Location

Description

Why it matters

The Forge

Used to forge new weapons and armor from mined ores.

Essential for progression; forging gear is required to advance in the game.

Enhancing Area

Upgrade station for weapons and armor using essences.

Increases stats and keeps your gear viable as enemies get stronger.

Runemaker Area

Allows players to add runes to equipment for passive effects such as burn, healing, poison, and lifesteal.

Helps customize builds and fine-tune playstyle.

The Cave

Main mining area in Stonewake’s Cross where you gather ores.

Primary source of early-game materials; also connects to secret locations.

Bard Area

NPC hub where you obtain a lantern for mining.

Lantern is required to safely explore deeper cave levels.

Maria’s Potion Shop

Sells stamina, healing, and utility potions.

Important for long mining sessions and tough fights.

Miner Fred’s Shop

Sells pickaxes, including higher-tier tools with more rune slots.

Better pickaxes increase mining speed and efficiency.

Marbles’s Shop

Used to sell unwanted weapons and armor for gold.

Helps recover gold from failed or experimental forging attempts.

Greedy Cey’s Shop

Buys ores, runes, and essences.

Useful when inventory is full or materials are no longer needed.

Wizard’s Tower

Allows players to reroll their race.

Enables testing new builds without restarting progress.

Secret Cave

Quest area tied to the Bard’s Guitar Quest. Contains the Undead NPC.

Required to obtain the Unknown Key.

Fallen Angel’s Cave

Hidden cave unlocked using the Unknown Key from the Bard’s Guitar Quest.

Contains rare rewards and advanced tools.

Location

Description

Why it matters

The Forge

Used to forge new weapons and armor from mined ores.

Required to craft higher-tier gear needed for late-game progression.

Enhancing Area

Upgrade station for weapons and armor using essences.

Keeps gear competitive against stronger enemies in this region.

Runemaker Area

Allows runes to be added to equipment, granting effects like burn, healing, poison, and lifesteal.

Enables build optimization for tougher combat encounters.

Ruined Cave

The collapsed castle interior of the Forgotten Kingdom. Contains multiple sub-areas and strong enemies.

Main high-level mining and combat zone in the region.

Descent Beginnings

Entry area of the Ruined Cave.

Serves as the gateway to deeper, more dangerous cave sections.

Ashen Path

A scorched section of the Ruined Cave with hostile enemies.

Introduces stronger enemies and improved loot chances.

Catacombs

Underground ruins filled with enemies and hidden paths.

Contains valuable loot and contributes to late-game farming.

Sunken Cells

A flooded prison-like area within the Ruined Cave.

Features unique enemies and ore placements.

Volcanic Depths

The deepest and most dangerous section of the Ruined Cave.

Closest thing to endgame content, with elite enemies and high-tier ores.

Captain Rowan’s Camp

Quest hub where Captain Rowan and other NPCs reside.

Provides quests that guide progression through Forgotten Kingdom.

Wo’s Shop

Run by a master swordsman who buys equipment from players.

Key place to sell forged weapons and armor for gold.

Maria’s Potion Shop

Sells stamina, healing, and utility potions.

Essential for surviving long mining runs and difficult fights.

Miner Fred’s Shop

Sells advanced pickaxes, including those with extra rune slots.

Improves mining efficiency and access to high-tier ore veins.

Greedy Cey’s Shop

Buys ores, runes, and essences.

Useful for inventory management and quick gold gains.

Wizard’s Tower

Allows players to reroll their race.

Lets players experiment with new builds without restarting.

Goblin Cave

Cave filled with slimes and crystal rewards.

Important source of crystals and quest-related materials.

Goblin Village

Settlement of goblins offering the Goblin King questline.

Unlocks major quests requiring coins and rare gems.