In Solisium, there are places called Abyss Dungeons, but players commonly call them Open World Dungeons. It's recommended that you delve into these dungeons in a party unless you out-gear or out-level the area. Some monsters in these dungeons are the only sources of precious loot, like Reaper's Footsteps.
Grinding Open World Dungeons is like doing Chaos Dungeons in Lost Ark. As long as you have Abyssal Contract Tokens, monsters you and your party kill drop gear, Precious Omnipotence Parchment, Precious Ores, and Sollant.
Dungeons are Peace zones during the day but become Conflict areas at night, meaning the entire Dungeon becomes PvP-enabled. Additionally, some Dungeons have their gates closed during nighttime, disallowing entry by more players or re-entry once you have died.
Open World Dungeons with multiple floors can be easily traversed using the Waypoints inside. Click the Waypoint found on any floor, and you can teleport to the other Waypoints on other floors.
Open World Dungeons (Lvl 50)
Some Open World Dungeons have Field Bosses that spawn at predetermined times. All Level 50 Open World Dungeon mobs drop Abyssal Aggregate which you can use to craft Precious Purification Stone, Precious Epic Lv. 2 Equipment Chest: Abyss, and Precious Epic Lv. 2 Equipment Chest: Desire.
Sanctum of Desire is an Open World Dungeon unlocked by Milestones. It is located to the right of the Manawastes region and is only accessible during the day and when it rains. Guilds can also have an Alt situated in the dungeon and use Guild Summon Gate to summon players into the dungeon at any time.
Notable Loot
The blue gear that drops from the monsters here is mainly used for Lithograph Book completion. Seasoned Veteran Necklace is essential for the Lithograph Book entry: Marienne's Recommended Necklace Collection which rewards you with a Slaughterer's Collar. Here are the noteworthy purple gear drops:
- Reaper's Footsteps
- Hell Guide's Gloves
- Resonance of Mother Nature Boots
- Storm Spiked Crossbow
- Tukun's Cast Iron Belt
- Umbramancer's Staff
- Dawn Mist's Death Hand
- Holy Ghost Fighter's Mortal Hands
- Sacred Vanquisher's Conquest Gloves
Junobote
Right in the center of the 1st floor is Junobote, which is a highly coveted Field Boss due to being the only boss that drops Reaper's Interring Pants, which is part of a BiS gear set for DPS in Tier 1. Other notable drops include:
- Commandant's Grandeur
- Junobote's Destroyer Blade
- Pitch Black Celebration Cloth
- Dawn Mist's Killing Hood
Quiz
For some codex quests, you must bypass gates by correctly guessing a quiz. Here are all possible statements that could be given to you that are either True or False statements. Ctrl + F a word if you're short on time!
True and False Statements
But, if you don't want to answer any quizzes, there are two shortcuts to bypass said gates to access the Altar of Darkness, Junobote's Book, and Avolos Umbramancer.
Altar of Darkness No Quiz Route
Junobote's Book No Quiz Route
Syleus's Abyss is an Open World Dungeon above the Starlight Observatory Ruins. This is one of the three dungeons in Solisium whose gates close and lock once nighttime comes.
Notable Loot
- Abyss Conqueror's Necklace
- Archpriest's Meditation
- Ghost Wolf Incision Gloves
- Grand General's Vanguard Boots
- Grieving Hand of Death
- Touch of Deep Desire
- Unshakeable Gold Ring
- Holy Ghost Fighter's Devotion Armor
- Sacred Vanquisher's Atonement Clothes
- Dawn Mist's Frost Heart
Aridus (5F)
- Tycan's Bloodlust Belt
- Ghost Wolf Alter Ego Pants
- Grim Judicator's Footsteps
- Aridus's Dark Staff
- Dawn Mist's Thousand-Mile Feet
Nirma (6F)
- Destroyer's Choker
- Heavenly Arbiter Shoes
- Nirma's Corrupt Sword
- Transcendental Salvation Pants
- Holy Ghost Fighter's Blessed Boots
Shadowed Crypt is an Open World Dungeon located just above Purelight Tower. It is one of three dungeons in Solisium whose gates close and lock once nighttime comes.
Notable Loot
Just like in Sanctum of Desire, another important blue gear piece, Guard's Endurance Necklace, is essential for the Lithograph Book entry: Marienne's Recommended Necklace Collection which rewards you with a Slaughterer's Collar.
- World Tree Longbow
- Corrupt Specter's Blade
- Grim Judicator's Pants
- Hermit's Shroud
- Transcendental Mystery Gloves
Minzerok
The 1st Floor of the Shadowed Crypt is home to Minezerok.
- Holy Warrior's Choker
- Minezerok's Dagger
- Breath of Mother Nature Hat
- Heavenly Arbiter Gloves
- Holy Ghost Fighter's Equanimity Armor
Saurodoma Island is an Open World Dungeon on the island right below Daybreak Shore, commonly called "Lizard Island." This is one of the most popular islands for some of the best gear loot because of the chests that spawn during nighttime. Opening these chests gives you Abyss Currency as well as either 900 Dimensional Contract Token Points or Abyssal Contract Tokens.
Notable Loot
- General's Frenzy Gloves
- Hell Guide's Boots
- Hell Guide's Gaiters
- Lightbringer Prayer Staff
- Unlimited Rapid-Fire Crossbow
Open World Dungeons (Pre Lvl 50)
Syleus's Abyss is the first Open World Dungeon just above the Starlight Observatory Ruins. However, only the first two floors are unlocked at the beginning of the game launch, with the latter floors unlocking much later. This is one of the three dungeons in Solisium that has its gates closed and locked once nighttime comes.
Notable Loot
You encounter Level 20 - 24 Skeletons and Wraiths on this floor. They're the only ones who drop Death Soul Shard, crafting materials for Immortus weapons like Eternal Rest Longbow. To craft them, you talk to the Arless, a Special Equipment Crafter. you can usually find him on the path between Nesting Grounds Waypoint and Vienta Village.
Temple of Sylaveth is an Open World Dungeon above the top left-hand corner of Stonegard Castle. It is one of three dungeons in Solisium whose gates are closed and locked once nighttime comes. Here, you encounter Level 29 - 33 Shade mobs. There are no items worth farming for here other than Green Gear.
Ant's Nest is an Open World Dungeon located near the Ant's Nest Waypoint in Moonlight Desert. The Ants in this dungeon range from Level 35 to Level 39. This Dungeon does not become blocked off once nighttime hits.
Notable Loot
- Impure Witch's Linen Pants
- Corrupt Witch's Hat
The 3F and 4F of Syleus's Abyss are unlocked later in the game, after Ant's Nest. On this floor, you encounter Level 44 - 48 Living Armor mobs.
Notable Loot
The only notable drop from these monsters is Great Spirit's Grace Visor, an OK headgear piece for PvE. Both the Living Armor Lancer and Living Armor Archpriest can drop it.
Cornelius (3F)
The third floor of Syleus's Abyss is home to Cornelius. The notable drops of this boss are as follows:
- Abyssal Wind Wristband
- Cornelius's Explosive Blade
- Heavenly Arbiter Attire
- Transcendental Clairvoyance
- Sacred Vanquisher's Judgment Pants
Weekly Contracts
Each week, you are allowed to buy these Open World Dungeon Contracts:
- 6 Contract Scroll II: Syleus's Abyss
- 6 Contract Scroll II: Shadowed Crypt
- 6 Contract Scroll II: Sanctum of Desire
- 6 Contract Scroll II: Saurodoma Island
2 are from the Sundries Merchants in the Laslan Region and the other 2 from Sundries Merchants in the Stonegard Region on each character. Completing these contracts rewards you with their respective Precious Blessing Pouch and Abyss Currency.
These Precious Blessing Pouchs allow you to acquire any Tier 1 Purple Gear that can drop from the monsters in that dungeon.
Abyss Currency, on the other hand, allows you to craft either the
- Precious Equipment Chest: Abyss
- Precious Equipment Chest: Shadow
- Precious Equipment Chest: Desire
- Precious Equipment Chest: Tyrant
These chests allow you to pick which gear you want specifically. You need 40 Abyss Currency to craft one with the Weapon Crafter, Armor Crafter, or Accessory Craft in Stonegard Castle.
- Once the weekly reset occurs, you can buy 6x of each Contract again for all your characters. Make sure to stock up on each character every week, as they have no expiration date!
Abyssal Contract Tokens
Having Abyssal Contract Tokens (at the top right-hand corner) gives you the Abyss Contract Buff. The buff grants you a 400% EXP Bonus and a 400% Sollant Bonus inside an Open World Dungeon. You are also able to acquire dungeon-specific loot from monsters as long as you have more than 0 tokens. The Abyssal Contract Tokens cap off at 20,000, so there is no point in saving them!
- T1 Co-Op Dungeons give 500 Abyssal Contract Token Points
- T2 Co-Op Dungeons give 750 Abyssal Contract Token Points
- Contracts give 50 Abyssal Contract Token Points
- Mystic Keys give 100 Abyssal Contract Token Points
Summary
- Open World Dungeons are excellent sources of BiS gear such as Reaper's Footsteps and Sollant.
- Field Bosses spawn in Open World Dungeons and can drop loot like Reaper's Interring Pants.
- You complete Weekly Contracts in Open World Dungeons, which allows you to acquire Abyss Currency to craft Precious Epic Equipment Chest: Abyss.
- Having sufficient Abyssal Contract Tokens grants you a buff that boosts EXP and Sollant gain.
Credits
Written by Yaen
Reviewed by Nymphellas