Module Keys

Acquire Module Keys in Steelrising to unlock Aegis's new traversal abilities. These keys grant vital movement options for accessing new areas and advancing the.

Module Keys are essential tools in Steelrising that unlock new traversal abilities for Aegis, allowing her to access previously unreachable areas and progress through the game's intricate levels. Each key grants a unique movement option, vital for uncovering secrets, finding shortcuts, and advancing the main quest. Obtaining these keys is often tied to defeating specific bosses or completing significant story objectives.

Module Key Locations and Acquisition

Here’s a detailed breakdown of where to find each Module Key and how to acquire them:

1. Selenite Momentum (Dash Module)

• Function: This module grants Aegis the ability to perform a quick dash, allowing her to cross small gaps, evade attacks, and quickly reposition in combat. It's also crucial for breaking certain fragile obstacles marked with a specific visual cue (often a cracked appearance).
• Location: The Selenite Momentum is acquired relatively early in the game.
• Acquisition Steps:
  1. Progress through the initial areas of Saint-Cloud.
  2. You will encounter the first major boss, the Titan Automaton.
  3. Upon successfully defeating the Titan Automaton, the Selenite Momentum will be automatically granted to Aegis. This is a mandatory acquisition for story progression.
  4. Once obtained, you can now dash through the weak wooden barriers and other destructible environmental elements that previously displayed the message "you need a tool to break this."

2. Alchemical Afflux (Grapple Module)

• Function: The Alchemical Afflux allows Aegis to grapple onto designated anchor points, typically marked by glowing blue orbs. This enables vertical traversal, reaching high ledges, and bypassing large chasms.
• Location: This key is found in the later stages of the game, opening up significant new exploration possibilities.
• Acquisition Steps:
  1. Continue your journey through the main story until you reach the sprawling district of Les Invalides.
  2. Navigate through the complex streets and buildings until you confront the formidable boss, the Bishop of the Cité.
  3. After a challenging battle, defeating the Bishop of the Cité will reward you with the Alchemical Afflux.
  4. With this module, look for the distinctive blue grapple points scattered throughout the environment. These were previously inaccessible and will now allow you to reach new heights and areas.

3. Fulmination (Petrification Module)

• Function: The Fulmination module grants Aegis the power to petrify certain enemies and environmental hazards, temporarily freezing them in place. This is invaluable for disabling dangerous automatons or creating temporary platforms.
• Location: This is one of the later-game modules, often found after significant story progression.
• Acquisition Steps:
  1. Advance the main questline until you arrive in the perilous region of Montmartre.
  2. Explore the area until you encounter the powerful boss, the Centaur.
  3. Successfully defeating the Centaur will bestow upon you the Fulmination module.
  4. Once equipped, you can now interact with specific environmental elements or certain automatons to temporarily petrify them, opening up new tactical options and pathways.

General Tips for Module Keys

• Environmental Cues: Always pay attention to environmental cues. Cracked walls often indicate a need for Selenite Momentum, while glowing blue orbs signify grapple points for Alchemical Afflux.
• Backtracking: Once you acquire a new Module Key, consider backtracking to previous areas. Many hidden paths, optional side quests, and valuable items are locked behind these traversal abilities.
• Combat Utility: Don't underestimate the combat utility of these modules. Selenite Momentum is excellent for evasion, while Fulmination can temporarily neutralize dangerous foes, giving you a crucial opening.
• Story Progression: Module Keys are integral to the main story. You cannot complete the game without acquiring them, so focus on defeating the bosses associated with their acquisition.