S RANK/PASS DEADLY DECADENCE GUIDE (v 1.6.1)

Overview

I might be late.. for this guide since this chapter released last year. But I still want to share how to get the S rank, this guide will include some tactics and basics of this level. I am still trying to master this level by improving my time in this level. Players should always pass the level first before going to the S rank, it is not easy for this level but after some practice you should be good! Welcome and thank you. I will also share a video of my own run with only Speed boost(max lvl) and teleportation(max lvl) since you will start with only these 2 powers in this chapter.

Welcome to Deadly Decadence!

This is the starting of a new chapter that introduces new things like traps and new monsters with different mechanics. Lets talk about the monsters first.

They are known as Gold Watchers

• They only move when you are not looking at them.
• If you look at their general direction, they will not move, for example if they are behind a wall and you look at that direction they will not move.
• They are faster than you when you are far away from them, they will slow down when they are behind you (Your sprinting speed is faster).
• They can find you even when you are collecting shards without looking at them. (Just like the monkeys)

Traps and how to avoid it

• Spike traps
  The spike traps will activate together at the same time, before popping out, it will make a clanking sound, so if you hear it stop and look at the back (to prevent the watchers to get near you). After the traps are activated move on.
• Swing Axe
  The swing axes will only swing from left to right, you will hear it swinging, just simply avoid the direction it is swinging.

Some rooms have both swing axe and spike trap, it is safer to teleport across the entire room instead of speed boosting across. Time the traps correctly before teleporting, because you might end up teleport to another spike trap. Check your surroundings before teleporting.

S rank requirements

• Time: Less than 25 minutes
• Soul Shards: 354
• Bonus Shards: 2
• Secrets: 4
• Live Lost: 1 or none (200 shard streak to get an extra live)
• Shard Streak: 250/350

All secrets (V 1.6.1)

There are total of 4 secrets in this level (will include maps and route):

1. The first secret is the nearest to the ring altar it is hidden behind the wall click on the wall to open.
   
   
2. The second secret is located at a corner of the map, hidden behind the wall.
   
   Click to open the wall.
   
   Grab the secret.
   
3. The lever room is located next to a room with pillars and 5 shards. There will be a spike trap at the lever, avoid it and pull it.
   
   The third secret is located at the northeast side of the map, 2 entrances with no soul shards. The doors needs to be unlocked by pulling the lever first.
   
   

THIS SECRET CAN ONLY BE COLLECTED DURING THE ESCAPE SEQUENCE. IN V1.6.1 OF THIS GAME, YOU CAN’T COLLECT THIS ONE AFTER YOU COMPLETED THE GARDEN MAZE, COLLECT IT AFTER YOU COMPLETED THE MANOR. COLLECT IT LAST, IT WILL NOT COUNT IF YOU COLLECT IT FIRST.

1. After you exit the manor, head left > open the door > Avoid spike traps > Collect the secret and go back.
   
   
2. After collecting the secret. There will be a gold watcher camping in front of you. (Teleport pass him/ speed boost and close the gate(optional).
   

Hedge Maze (Zone 1)

In the 1st Zone of Deadly Decadence, there will be:

• 3 Gold Watchers
• Spike traps
• 50 soul shards

Map:

• You’ll need to focus on both traps surrounding and the monsters. Since there are 3 of them, lure them into one place and teleport pass them and collect the shards. Now you know where they are look at that direction while collecting (avoiding traps).
• Try to map out where you should go to collect the shards, it’s best not to run around like headless chicken in the maze. Think for a while and make your own route to collect the shards. It’s your choice on how to collect the shards. For me, I will separate the section of the maze to left and right. Focus on clearing one section then to another.
  

Important, when collecting the shards, try to remember where the enemies are when you see them, higher volume for headsets works as well. You can hear them breathing or giggling when they are near you, so look around sometimes. When the spike traps are activating after the clanking sound, look back to stop the watchers from moving near you. REMEMBER TO COLLECT THE BONUS RED SHARD in the maze.

The Manor ( Zone 2)

2nd zone of this level is the Manor, it has:

• 4 Gold Watchers
• Spike traps and Swinging Axe
• 304 Soul Shards

Map:

Always leave a shard near the ring altar, since it’ll show you where the shard will be.

Now this is where it gets tough, because you have to deal with A LOT of traps and 4 gold watchers. Choosing where to go it is your choice, no correct routes at all. It is about playing safe in the manor, remembering where the enemy’s location is important in here too. There is one danger room in the manor which is the room with four corners that has spike traps and soul shards on them. Wait for the spike trap to activate then collect them. The place where the soul shards are located has no spike traps on them but to be save, collect and run.

In some rooms, there are both swing axe and spike traps together, it is best to teleport across the room instead of running. Because if a gold watcher is there, it can be very dangerous, so always know where they are before going in those rooms.

You can also lure them in one of the big rooms with sofas inside, lure them near you by looking down and teleport pass them then keep collecting the shards while looking at their direction and also beware of the traps while looking at them.

In short, try to predict where will the enemies be when you are running around, think of your next move, think ahead to avoid being cornered. Always lure and run when you are not sure where they are. Play very safely and slowly, speed boost is to get some distance from them, use the power to collect shards that are at the long hallways as the hallways can be deadly because of traps. If you’re cornered, don’t panic and lure them nearer to you and teleport pass them.Don’t miss the bonus shard too.

Ring Altar

Once you collected all the shards, Malak will spawn and 3 gold watchers will be waiting at the ring altar. Just keep looking at the ring altar’s direction to prevent them from moving out. While looking at them, try to lure Malak closer and speed boost away from him to the ring.

Then get the ring and get out of the manor.

Escape!!

After completing the manor, you are ready to escape. But remember to collect the last secret that I mentioned earlier. Go left and collect it before going to another door. The entire area becomes foggy and hard to see what is in front of you. Run while avoiding the gold watchers, just don’t panic.

1. Head to the right until you see the gate.
2. Open it and run to another gate and open it, then you will be back to the garden with fountains.
3. Look down for a while and run, because there are gold watchers at the gate just to lure them out
4. The gate is at the middle of the map, just head to the middle direction and you’ll see it.
5. After you opened the middle gate, there’ll be one gold watcher camping you there, speed boost or teleport pass him to the next gate.
   

The exit portal will be blocked by the gold watchers and Malak will chase you, look down for a while to let the gold watchers walk out from the portal then speed boost your way to the exit // or you can teleport through them to the portal (BUT be very careful, your teleport distance needs to reach the portal if not you will risk your live)

Congratulations

Achievements

• 
  The Golden One – Earned an S Rank in Deadly Decadence.

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  Fools Rush In – Killed by every trap type in Deadly Decadence.

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  Bushmaster – Completed the hedge maze in under 6 minutes.

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  Observant – Didn’t get killed by any traps.

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  Watching the Watchers – Watched a Gold Watcher for 10 seconds.

Extras

I hope this guide will earn you the S Rank or pass the level if you are stuck in the level. I can’t guarantee reading this guide will get you the S rank, but keep trying until you get used to it then getting the S rank will be easy. You might rage a lot but keep up the practice and you’ll be good. The important thing is don’t panic. You can still S rank the level with the powers in the future chapter, so don’t sweat it lol. Powers like telepathy and primal fear will help you a lot to S rank the easier way.

Screenshot:

Here’s a video of me achieving the S rank in Deadly Decadence.