Phase 1: Progression Routes
Route A (Standard):Desert ➔ Crater ➔ Moon
Unlock: Available from start. Clearing Crater unlocks Moon.
Route B (Hard):Desert (Hard) ➔ Bunker ➔ Core
REQ:Clear Desert on Hard Mode to unlock Bunker. Better loot rewards.
*Note: Clearing Moon OR Core unlocks the corresponding monster invasion. Complete BOTH invasions to progress.
Phase 2: The Monster Invasions
Invasion 1 - Pyrolanna: Triggered after clearing Core. 600 HP fire-immune monster.
Invasion 2 - Zarathana: Triggered after clearing Moon. 600 HP stone monster with Bruise mechanic.
Invasion 3 - Monster Clash: After both invasions, choose between:
- Help Pyrolanna: She joins you. Bring her to Moon to unlock Rift.
- Help Zarathana: He joins you. Bring him to Core to unlock Rift.
*Before bringing monster to Rift, complete their quest items first (raise both Obelisks).
Phase 3: The Rift (Secret)
How to Unlock:
- Complete all 3 Monster Invasions (Pyrolanna, Zarathana, Clash).
- Complete quest items from first 2 invasions (raise both Obelisks).
- Bring chosen monster with collar to Moon or Core.
- Sacrifice monster at entrance to permanently unlock Rift.
True Boss: Soak
- 400 HP RNG boss that copies skills from ALL enemies.
- Shows 2 monster silhouettes (left = passive, right = active).
- Pure adaptability test—no fixed strategy.