see. You'll head up some stairs, get out of the water, and find yourself in a secret area.
2
After you snag the gold key, three doors will pop open. Some enemies might even show up, so be ready. Inside these three small rooms, head into the one on your right. You'll see a back wall – shoot it. It'll open up, revealing a +100 health box. Now, if you jump into the water here, you'll notice two things: a yellow armor and a barricade. Keep this in mind, it'll be important later.
3
Okay, near the very end of the level, you'll hit an intersection with two paths. One leads to the regular exit, but the other goes to a room packed with boxes: five single boxes, two stacks of two, and one in the middle. Head to this room. Look up at the ceiling – there's a red switch. Shoot it, and a door will open up above that middle box. Go through there, grab the +100 health box, and hit the other switch. This switch opens that barricade we saw in secret #2. Head back to that barricade, go through it, and then up the ramp. You'll find a circular teleporter that takes you to this episode's secret level, The Underearth.
4
There's a room with an arched bridge leading to a gold door. Over on a platform way out there, a zombie is sniping at you. If you're good with grenades, you can try to aim really high and take him out. When he dies, the wall to the immediate left of the gold door will open up, showing a passage to his platform and all the goodies he was guarding.

Secrets & Extras:

The Well of Wishes: After you go through the spike hallway and cross the bridge, turn around and look to your right. You'll spot a dimly lit ledge with a Quad Damage power-up. It's easier to make this jump if you aim more towards the right side as you exit the spike area. If you look closely, there's a tiny ledge you can follow. Stick with it as it winds around until you see a small area you can jump up into. There's a water pit you can dive into, and presto! You're in the Well of Wishes, where Dope Fish is waiting for you.

Tips

Don't forget about that yellow armor and barricade you saw in secret #2. You'll need to backtrack to that barricade after hitting the second switch in secret #3 to access the path to The Underearth.
The zombie sniping from the platform near the gold door can be tough to hit. Use cover and take your time lining up that grenade shot.

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