Since *Fields of Mistria* entered Early Access on Steam, the Deep Woods area has been marked on the town map. However, this location remained inaccessible until the game's March 2025 update. Here’s how you can access the Deep Woods and find Caldarus in *Fields of Mistria*.
How To Unlock the Deep Woods in Fields of Mistria
Unlocking the Deep Woods involves breaking the Fire Seal and using the newly acquired Dragon’s Breath spell to burn through the vines blocking the entrance. To break the Fire Seal, you need to place four specific items on the Priestess’ altar at Floor 60 in the mines: a Faceted Rock Gem, a Rockroot, an Emerald, and a Sealing Scroll. The first three items can be found between floors 50 and 59. Obtaining the Sealing Scroll requires teamwork with Juniper and Balor. To help Balor procure the scroll, you must leave the following items in the bin by his wagon:
- x10 Silver Ingots
- x10 Rubies
- x10 Sapphires
- x10 Emeralds
After providing these items, speak to Balor again. He will inform you that the Sealing Scroll will be ready the next day, allowing you to complete the offering at the altar.
Upon breaking the seal, the Priestess will urge you to leave the area before the scroll seals you inside. As your health depletes, Caldarus will appear in his human form to rescue you, retreating to his temple in the Deep Woods to recover. He leaves you with the Dragon’s Breath spell, which you can use to burn through the vines and access the Deep Woods. This spell also helps uncover other previously inaccessible areas on the map. To use it, equip Dragon’s Breath from the pause menu and activate it in front of the Deep Woods entrance to permanently unlock it.
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How To Find Caldarus
After breaking the Fire Seal, head to the Deep Woods to find Caldarus at his temple, located north of the Eastern Road on your map. You’ll need to use the Dragon’s Breath spell to access the area. Caldarus’ exact location is marked on your map, similar to other NPCs, and he can be found in the northeast corner of the Deep Woods.
To reach him, enter the Deep Woods, head right, and use your axe to chop down a stump blocking your path. Continue north until you reach the temple, where Caldarus awaits inside.
Once the Deep Woods is unlocked, you can use the Dragon Statue on your farm to fast travel to the area for just 10 Essence, saving time compared to traveling on foot or horseback. You can also interact with Caldarus through his statue in spirit.
NOTE: *Fields of Mistria* is currently in Early Access and its content is subject to change. The above information is accurate as of Version 0.13.0 and will be updated if necessary.
*Fields of Mistria* is available to play now in Steam Early Access.
