One of the crucial side quests in the game “The First Berserker: Khazan” is known as The Transcendental Sword. To achieve the optimal game ending, you should tackle this mission diligently. Although it’s not the longest mission in the game, it is filled with traps and treasures that can make your progress challenging. Moreover, its bridge lowering feature adds an element of complexity, potentially causing confusion for players as they navigate through it.
It’s great news! We’re more than pleased to guide you through every detail of this mission. We’ll help you find your way, indicate where the hidden riches are, and share tips on how to overcome the challenging foes you’ll meet along the way in this labyrinth.
Passage To Darion Castle
| Enemies | Undead Archer, Undead Vagrant, Undead Warrior, Renowned Warrior’s Shadow, Undead Assassin, |
|---|---|
| Notable Items | Unstable Soul Tearstone, Ghost Twin Blades |
| Soulstones? | 1 |
| Jarling? | No. |
After moving forward directly, make your first turn to the right. This will lead you to Darion Castle Blade Nexus. Here, converse with Lantimos who will share some insights about the sword’s history. Ensure that the Undead Hunter lantern is turned on, and allocate a skill point in the Rest in Peach javelin ability.
Return down the corridor, and at the end, keep an eye out for an Undead Archer lying in wait to attack. Be cautious, as there’s an Undead Bum lurking on your left side, planning an ambush. Defeat them, and you’ll discover a Fire Resistance Potion nearby where the archer was originally stationed.
The First Soulstone
Instead of descending the stairs as it may seem, focus on attacking the wall to your right, near where the ladder is located. You’ll find a hidden passageway there, leading to the discovery of the first Soulstone (1/2). Take out the two archers in the vicinity and then engage the undead warrior that rises from the ground. Once you’ve smashed the Soulstone, consider executing a drop attack on one of the Undead Vagrants lurking below. One will be lying down in a corner while another is patrolling around.
After addressing them, proceed along the way until you encounter the Shadow of a Famed Warrior. Defeat it, and bring down the nearby bridge by destroying it. Retrace your steps back to the point where you started, until you find a ladder; climb it, and you’ll be back at your starting point. Go back to the location where you confronted the archer and beggar, and instead of going straight ahead this time, venture down the corridor…
1. Start by descending the stairs in front of you.
2. As you walk down, be mindful of a hidden trap that shoots arrows.
3. After reaching the bottom, proceed through the hallway. Keep an eye out for another arrow trap at the end of this corridor.
4. Once you’ve passed it safely, take the first left turn you encounter. On your way, grab the Fire Cleanse Potion that you’ll find there.
5. Continue straight ahead along the hallway, being cautious about the arrow trap at its terminus.
6. Soon, you will come across another intersection. Take a left turn here, and you’ll see a drawbridge that is elevated.
7. Locate the rope supporting the bridge and cut it to lower it. Cross the bridge when it has settled.
8. Once on the other side, pick up the Unstable Soul Tearstone that lies there.
Now, descend the ladder and retrieve the two individuals who seem to be wandering aimlessly. On your left side, you will come across a room where you’ll find Ghost Twin Blades hidden behind a wooden partition. Be careful as there’s another trap in this room, so make sure not to step on it. Proceed down the corridor, turn left, eliminate the archer, watch out for another trap on the floor, and you will reach a gap. In the distance, you can see a raised bridge. Aim your javelin at the rope supporting it to lower that bridge.
First, make your way back to the platform jutting out from the edge. Jump off this platform, and you will find yourself on the bridge that you recently lowered. It is here where you can engage with the “Nexus of the Falling Blade’s Path.”
Or, simply:
Go back to the overhanging platform, jump off it, and land on the lowered bridge. Activate the “Nexus of the Falling Blade Path” from this location.
Path Of The Fallen
| Enemies | Elite Soulbound Knight, Yoma Jester, Yoma Shamen, Yoma Pursuer |
|---|---|
| Notable Items |
Unstable Soul Tearstone,
The Day the Black Moon Rose 3 |
| Soulstones? | |
| Jarling? | No |
As I step up to those towering doors, it’s wise to pop a Hallucination Cleanse Potion first. Once you’re all set, swing open those doors and brace yourself for an encounter with a Soulbound Elite Knight. This guy is all about ranged combat, but here’s the catch – he’ll temporarily turn invincible. When that happens, watch out as his spirit performs a thrust attack. Right after that, the physical version of the knight will follow up with the exact same thrust attack.
As a gamer, here’s my take on your statement:
When it comes to this opponent, he’s got one more move up his sleeve – a Burst Attack. It’s relatively easy to dodge by swiftly moving to the side or even counterattacking. But beware! If you get hit too often by the spirit, things might start getting fuzzy and your controls will be reversed, making it seem like I’m playing in mirror mode.
The Day the Black Moon Rose 3
After overpowering the Soulbound Knight, make your way back to the entrance. Take a glance to your right side now. Tap on a wall that seems odd, and it will disappear, uncovering The Day the Black Moon Rose 3 diary fragment.
Follow the staircase ahead, and you’ll come across a treasure chest. Open it to obtain a Strategist’s Ring, Necklace of the Bloodmoon, and two Chaos Cleanse Potions. To your left is a room; proceed down the stairs there, and you’ll encounter three Yoma Jesters, a Yoma Shamen. Defeat them, activate the lever to lower the statue, then move into the adjoining hallway. You’ll stumble upon an Unstable Soul Tearstone in this area.
Here, there’s a Yoma Pursuer present, along with a fire arrow trap just behind them. It would be wiser to maintain some distance to engage in combat, as moving too close might inadvertently trigger the trap and result in being hit by the arrows. Instead, move forward, unlock the gate, and you’ll encounter the Tomb of the Forgotten Black Nexus ahead.
To avoid stepping into a fire arrow trap and getting hit by arrows, keep some distance from the Yoma Pursuer here. Moving forward will unlock the gate, leading you to the Tomb of the Forgotten Black Nexus.
Tomb of the Forgotten
| Enemies | Yoma Shamen, Yoma Pursuer, Undead Shieldbearer, Undead Ice Archer, Renowned Spellblade’s Shadow, Undead Vagrant |
|---|---|
| Notable Items |
Unstable Soul Tearstone, Ghost Hilt
Hismar Conquest 1 |
| Soulstones? | |
| Jarling? | No |
To your left from the entrance, beyond the barriers, take the Earth Enhancer. Retrace your steps slightly and seek out the covered spot. Peer over the edge, and you’ll spot a stone platform below. Your goal is to execute a drop attack on either the Shaman or the pursuer lurking around. Now, let’s eliminate any remaining threats in this area.
As you continue along, you’ll encounter two additional Shamans and another Pursuer. A third Pursuer is hiding to your left at the end of this area. Instead of moving forward, go back to the spot where you initially dropped down. There, you’ll find a gap in the ground. Peer into it and you’ll see two Shamans below. Jump down and eliminate them, then reascend using the ladder.
As you reach the end of this floor, you’ll find a steel grate bridge below which you can descend. Follow the path ahead until you come across an open space with two undead enemies – an Undead Shieldbearer and an Undead Ice Archer. Eliminate the archer first, as it’s positioned behind the shieldbearer. Be prepared for a second Shieldbearer that will appear later, but by then, you should have already dealt with their companions.
If you didn’t heed my counsel and choose not to eliminate the Shamans, they’ll be launching skull-shaped missiles at you. Consequently, it might be wise to move the confrontation to a secluded area, such as the backroom, to avoid such unwanted hassle.
Make your way into the hidden chamber, advancing until you run across the Specter of a Famed Sword-mage. He’s a formidable opponent, one of those relentless undead swordsmen who excel in thrusting assaults and ranged projectiles. Instead of dodging away from him, move sideways to avoid his lunging attacks, as they often propel him quite far ahead.
The Jarling
After overcoming the Shadow of the Famed Spellblade, veer to your left, but watch out for the hidden arrow traps. In the nook, next to the arrow openings, you’ll come across a jar that contains the Jarling for this mission.
The Second Soulstone And Hismar Conquest 1
Moving forward, you’ll engage two Undead Vagrants in the next room. After that, ascend the ladder and follow the path towards stairs. To your left, you’ll discover Hismar Conquest 1 diary fragment – don’t forget to pick it up. Proceed upward, then veer left at the top of the stairs. Now, follow the looping path. You’ll spot a Soulstone (2/2) suspended in a cage above. Use a javelin to shatter it.
Make your way to the end of the bridge, and there you’ll encounter a strong servant of chaos. To minimize damage from his beam attacks, try to maneuver around him as much as possible, keeping his back towards you. Defend against his powerful punches and consider counterattacking during his burst attacks, but be aware that they can inflict significant damage. However, since these burst attacks are easy to evade, it might be wiser for you to maintain a safe distance instead. Just remember that these burst attacks often occur in pairs, so give yourself some space before returning to the fray.
After destroying the Servant of Chaos to dust, follow the path that curves to the left. This route will lead you to a chest. Open it up to find yourself with a Ghost Hilt, Butcher’s Helm, Butcher’s Pauldrons, Butcher’s Gauntlets, Butcher’s Leggings, and Butcher’s Shoes.
Elite Corrupted High Cleric
Return to the location where we battled the golem, pull the lever, initiate the Velied Path Blade Nexus, and advance to engage the Elite Corrupted High Cleric. I haven’t encountered many of these adversaries yet, but if I stay close to them and prioritize blocking his massive hammer assaults with Brink Guarding, I should come out victorious.
Occasionally, he sets multiple magical circles on the ground which you should avoid stepping on, usually when you are at a distance. However, he also has a powerful move where he charges forward, shield raised. Be cautious, as this can catch you off guard. Keep an eye out for it if he’s moved back a bit, and dodge through him. Next up, pass through the last gate to face the final boss of this stage: the Remnant of Elamein.
The Remnant of Elamein Boss Fight
In many instances when re-encountering boss fights, the battle against Elamein follows a familiar pattern as before. However, it does present some notable changes. For one, she appears to possess all her tools from the get-go, so you might face her large lightning projectiles right away in this fight. Furthermore, similar to other spectral enemies you’ve clashed with, she now has a teleport ability.
If she moves to one side, she usually vanishes only to re-emerge in front of you, executing an overhead strike, a spinning slash, or a shield bash. She’ll always follow these with another attack. Thus, if she reappears with the overhead strike, be ready for another, more powerful overhead strike. She’ll behave similarly with the shield bash and the spinning attack. So, if you notice her disappearing, stay alert and brace yourself to counter her attacks when she reappears.
Continue focusing on her, attempt to flank from behind, execute guard-breaking attacks, and you’ll bring down Elamein swiftly. Do remember to check out our thorough guide on defeating Elamein for more tips. By the way, she’s essentially the same boss as I previously mentioned, only with those teleport tricks up her sleeve. After you defeat her, watch the ensuing cutscene and then chat with Daphrona to wrap up the mission.
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