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Barren Swamp Walkthrough

Activate the Barren Swamp Entrance Stargazer

After riding the train from the Grand Exhibition Gallery, you will be transported to the entrance of the Barren Swamp. Getting off the train will lead you to a small abandoned factory. Head your way there as this is where the entrance of the Barren Swamp lies. Along the way, you will enter a large empty room with a x1 Resplendent Ergo Fragment. Head through the next area that looks like a puppet assembly room with lots of lifeless puppets ready for assembly or rather they are readying it all for abandonment.

On one of the tables, get the x1 Venigni's Krat Landmark Guide IV collectible. Head through the nearest exit and discover the nearest Stargazer which is the Barren Swamp Entrance Stargazer. Activate it and starting from here, players can follow a straightforward path. Before heading through the inner section, grab the x1 Gemini's Iron Protection.

As you move forward, you will come across an x1 Large Puppet Worker who uses a shovel as a weapon. Be careful of its hard-hitting attacks and stagger it as soon as possible to gain the upper hand. After defeating the Large Puppet Worker, proceed through the path ahead and find an x1 Puppet Dog. Eliminate it and you will eventually find x1 Radiant Ergo Fragment lying beside the pathway you are currently in. Continue the path here and soon find another x1 Puppet Dog. Eliminate it and proceed. Not far from your location, you will find a x1 Puppet with a Rifle near the carriage and another x1 Puppet Dog. Take them out by taking advantage of the explosive barrel near the carriage. After taking all the enemies out, open the chest and get x1 Belford Superior Insulation Converter. The only available path here is the way you need to go.

In the next area, you will soon find an area with a swamp. Pay attention to the Puppets stationed on top of the cliffs as they can fire at you with rifle rounds. Dash as fast as you can to avoid being hit and follow the cliff pathway in here. Get the x1 Dim Ergo Chunk along the way. Access the lower levels alongside the drainage is an x1 Puppet Dog and beware of this one as it explodes and deals a lot of damage. There are items here for you to get. As you have guessed the swamp can Corrupt you when traversing on this kind of terrain so to avoid getting the Corruption Status, avoid traversing on these swamps as much as possible. However, if you need to, be sure to do it as quickly as you can. There are two items here, a x1 Dim Ergo Fragment and an x1 Attribute Resistance Ampoule.

After getting both items proceed to the path past the swamp. Follow the path and eventually find a bonfire with a loot near to it. Get the x1 Special Purification Ampoule as quickly as you can since there is exploding rolling debris made of puppet parts in here that can easily hit you if you miss it. Avoid the debris at all costs and continue to the ravine-looking path which will lead you to an x1 Clown Brawler Puppet. Watch out for this puppet since it can inflict Electric Shock status. Aside from its slam attacks, it can also throw speedy rocket punches at you.

Unlock The Shortcut Near The Keep

Get Legion Caliber after eliminating this enemy, and continue following the path here until the path separates into two. Head to the right path first and you will notice the Puppet Riflemen that you were unable to confront in the previous area. Take them out and take the x1 Legion Magazine as a loot in this section. After getting the loot, head back from whence you came and pass the broken bridge there's a building that looks like a keep. Head towards there and take out x1 Puppet Swordsman guarding the wooden bridge. Cross the bridge as fast as you can as the middle part of it will be destroyed. If you fall, just circle back and your regular jump can bridge the gap.

Inside the keep, there is another x1 Puppet Swordsman guarding the circular stairs. Be careful traversing this area as you might fall just in case you do not want to explore the lower areas. After defeating the Puppet Swordsman, get the x1 Half Moonstone on the wooden ledge or broken pillar near where you fought the swordsman. If you want to explore the lower section of the keep there are items available for us to get. Jump to the lower area and soon you will find a Large Puppet Worker ( Shovel ). Deal with it and receive an x1 Attribute Resistance Ampoule, x1 Crescent Moonstone, and x1 Star Fragment. After the battle, you can also loot another x1 Radiant Ergo Fragment in the area and a x1 Throwing Cell.

After getting all items in the lower section of the keep, head to the upper parts instead and find x3 Puppet Swordsmen. Quickly take them out while minding your position as you can easily fall into the lower section again if you are not careful. After defeating all enemies, get the x1 Special Resistance Ampoule and head to the nearest exit. Existing the keep will lead you into an area where a mine cart can be activated by activating the switch. But before tinkering with the switch, get the x1 Chain near your position. There's a ladder that leads to the upper section of the keep, head there and you will find a Puppet Swordsman with a flaming sword. Take it out and receive a x1 Star Fragment. Get the chest as well in this area containing a x1 Recharged Amulet.

Head back to the switch and activate the switch, the cart will move and slam itself into the barricaded wall. Destroying it afterward. This then unlocks a shortcut to the Barren Swamp Entrance where you first access the Stargazer in this area. Replenish your consumables if you want before proceeding.

Activate the Barren Swamp Stargazer

This is going to be our second Stargazer in this area. After replenishing your loadout, from the Stargazer, head back to the shortcut path, and instead of returning to the keep, head to your right and follow the path here that leads to Alidoro. Speak to him if you want to avail Special Weapons. If you are done head past the wooden bridge to proceed. Pick up the x1 Electric Blitz Canister.

Follow the straightforward path in here and the following enemies are waiting, x3 Headless Puppets, x2 Puppet Dog. Notice that the first Puppet Dog on the cliffs is ready to ambush you anytime, lure it first, and deal with the rest of the targets. If all enemies were taken out, pick up the nearest loot which is a x1 Crescent Moonstone. Follow the path until you reach an open area with lots of dead puppet bodies and carriages. Before going into the dump site, get the x1 Vivid Ergo Fragment located near the tree.

This is a large area with a lot of enemies around. Note that there is also a cannon (the cannon can destroy the large metal containers which some contain basic enemies while others have items inside but nothing important.

from the nearby tower that continuously fires rockets at you so it is advisable to be always on the move to avoid getting hit. You can hear the release shot of the cannon in the distance and use the terrain like trees and wagons for cover once before the cannon destroys it.

From the tree where you get the x1 Vivid Ergo Fragment, head to the left side of the area and a x1 Blank Puppet is waiting. Clear it and get another x1 Attribute Resistance Ampoule on the ground. Head to the wide area and hug the walls to the left. You will be encountering x2 Blank Crawling Puppets here and you can pick up a x1 Radiant Ergo Fragment.

Follow the swamp and eventually, you will come across a cave with an elite enemy guarding the pathway. It resembles the movesets of the Krat Police Puppet but it is much stronger. Defeat the x1 Shock Elite Puppet and get x1 Star Fragment. Also, pick up a x1 Gemini's Emergency Protection before moving forward. Follow the cave's pathway and eventually reach another Stargazer before activating it, picking up the x1 Dark Moon Moonstone of the Covenant near you would be a wise choice.

Activate the Barren Swamp Stargazer and speak to The Broken Puppet near it to activate a side quest. For a piece of detailed information about this quest, check out our Quests Page. Since we already activated the Stargazer, tackling the large dumpsite that we've been before would be a wise choice.

Reach the Dump Site's Tower

Head back to the large dumpsite we've been through before this area. We do have a clear goal and that is to destroy the manned cannon situated at the top of the tower. You can skip all enemies in the dumpsite if you wish to and head to the tower entrance. Inside the tower, there is a x1 Puppet Swordsman and x1 Puppet Dog, take advantage of the exploding barrels in here to do a preemptive strike. Once the enemies were taken out, get the nearest loot which is a x1 Radiant Ergo Fragment.

The area ahead contains another cannon and large metal containers along with more enemies and optional bosses. So back track first. 

Head to the ladder to access the upper section of the tower. Upon reaching the upper area of the tower, you will notice a Puppet, operating the cannon. Take out both the puppet and the cannon and get the chest in the area that contains x1 Live Puppet's Axe Blade and x1 Live Puppet's Axe Handle. Head back to the large dumpsite since you can now explore it without worries. Get an x1 Sharp Pipe and an x1 Half Moonstone in the area.

Defeat the Owl Doctor

Now that we've explored the area, it is time to fast travel back to the Barren Swamp Stargazer we came from. Head straight to the other exit and notice another large dumpsite with a handful of enemies with x2 Puppet of the Future mini Bosses. Hug the walls on your left. You can pick enemies here one by one and just be sure to always be on the move as there's an active cannon situated on a tower once again. On your way, pick up the x1 Fable Catalyst. You can also find x2 Dimensional Butterflies that drop x1 Stabilized Alchemical Booster x1 Alchemical Booster. Not far from your location is another x1 Dim Ergo Fragment. Turn 180 degrees and you will notice a nearby shack. Note the cannon can damage the enemies but can pierce through and hit you so time your attacks carefully with the dodges of both or eliminate the cannon first and come back. 

Head inside and get the x1 Experiment Report of Order - Test Subject 890 collectible. Get another loot here near the exit which is x1 Crescent Moonstone. Head back to the shack and our main objective is to defeat the Owl Doctor. Take the ladder and head to the lower part of the shack to confront the Owl Doctor. After a brief dialogue with him, the battle will start. He loves to deal with combination attacks and throws his knife and closes the gap by leaping towards you. However, most of his attacks are easy to counter. Plan ahead and always wait for him to attack first then counter afterwards. After defeating the Owl Doctor, you will get his Mask the Owl Doctor's Mask.

Reach the Barren Swamp Ravine Stargazer

We have defeated the Owl Doctor and it is now time to explore the large dumpsite. If you have not taken out the nearest Puppet of the Future in your location, this is the time to do so. On your way to the second Puppet of the Future, pick up the following items, a x1 Cluster Grenade, a x1 Half Moonstone, and x1 Resplendent Ergo Fragment. Before reaching the next Puppet of the Future, another Dimensional Butterfly will spawn here and will drop a x1 Dark Moon Moonstone of the Covenant. Defeat the second Puppet of the Future mini-boss to get another x1 Quartz. The entrance of the tower is tightly shut however, we can take advantage of the items around. The first thing that we need to do is to spawn the Dimensional Butterfly near the gate, kill it, and get an x1 Motivity Crank. Near the gate's location, pick up another x1 Sawtoothed Wheel.

Not far from your current location, we can pick up more items. Head straight and pick up a x1 Vivid Ergo Fragment and far from here, you will notice another loot situated on a higher ground. This loot is being guarded by two Blank Puppets. Deal with them and pick up x1 Sharp Pipe. Not far from this location, you can spawn another Dimensional Butterfly for a x1 Balance Crank. Before we enter the Ravine, notice the nearest tower entrance, and as mentioned this gate is shut tight. Facing the tower entrance, head to your right and hug the walls of the tower. You will eventually reach the back part of the tower. This place is very distinct due to the tall grasses surrounding the area. Head to the tall grasses and pass this specific section, you will notice a chest. After opening it. you will receive the Fancy Venigni Collection. We looted most of the items in the Dump Site and it is now time to enter the Ravine.

From the Barren Swamp Stargazer head straight and you will find a pathway that leads you to the Ravine. Follow it and eventually, you will reach the Barren Swamp Ravine. This place is a little confusing due to its layout. Just take it slow when progressing. Pass the tree, you will be encountering the first areas of the ravine. Beware of Human Carcasses in here, pick each and every one of them slowly as much as possible and you will be fine. There will be two Human Carcasses at the beginning of the area.

After taking them out, notice two loots that we can acquire. One on the lift and the one near its location. Let's get this one first. The loot on the other side contains a x1 Crescent Moonstone. You can jump to the lift to reach the loot and it is a x1 Fire Canister. After getting the item, simply jump to the next available platform.

Climb the ladder first to get x1 Star Fragment in the open space below the locked Stargazer Shortcut. Head back to the ladder we just used to access the lower part of the structure. There is a wooden bridge near another shack, this is where we need to go. Note that the middle part of the bridge will collapse, so proceed with caution. Inside the Shack is a x1 Radiant Ergo Fragment

Follow the path and it will be split into two. First, take the path on your left and traverse the long wooden platform. Be cautious about dealing with the enemies here since you can be caught up with the explosive barrels placed in here. Lure the enemies in a safe spot and pick them one by one. Once it's safe, get the treasure chest and receive a x1 Legion Caliber. Head back where the path splits and climb the ladder this time, this ladder can lead you to the Stargazer that we need to activate.

You will notice an item situated on a plank. You can get this one by slowly hopping to it however, take note that some of the parts will break after you step on it. Get x1 Gemini's Iron Protection. Jump to the nearest platform so you can safely get back on track. Climb the ladder that leads to the Stargazer shortcut again. Notice another loot that lies on the nearest lift. Hop on it and get an x1 Special Resistance Ampoule. Return to the original platform and head to the upper section and finally, activate the Barren Swamp Ravine Stargazer and unlock the shortcut.

Activate the Barren Swamp Bridge Stargazer

After restocking your inventory, let us proceed to the next area to progress. Head back to the ladder again and use it to climb down. We will be progressing through the inner parts of the Ravine from here. Go through the opening near the ladder.

After entering the cave, head to your left to get an x1 Attribute Resistance Ampoule. Notice the rolling debris is back so proceed with caution. After getting the item proceed to the only available pathway. On your way, A Human Carcass will ambush you, take it out, and a Dimensional Butterfly also spawns. Killing it will provide you with an x1 Advance Crank. To proceed safely at this level, you can hide and wait at the allotted space or covers that you can find as you traverse the narrow pathways here. So you can avoid getting hit by the rolling debris. Proceed and along the way, pick up an x1 Vivid Ergo Fragment. Wait for the debris to pass and proceed. You will eventually encounter two Human Carcasses along the cliffs with a Dimensional Butterfly. Take out all targets and get x1 Half Moonstone from the Butterfly. Follow the path once again and eventually stumble upon an x1 Electric Blitz Abrasive.

A few steps away a x1 Dim Ergo Chunk can be looted. From this location, notice the other side of the cliff where you can safely jump to access the lower parts of the area. Jump on it and find a Dimensional Butterfly that drops a x1 Half Moonstone. Follow the path and it will lead you to a wide area where the cave exit lies.

On your left, a Mutated Bear resides. This enemy loves to charge at you. Carefully time your attacks you shouldn't have too much problem taking it out. It will drop an x1 Star Fragment upon defeat. Open the chest as well that contains an x1 Arch Disruption Cartridge. Head back to the exit and notice a ladder on your right. This is a shortcut that you can unlock to access the Barren Swamp Ravine Stargazer. To progress, head to your left and notice a nearby shack with a lamp on it. An enemy will ambush you when you approach its entrance to proceed with caution. Deal with the Puppet equipped with a propane tank and open the chest which contains a x1 City Longspear Blade and x1 City Longspear Handle. Head out from the shack and get the x1 Vivid Ergo Fragment near your location.

To progress, follow the pathway past the shack. In this area, Kid Puppet will appear. It is an elite enemy that loves to stomp and leap at you. This enemy packs a lot of HP as well so plan your attacks and be patient. Be mindful of its grab attacks as well as it can deal a lot of damage. Upon defeating the Kid Puppet, it will drop a x1 Leaping Amulet and an x1 Dark Moon Moonstone of the Covenant. Also, pick up the x1 Carcass Body Fluid Bottle near your location.

To proceed, you will only have a path to follow here. Notice that this path led to the tower that we were not able to access since the entrance was tightly shut. Head inside to get a x1 Dim Ergo Fragment. Head to the lower floor and notice that you can activate a switch here for you to be able to unlock the gate. Just in case you want to return to a Stargazer, this is the nearest path. Head back and collect another x1 Dim Ergo Fragment. Head back to the tower entrance and take the ladder this time.

You will eventually find the second cannon in here and also the Puppet that operates it. Eliminate both targets and notice a ladder that can lead you to the other side of the tower. Follow the straightforward path here until you reach a series of long wooden bridges.

You will hear an explosion coming from Krat Central Station. Do not mind this for now and continue your progress by crossing the wooden bridges. When you cross the last wooden bridge, turn to your left and activate the Barren Swamp Bridge Stargazer.

Defeat the Puppet-Devouring Green Monster

We are about to complete this level and prepare for the main boss of Barren Swamp. From the Stargazer, follow the straightforward path that will lead you to the boss arena. Before you enter the arena, you can summon a Specter to gain leverage in battle. Enter the arena and a cutscene will play. This Green Monster of the Swamp could be challenging in all aspects. A considerable amount of health has a wide range of attacks and movesets. Movesets such as charge attacks, rake, tentacle whipping attacks, and more.

However, what makes this boss difficult is its second form. After defeating its first form, it will eventually subdue a puppet's dead body to have a second life. Its second form is called Puppet-Devouring Green Monster. It will gain additional movesets such as stomps and lunges. One thing that we noticed is it is much faster compared to its previous form. For more information regarding how to beat this boss, please check our Bosses page.

When you successfully defeat this boss, it will drop x1 Golden Ergo and a Puppet-Devouring Green Hunter's Ergo. To continue, speak to Alidoro and he will give you his thanks for helping him complete all the special weapons. He also mentioned that he will see you back at Hotel Krat. After speaking to Alidoro, Activate the Barren Swamp Nest Stargazer before moving forward.

Head to Krat Central Station

After speaking to Alidoro, you will come across a cave. Before following the path here to reach the lower levels, jump off the cliff to get an x1 Acid Canister. Follow the path here and eventually encounter x2 Blank Puppets. Take them out and reach the platform with a ladder. Climb down and get the nearest loot which is a x1 Legion Magazine.

You will be confronted by an elite enemy that looks like a Muscular Woman Puppet that loves to hit you with melee attacks. This Puppet has a lot of HP, dodge its speedy moves and you will do fine. Upon defeat, it will drop x1 Attribute Resistance Ampoule. Proceed and along the way, you will find an x1 Dim Ergo Fragment. Follow the path until you see a tunnel with iron doors. You cannot miss this since this is the only path. Follow the tunnel and climb the ladder at the end of the tunnel. After climbing the ladder make a 180-degree turn. Access the secret area where you can get the x1 Frayed Notebook collectible. Return to the ladder and this time head in the opposite direction. Upon proceeding, an earthquake will trigger.

Unlock the Krat Central Station Platform Stargazer

From here the path will be split into two and note that the water here will inflict a Decay Status ailment so try not to stay too long unless you need to. Go to the left path first and traverse the waters. At the end of the pathway, get an x1 Saw Blade. Return to your original position and this time head to your right.

This will lead you to a train car and eventually, you will notice that you are in Krat Central Station. You will be dealing with a lot of Carcasses in here so proceed with caution. At the end of the platform, near the train car, pick up the x1 Bloody Letter Collectible. Head to the opened train car entrance and use it to get to the other side of the car. There's a Carcass in here and pick up the x1 Attribute Resistance Ampoule lying on the ground.

Proceed to the inner section of the station and you will hear a voice asking you to investigate a phenomenon in Krat Central Station. Proceed and you will eventually stumble upon the Krat Central Station Platform Stargazer in this area.

 

 

 

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