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 a comprehensive guide on how to unlock the Deep Woods and locate Caldarus in *Fields of Mistria*.
How To Unlock the Deep Woods in Fields of Mistria
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Unlocking the Deep Woods requires you to break the Fire Seal and master the Dragon’s Breath spell to clear the vines blocking the entrance. To start, you must place four specific items on the Priestess’ Fire Seal altar located on Floor 60 in the mines: a Faceted Rock Gem, a Rockroot, an Emerald, and a Sealing Scroll. You can gather the first three items between floors 50 and 59. However, obtaining the Sealing Scroll requires teamwork with Juniper and Balor.
To help Balor procure the Sealing Scroll, you need to leave 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, and he will inform you that the item will be available the next day. Once you have the scroll, you can complete the offering at the altar.
Traditionally, breaking magic seals grants you a few parting words from the mysterious mines Priestess, concluding the task and unlocking a new biome. This time, the scenario unfolds differently; the Priestess urges you to leave before the Sealing Scroll traps you inside. As your health diminishes, Caldarus appears in his human form, offering assistance before retreating to his temple in the Deep Woods to regain his strength.
Caldarus then instructs you to seek him at his temple, gifting you the Dragon’s Breath spell. This spell is key to burning through the vines that obscure the entrance to the Deep Woods. It can also be used to reveal other hidden areas on the map. To use it, equip Dragon’s Breath from the pause menu and activate it while standing in front of the blocked entrance. This action will permanently unlock the Deep Woods and other areas.
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How To Find Caldarus
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After breaking the Fire Seal, you can locate Caldarus within his temple in the Deep Woods. This area is north of the Eastern Road on your map, and accessing it requires the Dragon’s Breath spell. Caldarus' exact location is marked on your map similar to 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. Once past the stump, proceed north until you arrive at the temple, where Caldarus awaits inside.
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Once the Deep Woods are unlocked, you can use the Dragon Statue on your farm for fast travel to this area and visit Caldarus anytime. The teleportation costs just 10 Essence, making it a time-efficient alternative to traveling on foot or horseback.
You can also interact with Caldarus through his statue, connecting with him in spirit.
NOTE: Fields of Mistria is currently in Early Access, and its content is subject to change. The information provided is accurate as of Version 0.13.0 and will be updated as necessary if any changes occur.
Fields of Mistria is available to play now in Steam Early Access.
