City of Ephyra (Subsequent runs)
The City of Ephyra serves as the first major region of the Surface route once Melinoë has permanently cured her Surface Ward affliction. Melinoë navigates branching street hubs by breaking spectral barriers using pylon-clearing encounters to access the city's gates. Her goal is to explore districts for boons and surface-exclusive resources before confronting the district boss, Polyphemus.
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Enemies
Floating spectral wraith that fires ranged tracking orbs and teleports away when approached.
Brute-like undead entity that performs heavy ground-slam area-of-effect attacks.
Small flying pests that swarm in groups and attempt to divebomb Melinoë.
Guardian boss of Ephyra who summons shambling undead, executes wide leaping stomps, and attempts to grab and crush Melinoë.
Shops and people
- Charon: Boons, surface-specific healing items, and basic resources in exchange for Gold Crowns
- Medea: Assists Melinoë by offering a selection of Night curses to weaken future encounters
Tips
- Keep an eye out for glowing pylon pylons locking street barricades, as you must defeat every marked encounter in an offshoot alley to unlock further paths.
- Bring the Crescent Pick on surface runs whenever possible, as Ephyra is the primary location for harvesting Bronze required for major surface incantations and weapon aspects.
Not listed for this area: secrets.
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