This route prioritizes the safer Memorium entry. The Bilewater ascent is viable but demands tighter platforming and longer runbacks.
Summary
- Where: “Putrified Ducts” (area page uses “Putrifield Ducts”) connects Memorium to Bilewater.
- Best entry: From Memorium via a hidden ceiling in the map room, then an outside bridge with a breakable east wall.
- Bench/Bell: The main bench and Via Bell hub are close to the map pickup, ideal for quick scouting loops.
- Video: Full walkthrough of both entries and the exact map pickup in the embed above.
Requirements & Prep
- Movement: A double jump smooths the Memorium route; strong wall‑work is needed for the Bilewater climb.
- Safety: Bring a modest sustain crest; maggot hazards add attrition.
- QoL: Buy the Memorium map first if you can—it makes finding the hidden ceiling easier.
Route A (Recommended) — Memorium → Putrified Ducts
- Reach Memorium from Citadel interiors (often via Choral Chambers).
- Go to the Memorium map room (lower‑east). Jump into the ceiling to reveal a hidden passage.
- Exit to an outside bridge; climb the eastern rock face and break the hidden wall to reveal the Putrified Ducts entrance.
- Inside the ducts, stabilize at the first bench/Bell hub before pushing deeper.
Route B (Advanced) — Bilewater → Putrified Ducts (Lower Entrance)
- Unlock Bilewater via routes from Sinner’s Road.
- Platform up the long upper stretch (few benches; prepare for a tough encounter at the border).
- Break into the lower Putrified Ducts and work back toward the central bench/Bell hub.
Map Location — Putrified Ducts
- The area map is just south of the main bench room. Drop from the hub and check a short alcove for an Inspect prompt—often a small nook off the bench room’s lower side.
- Tag the Via Bell nearby so you can loop back while clearing hazards.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Bench & Via Bell: Southwest hub used for quick loops to the map pickup and nearby encounters.
- NPC — Vog (Giant Hunter Flea): In the room above the hub; bait Barnak grapples to scale the vertical.
- Wish chain — Huntress (Broodfeast): Bottom‑left hall starter.
- Notable items:
- Frayed Rosary String — by a drain in a lower corridor.
- Key of Apostate — break a lower left‑side wall, continue left, then climb to the upper alcove.
Quick Route Checklist
- Songclave → Memorium → map‑room ceiling → outside bridge → break east wall → Putrified Ducts → bench → map (just south)
- Alternate: Bilewater top climb → border fight → lower ducts → central bench/Bell → map
Survival Tips
- Manage attrition: Take short loops from the hub; heal often between hazard sections.
- Respect fumes and maggots: Clear enemies first, then time jumps.
- Keep the hub hot: Always return to the bench after an unlock to bank progress.
FAQ
Q: Which route should I take first? A: The Memorium entry is faster and safer once you find the hidden ceiling. Use Bilewater only if you’re already routing that side.
Q: Where exactly is the map? A: Directly south of the main bench room in a small alcove—drop down and check the Inspect prompt.
Q: Is the name “Putrified” or “Putrifield” Ducts? A: In‑game usage varies across sources; our area page uses “Putrifield Ducts.” This guide uses “Putrified” for readability and SEO, and links to the area page for consistency.
Related Guides
- Putrifield Ducts — Area Guide
- Memorium — Area Guide
- Bilewater — Area Guide
- 100% Route — Region Order
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