In Gauntlet of Shar, the primary purpose of The Pedestal of Reckoning is to house the Umbral Gems. Players need to collect these gems and place them in the pedestal to make progress within the Gauntlet of Shar. These gems serve as keys, unlocking further paths and challenges in the game.
The Pedestal of Reckoning is situated in the Gauntlet of Shar, a significant area in the game. Specifically, it's located in the central part of this gauntlet. You will encounter various enemies, including Balthazar's minions. Among these minions, a group of skeletons is a notable challenge.
How to Reach the Pedestal of Reckoning
To reach the Pedestal of Reckoning, enter the Gauntlet of Shar located within the Thorm Mausoleum. This is done by solving the painting puzzle in the mausoleum, which unveils the entrance to the Gauntlet. Once inside, you need to complete various trials, including the Soft-Step, Self-Same, and Faith-Leap Trials, to gather the essential Umbral Gems. With the gems in hand, players can locate the Pedestal, typically situated centrally in the Gauntlet, and place the gems on it to progress further.
- Begin in the Gauntlet of Shar: Start your journey in the main area of the Gauntlet of Shar. This is the primary location where the quest related to the Pedestal of Reckoning begins.
- Collect the Umbral Gems: As you navigate the Gauntlet of Shar, your primary objective is to find the Umbral Gems. There are four of these gems in total, and they are essential for accessing the Pedestal of Reckoning.
- Navigate to the Central Room: Once you have collected the necessary Umbral Gems, head to the central room of the Gauntlet of Shar. This room is the key area where the Pedestal of Reckoning is located.
- Insert the Umbral Gems: Upon reaching the Pedestal of Reckoning, you'll notice slots where the Umbral Gems fit. Carefully place each of the four gems into the designated slots on the pedestal.
- Activate Pedestal of Reckoning: After inserting all the Umbral Gems, the Pedestal of Reckoning will activate, allowing players to progress further in the quest and uncover more mysteries within the Gauntlet of Shar.
How To Get All 4 Umbral Gems
To obtain all four Umbral Gems, start with the Faith-Leap Trial, following the safe path indicated by purple blocks. Next, engage in the Self-Same Trial, battling mirror copies of your party. For the Soft-Step Trial, stealthily bypass observers and traps. Lastly, interact with Yurgir, aiding or confronting him, to secure the final gem.
- Faith-Leap Trial:
- Players must tread only where Lady Shar bids them.
- Purple blocks in the seemingly empty spaces between three statues indicate the safe path.
- Players must remember the location of these blocks as they disappear when approached.
- Successfully navigating the trial rewards players with an Umbral Gem.
- Self-Same Trial:
- This trial involves a mirror battle with special conditions.
- Players must spill blood into Shar's altar to initiate the trial.
- Each party member in the room gets a mirror copy in the arena.
- Players must only attack their own copies.
- Upon defeating all copies, an Umbral Gem appears in the arena.
- Soft-Step Trial:
- This trial tests players' stealth and trap detection skills.
- Players must navigate past patrolling observers and marble plate traps.
- The trial includes several levers, a key, and various traps.
- Successfully completing the trial rewards players with an Umbral Gem.
- Dealing with Yurgir:
- After obtaining the first three gems, players must head east across a broken staircase from the Pedestal of Reckoning.
- Players will encounter a devil named Yurgir and several merregons.
- Players can choose to help Yurgir against Raphael or confront him.
- To aid Yurgir, players must kill three rats in separate locations and then descend into a pit to face a swarm of rats.
- The last living rat transforms into Lyrthindor, a Dark Justiciar.
- Players can kill Lyrthindor to end Yurgir's contract.
- After resolving the situation with Yurgir, players can collect the last Umbral Gem.