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# Crypt of Despair

*Level 70+ Group Instance*

> *"At the top of the forgotten crypts lies a shattered memory. The fragments of Thanatos continue to wander within the walls of this cursed prison. Those who dare to venture there must cross the darkness, break the seals of despair and face the Memory of Thanatos itself."*

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### General Information

| Setting       | Value                     |
| ------------- | ------------------------- |
| Type          | Group instance            |
| Minimum level | 70                        |
| Group size    | 4 players minimum         |
| Time limit    | 3 hours                   |
| Cooldown      | 1 hour                    |
| Difficulties  | Normal / Hard / Nightmare |
| Final Boss    | Memory of Thanatos        |

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### Overview

Crypt of Despair is an instance inspired by the Tower of Thanatos.

Adventurers will have to cross several levels infested with creatures linked to Thanatos before facing his final memory.

The instance is divided into **4 successive zones**:

1. The Cursed Crypts
2. The Depths of Despair
3. The Corridors of Oblivion
4. The Sanctuary of Memory

Each area must be completely cleaned before accessing the next one.

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## Difficulties

The instance benefits from the LunaticRO difficulty system.

| Difficulty | HP Monsters | Monster Damage | Reduction of damage received | Experience | Instance Points |
| ---------- | ----------- | -------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------- | --------------- |
| Normal     | +0%         | +0%            | +0%                          | +0%        | 1               |
| Hard       | +25%        | +25%           | +25%                         | +25%       | 3               |
| Nightmare  | +50%        | +50%           | +50%                         | +50%       | 5               |

Rewards and experience gained increase depending on the difficulty selected.

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## Walkthrough

### Step 1: The Cursed Crypts

Upon your arrival, several ambient messages announce your entry into the crypt.

#### Monsters present

| Monster                                            | Quantity |
| -------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| ![](/files/60An9DTTPuywWLlVVJ4K) Plasma            | 5        |
| ![](/files/FeGdW7ipGnlxAdumAEVK) Lady Solace       | 5        |
| ![](/files/zkA2uHGA4wQeWZFdP3Dm) Observation       | 5        |
| ![](/files/xiyuaIs8KJu9XLGIo5W4) Shelter           | 5        |
| ![](/files/kbNMYkE38JcE9QkK1Vxa) Retribution       | 20       |
| ![](/files/tZ1gXztv25SdzTPog954) Maero of Thanatos | 2        |

**Total: 42 monsters**

Once all the monsters are defeated, a portal to the next area appears.

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### Stage 2: The Depths of Despair

The pressure increases as the mobs become more aggressive.

#### Monsters present

| Monster                                              | Quantity |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| ![](/files/60An9DTTPuywWLlVVJ4K) Plasma              | 10       |
| ![](/files/FeGdW7ipGnlxAdumAEVK) Lady Solace         | 5        |
| ![](/files/zkA2uHGA4wQeWZFdP3Dm) Observation         | 5        |
| ![](/files/xiyuaIs8KJu9XLGIo5W4) Shelter             | 5        |
| ![](/files/kbNMYkE38JcE9QkK1Vxa) Retribution         | 20       |
| ![](/files/z1mrne5CknQZomouVp3z) Despero of Thanatos | 2        |

**Total: 47 monsters**

Once the area is cleared, a new portal will appear.

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### Step 3: The Corridors of Oblivion

The last fragments of Thanatos' soul protect access to the final sanctuary.

#### Monsters present

| Monster                                            | Quantity |
| -------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| ![](/files/60An9DTTPuywWLlVVJ4K) Plasma            | 5        |
| ![](/files/FeGdW7ipGnlxAdumAEVK) Lady Solace       | 5        |
| ![](/files/zkA2uHGA4wQeWZFdP3Dm) Observation       | 13       |
| ![](/files/xiyuaIs8KJu9XLGIo5W4) Shelter           | 5        |
| ![](/files/kbNMYkE38JcE9QkK1Vxa) Retribution       | 5        |
| ![](/files/pmhoBjOyZtk8hIqbvzGo) Odium of Thanatos | 4        |

**Total: 37 monsters**

Once all the monsters have been defeated, the portal leading to the final boss opens.

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## Final Boss: Memory of Thanatos

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### A single mechanic

Unlike most bosses, the Memory of Thanatos is not immediately available.

Four Seals of Despair appear around the arena.

#### Activation of the Seals

The 4 seals must be activated by **4 different adventurers**.

The same player cannot activate several seals.

Each activation is announced to the entire instance:

> Active Seal: 1/4\
> Active Seal: 2/4\
> Active seal: 3/4\
> Active seal: 4/4

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### Awakening of Thanatos

When all four seals are activated:

> "The seals break. Thanatos' memories awakens."

The Memory of Thanatos then appears in the center of the arena.

| Boss                                                | Position  |
| --------------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| ![](/files/hugcCI5aDCvBzbjLLfiu) Memory of Thanatos | (136,163) |

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#### Additional rewards

Depending on the difficulty selected:

* Bonus experience
* Instance points
* Rewards managed by the difficulty system

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## Tips

#### Recommended composition

| Role         | Recommended |
| ------------ | ----------- |
| Tank         | ★★★★★       |
| Support      | ★★★★★       |
| Physical DPS | ★★★★★       |
| Magic DPS    | ★★★★☆       |

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#### To succeed

* Clean each floor thoroughly.
* Don't leave a single monster alive.
* Prepare at least **4 different players** for seal activation.
* In Hard or Nightmare, have enough consumables before the fight against Thanatos.