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RocketPotatoL62 Jan 22, 2018 @ 2:52pm
Where do I get the ability to get through the black walls?
Everywhere I go with a sliver of hope that I figured out where I'm supposed to be going, there is a wall of darkness blocking the way.
Last edited by RocketPotatoL62; Jan 22, 2018 @ 2:52pm
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Originally posted by Fracastador:
The crystal heart is in crystal peak.
You can use the ability you get from that to cross a gap in the ancient basin to get the double jump.

I don't think you actually need double jump to get the ability to pass through the walls, I think you're just getting turned around in kingdom's edge and are missing the area you need to find.
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Fracastador Jan 22, 2018 @ 2:53pm 
That's a long and complex process involving multiple areas, and is not required to beat the game.
Have you been to kingdom's edge?

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RocketPotatoL62 Jan 22, 2018 @ 2:54pm 
Originally posted by Fracastador:
That's a long and complex process involving multiple areas, and is not required to beat the game.
Have you been to kingdom's edge?
Yeah, I have no clue what is and isn't required to beat the game.
The most recent thing I've accomplished is beating the conqueror's trial.
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Fracastador Jan 22, 2018 @ 2:59pm 
You need to find and fight hornet in the far east of kingdom's edge

Take the thing you get from after that, and go to the bottom of ancient basin.
The door that was closed will now be open to you.
You'll find the ability you're looking for down there to the far east.
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RocketPotatoL62 Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:01pm 
I think I might be missing something since I've checked all places I've yet to explore in kingdom's edge and I am unable to progress.
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Fracastador Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:01pm 
Originally posted by Sonic_RocketPotatoL62:
I think I might be missing something since I've checked all places I've yet to explore in kingdom's edge and I am unable to progress.
Do you have double jump? I think you might need it to get there.
Last edited by Fracastador; Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:03pm
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RocketPotatoL62 Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:03pm 
Originally posted by Fracastador:
Originally posted by Sonic_RocketPotatoL62:
I think I might be missing something since I've checked all places I've yet to explore in kingdom's edge and I am unable to progress.
Do you have double jump? I think you might need it to get there.
This game has a double jump? heh, where do I get that?
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Fracastador Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:04pm 
Originally posted by Sonic_RocketPotatoL62:
Originally posted by Fracastador:
Do you have double jump? I think you might need it to get there.
This game has a double jump? heh, where do I get that?
... No, actually it doesn't look like you need that. Assuming you have the map, there should be an area above the spot blocked off by the black barrier that's where you want to follow.

In order to get double jump, you need the crystal heart...
do you have the crystal heart?
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RocketPotatoL62 Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:05pm 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14
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Fracastador Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:06pm 
The crystal heart is in crystal peak.
You can use the ability you get from that to cross a gap in the ancient basin to get the double jump.

I don't think you actually need double jump to get the ability to pass through the walls, I think you're just getting turned around in kingdom's edge and are missing the area you need to find.
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Fracastador Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:07pm 
I should mention that while you don't need double jump, getting out of the area where the shadow-barrier ability is hidden is murder without it.
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RocketPotatoL62 Jan 22, 2018 @ 3:08pm 
Originally posted by Fracastador:
The crystal heart is in crystal peak.
You can use the ability you get from that to cross a gap in the ancient basin to get the double jump.

I don't think you actually need double jump to get the ability to pass through the walls, I think you're just getting turned around in kingdom's edge and are missing the area you need to find.
ohhhh Crystal peak was the place I needed to be the whole time? looks like I did everything except that. Unless there is yet another upgrade I don't know about.

I'll go look there, thanks m8.
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Aeternalis the Abyssal Alchemist Jan 22, 2018 @ 4:30pm 
Once you get the Crystal Heart, you should go to the Waterways. Using the Crystal Heart, you can access the Grove hidden within the Waterways. That's where you get the ability to swim through acid.

You don't need double jump to reach the Hornet bossfight, you can try to Nail bouce on Aspids or your Shade. But it is way easier if you just get the double jump, as the enemy AI won't always cooperate.

After obtaining the King Brand from Hornet, head to the bottom of the Ancient Basin. The Brand will open the gate to The Abyss. On the bottom-left of The Abyss, you can get Abyssal Shriek, the most powerful spell in the game, but in order to get it, you need to go to the top-left portion of Fog Canyon and find the Howling Wraith spell first. On the far bottom-right of The Abyss, is the Shade Cloak, which will upgrade your dash, allowing you to phase through Shadow Gates and enemies.
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