The Decrease Deeps is the second zone you’ll discover in Return to Moria after the Western Halls. When you’ll have encountered a lot of areas by this level — the Elven Cavern, Mines of Moria, and Orc City to call simply three — all of those are discovered inside the Western Halls, however that isn’t made clear to you till you encounter the Decrease Deeps and the Crystal Descent for the primary time.
So whether or not you’ve heard concerning the Decrease Deeps however haven’t discovered them but, otherwise you’ve stumbled upon the Crystal Descent and do not know the best way to get down, we’re right here to assist. One factor to keep in mind is that it is best to guarantee you might have no less than one quick journey Mapstone up and working within the Western Halls, ideally close to the Crystal Descent, earlier than you head down, so you’ll be able to head again up at any time when you might want to. Additionally, the Decrease Deeps are the place you could find Ubasam Wooden, a much-needed useful resource for upgrades.
Right here’s the best way to get to the Decrease Deeps and Crystal Descent in Return to Moria.
The right way to discover the Decrease Deeps in Return to Moria
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To seek out the Decrease Deeps, it’s essential to discover the Crystal Descent first, and belief me, you’ll know whenever you’ve discovered it. As Return to Moria is procedurally generated, I can’t inform you the precise location, but it surely’s one of many rooms within the Mines of Moria. Mine was by means of two Cave Spider nests, 5 tiles from the primary important part of the mines after the Elven Cavern.
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The Crystal Descent is a large pit crammed with blue crystals. It’s additionally the primary place you could find True-Quartz, which is littered across the high of the Crystal Descent. The primary factor you’ll spot right here is the big winch, glowing yellow as a result of you might want to repair it first.
The right way to rebuild the Mine Hoist within the Crystal Descent
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To rebuild the Mine Hoist in Return to Moria, you want the next supplies:
- 15 Black Diamonds
- 20 Elven Wooden
- 30 Pure Fiber
The easiest way to get Black Diamonds to combat your means by means of Orc City and kill Bolgakh, the boss on the finish of it, as he ought to drop loads — or you would seek the advice of our information on the best way to get the Black Diamonds for different strategies. We additionally cowl the best way to get Elven Wooden in our Return to Moria metal information, however the synopsis is that it’s essential to chop down bushes within the Elven Cavern.
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For Pure Fiber, you wish to kill Cave Spiders and destroy their nests, of which you’ll discover loads within the rooms surrounding the Mines of Moria. Pure Fiber can also be important for crafting Rope Ladders, which you’ll have to proceed descending safely by means of the Crystal Descent and into the Decrease Deeps. Don’t fear in the event you’re working low although, as you must also encounter loads of Cave Spiders.
When you make it by means of the Crystal Descent and into the Decrease Deeps, you’re efficiently into the second zone within the recreation, and you may proceed your journey navigating Khazad-dum and returning to the Firm.