Since *Fields of Mistria* entered Early Access on Steam, the Deep Woods area has been marked on the town map, but it remained inaccessible until the game's March 2025 update. Here's how you can unlock the Deep Woods and find Caldarus in *Fields of Mistria*.
How to Unlock the Deep Woods in Fields of Mistria
To unlock the Deep Woods, you must break the Fire Seal and utilize the new Dragon’s Breath spell to burn through the vines blocking the entrance. Begin by placing four items on the Priestess’ Fire Seal altar located at Floor 60 of the mines: a Faceted Rock Gem, a Rockroot, an Emerald, and a Sealing Scroll. The first three items are scattered between floors 50 and 59, but acquiring the Sealing Scroll requires teamwork with Juniper and Balor.
To help Balor procure the Sealing Scroll, deposit the following items in the bin by his wagon:
- x10 Silver Ingots
- x10 Rubies
- x10 Sapphires
- x10 Emeralds
After meeting these requirements, speak with Balor again, and he’ll inform you that the item will be ready the next day. Once you have the scroll, you can complete the offering at the altar.
Typically, breaking magic seals results in a few parting words from the mysterious mines Priestess, unlocking a new biome. However, this time, the plan goes awry, and the Priestess urges you to leave before the Sealing Scroll traps you inside. As your health diminishes, Caldarus appears in his human form to aid you, then retreats to his temple in the Deep Woods to regain his strength.
Caldarus leaves you with the Dragon’s Breath spell, which you can use to burn through the vines blocking the Deep Woods entrance. This spell can also uncover other previously inaccessible areas on the map. To use it, equip Dragon’s Breath from the pause menu and activate it while standing in front of the entrance, permanently unlocking the Deep Woods and other areas.
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How to Find Caldarus
After breaking the Fire Seal, you can locate Caldarus inside his temple in the Deep Woods. The temple is situated north of the Eastern Road on your map, and you'll need the Dragon’s Breath spell to access the area. Caldarus' exact location is marked on your map like other NPCs, and you'll find him in the northeast corner of the area.
To reach him, enter the Deep Woods, head right, and use your axe to chop down the 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 and visit Caldarus for just 10 Essence, saving you time compared to traveling on foot or horseback. You can also interact with Caldarus through his statue, albeit in spirit.
NOTE: Fields of Mistria is currently in Early Access, and content is subject to change. The above information is accurate as of Version 0.13.0 and will be updated as necessary if anything changes.
Fields of Mistria is available to play now in Steam Early Access.
