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All Vaults of Forbidden Knowledge Locations and Codes

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Matt Chard
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In Hell is Us, you’ll find mysterious doors locked with a symbol-based code. These are known as Vaults of Forbidden Knowledge, and when unlocked, they will reward you with numerous rewards. There are six in total scattered around Hadea, each with its own code. Hand over the research items to Tania in the APC to unlock their codes. Read on to find out where to find the Vault of Knowledge, how to obtain the code, and what rewards you will get for opening it.

The Vault Codes are unlocked by handing over research items to Tania in the APC.

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Vault of the Copse - Senedra Forest

The first Vault is located in the Senedra Forest, next to the Field Camp. You’ll need to come here early in the story to find the Medkit to get the key for the APC. If you’re coming back here, simply run into the forest to the left of the APC, and follow the X’s marked on the trees. Once you arrive at the field camp (tent), go behind it and look at the western wall. There will be a small cave here that leads to the Vault.

From the APC, follow the X’s on the trees to find the Field Camp. Behind it is a cave.

Follow the cave to the end to find the Vault.

Vault of the Copse Code

You can unlock the Vault by selecting these symbols in the order that they are shown.

Select these symbols in the same order from left to right.

Vault of the Copse Rewards

Inside the Vault, you’ll obtain the following items.

Type Item Notes
Exploration Item "Amine Prism - Sigma" iconAmine Prism - Sigma Used to close Sigma Timeloops
Misc Item "Letter - To Rosetta" iconLetter - To Rosetta A note about the origin of the demons and the time portal anomalies
Misc Item "Parchment - Preparations" iconParchment - Preparations A note about the construction of a strange, large contraption
Misc Item "Tome - A Bitter Triumph" iconTome - A Bitter Triumph Clues about closing Timeloops
Glyph Overwhelm Grief, Mechanic: Charge, Lock on: No, Cost: 200, Radius: 5m,7.5m,10m, Pushback: 10M, Power: Grief energy gathers and discharges around you, overwhelming nearby Lymbic Entities and stunning them
Glyph Gluttony Ecstasy, Mechanic: Tap, Lock on: No, Cost: 150, Stun Duration: 2 seconds, Attraction Radius: 15m, Power: A deep yearning discharges a vortex drawing in all Lymbic Entities into melee range and stunning them upon arrival
Glyph Feed on Fear Terror, Mechanic: Hold, Lock on: Yes, Cost: 30/s, Healing: 232/sec, Damage: 63/sec, Power: You create a link of pure fear between you and the target Entity, siphoning vitality from its terrified state

Vault Of The Mire - Acasa Marshes

Although this Vault is in the Acasa Marshes, you won’t be able to access it until you obtain the second Keystone in Act 2 (unless you know the gate code). The reason for this is that it is locked behind the Observation Outpost to the northeast of Jova, which requires a code to open its gates. Normally, you’ll get the code after a scene in Act 2, telling you to check under the seat in the APC for the code. The Outpost is easier to reach by heading northeast from the Blacksmith, past the ON building, and down the stairs.

The code to the gate for us was 151991, which should be the same for you; if it isn’t, you’ll need to check the "APC Code Sheet" iconAPC Code Sheet obtained via the methods above to obtain it. Upon opening the gate, defeat the enemies and loot the initial area to complete the Outpost Mystery, and then follow the path around until you can go into a cave to your left. The Vault will be at the back of the cave.

(1 of 5) From the Blacksmith, exit Jova via the northeast.

Vault Of The Mire Code

You can unlock the Vault by selecting these symbols in the order that they are shown.

Select these symbols in the same order from left to right.

Vault Of The Mire Rewards

Inside the Vault, you’ll obtain the following items.

Type Item Notes
Misc Item "Parchment - A Grand Stratagem" iconParchment - A Grand Stratagem An ancient parchment discussing the creation of a new celebration
Misc Item "Parchment - Penance" iconParchment - Penance An ancient parchment expressing concern for a contrite colleague
Misc Item "Tome - The Endless Horror" iconTome - The Endless Horror Recounting horrors discovered within the anomalies
Misc Item "Tome - Anson Lingen, The Wandering Mason" iconTome - Anson Lingen, The Wandering Mason A tome about Anson Lingen, who reshaped Hadea
Weapon "Twin Axes of Ecstasy" iconTwin Axes of Ecstasy Grade: 4 Level: 15
Weapon "Sword of Grief" iconSword of Grief Grade: 4 Level: 15
Weapon "Greatsword of Rage" iconGreatsword of Rage Grade: 4 Level: 15
Weapon "Polearm of Terror" iconPolearm of Terror Grade: 4 Level: 15
Relic (Active) "Heart of the Griffon" iconHeart of the Griffon Mechanic: Tap, Lock-On: No, Cooldown: 6:00, Endurance Restoration: 100%, Lymbic Restoration: 100%, Power: Timeless Rejuvenation - Find yourself born anew with Health, Stamina, and Lymbic Energy fully restored

Vault of the Knoll - Vyssa Hills

The Vyssa Hills Vault is a sneaky one. From the APC (if you haven’t completed the area), follow the rocky wall northwest until you reach the waterfall. Go up the slope around the waterfall and look down to the west. Drop to the rocks below to go behind the waterfall and follow the long cave to the Vault. If your APC has moved, simply drop off the ledge in front of you and head south.

From the APC, follow the wall on your left to find a waterfall. Go around the slope in front and drop on the rocks below the waterfall.

Go through the waterfall and follow the path to find the Vault.

Vault of the Knoll Code

You can unlock the Vault by selecting these symbols in the order that they are shown.

Select these symbols in the same order from left to right.

Vault of the Knoll Rewards

Inside the Vault, you’ll obtain the following items.

Type Item Notes
Misc Item "Painting - Lady Marguerith" iconPainting - Lady Marguerith A faded paining depicting Lady Maguerith, Mother of Aargau
Misc Item "Parchment - Anticipation" iconParchment - Anticipation An ancient parchment describing the anticipation felt nearing the completion of a grand project
Misc Item "Letter - A Spy's Insight" iconLetter - A Spy’s Insight An ancient letter reporting progress on the search for Auriga Museum
Misc Item "Tome - The Endless Horror" iconTome - The Endless Horror Recounting horrors discovered within the anomalies
Misc Item "Tome - Anson Lingen, The Wandering Mason" iconTome - Anson Lingen, The Wandering Mason A tome about Anson Lingen, who reshaped Hadea
Glyph Void - Enhanced Grief, Rank 2,** Mechanic:** Set and Trigger, Lock-On: No, Cost: 188, Passive Damage: 90/sec, Explosion Damage: 170/sec, Power: Spawn a pool, eroding Entities within it. You can collapse it for greater damage
Glyph Animosity - Enhanced Rage, Rank 2, Mechanic: Tap, Lock-On: Yes, Cost: 97, Stun Duration: 3 sec, Power: Lasso an enemy and pull them back to you in melee range, stunning them too
Glyph Rapture - Enhanced Ecstasy, Rank 2, Mechanic: Charge, Lock-On: No, Cost: 156,** Damage:** 380/770/1,280, Explosion Radius: 5m/7.5.10m, Power: Energy swells around you and erupts that damage all nearby Lymbic Entities
Defensive Gear "Pendant of Ecstasy - Battle Bliss" iconPendant of Ecstasy - Battle Bliss Ecstasy, Grade 2, Damage Absorption: 10%, Endurance Bonus: +1000, Protection Bonus: +15%, Duration: 5 sec, Power: While grievously wounded, strikes against you will reduce the damage you take
Relic (Passive) "The Unbound Delusion" iconThe Unbound Delusion Melee Damage: -25%, Lymbic Bar Size: +100%, Power: Madman’s Essence - Unfetter your mind, increasing Lymbic Energy but reducing damage

Vault of the Mere - Lake Cynon

This is one of the easier Vaults to find. When you arrive in Lake Cynon, follow the path east and go down the stairs. Head northeast toward the pier and then follow the narrow path southeast. At the end, you’ll find a cave to your right. Follow the cave to the end to find the Vault.

(1 of 4) From the APC, follow the path east.

Vault of the Mere Code

You can unlock the Vault by selecting these symbols in the order that they are shown.

Select these symbols in the same order from left to right.

Vault of the Mere Rewards

Inside the Vault, you’ll obtain the following items.

Type Item Notes
Misc Item "Parchment - A Dire Cost" iconParchment - A Dire Cost An ancient parchment describing the anticipation felt nearing the completion of a grand project
Misc Item "Painting - Scion Namir Adam" iconPainting - Scion Namir Adam A faded painting depicting Scion Namir Adam, Mantle of Sorrow, Fifth Tear
Misc Item Tome - The Ascendance of the Hellion Lodges and the Birth of Lymbic Aesthetics, Part 1 Recounting the establishment of the Hellion Lodge
Consumable "Tuning Stone - Steady" iconTuning Stone - Steady Experience Bonus + 1500
Exploration Item "Amine Prism - Theta" iconAmine Prism - Theta Used in the closing of Theta Timeloops
Glyph Frightful Ambush - Elite Terror, Rank 3, Mechanic: Set and Trigger, Lock-On: No, Cost: 290, Damage: 2390, Explosion Radius: 15m, Power: You spawn a pool of pure terror energy that can be activated at will, leaving the seized Lymbic Entities in dreadful pain
Glyph Masochistic Delight - Elite Ecstasy, Rank 3, Mechanic: Tap, Lock-On: No, Cost: 220, Damage: 3860, Radius: 15m, Power: You revel in ecstatic pain as you willingly inflict damage upon yourself and share the blissful agony with all nearby Lymbic Entities
Glyph Waves of Grief - Elite Grief, Rank 3, Mechanic: Hold, Lock-On: No, Cost: 45/s, Damage: 240/s, Range: 15m, Power: Endless waves of grief energy spill out of your weapon, tormenting Lymbic Entities with heavy sorrow
Glyph Rage Spike - Elite Rage, Rank 3, Mechanic: Tap, Lock-On: No, Cost: 290, Damage: 2410, Explosion Radius: 10m, Power: A pointed lance of calcified rage erupts from your weapon and blazes toward your target, detonating upon impact
Relic (Active) "Orison of Valour" iconOrison of Valour Mechanic: Tap, Lock on: No, Cooldown: 9:00, Stamina Cost Reduction: 100%, Duration: 30 sec, Power: Supreme Moxie - Become unfettered by the exertion of combat, removing Stamina costs for all actions

Vault of the Prairie - Jeljin

This Vault is located in the archaeological dig site in Jeljin. From the APC, head south until you reach the fence, and then follow the path west, down the stairs. To your left, you’ll see a tent; this is where you want to go, but you’ll have to go around. Continue west and go around the corner to the south. Go through the gap in the fence to the east and follow the path around to the tent. Next to the tent is another tent. Head inside to find a save point and a cave leading to the dig site. Go down the stairs and follow the path west to find the Vault.

(1 of 5) From the APC, follow the fence west and go down the stairs.

Vault of the Prairie Code

You can unlock the Vault by selecting these symbols in the order that they are shown.

Select these symbols in the same order from left to right.

Vault of the Prairie Rewards

Inside the Vault, you’ll obtain the following items.

Type Item Notes
Misc Item "Parchment - Vanished" iconParchment - Vanished An ancient parchment expressing disbelief at a confusing disappearance
Misc Item "Tome - The Silent Safeguard" iconTome - The Silent Safeguard A Tome speaking about a secret safeguard set in place
Misc Item Tome - The Ascendance of the Hellion Lodges and the Birth of Lymbic Aesthetics, Part 2 Recounting the establishment of the Hellion Lodges
Weapon "Twin Axes of Terror" iconTwin Axes of Terror Grade: 3 Level: 10
Weapon "Greatsword of Ecstasy" iconGreatsword of Ecstasy Grade: 3 Level: 10
Weapon "Sword of Rage" iconSword of Rage Grade: 3 Level: 10
Weapon "Polearm of Grief" iconPolearm of Grief Grade: 3 Level: 10
Relic (Active) "Chalice of Everflowing Turmoil" iconChalice of Everflowing Turmoil Mechanic: Tap, Lock on: Yes, Cooldown: 6:00, Lymbic Drain: 30/s, Duration: 20 sec, Power: Lymbic Glut - Siphon an enemy’s Lymbic Energy to refill your own

Vault of The Beck - Marastan

From the APC, follow the path forward and take the next path to the south, which will take you to some large ruins. Go around the outer edge of the ruin, to the right, and you’ll find a small island to your right. Go across behind the mountain to find a cave; follow the path to the end to find the Vault.

(1 of 3) From the APC, take the path to your left until you reach the ruins. Go around the right of the ruins to find a small island.

Vault of The Beck Code

You can unlock the Vault by selecting these symbols in the order that they are shown.

Vault of The Beck Rewards

Inside the Vault, you’ll obtain the following items.

Type Item Notes
Exploration Item "Amine Prism - Rho" iconAmine Prism - Rho Used to close Rho Timeloops
Misc Item "Parchment - Regret" iconParchment - Regret An ancient parchment lamenting mistakes made in the pursuit of wisdom
Misc Item "Painting - Queen Raveta" iconPainting - Queen Raveta A faded painting depicting Queen Harvor Raveta, Wrath of Palom
Misc Item Tome - The Ascendance of the Hellion Lodges and the Birth of Lymbic Aesthetics, Part 3 Recounting the establishment of the Hellion Lodge
Consumable "Tuning Stone - Steady" iconTuning Stone - Steady Experience Bonus + 1500
Exploration Item "Amine Prism - Theta" iconAmine Prism - Theta Used in the closing of Theta Timeloops
Glyph Frightful Ambush - Elite Grade: 4 Level: 15
Glyph Lymbic Slivers - Elite Grade: 4 Level: 15
Weapon "Greatsword of Rage" iconGreatsword of Rage Grade: 4 Level: 15
Weapon "Polearm of Terror" iconPolearm of Terror Grade: 4 Level: 15
Relic (Active) "Memoria of the Phol" iconMemoria of the Phol Mechanic: Tap, Lock on: No, Cooldown: 9:00, Exp Bonus: +100%, Duration: 600 sec, Power: Echoes of War - Your weapon resonates with the frequencies of past battles, increasing their experience gained

That’s it for all the Vaults of Knowledge. If you want to work out the codes yourself, you’ll need to research a lot of items by speaking to Tania in the APC. Once you’ve completed a log, you’ll receive the code.

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