At the beginning ofDeath’s Door,the player is only given four Vitality Crystals, the game’s form of measuring health. They will lose one whenever they get hit. When the protagonist runs out of Vitality Crystals, they’ll be sent back to the last door they interacted with.
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Increasing the player’s Vitality Crystals definitely agood pro-tip to followfor those looking to beat the game. The player can collect Shards from Crystal Shrines to increase their Vitality Crystals. Collectingfour shards will form one Vitality Crystal. There are only eight shards in the game, thus giving the player two extra Vitality Crystals once they collect all eight Shards. Here’s where to find all eight of them inthis little indie game.
First Vitality Crystal Shrine: Lost Cemetery
From the door, the player mustclimb up to the bridge south of the doorand continue heading to the southern path. Continue this way until the player reaches the elevator platform.
Once they’re down the elevator, the player mustgo around to the back of this structure, which will rotate the camera and reveal two consecutive ladders. Going down and entering the cave on the right will lead the player to the first Vitality Crystal Shrine.
Second Vitality Crystal Shrine: Lost Cemetery
Although placed at an early level, this shrine requires players to havethe Hookshot ability,one of the bestabilities in the game. Once the player receives the Hookshot ability from theCastle Lockstone level,simply head back to the Grove of Spirits and enter the portal that leads to the Lost Cemetery.
Behind the portal isa cross that players can attach their hooks to. Continue down this path, and they should find the next Vitality Crystal Shrine.
Third Vitality Crystal Shrine: Estate of the Urn Witch
From the manor entrance, the player mustcontinue heading southuntil they reach a section with a broken fence that drops down to a lower area. The area does not have a ladder, so the player must simplyjump downto proceed.
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From there, the player must continue south until they spot aseries of sections with unlit fire pits. Lighting all four will raise a bridge, which will then lead to a secret room that houses a Vitality Crystal Shrine.
Fourth Vitality Crystal Shrine: Inner Furnace
From the gate, players musthead to the southeastuntil they arrive at the Furnace Observation Rooms. From there, use the hovering platforms to get to the south, then to the east, and then to a ladder that leads to the upper section.
From here, the player must simply traverse the pipe bridge without falling. Once they accomplish this, they should stumble upon the level’s Vitality Crystal Shrine.
Fifth Vitality Crystal Shrine: Overgrown Ruins
From theForest Settlement, take the ladder at the back of the hut behind the Forest Mother. Head right, jump down, then head north. From here, the player must head up and take the pathsouth of the circular park,then continue downwards until they reach the vine that will take them up when attacked.
Once players have reached the higher platform, continue going up until they reach a drop-down pointbehind the bomb-slinging flower. Jump down while pressing the attack button to access the underground grate. Continuing forward will lead them to a Vitality Crystal Shrine.
Sixth Vitality Crystal Shrine: Mushroom Dungeon
From the door, take the entrance directly across where the player is standing. Players should then continue heading downwards until they reach anarea that has a ladder on the south and a flight of stairs on left.Head left and jump down, then take the entrance at the top of the stairs.
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Hit the vine to be taken to the upper platform, and take the entrance on the right. Continue on in this room to find anentrance blocked by a breakable wall. Break the wall using the bomb spell to enter. In the next room, fire up the unlit fire pits in quick succession to open the gate. The Vitality Crystal Shrine is in the next room.
Seventh Vitality Crystal Shrine: Stranded Sailor
From the door of the level, head up, andtake the bridge down on the lower left. Players should continue forward usingHookshotuntil theyreach a platformwith four crosses.
Once here, the player will need to defeat waves of enemies before they can continue forward. The Crystal Shrine is in the next area, beyond a series of enemies.
Eight Vitality Crystal Shrine: Camp of the Free Cows
Located beyond the Camp of the Free Crows, this is by far the mostdifficult platforming challengein the game. As the last Vitality Crystal Shrine, it’s also the hardest to get to.
Exit the camp and continue towards the rightuntil players reach a level anicy levelwith a slippery footing. From here, the player will simply need to continue forward byhitting a switch with the bow and quickly jumping on the platform before it deactivates again.
This level requires precision and timing. It will take a while, but completing this section will reward the player with the final Vitality Crystal Shrine of the game.
