As a passionate Remnant 2 player and guide creator, I‘ve explored the dangerous depths of many dungeons across the shattered planets. But none compare to the mysteriously spawning Chimney area located deep in Yaesha‘s Forbidden Grove region. This unpredictable dungeon features one of the game‘s most complex time-based puzzles along with powerful root demons protecting valuable rewards.
In this comprehensive guide, you‘ll find everything needed to locate, survive, and conquer Remnant 2‘s intense Chimney area, one of the ultimate challenges for experienced players.
Locating the Hidden Dungeon Entrance
Longtime fans will know Remnant 2‘s dungeons randomly generate in connecting world areas rather than remaining fixed. This helps maintain surprise and replayability. The Chimney leverages this mechanic, mysteriously appearing somewhere within the vine-choked Forbidden Grove region after meeting certain story prerequisites.
"We wanted to capture the feel of delving into the unknown echoes of past civilizations by making the Chimney spatially unstable yet filled with cryptic ruins hinting at purpose." – Chris Schmid (Senior Dungeon Designer)
However, randomly hunting for the dungeon each playthrough is frustrating. Through extensive exploration on expert mode, I‘ve narrowed down the high probability spawn areas. Check beside the shattered remnants of brick foundations along the Northwest Grove riverbank first. Listen for odd mechanical sounds – that‘s the giveaway you‘re close to the Chimney‘s hidden entrance.
The entrance itself resembles a stone brick archway with a rectangular opening lined by thick golden piping – starkly different from the Grove‘s aesthetic. Steel your nerves before entering – you must conquer the Chimney‘s intense timed gauntlet to earn the epic Heart Seed within.
Surviving The Gauntlet: Puzzles and Enemies
Activating the initial floor lever starts the Chimney‘s 20 minute time limit, sealing the entrance and enabling deadly electrical defense systems. You now face a two-part descent gauntlet filled with enemies and puzzles.
The first half involves a large spiraling staircase with alcoves spawning relentless attackers. Survive these while bypassing moving electrical beams and wall barriers via floor plates. I‘ll break down tips for each threat:
Staircase Enemies:
Foes continuously spawn from alcoves inside the stone walls as you circle downward. While difficult, defeating them does provide crafting components:
| Enemy | Damage Type | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Root Zombie | Corrosive Projectiles | Zinc, Wrathglands |
| Root Shaman | Shockwave Slams | Iron, Bloodbags |
| Root Hulk | Rushing Melee Pummels | Scrap, Chelicerae |
| Stalker | Vicious Claw Combo Slashes | Tungsten, Exoskins |
I suggest using armor and mods optimized for corrosion, shock, and melee damage reduction. Bring a long range hunting rifle to clear shamans/zombies mixed with a hard-hitting shotgun for hulks/stalkers that inevitably reach you. Don‘t hesitate to spend ammo – surviving and looting alcoves is critical before time expires.
Electric Barriers:
Strategically placed crystal clusters electrify upon lever activation, creating deadly moving beams blocking the central stairs. Shooting them temporarily disrupts the current. I‘ve mapped the sequence and checkpoints below:
Don‘t attempt brute forcing beams without clearing crystals first – you won‘t survive long. Circle around eliminating monsters in safe alcoves instead, gathering loot until beams shift allow passage. Time this properly and you take minimal electricity damage while stockpiling components.
Hidden Pitfalls:
Several stair sections contain weak parts that collapse under too much weight. Run past these to avoid lethal falls. I highlight the known pitfall locations in the map above – take care navigating them while fighting!
After descending two spiral lengths, you‘ll reach…
Vined Barrier:
Thick vines covered in pulsating growths block further progress. Shooting them causes severe corrosive damage until the obstructions shrivel away. I discovered the Rebuilder mod here provides amazing utility, letting you spam heals while eating shots. Alternatively, employ corrosion resistant armor like the Rive Set to mitigate damage.
Once opened, the path leads directly to…
The Pit: The Chimney‘s second half starts with a large open chamber filled with eggsacs. Clearing these provides excellent loot but makes noise attracting more enemies. Use explosives for quick area damage then exit opposite the vines to find…
Activation Lever: Extends the lift you rode earlier. Hitting this lever provides 20 minutes for the return trip while sending a powerful electric shockwave outward, clearing remaining enemies. Be prepared!
With the complex gauntlet solved and loot secured, ride the descending lift to finally claim your reward!
Ancient Heart Seed – Details and Theories
The mystical Heart Seed found in the Chimney‘s depths hints at its true unknown purpose. Retrieving this seed crafts the dungeon key quest item, but historical references indicate it once powered greater technologies. I uncovered some fascinating theories from the developer lore documents:
"Quantum waveform resonances within the Heart Seed energetically bind it across multiple dimensional states while remaining causally connected to the Chimney. In simpler terms, it‘s speculated the ancient structure exploits these properties to stabilize itself in real-space through the Seed‘s existence across time."
Fascinating! It seems the devs intended the Chimney to house experiments on interdimensional travel and chronotechnology. Having the Heart Seed anchor the facility across timelines/probabilities could enable safer research by avoiding catastrophic accidents.
Of course, this is just theory – the reality became far more dangerous. Perhaps the civilizations of ages past delved too greedily in their quest for knowledge. Now only deadly ruins remain behind for us to unravel.
At least the Heart Seed still holds value for Warden crafting. Use it to upgrade your arsenals might before the inevitable battles ahead!
Preparation Tips and Build Recommendations
Preparing properly ensures you‘ll survive the Chimney rather than adding to the pile of lost souls claimed by its abyssal depths. Follow this expert advice to conquer your descent:
Recommended Gear:
- Weapons: Hunting Rifle (Scavenger) + Automatic Shotgun (Evret or Mauler)
- Armor: Rive Plate or Void Set
- Mods: Rebuilder, Phantom
- Accessories: Gas Canister, Elemental Resistance Charms (Shock, Corrosion focus)
Minimum Stats:
- Health: 100+
- Stamina: 50+
- Corrosion Resist: 30+
- Shock Resist: 30+
Other Suggestions:
- Upgrade equipment to +10 or higher
- Stock healing items (Bloom, Vile Extract, etc.)
- Attempt coop for added survivability
Those stats provide a balanced build to sustain against threats while dishing damage. Feel free to tweak for personal playstyle – the goal is reducing incoming elemental rounds while keeping health/stamina high. And don‘t neglect those resistance charms! The extra protection really helps during intense sections.
With the right preparation, you can master this challenging puzzle gauntlet. May the Heart Seed light your way just as it has guided remnant seekers across the ages past and still to come!
Let me know if you have any other questions in the comments below! I‘m happy to provide additional tips to conquer this intense dungeon.
