How To Access the Deep Woods in Fields of Mistria

Since Fields of Mistria entered Steam Early Access, the Deep Woods have been tantalizingly marked on the town map—but frustratingly inaccessible until the March 2025 update. This guide reveals how to unlock this new area and finally meet Caldarus.

How to Unlock the Deep Woods in Fields of Mistria

The key to unlocking the Deep Woods lies in breaking the Fire Seal and utilizing the newly acquired Dragon’s Breath spell to burn away the obstructing vines. This requires a specific offering to the Priestess's Fire Seal altar on Floor 60 of the mines: a Faceted Rock Gem, a Rockroot, an Emerald, and a Sealing Scroll. The first three items are found between floors 50 and 59. Obtaining the scroll, however, requires a little help from Juniper and Balor.

To get the Sealing Scroll from Balor, leave these items by his wagon: 10 Silver Ingots, 10 Rubies, 10 Sapphires, and 10 Emeralds. After fulfilling this request, speak with Balor again; the scroll will arrive the next day. Once you've gathered all four items, complete the offering at the altar.

While breaking magic seals usually involves a simple farewell from the Priestess, this time, things take an unexpected turn. She urges you to flee before the scroll seals you within the mines. As your health plummets, Caldarus appears, assuming human form and retreating to his temple in the Deep Woods to recover. He then tasks you with finding him there, granting you the Dragon’s Breath spell in the process.

Dragon’s Breath is your key to the Deep Woods. Equip it from the pause menu and activate it while facing the entrance to the area. This spell will not only unlock the Deep Woods but also other previously inaccessible areas.

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How to Find Caldarus

After unlocking the Deep Woods, you'll find Caldarus within his temple, located north of the Eastern Road. Use Dragon’s Breath to access the area. His location is clearly marked on your map. You'll find him in the northeast corner of the Deep Woods. You'll need to chop down a stump blocking the path using your axe.

For convenient access, use the Dragon Statue on your farm to fast travel to the Deep Woods (10 Essence). Even after meeting him, you can still interact with Caldarus through his statue.

NOTE: Fields of Mistria is currently in Early Access, and content is subject to change. The above information is accurate as of Version 0.13.0 and will be updated as necessary.

Fields of Mistria is available now on Steam Early Access.