Kardorim's Crypt

Quests linked to Kardorim's Crypt

Two Incarnam quests prepare your first dungeon: one has you craft the key, the other is completed on Kardorim. Accept Cryptology before entering: a fight won without the quest in progress does not count. Korpsort also opens the Snoowolf's lair for The Snoowolf's Snout, but that fight takes place outside the crypt.

The 5 rooms of Kardorim's Crypt

Five fights against the Incarnam Chafers, up to Kardorim's tomb. The rooms are full of obstacles: use them to cut Fire Arrow's lines. For each room: the scenery, then the tactical view with the starting cells (blue: you, red: the monsters). Tap an image to enlarge it.

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

Room 5 — Kardorim

The tomb room: Kardorim and his Chafers. Hit the boss first, then talk to him after the victory to leave: the strategy is detailed just below.

Beat Kardorim

The three-step strategy against Kardorim

The monsters of Kardorim's Crypt

Five Chafers of level 5 to 7, with 28 to 36 HP, with no real elemental weakness. The resistances in red are their weaknesses.

In which order to kill the monsters

1. Chafer Sergeant, then Chafer Pikeman — they boost the power or damage of all their allies.
2. Chafer Scout — it shoots in a line up to 6 RNG and gives itself crit.
3. Chafer Sneak, then Chafer Novice — melee hits and short-range breath, few HP.

Preparing your run through Kardorim's Crypt

The first dungeon in the game, for Incarnam adventurers around level 10 who are discovering positioning and monster roles. You come here for Cryptology, the Kardorim and Young Adventurer sets, and capture with a Soul Stone for Small Souls (captures up to level 50).

How to enter Kardorim's Crypt

The entrance is at the Incarnam cemetery, at [5,-1], near Korpsort the Gravedigger; the nearest zaap is the Cemetery one [3,0]. There are three ways to open it: a Kardorim's Crypt Key (consumed), the key ring if it is registered there, or the automatic group search. Talk to Kardorim after the victory to leave.

Crafting the Kardorim's Crypt Key

Its recipe only requires 3 Incarnam Relic and 5 Eternal Ashes. The relics drop from all the Chafers and from Kardorim; the ashes are given by Boon Today, Boon Tomorrow, and Getting Ready to Fight has you craft your first key.

Ingredient	Quantity	Level
Incarnam Relic	3	5
Eternal Ashes	5	1

Which team to bring against Kardorim

Ranged or pushback spells. Kardorim and his Kardorib only hit in melee. Characters who hit at range or push back kill him without leaving him a dangerous turn.

Earth or Water. His two weaknesses. A character of level 12 or higher with the Piou set kills Kardorim in three attacks.

The five achievements of Kardorim's Crypt

Each achievement gives 6,000 XP and 2 Kardorim's Skull, and Duo doubles the XP. First and Don't Tickle My Ribs are completed naturally by killing Kardorim quickly and first.

Achievements	Condition	Points	XP
Kardorim's Crypt	Defeat Kardorim in this boss's dungeon.	10	6 000
Kardorim (Special)	Defeat Kardorim in his dungeon by completing the “Don't Tickle My Ribs” challenge.	10	6 000
Kardorim (Duo)	Defeat Kardorim in his dungeon by completing the “Duo” challenge.	20	12 000
Kardorim (Zombie)	Defeat Kardorim in his dungeon by completing the “Zombie” challenge.	10	6 000
Kardorim (First)	Defeat Kardorim in his dungeon by completing the “First” challenge.	10	6 000

First

Kardorim must be finished off first. Fairly simple, since Kardorim is the only real threat. Position yourself facing him from the preparation phase so you can hit him from turn 1, without accidentally finishing off a Chafer.

Special: Don't Tickle My Ribs

Kardorim must never end his turn in contact with a fighter, and the Kardoribs must take neither damage nor pushback. Keep Kardorim at a distance; the simplest approach is to kill him first, before he reaches anyone. Beware of the Kardorib: in contact with you, without a movement spell, you're stuck, since you can neither hit it nor push it. Push back or kill Kardorim beforehand, taking into account his bonus MP every 3 turns.

Zombie

Each character must use exactly one MP per turn. The difficulty: not getting locked by Kardorim or the Kardorib. Pushbacks and teleports help a lot; otherwise, kill Kardorim quickly, starting near him if you can kill him on turn 1 or 2, far away otherwise. Don't forget your MP before finishing off the last enemy.

Duo

Two characters maximum, fewer than 20 turns. Two approaches: kill Kardorim first if you have the damage, for example at level 12 with the Piou set, or start far from him and clean up the Chafers beforehand. Try the first one, and change tactics if it fails.

Drops and loot of Kardorim's Crypt

Base in-game rates, before Prospecting bonuses.

On Kardorim

• Kardorim's SkullBone57 %
• Incarnam RelicMiscellaneous Resource57 %
• Chafer BoneBone57 %
• Nougat Rabmarac BarTreat6 %
• Kardorim's CapeCloak1,4 %
• Kardorim's BraceletRing1,4 %
• Kardorim's HelmetHat1,4 %
• Ethereal CarrionMeat0,57 %

1 rare item is added at 0.05% each: Al Howin Gobtubby.

On the henchmen of Kardorim

• Chafer BoneBone · Chafer Novice58 %
• Intangible MeatMeat · Chafer Novice58 %
• Incarnam RelicMiscellaneous Resource · Chafer Novice58 %
• Adventurer HatHat · Chafer Novice1,16 %

Young Adventurer Set

Six pieces of level 4 to 9, which give a bit of every characteristic. The Adventurer Hat drops from the dungeon's Chafers.

• Adventurer Cloak5 Strength, 5 IntelligenceLvl. 8
• Adventurer Hat5 Strength, 5 IntelligenceLvl. 9
• Adventurer Ring2 Strength, 2 IntelligenceLvl. 4
• Adventurer Boots5 Strength, 5 IntelligenceLvl. 7
• Adventurer Belt5 Strength, 5 IntelligenceLvl. 6
• Adventurer Amulet5 Strength, 5 IntelligenceLvl. 5

Kardorim Set

Three pieces of level 12, the Helmet, the Cloak and the Bracelet, each at 1.4% from the boss: Strength, Chance and Vitality.

• Kardorim's Helmet11 to 15 Strength, 2 Earth DamageLvl. 12
• Kardorim's Cape7 to 10 Strength, 7 to 10 ChanceLvl. 12
• Kardorim's Bracelet11 to 15 Chance, 2 Water DamageLvl. 12

Soul capture and exit

Capturing the soul of Kardorim

A Soul Stone for Small Souls (captures up to level 50) is enough for Kardorim. Throw it when he is alone and weakened.

Stone ingredient	Quantity
Inferior Soul Splinter	10
Oilbow Grease	1

Leaving the crypt

After the victory, talk to Kardorim to leave the dungeon. If you are following Cryptology, choose “More Info on Him” instead to complete the quest.

Where is Kardorim's Crypt?

At the Incarnam cemetery, at [5,-1]. The nearest zaap is the Cemetery one [3,0].

What level should you be to do Kardorim's Crypt?

From level 1, comfortably around 10. It is the first dungeon in the game, rated easy.

Which quest should you do in Kardorim's Crypt?

Cryptology, at Korpsort the Gravedigger's at the entrance [5,-1]. Accept it before entering, then talk to Kardorim after the fight.

How do you beat Kardorim?

Focus on him from the start, at range. He only hits in melee and has just 140 to 200 HP: he goes down in one or two turns.

Should you kill the Kardorib?

Only if it gets in your way. It isn't summoned again for 6 turns; however, for the Don't Tickle My Ribs achievement, it must take neither damage nor pushback.

How do you get the crypt key?

With 3 Incarnam Relic and 5 Eternal Ashes. The Getting Ready to Fight quest, at Frank B. Nhin's, has you craft the first one.

How do you leave the crypt?

Talk to Kardorim after the victory. For the Cryptology quest, choose “More Info on Him”.

Which stone should you use to capture Kardorim?

A Soul Stone for Small Souls (captures up to level 50). Kardorim is level 10.

Can Kardorim's Crypt be done with two players?

Yes, it's an achievement: two characters, fewer than 20 turns. Kill Kardorim first if you have the damage, otherwise clean up the Chafers beforehand.