Spoiler‑light routing. This shows fast entries into Bilewater and exactly where to buy the area map from Shakra, plus Bone Bottom recall if you miss her.
Overview
Bilewater sits beyond Sinner’s Road and via upper tunnel networks. Once inside, purchase the area map from Shakra to stabilize exploration. If you miss her in‑area, you can recall and buy missed maps at Bone Bottom later.
Quick Facts
- Entrances: Sinner’s Road (mid‑game friendly) or Shellwood → Bellhart upper tunnels (harder, often Double Jump‑gated).
- Abilities: Dash + wall‑movement minimum; Double Jump recommended for upper benches and a clean map pickup line.
- Map vendor: Shakra appears along core paths inside Bilewater. Missed her? Recall at Bone Bottom to buy skipped maps.
Route A — From Sinner’s Road (Fastest First Access)
- Enter Sinner’s Road from Greymoor/Weavenest.
- Work up and right through verticals and hazards to the far‑right transition into Bilewater. This path commonly reaches Bilewater without the highest Double Jump gate.
Route B — Shellwood → Bellhart Upper Tunnels (Harder)
- From Shellwood’s top‑right, enter Bellhart’s upper network.
- Follow the top tunnels feeding into Bilewater’s upper verticals and benches.
- Expect Double Jump gates and tighter platforming.
Get the Bilewater Map (Shakra)
- Find the main vertical shaft (tall hub with vents/hazards).
- Climb to mid/upper levels; take a left corridor, ascend, then hook right.
- Drop to a lower right passage—Shakra’s kiosk is along this path. Benches converge nearby.
If Shakra isn’t there
- Recall at Bone Bottom (strike the bell post twice) to summon Shakra and purchase missed maps.
Waypoints & Tips
- Bellway: Activate the Bilewater station for return trips.
- Benches: Several ring the upper vertical; some require Double Jump. One early bench may charge Rosaries.
- Bring Rosaries: Shakra map + pins and Bellway/benches can cost currency; buy Compass/Quill early.
FAQ
- Best first route? Sinner’s Road entry is the most shared early access.
- Do I need Double Jump? Recommended for upper benches and smoother map pickup, but Sinner’s Road route can reach Bilewater earlier.
- Missed the vendor? Use Bone Bottom recall to buy the Bilewater map later.
Sources
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RD8XPqVl3s
- GamerGuides (benches, upper vertical), PC Gamer (Shakra + recall), community route confirmations from Sinner’s Road, and area links documented on independent wikis.
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