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Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by Damthiel (30)
Salt and Sanctuary

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by Damthiel (30)

Comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Salt and Sanctuary, covering all areas, bosses, creeds, spells, and more.

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Comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Salt and Sanctuary, covering all areas, bosses, creeds, spells, and more.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with the Introduction, About this Guide, and Controls sections to familiarize yourself with the game's interface and mechanics.
  2. 2
    Understand the Game Mechanics, including Status Attributes, the HUD (Heads-Up Display, showing vital information like health and stamina), and Combat Mechanics.
  3. 3
    Proceed through the Getting Started and Character Creation sections.
  4. 4
    Follow the walkthrough for the Prologue: The Ship and The Shivering Shore, including finding the Sanctuary: The Shivering Shore (a safe haven where you can rest and manage your inventory).
  5. 5
    Navigate The Festering Banquet and defeat the Boss Fight: The Sodden Knight.
  6. 6
    Explore Bandit's Pass, find Sanctuary: Bandit's Pass, and travel to the Village of Smiles.
  7. 7
    Conquer The Village of Smiles, including the Boss Fight: The Queen of Smiles, and proceed to The Watching Woods.
  8. 8
    Advance through The Watching Woods, finding Sanctuary: The Watching Woods, and face the Boss Fight: The Mad Alchemist.
  9. 9
    Undertake The Sunken Keep, locate Sanctuary: Sunken Keep, defeat the Boss Fight: The False Jester, and obtain The Vertigo Brand. Backtrack to The Festering Banquet and Bandit's Pass to interact with The Black Obelisks.
  10. 10
    Enter The Sunken Keep (Part 2), challenge the optional Boss Fight: Kraeken Cyclops, and travel from Bandit's Pass to The Castle of Storms.
  11. 11
    Explore The Castle of Storms, find Sanctuary: The Castle of Storms, defeat the Boss Fight: Kraekan Wyrm, and acquire The Shadowflip Brand.
  12. 12
    Navigate The Red Hall of Cages, discovering Sanctuary: The Red Hall of Cages and Sanctuary: The Red Hall of Cages/Cran's Pass, and defeat the Boss Fight: The Tree of Men.
  13. 13
    Venture into Hager's Cavern, find Sanctuary: Hager's Cavern, defeat the Boss Fight: The Disemboweled Husk, and travel to the Mire of Stench.
  14. 14
    Explore the Mire of Stench, find Sanctuary: The Mire of Stench, defeat the Boss Fight: That Stench Most Foul, and obtain The Redshift Brand.
  15. 15
    Progress through The-Fort-Beyond-The-Mire, finding Sanctuary: The-Fort-Beyond-The-Mire, Sanctuary: The Far Beach, and Sanctuary: The Ziggurat of Dust. Backtrack to The Village of Smiles.
  16. 16
    Enter The Dome of the Forgotten, find Sanctuary: Dome of the Forgotten, defeat the Boss Fight: The Untouched Inquisitor, and then the Boss Fight: The Third Lamb. Obtain The Hardlight Brand and backtrack to The Castle of Storms. Travel back to the Ziggurat of Dust.
  17. 17
    Explore The Ziggurat of Dust (Part 2), find Sanctuary: Ziggurat of Dust (Part 2), defeat the Boss Fight: The Dried King, and obtain The Dart Brand. Complete The Ziggurat of Dust (Part 2) and defeat the Boss Fight: The Bloodless Prince.
  18. 18
    Journey to The Ruined Temple, find Sanctuary: The Ruined Temple, and defeat the Boss Fight: The Coveted.
  19. 19
    Explore Siam Lake and find Sanctuary: Siam Lake.
  20. 20
    Undertake the optional area Pitchwoods, defeat the optional Boss Fight: Carsejaw the Cruel, and join the Creed: Keepers of Fire and Sky. Find Sanctuary: Pitchwoods.
  21. 21
    Explore Siam Lake (Part Two), defeat the Boss Fight: The Witch of the Lake. Backtrack to The Shivering Shore, Mire of Stench, and Cran's Pass. Defeat the optional Boss Fight: Ronin Cran. Backtrack to The Ruined Temple and Hager's Cavern.
  22. 22
    Explore the optional area Mal's Floating Castle, find Sanctuary: Mal's Floating Castle, and defeat the optional Boss Fight: Murdiella Mal.
  23. 23
    Navigate Salt Alkymancery, find Sanctuary: Salt Alkymancery, and defeat the Boss Fight: The Architect and The Unskinned.
  24. 24
    Enter the Crypt of Dead Gods, find Sanctuary: Crypt of Dead Gods, defeat the Boss Fight: The Forgotten Three, and the Boss Fight: Kraekan Dragon Skourzh.
  25. 25
    Reach The Still Palace and defeat the final Boss Fight: The Nameless God.
  26. 26
    Prepare for New Game Plus and consult the Trophy Guide for collectible information.
  27. 27
    Review the Creeds section for details on Devotion Rank and each Creed, including Order of Fire and Sky.
  28. 28
    Consult the Sanctuaries section for information on Offerings and Clearing Claimed Sanctuaries.
  29. 29
    Study the Spells, Incantations, and Prayers sections for details on each class.
  30. 30
    Refer to the Version History and Updates and Legal Information, Copyright, and Contact Information sections for further details.
Tips
  • Utilize the minimap (a small map usually in a corner of the screen) to navigate the complex environments.
  • Pay attention to the radar (a device that detects nearby objects or enemies) for enemy positions.
  • Use cover (objects in the environment that block attacks) to avoid damage during combat.
  • Aim for a headshot (a shot that hits the enemy's head) when possible for critical damage.
  • Boss fights often have distinct attack patterns that can be learned to ensure victory.
  • Sanctuaries serve as vital checkpoints (points in the game where progress is saved) and safe zones.
  • Optional bosses and areas offer valuable rewards and can help you level up before facing mandatory challenges.
  • Experiment with different weapons, spells, and incantations to find a playstyle that suits you.

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