Keystone of Rage Investigation Guide: Uncovering the Depths of Hell Is Us

The investigation for the Keystone of Rage in Hell Is Us entails uncovering clues related to its location. This involves solving intricate puzzles, assisting various NPCs, and engaging in combat sequences. The quest is relatively concise compared to other investigations, despite the absence of waypoints, which may make navigation tricky.

Jeljin Walkthrough

In contrast to other keystone pursuits, Remi possesses a vital lead on the Rage Keystone. The initial sign can be spotted on a building within Jeljin, making it the first destination for your search.

To access Jeljin, ensure you complete the Lake Cynon dungeon known as Lymbic Forge and place the Grief Keystone into its respective altar. Afterward, utilize the fast travel feature to reach Jeljin swiftly.

Jeljin’s Crypt Puzzle Solution

Upon arriving in Jeljin, Remi heads toward the main crypt, where the symbol of the Rage Keystone is prominently featured. However, unlocking the crypt door requires a specific lengthy combination.

To decipher this combination, players must examine the inscriptions located inside the smaller crypts dispersed throughout the area.

Each small crypt houses rotatable statues beside the entrance. To unveil the secrets of these crypts, you’ll need to align the statues according to the story depicted above their doors.

After examining all four crypts in Jeljin and taking note of the inscriptions, you must arrange the story chronologically.

Solving the crypt puzzle in Jeljin Hell Is Us

The chronological sequence of events revealed in the inscriptions is as follows:

“October 30th, Phenelo Aster is betrothed to Vaahn Jehan.”
“June 24th, Vaahn Jehan and Phenelo Aster are wedded during a lavish ceremony.”
“Vaahn Jehan is assassinated at his wedding by 33 Asterian soldiers.”
“Phenelo Aster mourns her husband at the Jeljin cemetery for 90 days.”

Utilizing this information, the combination for opening the main crypt door is: Dove 30, Rose 24, Sword 33, Horse 90. Enter the codes from left to right to gain entrance.

Once the door opens, you will discover a coffin inside. By pulling the lever next to it, you can access the Iron Seal – Fading, a crucial item for your investigation, which also allows fast travel to the Auriga Museum.

In order to access the Auriga Museum, you need a total of two Iron Seals. The first has been found in Jeljin, so now you’ll need to seek out the second, located in Lethe at the Ministry of Cultural Primacy.

Lethe – Ministry of Cultural Primacy Walkthrough

The Ministry of Cultural Primacy is where you will find the Iron Seal – Rising, the second essential seal needed to unlock the Auriga Museum. Retrieving this item involves gathering clues, rescuing a captive woman, and opening a safe within the main office.

How to Obtain Iron Seal – Rising

Upon your arrival at the Ministry of Cultural Primacy in Lethe, follow the main path until you reach the main office, where a body will be hanging from the ceiling.

In this office, turn left, then right to find Maeve Tristana, an NPC trapped in a room due to an enemy’s presence. Proceed to eliminate the enemy, allowing Maeve to return to the main office.

Helping the woman in the ministry Hell Is Us

Once back in the main office with Maeve, inquire about the Rage Keystone symbol. She will allude to a safe containing pertinent information for Remi.

To uncover the safe’s combination, examine the computer in the nearby room, which will reveal that the only working radio station is 60.0 FM.

Return to the main office and locate the radio adjacent to the large painting.Set the station to 60.0, switching back and forth between FM and AM to ensure proper tuning.

Upon tuning into the correct station, the painting will shift to reveal a safe lying behind it. The combination to the safe is 203279, which can be determined by inspecting various paintings throughout the Ministry.

Upon opening the safe, you’ll uncover the Iron Seal – Rising. With both seals in hand, fast-travel to the Auriga Museum to unlock the door using the seals.

Auriga Museum Walkthrough

After inserting both Iron Seals to gain entry into the Auriga Museum, you will find yourself in a chamber filled with statues resembling the creatures you’ve battled throughout the game, alongside a locked door. To unlock this door, ensure all statues face toward the door.

Inside this facility lies the Keystone of Rage. The primary task here is to locate both a Red and a Blue Keycard enabling access to a door located on the bottom level.

How to Retrieve the Blue Keycard

Your first objective is to secure the Blue Keycard, which is located in a purple room on floor B1, where a woman is captured.

Before you can free her, you’ll need to locate the maintenance keys, which can be found on floor B2. Descend the stairs and on floor B2, take the initial left turn and find the maintenance keys on the tabletop, opposite the gate with yellow machinery.

With the maintenance keys acquired, return to floor B1 and use them to unlock the door next to the large vehicle situated in the corner.

Inside this newfound room, you will encounter a switch designed to unlock the purple room door. After releasing the door, enter the purple room (the training area).

In the purple room, prepare for an extensive battle against a horde of enemies. Initiate the fight by interacting with the hanging button located centrally within the room.

Once victorious over the enemies, make your way to the control room door, where you will interact with the captive woman. Grateful for your aid, she will present you with the Blue Keycard.

How to Acquire the Red Keycard

The next item on your agenda is to locate the Red Keycard, which can be found on floor B3. Head to this level and set the power grid to Blue, enabling access to all blue doors.

Behind one of these blue doors is Dr. Marga Hamill, who will ask for your help in locating a Drone Processor. In return, she will provide you with the combination necessary to access her lab, which is 230317.

Dr. Hamill’s laboratory is located in the only large room devoid of furniture, situated down the hallway where you encountered her.

Approach the door at the rear of the spacious room and enter the code 230317 to gain entry. Inside, retrieve the Drone Processor from the back table and make your way back to Dr. Marga.

Upon returning the Drone Processor, Dr. Marga will then give you the Red Keycard. With both keycards now in your possession, proceed to floor B4 and unlock the door using both cards.

How to Obtain the Keystone of Rage

In the final chamber of the Auriga Museum, you will hear Dr. Mabden’s voice coming through the intercom. He will challenge you to face various waves of enemies, mirroring the combat you’ve experienced earlier in your journey.

After successfully defeating all opponents, interact with the significant machine situated in the corner of the room to acquire the Keystone of Rage.

Using the Keystone of Rage

What to Do with Rage Keystone Hell Is Us

The Keystone of Rage is designed to be utilized at the Lymbic Forge in Lake Cynon. Place it into the red slot located near the sealed door, beyond the waterworks puzzle.

This locked door necessitates four keystones: Grief, Rage, Ecstasy, and Terror. Based on the investigations you’ve completed, you may or may not require additional keystones to open the door officially.

The Grief Keystone can be found during the Family Reunion investigation, while the rest are acquired by completing the investigations of the Keystone of Ecstasy and Keystone of Terror.

Once all the required keystones are set into their respective slots, the sealed door will unlock, allowing you entry into the final game area.

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