After entering the Castle of Mist in Blasphemous 2 – The Third Sin DLC, many players eventually encounter mysterious Red Crest Gates that cannot be opened through normal interaction. The key to unlocking these gates is the Broken Ring of Sealed Eyes, but obtaining it requires completing several progression steps across the new DLC areas.
| Requirement | Location |
|---|---|
| Obtain Embrujo | Geometry of Knowledge |
| Remove Purple Mist | Stone Entrails |
| Restore Elevator | Geometry of Knowledge |
| Reach New Area | Vibrations of the Organs |
| Obtain Key Item | Broken Ring of Sealed Eyes |
| Open Red Crest Gates | Far west of Vibrations of the Organs |
What unlocks the Red Crest Gate in the Third Sin
The Red Crest Gates are tied to the main progression of The Third Sin DLC. Even if you discover them early, they cannot be opened until you obtain the Broken Ring of Sealed Eyes, a special item found deeper within the Castle of Mist. Before you can reach that item, several obstacles must be cleared, including the purple mist and the inactive elevator system.
How to open the Red Crest Gates in Blasphemous 2
Your first objective is reaching the Geometry of Knowledge and acquiring the Embrujo weapon. This weapon is much more than a combat tool. It acts as a traversal ability that allows you to grapple across special wolf-head points and access areas that were previously unreachable. Without Embrujo, the rest of the route is impossible to complete.
Step 1 – Get the Embrujo weapon
Travel to the Geometry of Knowledge and obtain the Embrujo weapon.
Once Embrujo has been acquired, head to Stone Entrails. The purple mist covering portions of the DLC map prevents safe exploration and blocks access to important routes.
Step 2 – Remove purple mist in Stone Entrails
Travel into Stone Entrails and destroy the corpse responsible for the purple mist.
Deep within Stone Entrails you will discover the source of the corruption—a corpse resting inside a coffin. Destroying this corpse permanently removes the purple mist from affected areas, opening the way forward.
Step 3 – Unlock the elevator
After removing the mist, return to Geometry of Knowledge. Near the elevator shaft is a room containing a golden lion-like statue attached to the elevator mechanism.
Destroying this statue reactivates the elevator and unlocks the route to higher sections of the Castle of Mist. Once the lift is operational, you can ride it upward toward the next major area.
Step 4 – Reach the Vibrations of the Organ area
Break the golden lion statue in Geometry of Knowledge to repair the elevator and gain access to Vibrations of the Organs.
The final requirement is located in Vibrations of the Organs. This area contains a winding path that eventually leads to a Prie Dieu shrine. Just beyond that location lies the Broken Ring of Sealed Eyes.
This item is specifically designed to unlock the sealed crest gates found throughout the Castle of Mist. Once obtained, previously inaccessible paths can be opened and explored.
Step 5 – Unlock the Red Crest Gate
With the Broken Ring of Sealed Eyes in your inventory, approach any Red Crest Gate encountered in the DLC.
The item allows interaction with these barriers, opening new routes and granting access to additional objectives, collectibles, and progression areas within the Castle of Mist.
Rewards and unlocks
| Reward | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Embrujo | New weapon and traversal tool |
| Cleared Purple Mist | Opens previously blocked areas |
| Restored Elevator | Access to upper DLC regions |
| Broken Ring of Sealed Eyes | Opens Red Crest Gates |
| New Exploration Routes | Access to additional objectives and secrets |
The key progression sequence for the Red Crest Gates is straightforward once you know the order: acquire Embrujo, destroy the purple mist source in Stone Entrails, repair the elevator in Geometry of Knowledge, and finally obtain the Broken Ring of Sealed Eyes in Vibrations of the Organs. Once the ring is in your possession, every Red Crest Gate in The Third Sin DLC becomes accessible, allowing you to continue deeper into the Castle of Mist and its endgame content.
