Overview
The Alchemist's Chamber is a hidden room located inside Hernand Castle in Crimson Desert. It is a key story location visited during the "Mystical Key" main quest (the 10th mission of Chapter 1). The chamber contains a Faded Abyss Artifact and an Abyss Gate, which opens a portal that progresses the main storyline into the "Polar Opposites" quest.
Access Requirements
Entering the Alchemist's Chamber requires two things: the Hernandian Attire and the Mystical Key.
Hernandian Attire: This outfit must be equipped before approaching Hernand Castle. The guards at the castle gate will inspect Kliff's clothing and only allow entry if he is wearing the Hernandian Attire. Without it, they refuse passage.
Mystical Key: Given to Kliff by an old beggar, this wooden key emits a bright light and transforms into an intricate iron key. Before heading to the castle, open your inventory and examine the key by zooming in on the engravings near the tip.
How to Reach the Chamber
After entering Hernand Castle while wearing the Hernandian Attire, follow these steps to find the Alchemist's Chamber:
Progress through the castle corridors and head up to the second floor.
Enter the hallway on the right side of the second floor.
Go through the first door on the left inside this corridor. This leads into the Alchemist's Chamber.
A guard may appear to block the entrance in the middle of the room, but this is not the correct path. The story objective is through the first door on the left in the corridor, not past the guard.
Inside the Chamber
Once inside the Alchemist's Chamber, examine the shining treasure chest on the floor to collect the Faded Abyss Artifact. After picking it up, a wall opens to reveal a glowing Abyss Gate. Approach the gate and interact with it to complete the Mystical Key quest and begin the "Polar Opposites" quest.
Quest: Mystical Key
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Quest Name | Mystical Key |
Chapter | Chapter 1, Mission 10 |
Prerequisite | Obtain the Mystical Key from the old beggar and equip the Hernandian Attire |
Objective | Find the Alchemist's Chamber inside Hernand Castle |
Key Item | Faded Abyss Artifact (collected from a treasure chest) |
Next Quest | Polar Opposites (begins after entering the Abyss Gate) |
Tips
If you have not yet obtained the Hernandian Attire, you can get it by completing the "Actions Speak Louder than Words" quest (clean a tailor's chimney) or by purchasing it for 3 silver coins from the Tailor's Shop in Hernand.
Examine the Mystical Key in your inventory before heading to the castle. Zooming in on the engravings is required to advance the quest objective.
The guard standing in the middle of the room inside the castle is not blocking the correct path. Ignore them and look for the first door on the left in the corridor.