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Wearetibia: Correct inactive copied throne/lever locations and document the confirmed Season 3 map blockage.

2026-10-15T02:26:02Z

Correct inactive copied throne/lever locations and document the confirmed Season 3 map blockage.

Wearetibia: Add illustrated quest walkthrough: actual map views, numbered landmarks and floor-by-floor directions.

2026-10-15T01:52:25Z

Add illustrated quest walkthrough: actual map views, numbered landmarks and floor-by-floor directions.

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The complete '''Tentacle Quest''' begins with the four route keys in '''Tarnstead''', continues through the underground passages and '''four personal throne powers''', and ends in the Tentacle castle with the '''Black Skeleton Outfit scroll''', '''Tentacle Earrings''' and a '''Ritual Reaper Doll'''.

<div style="border-left:5px solid #c0392b;padding:.7em 1em;margin:1em 0;background:#171b22;">'''Full spoiler:''' this walkthrough includes the key locations, switches, thrones, castle trials and reward chests. Click any illustration to enlarge it. Coordinates use <code>x, y, z</code>; surface is normally <code>z=7</code>, smaller z means upstairs and larger z means underground.</div>

'''Route:''' [[#Preparation and travel|Travel and preparation]] → [[#Tarnstead: the four route keys|Four Tarnstead keys]] → [[#The underground entrance|Underground entrance]] → [[#The four personal throne powers|Four throne powers]] → [[#The blood gate and lava passage|Blood gate and lava passage]] → [[#Tentacle castle: switches and the solo room|Castle switches and solo room]] → [[#The changing tiles|Changing tiles]] → [[#Destruction and the reward floor|Destruction and rewards]] → [[#Exit, shortcuts and optional routes|Exit and shortcuts]].

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== Preparation and travel ==

* Finish '''[[Viper Island Quest]]''', including Sareth's final <code>hi → mission → yes</code> report. This unlocks travel to Tarnstead.
* Bring the '''Dragon Key 25780''' obtained on the earlier Devil Hills route, or a '''Key Ring containing that key'''. It opens the first Tarnstead door. The Viper finale does not replace this key.
* Bring a rope and shovel, enough supplies for a long route and equipment suitable for Dark Slayers, Dark Hunters and the Tentacle family. A team helps in the open underground sections; one castle room admits only one player at a time.
* Keep the four keys found during this quest. You can use a key directly on its matching door, or use your Key Ring on the door after adding the key to it.

From '''Captain Venomwake''' on Viper Island, say <code>hi → tarnstead → yes</code>. The voyage costs '''175 gold''' and lands at <code>31550,32777,7</code>. '''Admiral Rolfe''' also serves Tarnstead for '''6,000 gold''' once the same access is unlocked.

Choose '''tarnstead''' for the first run. The '''deep tarnstead''' route is a later shortcut unlocked by claiming the final outfit reward.

The Death Order NPC missions are a separate branch. The Tentacle route below advances through keys, switches, thrones and chests.

== Tarnstead: the four route keys ==

=== 1. Enter the western route and collect the first key ===

# From the Tarnstead landing, reach the locked door at <code>31465,32787,7</code>. Open it with '''Dragon Key 25780'''.
# Reach the hill near <code>31459,32819,7</code> and climb to <code>z=6</code>.
# Use the '''dead tree at 31460,32815,6'''. It gives '''Dragon Key 25781'''.

=== 2. Cross the tower route for the second key ===

# Climb the central tower using the ladders at <code>31472,32824,7</code> (to z=6) and <code>31472,32823,6</code> (to z=5).
# Climb the central tower using the ladders at <code>31472,32824,7</code> (to z=6) and <code>31472,32823,6</code> (to z=5).
# Use '''Key 25781''' on the door at <code>31458,32822,5</code>.
# Descend at <code>31458,32825,5</code>, follow the connecting passages, then go down at <code>31481,32843,6</code> to the eastern lower chamber on <code>z=7</code>.
# Use the '''dead tree at 31481,32849,7'''. It gives '''Dragon Key 25782'''.

=== 3. Climb for the third key ===

# Climb back up the ladder at <code>31481,32843,7</code>, then return to the tower door at <code>31456,32830,5</code> and open it with '''Key 25782'''.
# Climb to <code>z=3</code>.
# Use the '''bookcase at 31445,32836,3'''. It gives '''Dragon Key 25783'''.

=== 4. Collect the last key and enter the dungeon route ===

# Open the upper door at <code>31451,32827,3</code> with '''Key 25783'''.
# Use the '''chest at 31448,32826,3'''. It gives '''Dragon Key 25784'''.
# Descend to the door at <code>31472,32814,7</code>, open it with '''Key 25784''', and follow the underground descent.

All four pickups record a '''separate personal claim'''. An <code>it's empty</code> message means that character already collected the key. Check the Key Ring if the loose key is no longer in your backpack.

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'''Tarnstead arrival and Admiral Samson'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-port.png|720px|alt=Tarnstead arrival and Admiral Samson: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Tarnstead landing (31550,32777,7) · 2 — Admiral Samson (31551,32779,7)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31551,32779,7 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''The old Dragon Key door'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-old-key-door.png|720px|alt=The old Dragon Key door: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Old Dragon Key door (31465,32787,7) · 2 — Ladder to floor 6 (31463,32785,7)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31465,32787,7 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''First new Dragon Key: dead tree'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-first-key.png|720px|alt=First new Dragon Key: dead tree: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — First Dragon Key (31460,32815,6) · 2 — Hill stairs (31459,32819,6)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31460,32815,6 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Tower floor 5: first and second key doors'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-tower-lower.png|720px|alt=Tower floor 5: first and second key doors: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — First key door (31458,32822,5) · 2 — Second key door (31456,32830,5) · 3 — Ladder down (31458,32825,5) · 4 — Western ladder down (31447,32835,5)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31457,32828,5 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Second Dragon Key: southern dead tree'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-second-key.png|720px|alt=Second Dragon Key: southern dead tree: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Second Dragon Key (31481,32849,7) · 2 — Ladder to floor 6 (31474,32850,7)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31481,32849,7 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Tower floor 3: bookcase, key door and chest'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-tower-top.png|720px|alt=Tower floor 3: bookcase, key door and chest: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Third Dragon Key: bookcase (31445,32836,3) · 2 — Third key door (31451,32827,3) · 3 — Fourth Dragon Key: chest (31448,32826,3) · 4 — Ladder down (31447,32835,3)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31448,32830,3 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Fourth key opens the underground stairway'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-dungeon-door.png|720px|alt=Fourth key opens the underground stairway: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Fourth key door (31472,32814,7) · 2 — Stairway underground (31474,32811,7)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31473,32814,7 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Tower descent: floor 11 to floor 12'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-descent.png|720px|alt=Tower descent: floor 11 to floor 12: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Descent to floor 12 (31472,32832,11) · 2 — Stairs back to floor 10 (31474,32819,11)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31474,32828,11 Open this floor in the world map]
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== The underground entrance ==

The first underground hub is on '''z=13''', near <code>31477,32867,13</code>. Progress north through the entrance chamber.

# Use the '''western entrance lever at 31466,32846,13'''. It opens the passage at <code>31477,32850,13</code>.
# Use the '''eastern entrance lever at 31488,32846,13'''. It opens the next passage at <code>31477,32848,13</code>.
# Prepare for the Tentacle Slayers and Archers summoned when these switches are activated. Clear the chamber before continuing.
# Explore the underground branches and collect the four throne powers below. Return to this hub afterwards for the blood gate on <code>z=14</code>.

'''Switch rules:''' these are shared passages. A teammate can open them for the group. Each entrance switch has a '''10-minute reuse delay'''; passages reset after '''2 hours 40 minutes'''. Using an already activated switch again can close its passage. Do not toggle an open switch just to record personal progress.

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'''Underground entrance: both battle levers'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-entrance.png|720px|alt=Underground entrance: both battle levers: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — First battle lever (31466,32846,13) · 2 — Second battle lever (31488,32846,13) · 3 — Hole to floor 14 (31481,32840,13) · 4 — Stairs from floor 12 (31475,32837,13)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31477,32846,13 Open this floor in the world map]
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== The four personal throne powers ==

'''Every player must walk onto each of the four required throne powers personally.''' Opening a passage or following a teammate onto a throne does not give the teammate's progress to you. They can be collected in any order. The success text confirms that you touched a Succubus throne and absorbed its spirit.

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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Power !! Throne location !! What to do
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| Western upper throne || <code>31426,32959,12</code> || Reach the western branch and step onto the throne.
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| Deep southern throne || <code>31511,33016,14</code> || Step onto the throne. The matching throne at <code>31417,33028,14</code> grants the same power; visiting both does not replace another required power.
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| Eastern upper throne || <code>31525,32907,12</code> || Reach the eastern branch and step onto the throne.
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| Death Guardian throne || <code>31553,32950,14</code> || Clear the Death Guardian route. Its death opens a temporary portal at <code>31553,32960,14</code> to <code>31553,32952,14</code>. Cross within '''4 minutes''' and step onto the throne.
|}
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Keep track of the four '''distinct''' powers. Returning to a throne that already accepted you does not grant a fifth power. The blood gates require these four.

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'''Tentacle caves: the two throne powers on floor 12'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-thrones-z12.png|720px|alt=Tentacle caves: the two throne powers on floor 12: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Black throne (31426,32959,12) · 2 — Yellow throne (31525,32907,12)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31475,32932,12 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Tentacle caves: red thrones, blood gate and lava lever'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-thrones-z14.png|720px|alt=Tentacle caves: red thrones, blood gate and lava lever: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Eastern red throne (31553,32950,14) · 2 — Southern red throne (31511,33016,14) · 3 — Same southern power: alternative throne (31417,33028,14) · 4 — Blood gate (31484,33007,14) · 5 — Lava lever (31478,33019,14) · 6 — Same lava lever: alternative position (31572,33007,14)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31494,32985,14 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Black throne: first distinct power'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-black-throne.png|720px|alt=Black throne: first distinct power: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Step onto the black throne (31426,32959,12)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31426,32959,12 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Yellow throne: second distinct power'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-yellow-throne.png|720px|alt=Yellow throne: second distinct power: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Step onto the yellow throne (31525,32907,12)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31525,32907,12 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Southern red throne: third distinct power'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-southern-throne.png|720px|alt=Southern red throne: third distinct power: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Step onto the southern red throne (31511,33016,14)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31511,33016,14 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Eastern red throne and Death Guardian encounter'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-eastern-throne.png|720px|alt=Eastern red throne and Death Guardian encounter: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Step onto the eastern red throne (31553,32950,14) · 2 — Death Guardian: temporary exit portal (31553,32960,14)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31553,32952,14 Open this floor in the world map]
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== The blood gate and lava passage ==

# Return to the northern entrance hub and go to '''z=14'''.
# Stand at <code>31477,32842,14</code> and '''use the gate immediately north at 31477,32841,14'''. With all four personal throne powers, it moves you to <code>31477,32840,14</code>.
# Enter the portal at <code>31476,32838,14</code>. It leads to the lava passage at <code>31481,33008,14</code>.
# At the second throne gate, stand at <code>31485,33007,14</code> and use the door at <code>31484,33007,14</code>. It checks the same four powers and moves you west to <code>31483,33007,14</code>.
# Use the '''lava-route lever at 31478,33019,14'''. The lever at <code>31572,33007,14</code> operates the same passage. It opens the wall at <code>31521,32973,12</code>; leave the passage open and continue through the connecting floors.
# Reach the '''castle portal at 31450,33002,12'''. It leads to <code>31321,32920,8</code>, the first floor of the final castle route.

If a gate says '''You did not absorb enough blood energy from thrones!''', revisit the four distinct powers with that character. Lever activation does not substitute for a personal throne visit.

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'''Underground gate to the Tentacle caves'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-underground-gate.png|720px|alt=Underground gate to the Tentacle caves: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Underground gate (31477,32841,14) · 2 — Stand here to enter (31477,32842,14)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31477,32841,14 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Four throne powers open the blood gate'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-blood-gate.png|720px|alt=Four throne powers open the blood gate: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Blood gate (31484,33007,14) · 2 — Stand on the eastern side (31485,33007,14) · 3 — Lava lever (31478,33019,14)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31480,33008,14 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Climb to floor 12 and enter the final castle portal'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-castle-transfer.png|720px|alt=Climb to floor 12 and enter the final castle portal: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Portal to final castle floor 8 (31450,33002,12) · 2 — Stairs from floor 13 (31438,33005,12)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31446,33003,12 Open this floor in the world map]
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== Tentacle castle: switches and the solo room ==

=== 5. Open the three castle passages ===

You arrive on '''z=8'''. Use the switches below as you work through the castle maze. Each opens the indicated obstacle for everyone; they reset after '''2 hours 40 minutes''' and can be closed by another toggle.

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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Switch !! Location !! Opens
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| Switch A || <code>31335,32928,8</code> || Passage at <code>31338,32927,8</code>.
|-
| Switch B || <code>31340,32920,8</code> || Passage at <code>31334,32924,8</code>.
|-
| Switch C || <code>31333,32926,8</code> || Passage at <code>31341,32933,8</code>.
|}
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=== 6. Pass the solo combat chamber ===

# Reach the '''portal at 31360,32923,8'''. Only one player can occupy the combat room at a time. If it refuses entry, wait for the previous player to leave.
# Enter and defeat the '''Tentacle Slayer, Tentacle Archer and Tentacle Archmage'''. Your entry begins a fresh encounter.
# Leave through the '''northern room portal at 31355,32919,8''', which returns you to <code>31355,32917,8</code>.
# Continue to the portal at <code>31357,32913,8</code>. It takes you to <code>31361,32919,9</code>.

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'''Final castle floor 8: three levers'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-castle-levers.png|720px|alt=Final castle floor 8: three levers: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — First castle lever (31335,32928,8) · 2 — Second castle lever (31340,32920,8) · 3 — Third castle lever (31333,32926,8) · 4 — Arrival from lava castle (31321,32920,8)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31339,32925,8 Open this floor in the world map]
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'''Final castle floor 8: solo trial'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-castle-trial.png|720px|alt=Final castle floor 8: solo trial: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Solo trial entrance (31360,32923,8) · 2 — Trial start (31355,32921,8) · 3 — Trial exit (31355,32919,8) · 4 — Portal onward to floor 9 (31357,32913,8)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31359,32920,8 Open this floor in the world map]
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== The changing tiles ==

On '''z=9''', reach the platform spanning <code>31321–31340,32919–32926,9</code>. Its unoccupied tiles change '''every second'''. Stepping onto a currently marked tile summons a '''Tentacle Phantom''' and has a '''1% chance of sending that player back to the underground entrance''' at <code>31477,32867,13</code>.

# Cross the platform toward its south side, clearing the enemies it produces.
# Stand on <code>31322,32926,9</code>, <code>31323,32926,9</code> or <code>31324,32926,9</code>.
# '''Use the southern door at 31323,32927,9'''. It moves you beyond the platform to <code>31323,32928,9</code>.
# Use the portal at <code>31336,32928,9</code> to continue to <code>31324,32919,10</code>.

The random return is a setback. To advance, cross the platform and use its south door. Your throne powers remain recorded if a tile sends you back.

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'''Final castle floor 9: shifting floor and one-way exit'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-castle-trap.png|720px|alt=Final castle floor 9: shifting floor and one-way exit: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Shifting floor: Phantom spawn point (31323,32925,9) · 2 — Use door from the north side (31323,32927,9) · 3 — Portal to floor 10 (31336,32928,9)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31330,32924,9 Open this floor in the world map]
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== Destruction and the reward floor ==

=== 7. Cross Destruction's passage ===

# On '''z=10''', fight through to '''Destruction''' and defeat it.
# Its death opens a portal at <code>31358,32923,10</code> to <code>31353,32925,10</code>. The portal lasts '''4 minutes'''; have the group ready to cross.
# Continue to the portal at <code>31354,32912,10</code>. It leads to <code>31358,32937,11</code>.

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'''Final castle floor 10: Destruction and reward route'''
<div style="max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;">[[File:WAD Guide tentacle-destruction.png|720px|alt=Final castle floor 10: Destruction and reward route: numbered quest landmarks]]</div>
1 — Destruction: temporary portal (31358,32923,10) · 2 — After the temporary portal (31353,32925,10) · 3 — Portal to floor 11 (31354,32912,10)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31355,32922,10 Open this floor in the world map]
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=== 8. Claim both personal rewards ===

On '''z=11''', collect '''both''' of these rewards:

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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Location !! Reward !! Why it matters
|-
| <code>31358,32906,11</code> || '''Black Skeleton Outfit scroll''' || Records quest completion and unlocks the post-quest shortcuts and deep Tarnstead travel. Use the scroll to learn the outfit.
|-
| <code>31351,32910,11</code> || Bag containing '''Tentacle Earrings + Ritual Reaper Doll''' || Separate chest reward. Claiming this chest also unlocks the normal quest exit.
|}
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These rewards belong to each character. Collecting the outfit reward does not automatically collect the earrings chest.

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'''Final castle floor 11: quest reward and extra chest'''
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1 — Black Skeleton outfit and quest completion (31358,32906,11) · 2 — Additional reward chest (31351,32910,11) · 3 — Portal back to the caves (31362,32914,11)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31357,32910,11 Open this floor in the world map]
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== Exit, shortcuts and optional routes ==

=== Leave after collecting the rewards ===

# Use the return portal at <code>31362,32914,11</code>. It leads to <code>31485,32883,13</code>.
# Return north to the entrance hub.
# Use the '''exit portal at 31483,32839,13'''. After claiming the earrings-and-doll chest, it returns you to Tarnstead at <code>31492,32777,6</code>.

=== Return for later visits ===

After claiming the Black Skeleton reward, the two entrance-hub shortcuts are available:

* <code>31472,32840,13</code> → final castle entrance at <code>31323,32919,8</code>.
* <code>31479,32838,13</code> → deeper southern area at <code>31502,33048,14</code>.

The '''deep tarnstead''' boat route also becomes available, provided Viper Island's final report is complete.

=== Optional lava / crafter access ===

Walk onto the lava-route tile at <code>31489,32884,14</code> to record that access. Afterwards the crafter portal at <code>31504,32875,12</code> takes you to <code>31486,32883,14</code>. This is an additional unlock; it does not replace the four throne powers or either reward chest.

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'''Sacrifice tile and Tentacle crafting room'''
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1 — Sacrifice tile (31489,32884,14) · 2 — Sacrifice portal destination (31486,32883,14) · 3 — Tentacle Blacksmith (31502,32883,14)<br>[https://map.wearedragons.info/#zoom,16,position,31494,32884,14 Open this floor in the world map]
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=== Optional Apocalypse encounter ===

The boss switch at <code>31358,32904,12</code> summons '''Apocalypse''' at <code>31353,32924,12</code>. It has a '''shared 5-hour reset'''. This is an additional boss encounter; the reward chests above do not require a personal Apocalypse kill.

The Tentacle General's Monster Point challenge is a separate activity from this walkthrough.

== If progress stops ==

* '''Boat refuses Tarnstead:''' finish the Viper finale and Sareth's final report. Choose <code>tarnstead</code> for your first visit.
* '''First door stays locked:''' use Dragon Key '''25780''' or the Key Ring that contains it. The four keys collected on Tarnstead are for later doors.
* '''A tree, bookcase or chest is empty:''' that character already claimed its key. Check the Key Ring and stored equipment.
* '''An entrance lever refuses reuse:''' wait for its 10-minute delay. An already open passage does not need another activation.
* '''Blood gate refuses entry:''' that character needs all four distinct throne powers. The two southern thrones listed as alternatives grant the same power.
* '''Solo-room portal refuses entry:''' another player is still inside. Complete the room one character at a time.
* '''Changing tiles send you away:''' return through the route; the personal throne powers are retained.
* '''Death Guardian or Destruction portal disappeared:''' the temporary passage lasts 4 minutes after the boss dies. Return when the encounter is available and open it again.
* '''Exit says the quest is unfinished:''' collect the separate Tentacle Earrings / Ritual Reaper Doll chest at <code>31351,32910,11</code>.

[[Storyline Quests#Complete walkthroughs|Back to complete storyline walkthroughs]] · [[Tarnstead Tentacles|Older Tarnstead key-route pictures]] · [[Tentacle Keys|Original key-route PDF]]

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	<div style="border-left:5px solid #c0392b;padding:.7em 1em;margin:1em 0;background:#171b22;">'''Full spoiler:''' this walkthrough includes the key locations, switches, thrones, castle trials and reward chests. Click any illustration to enlarge it. Coordinates use <code>x, y, z</code>; surface is normally <code>z=7</code>, smaller z means upstairs and larger z means underground.</div>		<div style="border-left:5px solid #c0392b;padding:.7em 1em;margin:1em 0;background:#171b22;">'''Full spoiler:''' this walkthrough includes the key locations, switches, thrones, castle trials and reward chests. Click any illustration to enlarge it. Coordinates use <code>x, y, z</code>; surface is normally <code>z=7</code>, smaller z means upstairs and larger z means underground.</div>

			<div style="border-left:5px solid #f2bd62;padding:.7em 1em;margin:1em 0;">'''Season 3 route status — 15 October 2026:''' a confirmed map error currently disables the lava gate and the original passage lever. If you reach these points and cannot continue, wait for the map correction to be loaded. The instructions below identify the original quest locations; copied objects are not alternative quest objectives.</div>

	'''Route:''' [[#Preparation and travel\|Travel and preparation]] → [[#Tarnstead: the four route keys\|Four Tarnstead keys]] → [[#The underground entrance\|Underground entrance]] → [[#The four personal throne powers\|Four throne powers]] → [[#The blood gate and lava passage\|Blood gate and lava passage]] → [[#Tentacle castle: switches and the solo room\|Castle switches and solo room]] → [[#The changing tiles\|Changing tiles]] → [[#Destruction and the reward floor\|Destruction and rewards]] → [[#Exit, shortcuts and optional routes\|Exit and shortcuts]].		'''Route:''' [[#Preparation and travel\|Travel and preparation]] → [[#Tarnstead: the four route keys\|Four Tarnstead keys]] → [[#The underground entrance\|Underground entrance]] → [[#The four personal throne powers\|Four throne powers]] → [[#The blood gate and lava passage\|Blood gate and lava passage]] → [[#Tentacle castle: switches and the solo room\|Castle switches and solo room]] → [[#The changing tiles\|Changing tiles]] → [[#Destruction and the reward floor\|Destruction and rewards]] → [[#Exit, shortcuts and optional routes\|Exit and shortcuts]].
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	\| Western upper throne \|\| <code>31426,32959,12</code> \|\| Reach the western branch and step onto the throne.		\| Western upper throne \|\| <code>31426,32959,12</code> \|\| Reach the western branch and step onto the throne.
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	\| Deep southern throne \|\| <code>31511,33016,14</code> \|\| Step onto ~~the~~ throne. The ~~matching~~ throne at <code>31417,33028,14</code> ~~grants the same power~~; ~~visiting both~~ does not ~~replace another required~~ power.		\| Deep southern throne \|\| <code>31511,33016,14</code> \|\| Step onto this original throne. The copied throne at <code>31417,33028,14</code> is inactive on Season 3; it does not grant a power.
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	\| Eastern upper throne \|\| <code>31525,32907,12</code> \|\| Reach the eastern branch and step onto the throne.		\| Eastern upper throne \|\| <code>31525,32907,12</code> \|\| Reach the eastern branch and step onto the throne.
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	Keep track of the four '''distinct''' powers. Returning to a throne that already accepted you does not grant a fifth power. The blood gates require these four.		Keep track of the four '''distinct''' powers at the original locations in the table. Returning to a throne that already accepted you does not grant a fifth power. The blood gates require these four. Extra copied objects shown in the regional map are not additional working quest points.

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	# Enter the portal at <code>31476,32838,14</code>. It leads to the lava passage at <code>31481,33008,14</code>.		# Enter the portal at <code>31476,32838,14</code>. It leads to the lava passage at <code>31481,33008,14</code>.
	# At the second throne gate, stand at <code>31485,33007,14</code> and use the door at <code>31484,33007,14</code>. It checks the same four powers and moves you west to <code>31483,33007,14</code>.		# At the second throne gate, stand at <code>31485,33007,14</code> and use the door at <code>31484,33007,14</code>. It checks the same four powers and moves you west to <code>31483,33007,14</code>.
	# Use the '''lava-route lever at ~~31478~~,~~33019~~,14'''~~. The lever at <code>31572,33007,14</code> operates the same passage~~. It opens the wall at <code>31521,32973,12</code>; leave the passage open and continue through the connecting floors.		# Use the '''original lava-route lever at 31572,33007,14'''. It opens the wall at <code>31521,32973,12</code>; leave the passage open and continue through the connecting floors. The extra lever at <code>31478,33019,14</code> is a copied map object, not an intended alternative.
	# Reach the '''castle portal at 31450,33002,12'''. It leads to <code>31321,32920,8</code>, the first floor of the final castle route.		# Reach the '''castle portal at 31450,33002,12'''. It leads to <code>31321,32920,8</code>, the first floor of the final castle route.

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	* '''A tree, bookcase or chest is empty:''' that character already claimed its key. Check the Key Ring and stored equipment.		* '''A tree, bookcase or chest is empty:''' that character already claimed its key. Check the Key Ring and stored equipment.
	* '''An entrance lever refuses reuse:''' wait for its 10-minute delay. An already open passage does not need another activation.		* '''An entrance lever refuses reuse:''' wait for its 10-minute delay. An already open passage does not need another activation.
	* '''Blood gate refuses entry:''' that character needs all four distinct throne powers. The ~~two~~ southern thrones ~~listed as alternatives grant the same power~~.		* '''Blood gate refuses entry:''' that character needs all four distinct throne powers at their original locations. The copied southern throne is inactive. Season 3 also has the confirmed map issue described above; completing the thrones alone cannot bypass that issue.
	* '''Solo-room portal refuses entry:''' another player is still inside. Complete the room one character at a time.		* '''Solo-room portal refuses entry:''' another player is still inside. Complete the room one character at a time.
	* '''Changing tiles send you away:''' return through the route; the personal throne powers are retained.		* '''Changing tiles send you away:''' return through the route; the personal throne powers are retained.