The Vault of Tears is a location, appearing in Infinity Blade II and Infinity Blade III, and in the book Infinity Blade: Awakening.
Description[]
The Vault of Tears is an elaborate castle, and the main location where most of the events of Infinity Blade II take place, and where part of Act IV of Infinity Blade III took place. The castle belonged to Ausar the Vile serving as his main residence as well as a secondary later purpose to imprison the Worker of Secrets prisoner within the soul cell at the head of its primary structure. It can be accessed from the roof of the castle, through a platform which descends downwards into the cell. In order to unlock the platform, four blood seals must be activated. They can be activated by inserting a bodily limb into them, breaking the seal, while costing the life of those who commit the act, therefore preventing non-Deathless from being able to individually activate all four. These are spread throughout different areas of the castle, three being obelisks with circular insets, and the fourth being circular inset on the roof platform itself. Additionally, other sections of the castle include a battle arena, a room with books, a shrine of personal significance to Ausar, a dam power generator, a cavernous passageway through the earth that the castle was built upon, and a prison containing skycages, cells that extend from the sides of the castle and hang suspended in midair.
According to Saydhi, the place (ambiguously referring to either the castle itself or the immediate area surrounding it) was once known as Saranthia, and can be reached by traveling "due west, past the sea, in the mountains to the north" of Lantimor.
History[]
Infinity Blade: Awakening[]
In Infinity Blade Awakening, The Vault of Tears is only mentioned at the very end of the book, when Siris ask's Saydhi were The Worker of Secrets is imprisoned. She instructs Siris to "take a ship due west until you strike land, than climb the mountains due north". The book ends right before Siris sets off to The Vault of Tears, leaving on a cliffhanger that was continued with Infinity Blade II.
Infinity Blade II[]
In Infinity Blade II we pick up at the end of Infinity Blade Awakening, when Siris travels to Saydhi's Estate with Isa to find the location of The Worker of Secrets. After some combat, Siris confronts Saydhi about the whereabouts of the Worker of Secrets, to which she replies that he is in "The Vault of Tears, the place once known as Saranthia. Due west, past the sea in the mountains to the north." Nearly the entire rest of the game is spent in the Vault of Tears, except for the ending were Siris returns to Saydhi's estate to challenge Raidriar.
Infinity Blade III[]
Siris returned to the Vault of Tears along with TEL, who he instructed to direct him to where the Redeemer was hidden. Siris fought through titans who had returned to the castle until reaching the room that contained the blood seal that the Archivist once guarded. Before the Redeemer could be retrieved, Melek, a Deathless warlord who recognized Siris as Ausar, confronted him, but was defeated in battle and killed. Siris then prompted TEL to reveal the location of Redeemer. TEL pressed at a surface of the prominent stone slab displaying Pangean hieroglyphs, which activated a pedestal holding the Redeemer to emerge from the ground, Siris taking it and returning to the Hideout.
Areas[]
Vault of Tears Entrance[]
The Vault of Tears Entrance refers to the area that every rebirth begins at, and were Siris proclaims that he will free The Worker, before a title card of Infinity Blade II shows up on screen. This area is characterized by it's proximity to the dam, and the Vault of Tears looming ominously in the background, with birds circling around it like vultures. It is also here, that once the appropriate prerequisites have been met, that Ryth's Aircraft can be seen flying into The Hanger of The Vault of Tears. A titan will arrive from down the path and confront Siris. After the Titan is defeated, you can loot a unlocked chest, and than have the option to head straight to The Front Gate, or to The Bottom of The Dam., however on your first rebirth you must head straight to the The Front Gate. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the Worn Treasure Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Entrance can spawn any class of Titan to this position. However the first four times the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed. The game will spawn Horned Wildling, Eyeless Noc, Horned Witch, and Horned Chieftain in that order, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Horned Wildling
Large Titans = Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Marrow Fiend, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Stone Oracle.
Giant Titans = Feral Troll, Horned Demon, Rabid Noc.
Monstrosities = Chelon, Iron Wretch, Lupun, Pierced Wretch, Plated Wretch, Wretch.
The Bottom of the Dam[]
The Bottom of the Dam is a large, swampy area that houses multiple different points of interest, the most notable is a enormous statue depicting a unknown women holding a sword. When the player first arrives, they will have a battle with a Titan of any class, before than being given a multitude of options. The first is to simply leave and progress to The Front Gate. The second option is to open a unlocked chest, this can be done and still allow you to select any of the other paths. The third option is to inspect The base of a massive statue. At this said base is a tomb that can only be opened with The Infinity Blade, once that is done, a fight with The Dark Fiend will commence, rewarding the player with The Vile Shield if they manage to defeat them. Once the player chooses to inspect the tomb, they can not choose any of the other options except leave. The final option, is to inspect the sword in the stump near the exit to the dam. Choosing this will prompt a very difficult fight with the Bog Giant, and the Moss Golem back to back. If the player manages to defeat them, they will be rewarded with The Vile Blade. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the Dusty Treasure Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Bottom of the Dam can spawn any class of Titan to this position. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawn will be fixed. The game will spawn a Chelon, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = Brute, Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Marrow Fiend, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Plated Sorok, Stone Oracle.
Giant Titans = Executioner, Feral Troll, Horned Demon, Rabid Noc.
Monstrosities = Chelon, Iron Wretch, Lupun, Plated Wretch.
The Front Gate[]
The Front Gate is another location which must be passed in order to progress, the player can arrive here by coming straight to here from the Vault of Tears Entrance, or by climbing up from The Bottom of The Dam. The Area is characterized by it being the entryway into the castle proper, and its view over the surrounding area. When the player arrives they will be greeted by a titan that can be of any class. After they are dealt with, two chests are available to be opened. One is a unlocked chest on the left, and another is a Small Chest on the Right. Regardless of what you do, you must progress through the gate itself and into the Courtyard Hallway in order to proceed. This area is were you can find the location depicted in both the Gruff Map, and the Old Treasure Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Front Gate can spawn any class of Titan to this position. However the first four times the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed. The game will spawn a Horned Demon, Horned Chieftain, Horned Wildling, and a Fel Siren in that order, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = Brute, Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Marrow Fiend, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Plated Sorok, Stone Oracle.
Giant Titans = Executioner, Feral Troll, Horned Demon, Rabid Noc.
Monstrosities = Chelon, Iron Wretch, Lupun, Pierced Wretch, Plated Wretch, Wretch.
The Courtyard Hallway[]
The Courtyard Hallway is the hallway leading to the central courtyard that provides the first major split path. The hallway is rather dingy, but is illuminated by braziers held by demonic statues. When walking in, TEL will be seen briefly on the ceiling, before jumping away. Before the player can proceed further, a titan will drop from the ceiling and block the path, and must be defeated in order to progress. After they are dead, the player can open a medium chest located to the right, but otherwise is forced to proceed into the Courtyard.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Courtyard Hallway can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular, Large, or Giant. However the first two times the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed. The game will spawn a Iron Butcher, and a MX-Enforcer in that order, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = Iron Paladin, Iron Watchman, MX-Defender, Rookbane, Rust Noc, The Dark Knight.
Tall = Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok, Stone Oracle.
Giant Titans = Executioner, Feral Troll, Iron Golem, Iron Sentinel, MX-Hulk.
The Courtyard[]
The courtyard is an outside area that essentially divides the castle into two parts - one path leads to the The Clock Room, and the other leads to the Battle Arena. On the first Rebirth, you are forced to head into the the The Clock Room The top of the castle can be reached from either of these paths. The courtyard also leads to a small dead-end room with a chest guarded by a titan. In the middle of the courtyard is a statue of a man stabbing a dragon with a spear, while the dragon defends a dragon egg. In Infinity Blade III, it is revealed later that this was in-fact a real dragon egg that was placed by Ausar. Specifically Ba'els egg which is taken by The Worker and used to sow chaos. A titan guards the gate to the clock room, it is not a required fight as it can be skipped entirely by heading left to the Battle Arena. But if one wishes to move through the Clock Room, the titan must be killed. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the The Faceplate Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Courtyard can spawn a class of Titan that is either Large, or Giant. However the first three times the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed. The game will spawn a Horned Stalker, Rookbane, and a Feral Troll in that order, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Large Titans = Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Plated Sorok, Stone Oracle.
Giant Titans = Feral Troll, Horned Demon, Iron Golem, Iron Sentinel, Rabid Noc.
Courtyard Store Room[]
The Courtyard Store room is a small, dead-end room located to the right of the Courtyard. It can be entered before deciding to go to either The Arena, or to The Clock Room. When you arrive, you a shown a chest, but also a enemy preview, so you must dual a titan in order to open the chest. However this is all optional, and in addition, weather you do or don't decide to battle the titan, you return back to The Courtyard and are presented with the same options. If you beat the titan, you can not enter the room again for that Rebirth.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Courtyard Store Room can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular or Large, which will drop from a hole in the ceiling. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed. The game will spawn a Rust Noc, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = MX-Defender, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok, Wood Jester.
The Clock Room[]
The clock room is a large hall adorned with bookshelves that can be reached by proceeding forward after the battle in the Courtyard. The clock room is characterized by a large clock with several gears that remain in constant movement, and a small library of books on the left and right side. When walking in TEL can sometimes be seen on a balcony to the left. On the first Rebirth the stairway at the back of the clock room leads to the Balcony Hallway . Afterwards, the staircase is destroyed making you unable to go back through there. However there are now two doors to the left and right. On the left side is a door that takes you straight to the Shrine Room. The door of the right leads to the History Room, and if the Archivist has been defeated, it can also be used to get to the Shrine Room. Regardless of where you intend to go or what Rebirth, a titan will drop from the ceiling and must be defeated in order to progress. Before the titan drops however, you have the opportunity to claim a unlocked chest on the left. And once the titan reveal's themselves but before you start the battle, you can also potentially loot a small chest to your right. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the Scholars Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Clock Room can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular, Large, or Giant. which will drop from a hole in the ceiling. However the two times the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed. The game will spawn a Iron Sentinel and a MX-Hulk in that order, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = EXO-Pilot, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Plated Guard.
Large Titans = Brute, Horned Chieftain, Iron Paladin, Iron Watchman, Marrow Fiend, MX-Defender, The Dark Knight.
Tall = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok.
Giant Titians = Executioner, Horned Demon, Iron Golem, Iron Sentinel, MX-Hulk.
Balcony Hallway[]
The Balcony Hallway is an area that can be accessed by either The Shrine Room The Balcony anytime after the first Rebirth, or The Clock Room- but only on the first Rebirth. The area is characterized by it's proximity to a large balcony that overlooks the mountains surrounding the Vault of Tears. The Balcony itself, cannot be accessed via this hallway, despite it's proximity. This hallway however does allow you to go on one of two paths. Either forward into the Hanger Hallway, or right into the Skycage Entrance and to The Summit of The Vault of Tears. On a first rebirth, you can't go to the Hanger Hallway, and you skip over the Skycage Entrance and go straight to The Summit. Regardless of which path you plan to do, which Rebirth you are on, or where you come from, you must face a titan to progress further. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the Faded Loot Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Balcony Hallway can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular or Large. The Titan will be waiting for you once you arrive. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawn will be fixed. The game will spawn a MX-Defender, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, EXO-Pilot, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = Horned Chieftain, Marrow Fiend, MX-Defender, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Iron Butcher, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok.
Balcony Cliffside[]
The Balcony Cliffside is an area that can only be accessed after the Stone Demon has been defeated. For when returning to where the Stone Demon was fought, a new path previously blocked by ice will be open, although it will be guarded by a Behemid. After it is dealt with, the player can arrive at the Balcony Cliffside. No enemies can be fought here, however this area does have a small chest that can be looted. There is no other option other than to press forward, and arrive on The Balcony
Balcony[]
The Balcony is an area that can only be accessed via the Balcony Cliffside, or Gargaps Nest. It is an optional area that features a large tree with red leaf's as the centerpiece, and always transitions into the Balcony Hallway. A Medium Chest can be looted if you come from the Balcony Cliffside specifically.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Balcony can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular, Large, or Giant. The Balcony has unique enemy spawns. As mentioned above the Balcony can be reached by either the Balcony Cliffside', or Gargaps Nest, and despite both of these routes ending on the Balcony, there are actually two completely separate enemy spawn lists depending on which route you come from. Also uniquely, these two enemy spawns have no fixed titans, or in other words, will always have a completely random selection of enemies.
If you arrive at the Balcony via the Balcony Cliffside, the random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Tians = Brute, Horned Chieftain, MX-Defender, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Iron Butcher, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok.
If you arrive at the Balcony via the Gargaps Lair, the random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, EXO-Pilot, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = Horned Chieftain, Iron Paladin, MX-Defender, Rust Noc, The Dark Knight.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Iron Butcher, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok.
Giant Titans = Executioner, Feral Troll, Horned Demon, Iron Golem, Iron Sentinel, MX-Hulk, Rabid Noc.
Skycage Entrance[]
The Skycage entrance is the final crossroads before The Summit of The Vault of Tears. There is only one relevant interaction in this room, that being the large metal door that leads to the Skycages. A Large Key is required to open this door, making this is the only time in the series were a door needs to opened by any type of key. If the door is opened, it will become locked again upon a NewGame or NewGame+
Skycages[]
- For the v1.3 update, see Infinity Blade II: Skycages.
The skycages are cells in a prison-like area near the top of the castle accessed via the Skycage Entrance. They are prominent from the outside, seen hanging from beams. When Siris arrives he will have a conversation with the guardian of the prison, Headsman. He reveals that the prisoners are "traitors to the Deathless Houses and the Great Pact", prompting Siris to proclaim that he will free all who the Deathless fear. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the Bloody Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
Before anything else can be done or to leave the area the player must battle a Headsman. There is a 10% chance that the Headsman will be replaced with a Butcher.
Three skycages can be accessed:
- The skycage on the left requires Nobel to be opened. Inside is the Petrified Noc, who immediately attacks Siris after released. He is also the only prisoner in the skycages who does not talk to Siris.
- The skycage in the center requires the Infinity Blade to be opened. Inside is the Iron Hunter, who attacks Siris, thinking he is an accomplice of his captors. When the Iron Hunter is nearly defeated, he yields. The player can then decide whether to spare or finish him. If you spare the Iron Hunter, he gifts the player with Torren's Legacy in the next Rebirth. If you don't spare the Iron Hunter you will get the Hunter Mail.
- The skycage on the right requires The Widow Shriek to be opened. Inside is Xyloto, who battles Siris. He does not seem to tolerate Siris' generosity and possibly thinks he is an accomplice of his captors much like Iron Hunter. Unlike Iron Hunter however, you are not able to spare Xyloto, and have to instead kill him.
The Summit[]
The Summit is the highest point of The Vault of Tears, and is were the actual entrance into The Worker's Soul Cell is located. This location appears to have formerly been some sort of meeting area, as there nine seats in total, with one being bigger and clearly reserved for the head of this council. Given as the Vault of Tear's is Ausar's former castle, it's safe to assume that Ausar once sat in the head chair. The area now is incredibly damaged, with the entire roof now being gone and having only open sky. Uniquely, if arrive at this area after killing Thane in Rebirth One, but before killing all three Blood Sentinel's, Siris will actually attempt to activate the Seal, killing himself in the process and moving on to the next rebirth. Using this, the player can actually stay in the same cycle indefinitely. Another note, a unlocked chest is present here, and is able to be looted anytime after Thane has been killed in Rebirth one. Finally, this area is were you can find the location depicted in the Key Treasure Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Summit can spawn a class of Titan that is either Large or Giant. When the player arrives on their first Rebirth, Thane: The implied head of the Blood Sentinels. Will be sitting in the head chair. Thane and Siris will have a brief conversation, were Thane scolds Siris for coming here, proclaiming that Siris can never free The Worker, before a boss battle with Thane ensues. The next two times the player arrives at The Summit, the spawns will be fixed, but neither is a boss battle like Thane. The two titans are Iron Sentinel, and The Dark Knight in that order. Afterwards the game will spawn a very small random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Large Titans = The Dark Knight.
Tall Titans = Iron Butcher,
Giant Titans = Iron Sentinel.
After the Three Blood Sentinels have been killed, a higher level version of Thane will appear once more in the same spot. Another conversation ensues were Thane reaffirms that Siris will never free The Worker, before another boss fight with Thane begins.
The Archive Balcony[]
The Archive Balcony is the balcony that overlooks and leads into the Archive Central Text, and is able to be accessed via the right door in the Clock Room after the first rebirth. It is defined by being a viewing platform for the central stone slab, but also featuring a number of smaller slabs, all of which are written in Pangean, making the entire area seem like it is some sort of museum. When the player arrives, a titan will appear to stop the player. Afterwards, the player must proceed to The Archive Floor. Before they do this, the player can loot a Large Chest located to the left. Finally, this area is were you can find the location depicted in the Light Forge Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Archive Balcony can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular or Large. The Titan will appear once you arrive. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawn will be fixed. The game will spawn a Iron Guard, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, EXO-Pilot, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = Iron Watchman, MX-Defender, Rookbane.
Tall Titans = Fel Siren, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok, Wood Jester.
The Archive Floor[]
The Archive Floor is the area The Archive Balcony overlooks. This area is defined by the enormous stone slab at it's center, along with being the location of one of The Blood Seals, guarded by The Archivist. Once defeated, Siris will place his hand in the Blood Seal, killing him and forcing a new rebirth. However if you return here, a new path will open that leads into The Shrine Room. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the Rune Map, however the Archivist must be defeated before one can activate it.
Enemy Spawns[]
Only one enemy spawns here, the aforementioned Archivist: The Guardian and boss of this seal. When the player arrives he will say some brief history about The Vault of Tears, and reveals it belonged to Ausar, before than trying to kill Siris for trying to free The Worker. No enemy will spawn in his place once he is defeated the first time.
Arena Balcony[]
The Arena Balcony is the area overviewing a colosseum-esque location found to the left of the courtyard. The Arena appears to have once been a area were large creatures were pit up against other smaller creatures, with stands surrounding the pit for people to spectate. But now the area has fallen into disrepair. A unlocked chest located on the right from were you enter can be looted at know opportunity cost. The area's main purpose is that it leads into the Arena Pit, which than subsequently leads to either Gargap's Nest or The Sacred Cave.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Arena Balcony can spawn Titans that are either Regular or Large. Uniquely, this fight is completely optional and can be skipped by just jumping straight into The Arena Pit . The Titan will be waiting for you once you arrive. What is also interesting, is that this is one of the only spawn points that has no fixed spawns, or in other words, the enemies that appear here will always be completely random.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Plated Guard.
Large Titans = Brute, Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Marrow Fiend, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Horned Stalker, Plated Sorok, Wood Jester.
Arena Pit[]
After jumping off the Arena Balcony, the player will find themselves inside inside the Arena Pit itself. This area is defined most obviously by being in the center of the arena, with one larger gate, and one smaller gate located in the north and south respectively. Uniquely, over the course of multiple Rebirths, a tree planted in the Arena grows up the exterior surface of the castle. When it is fully grown (greater-than-or-equal-to-seven rebirths,) the tree can be climbed to reach Gargap's Nest. Finally, this area is were you can find the location depicted in the Victors Spoils Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Arena Pit can spawn Titans of any class. In the Arena Pit, two battles will be fought. The first fight will always involve a fight with a Monstrosity. The first time the player arrives in the pit, the large gate will unleash a Pierced Wretch specifically. Before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Monstrosities = Chelon, Iron Wretch, Lupun, Pierced Wretch, Plated Wretch, Wretch.
The second battle will involve a Titan being unleashed from the Southern Gate. The first time the player arrives at this area the gate will unleash Rabid Noc, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Cavalier, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Knight Templar, Plated Guard, Rogue Knight.
Large Titans = Brute, Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Marrow Fiend, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Plated Sorok, Wood Jester.
Giant Titans = Executioner, Iron Golem, Horned Demon, Keeper, Rabid Noc, Feral Troll, Warden.
Gargaps Nest[]
Gargaps Nest can only be reached from the Arena Pit after seven or more Rebirths, where a tree will grow and become climbable. Gargaps Nest is home to Gargap who is a large, bird like monster that guards a hoard of gold and The Vile Armor. The area is characterized for it's obvious similarities with a birds nest, making it a very unique part of the Vault of Tears, and Infinity Blade as a whole. When choosing to progress, Siris will sneak by and emerge at the Balcony . Finally, this area is were you can find the location depicted in the Tree Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
As the name would suggest, Gargaps Nest is home to Gargap, who will always be sleeping when you first arrive. Gargap can only be fought by stealing most of the gold bags located all over his nest, which will wake him up and cause him to attack, making him the only enemy to be engaged in this manner. After Gargap is defeated, no other enemy will spawn in the his nest, and he will not respawn until the next New Game.
The Sacred Cave[]
The Sacred Cave is a area located directly underneath the dam the Vault of Tears is built on. It is characterized by it's dingy atmosphere and narrow stone bridge that leads to one of the three blood seals. Before the Stone Demon is killed, a massive wall of ice imprisoning a Behemid can be seen in the backround. After the Stone Demon is killed, the ice melts, allowing the player to jump off the bridge and enter into The Sacred Cave Floor after defeating the first titan. There is a Large Chest that can be looted before fighting the first titan. Finally, this area is were you can find the location depicted in the Crown Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Sacred Cave can spawn Titans that are either Regular, Large, or Giant. Depending on when you arrive in the The Sacred Cave two battles will be fought, the first being a more standard battle, and the second being a boss battle with the Stone Demon. When you arrive in this area the Titan will be waiting for you. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawn will be fixed. The game will spawn a Fel Siren, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular = Iron Guard, Plated Guard.
Large = Brute, Iron Watchman, Marrow Fiend, MX-Defender, Rookbane.
Tall Titans = Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, Plated Sorok, Wood Jester.
Giant = Executioner, Iron Golem, Iron Sentinel, Keeper, Warden.
After the fight with the first Titan, a boss fight will begin with the Stone Demon. After he is defeated, Siris will place his hand into the Blood Seal, killing him and starting the next rebirth. If you have already killed the Stone Demon than you are instead forced to go to The Sacred Cave Floor.
The Sacred Cave Floor[]
The Sacred Cave Floor is an area that can only be accessed after The Stone Demon has been killed. Siris will jump off the bridge and land down bellow. Before the player will than proceeds, they can loot a small chest. Upon continuing, the player will be ambushed by a Behemid. After it is dealt with, the player can move through the rest of the cave and onto the Balcony Cliffside.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Sacred Cave Floor can spawn only spawn one enemy, a Behemid. Conversely, Behemid can only be found in this specific location. Unlike most unique enemies, Behemid will not disappear after being defeated, and can be fought infinity.
The Shrine Room[]
The Shrine is a small room that can be reached by entering the door on the left of the Clock Room, or by going through The Archive Floor after The Archivist has been defeated. It is defined by it cells containing several pieces of equipment in cells that can be unlocked by other using pieces of equipment as keys, and the center tomb, with a bright light white always shining down on it. Most importantly is contains a hidden passage leading to the room containing The Holy Band.
| The Shrine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Thistle | Gelder | Ricochet | Imperial | Infinity Blade | Halfstar |
- Thistle (
20,050) - Unlocks Molnaar, sells for 4,812 - Gelder (362,500) - Unlocks Nahte, sells for 112,500
- Ricochet (40,000) - Unlocks Eavet, sells for 12,812
- Imperial (9,250) - Unlocks Kreiger, sells for 6,250
- Infinity Blade (625,000) - Unlocks Aegis Armor, sells for 99,375
- Halfstar (85,000) - Unlocks Aran, sells for 93,750
When the full The Vile Set is acquired, you can tap the location shown in the Vile Map to open a hidden area. Before you enter, TEL appears, pleading with Siris not to enter the tomb, saying that he is not meant to see what is down there. The player is than given a choice to leave or to go into the tomb. If the player proceeds Siris will say he needs to know what's down there, before steping into the chamber. Inside, is a all white room, with a statue of a man and a woman. The man, later known as Ausar, is wearing the Vile Armor, and a glowing wedding ring is shown levitating in the hand of the woman, implying that she was Ausar's wife. A short cutscene will play in which Siris recalls some tragic event from his past. He hears a woman's voice saying "Ausar, I love you", and then "Please don't go". There is the sound of swords clashing, followed by the woman telling Ausar that he's become a tyrant. Siris walks behind the statue to see a dagger in Ausar's hand, and seems to have a moment of realization, although the extent of which is not revealed.
Finally, he hears the voice of the women screaming, prompting Siris to look away painfully. TEL remarks that the memories were meant to remain hidden. Siris ignores him, and The Holy Band will then float down into Siris's hand and as the camera pans out, he hears the repeated words "I love you", before Siris exits the tomb without a word. The player than unlocks The Holy Band.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Shrine Room can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular, Large, or Giant. The Titan be there once you arrive. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawn will be fixed. The game will spawn a Iron Guard, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = EXO-Pilot, Iron Guard, Plated Guard.
Large Titans = Iron Watchman, Marrow Fiend, MX-Defender, Rookbane.
Tall Titans = Fel Siren, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok, Wood Jester.
Giant Titans = Executioner, Iron Golem, Iron Sentinel, Keeper, MX-Hulk, Warden.
Hanger Hallway[]
Vault of Tears Hanger Hallway 2.jpg|right|270px]] The Hanger Hallway is a small hallway that leads into The Hanger Bay. It can be accessed via the north door in the Balcony Hallway. The Hallway is quite baron, only housing a single, inaccessible door on the right side. The area's primary purpose is to challenge the player with another combat encounter before they proceed into The Hanger Bay.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Hanger Hallway can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular or Large. The Titan already be there once you arrive. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawn will be fixed. The game will spawn a MX-Stealth, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = EXO-Pilot.
Large Titans = MX-Defender.
Tall Titans = MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth.
Hanger Bay[]
The Hanger bay is the location the third blood seal. The Hanger Bay is characterized by it being modeled off modern day plane hanger bays, making it contrast to the rest of the medieval/fantasy inspired asthenic of the rest of The Vault of Tears. By the walls of the Hanger Bay are two MX-Hulk's, one in pieces and the other seemingly more complete, however both appear inoperable. There is a large chest that can be looted on the left side of the wall before progressing further in. Finally, this area is were you can find the location depicted in the Mechanics Map.
Enemy Spawns[]
Two fights can take place in this area. The first is a boss fight with MX-Goliath, who will always be here until he is defeated. After which, Siris will automatically place his hand in the blood seal, killing him, and forcing a rebirth. Once, MX-Goliath is defeated, returning to this area open up a new path allowing you to go to [insert location] to progress. However if MX-Goliath has been defeated, and the player has either the Solar Trans-OX, Solar Trans-LX, or Solar Trans-JX. A new character named Ryth will appear and challenge Siris to a dual. Ryth is considered one of the most difficult fights in Infinity Blade II, and may require extensive preparation, but drops a maxed fire attack gem, and grants a significant amount of XP when defeated.
Worker's Soul Cell[]
The Worker's Soul Cell is a Soul Cell entered from the roof of the Vault of Tears, and the area used to imprison the Worker of Secrets. Advanced technology prevent the Vault's prisoners from leaving the Vault by any means without the The Infinity Blade and another Deathless to take their place. This area can only be entered once, after the second battle with Thane. The area is characterized for being none other than the prison cell of The Worker of Secrets, who the player spends nearly the entire game getting to by this point. A large chest can be looted to the left of The Worker before proceeding further into the cell.
Enemy Spawns[]
Only one battle can take place here, and that is the third fight with Thane. The fight is intended to be a surprise, with only question marks showing up when looking at the enemy check button, possibly trying to trick the player into thinking they will fight The Worker himself. This third version of Thane will have the same level as the second version, but have less health. After Thane is defeated, The Worker will destabilize his QIP, ending the encounter, and starting a conversation with Siris.
Vault of Tears Entrance[]
The Vault of Tears Entrance refers to the area that every playthrough of the mission begins at. Siris will arrive in a identical manner to how he appears at the same area in Infinity Blade II, minus his reformation that he will free The Worker, before a title card appears on screen. This area is characterized by it's proximity to the dam, and the Vault of Tears looming ominously in the background, with birds circling around it like vultures. A titan will arrive from down the path and confront Siris. After the Titan is defeated, you can loot a unlocked chest, and than must head straight to The Front Gate.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Entrance can spawn any class of Titan to this position. The Titans spawned is randomized, with the game picking from a selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Horned Wildling, Saburai
Large Titans = Bone Fiend, Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Marrow Fiend, Muzzled Troll, Rust Noc.
Tall: Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Shaman, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Stone Oracle, Twisted Noc, Wicker Haunt.
Giant Titans = Feral Troll, Horned Demon, Rabid Noc, Savage Troll.
Monstrosities = Ashen Blight, Chelon, Iron Wretch, Lamproit, Lupun, Pierced Wretch, Plated Wretch, Wretch.
The Front Gate[]
The Front Gate is another location which must be passed in order to progress. The Area is characterized by it being the entryway into the castle proper, and its view over the surrounding area. When the player arrives they will be greeted by a titan. After they are dealt with, two chests are available to be opened. One is a unlocked chest on the left, and another is a Small Chest on the Right. Regardless of what you do, you must progress through the gate itself and into the Courtyard Hallway in order to proceed.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Front Gate can spawn a titan that is either Regular Sized, Large, Tall, or Giant. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed and will remain fixed until the titan is defeated once. The game will spawn a Savage Troll, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Brutal Gin, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Mercury Golem, Plated Guard, Saburai, Zealot Noc.
Large Titans = Bone Fiend, Brute, Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Marrow Fiend, Muzzled Troll, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall: Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Shaman, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Plated Sorok, Stone Oracle, Twisted Noc.
Giant Titans = Executioner, Feral Troll, Headsman, Horned Demon, Iron Dreadnaught, Rabid Noc, Savage Troll, Warden.
Dragons = So long as any of the three dragon's are alive, they may be appear.
The Courtyard Hallway[]
The Courtyard Hallway is the hallway leading to the central courtyard. The hallway is rather dingy, but is illuminated by braziers held by demonic statues. When walking in, TEL will accompany Siris, but before the player can proceed further, a titan will drop from the ceiling and block the path, and must be defeated in order to progress. TEL will stay behind while the player fights the Titan, and is even visible in battle during phase transitions. After the titan is dead, the player can open a medium chest located to the right, but otherwise is forced to proceed into the Courtyard.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Courtyard Hallway can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular, Large, or tall. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed and will remain fixed until the titan is defeated once. The game will spawn a Fel Siren, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = EXO-Pilot, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, Mercury Golem, Plated Guard.
Tall Titans = Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok, Stone Oracle.
Large Titans = Iron Paladin, Iron Watchman, MX-Defender, Rookbane, The Dark Knight.
The Courtyard[]
The CourtyardIs a outdoor section of the castle, serving as the halfway point in the mission. In the middle of the courtyard is a statue of a man stabbing a dragon with a spear, while the dragon defends a dragon egg. A titan guards the gate to the clock room, who will leap into battle upon initiating combat, the titan must be killed in order to progress. When moving the the next area, TEL will continue to accompany Siris. The Dragon statue from Infinity Blade II has changed slightly, with the egg now being cracked open. Revealing that it was a real Dragon egg, specifically Ba'el's egg. This area is were you can find the location depicted in the Map of Ash and Sorrow.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Courtyard can spawn a class of Titan that is either Large, tall, or Giant. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed and will remain fixed until the titan is defeated once. The game will spawn a Horned Stalker, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Large Titans = Horned Chieftain, Horned Guardian, Rookbane, Rust Noc.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Plated Sorok.
Giant Titans = Feral Troll, Horned Demon, Iron Golem, Iron Sentinel, Rabid Noc.
The Clock Room[]
The Clock Room is a large hall adorned with bookshelves that is reached after the battle in the Courtyard. The clock room used to have a large clock in constant motion, along with stained glass skylights in Infinity Blade II, however, both are now destroyed. When walking in, Benedict Burgess Batteric III will be here, seemingly looking for Gems. Siris will attempt to recruit him on the promise he will be free, but Benedict responds by saying "freedom is cheap." Siris orders him to get out, to which he politely obliges. What's strange about this cutscene is it will play after you have already recruited him, and on all subsequent playthroughs of the mission. After the cutscene, a titan will drop from the ceiling and must be defeated in order to progress. Before the titan drops however, you have the opportunity to claim a unlocked chest on the left. And once the titan reveal's themselves, but before you start the battle, you can also potentially loot a small chest to your right.
Enemy Spawns[]
The Clock Room can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular, Large, Tall, or Giant, which will drop from a hole in the ceiling. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed and will remain fixed until the titan is defeated once. The game will spawn a Iron Sentinel, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = Brutal Gin, EXO-Pilot, Horned Wildling, Iron Guard, MX-Ninja, Plated Guard.
Large Titans = Brute, Horned Chieftain, Iron Paladin, Iron Watchman, Marrow Fiend, MX-Defender, The Dark Knight.
Tall Titans = Acolyte, Eyeless Noc, Fel Siren, Horned Stalker, Horned Witch, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, MX-Enforcer, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok.
Giant Titians = Executioner, Iron Golem, Horned Demon, Iron Sentinel, MX-Hulk.
The Archive Balcony[]
The Archive Balcony is the balcony that overlooks and leads into the Archive Central Text, and is accessed via the right door in The Clock Room. It is defined by being a viewing platform for the central stone slab, but also featuring a number of smaller slabs, all of which are written in Pangean, making the entire area seem like it is some sort of museum or archive. When the player arrives, a titan will appear to stop the player. Afterwards, the player must proceed to The Archive Floor. However, after Melek has been defeated, the mission ends right here with Siris immolating and going back to The Hideout, never going down to the floor. Before they do this, the player can loot a Large Chest located to the left.
Enemy Spawns[]
'The Archive Balcony can spawn a class of Titan that is either Regular, Large, or Tall. However the first time the player arrives here, the spawns will be fixed and will remain fixed until the titan is defeated once. The game will spawn a MX-Elite, before switching to a random selection of enemies.
That random selection of enemies is -
Regular Titans = EXO-Pilot, Iron Guard, MX-Ninja, Plated Guard.
Tall Titans = Adamantine Golem, Darkling, Fel Siren, Iron Butcher, Iron Lancer, Lead Golem, MX-Enforcer, MX-Scorian, MX-Stealth, Plated Sorok, Wood Jester, Wretched Hob.
Large Titans = Iron Templar, Iron Watchman, MX-Defender, MX-Elite.
The Archive Floor[]
The Archive Floor is the area The Archive Balcony overlooks. This area is defined by the enormous stone slab at it's center, which houses The Redeemer. Before Siris can obtain it, Melek will drop down. He will talk to Siris, who he address as Ausar, encouraging Siris to remember what he once was, something Siris adamantly rejects, causing the both of them to enter a dueling stance. Once defeated, Siris will demand TEL show him were The Redeemer is. TEL will reluctantly oblige, pressing a spot on the giant text, which reveals a secret compartment housing The Redeemer, Siris will grab it, and leave The vault of Tears. We cut back to The Hideout, were Siris is working with Eves and Jensen to modify The Redeemer. Jensen expresses concern that it may not work, but Siris proclaims that they must try, the mission than ends.
Enemy Spawns[]
Only one enemy spawns here, that being the aforementioned Melek: Warlord of House IX. As mentioned earlier, this area can not be reached again after Melek is defeated, making it so the only enemy that spawns there will be him.
Maps and Diagrams[]
Tree of Seals[]
There are three seals guarded by the blood sentinels that must be unlocked before the Vault of Tears can be opened. When a seal is unlocked by Siris, he dies and is reborn.
- - The Archivist's seal, found at the top right of the tree
- - The Stone Demon's seal, found at the bottom of the tree
- - MX-Goliath's seal, found at the top left of the tree
The "Tree of Seals" is a representation of the three seals, and where they are positioned relative to the Vault of Tears, which is located in the center of the tree. The Archivist's seal and MX-Goliath's seal are located at the top left and right of the tree respectively, as they are positioned leading off of the clock room. The Stone Demon's seal is at the bottom of the tree, as well as literally below the tower.
Bugs and Glitches[]
A game breaking bug occurred if a player spared the Iron Hunter twice. The only way to fix this was to restart at Rebirth 1. This bug is fixed in 1.3.1 update. The second time you meet Iron Hunter, you will be rewarded of some gold instead of another Torren's Legacy (though the cutscene stays the same).
Equip which weapon you need. Then when you go to press the button quickly press the menu button at the top of the screen. If you did this quickly enough you will be able to equip another more powerful weapon.
There is a bug when fighting the prisoner on the left. The bug appears when you happen to get the stabbing event after landing a perfect parade. If you press the Magic Icon at the right time you can infinitely stab him until he dies.
Trivia[]
- The guardian's dialogue suggests that the three prisoners tried to release the Worker of Secrets.
- The bridge leading to the castle vaguely resembles a dam.
- The Vault of Secrets is in the region of the modern day Alps.
- The Vault of Secrets is the only location in all of the Infinity Blade games that is shown both at day and night.
- Saydhi tells Siris that Saranthia is "due west, past the sea, in the mountains to the north" (IB2) or "due west until you strike land, [past] the mountains to the north" (Infinity Blade: Awakening), but Saranthia is almost directly north of Saydhi's Estate in Lantimor.
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