How to Open the Door in Rado's Annex

A concise explanation on how to open the cursed door

Intro

I found that - playing as Yunica Tovah - the textual hints to help restore the Evil Ring were poorly translated. I had one "hell" of a time trying to figure out how to do this. This guide was made to save you that frustration...

NOTE!

If you are playing as the 3rd playable character (neither Yunica, nor Hugo), just use Boost at the Door in Rado's Annex. You don't need to use the methods mentioned below. Not mentioning the character's name because...spoilers.

Summary

In order to pass through the Devil's Gaze, you need to restore power to the Evil Ring and wear it. Then, click on the cursed door and it will open for you.

Step 1

• Obtain the Evil Ring

It's just inside Silent Sands - if I remember correctly, it's on the first floor: go West, take the furthest staircase to the left. Follow it across a skyline and into the sand. Note the slippery sand.... Hop up onto the platform in the middle and equip the Mask of Eyes. Follow the skyline and open the chest ahead.

Step 2

• Equip the Silver Chimes and de-select the Evil Ring

(*if you previously selected the ring, de-select it, or you will take 9999 damage on restoring the Evil Ring)
(*if you do not select Silver Chimes, each Zelkaron you defeat will not count toward restoring the Evil Ring)

Step 3

• Defeat 4 Zelkaron

They are located in the quicksand area nearest to Rado's Annex. They will be glowing red and have a very high amount of HP. Once you defeat 4 Zelkaron, you will get a notification about the Evil RIng being restored.

Step 4

• Equip the Blue Necklace and select the Evil Ring

The Blue Necklace will negate the effects of the Evil Ring and allow you to open the door back in Rado's Annex. After opening the Devil's Gaze, the Evil Ring will become drained again. If you inadvertently select the Evil Ring from then on, you will not take 9999 from the curse.

Special Thanks

Thank you to Mike J. for a copy of Ys Origins. I thought I swore off RPGs! Phooey! Now I'm hooked on the Ys series. :)

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[Loki the Squirrel]

Thanks! This really helped—I was stumped.

[ejaywillie]

I like how they did this from Ys1 but in a different way. I'm new to the series, and I am so sad I didn't play them sooner.

[FluffySpartan]

Thnx that helped a lot
I didn't even know there is a third char
Maybe I should play the game again after beating it.

[Neo TricksterZero]

This guide has been EXTREMELY HELPFUL!!! OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!! It was a flipping struggle to kill those 4 damage spongy creatures!!! I was so close to quitting the damn game, that's how frustrating it truly is.

[The Chronicles of Rizzick]

Thank you for this awesome, short, precise and concise guide. Youre great :D

[Deaths Elixir ™]

Dude! Thank You.

[Master Sora]

hello everyone i posted a map with the same Walkthrough if you wish

[Ikagura]

Level up once or twice

[✈️dvt is teh n008135t]

i'm doing 1 damage too - this shit is so gey LOL ( 1v1 them on the stairs you take from the angel save point with the lightning skill ; though i did 1 damage at least i was doing 10+ damage per charge )

[Abyss]

For anyone doing 1 damage the reason is an absurd difficulty spike, I was around lv 30 and couldnt do as much as touch them, by lv 40 you can take the out easily but the grind is vomit inducing, not sure why it is not mentioned on the guide but I thought you should know.