Shellwood — Area Overview

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Overview

A sprawling swamp biome of roots and shallow pools. Shellwood is often reached after Bellhart and becomes a key step for unlocking wall‑movement. Expect close‑range fights against agile pond creatures and platform gauntlets that reward patience.

Map Highlights

Benches: One paid bench appears early in a gauntlet room—activate it to stabilize runs.
Via Bells: Useful to revisit after upgrades and to route between Bellhart and higher paths.
Merchant: Shakra can camp along the early leftward route; buy the Shellwood map plus Quill/Compass.

Get the Shellwood Map (Shakra)

Route from Bellhart: Head left from town and follow the swamp path. Shakra sets up shop along this early stretch—listen for humming.
Buy: Purchase the Shellwood map, Quill (updates parchment at benches), and Compass (position).
Bench synergy: Rest after purchasing so exploration updates onto your map.

Hazards & Traversal

Shallow water: Slows movement; clear ranged threats before wading in.
Root platforms: Watch for enemies nesting on upper ledges.
Mobility: Many shortcuts open once you unlock wall jump.

Route Tips

Bench first: There’s an early bench beyond a combat room—pay to activate and bank progress.
Leftward push: Work left from Bellhart in short loops, then circle back with new movement to claim upper routes.
Boss tie‑in: Prepare for Sister Splinter deeper in the biome.

FAQ

How do I reach Shellwood? After freeing or reaching Bellhart, head left from town into the swamp route.
Is wall‑movement required? It’s possible to explore some paths without it, but wall‑jump opens the majority of shortcuts and upper routes.
Where’s the map? Shakra’s early Shellwood shop is along the leftward path; buy the map and rest at a bench to update.

Sources

YouTube — Shellwood map location example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Pg2uPqfBo