Darksiders walkthrough video guide (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

Chapter 1

Darksiders Walkthrough – Twilight Cathedral Entrance

Begin your journey into the Twilight cathedral.

Exterior

You will need to have a look in the southern end of the Cathedral. In the north-east you will need to have a look for some stairs, they will take you to a platform with another chest. On the platform located on the opposite side of the entrance Vulgrim has set up shop!

Entrance

You will need to make your way through the main door, heading east. Here you will find your self located in the south wing, by the door located in the east of the hall is a statue with empty hands.

You will need to approach it, you will be given a prompt to place he sward you found into the hands. The door will open. This will allow you to continue your mission.

Once the cutscene has ended, you will need to make your way over the pit and head towards the south. This will be the only door you will be able to use. If you want to access any other doors you will need to return back with another sward (similar to the last)

Darksiders Walkthrough – Twilight Cathedral, Crystal Sword 1 of 3

The crossblade is not only a weapon but a puzzle solver in this level.

South Wing

You will need to prepare yourself! There is an ambush just ahead, this will happen in the courtyard. You will need another key for this locked door. (The Beholder’s Key)

You will then come across some bombs, these bombs appear to be coming out of the ground, you will be able to collect them. Pick one of these bombs up and throw it at the red crystals. Here you will then access a path that will lead you to the south east area of the map.

Make your way across the lava, you will need to use the ledges to pull yourself up to the upper level. Once you have located and opened the chest you will also receive the Undying. This will revive you once you have died (hence the name).

Make your way to the north, there is a door located on the upper level that will lead you back to the room where you were ambushed.

The Hordseeker will reveal all the chests located in the dungeon. You will not be able to get there just yet, unless you have your crossblade. This crossblade is located in the dungeons itself ! You will need to come back to it later.

However, for now you will be able to use to the door located in the North, this door will lead you to the gallery.

You will need to make your way back to the south, the area with the large statue. You will need to have a look and examine the statue. You will need to push this statue off the ledge, this will create a massive hole on the lower level. Pop down and have a look around.

You will be able to use your Earthcaller to fend some of the enemies off, take a double jump across the smaller pits, using the hand grips located on the south wall to cross the larger gaps.

Once you have made it over to the next room, you will need to open the door heading into the gallery opposite. Take down all the smaller enemies. And grab the Beholder’s Key out of the chest.

You will need to make your way back to the area with the locked door.

Making your way back over the lava pits and climb up the Demonic Growth. You will then need to use your key to open up the door. This will lead you into the west into a new area.

You will need to cross some more lava pits, you will then end up in an area with two chests.

The Conscript is heavily armoured, however you will not need any fancy attacks, just keep slaying throwing in some wrath attacks to speed the process up. Once that is completed you will be able to grab the sward or the crystal blade out of the hands of the statue.

Take the sward back to the east and then to the main area, which is located in the north. By the north door there is a statue with empty hands. You will need to place your item you took into the hands of the statue, the door will then open. You will now be able to make your way into the North side of the cathedral.

North Wing

There is a crystal blade located in this area, you will be able see it straight away since it is out in the open!

There is a bomb to help you get rid of the enemies, this will be a great help to get rid of the pesky creatures. You will also be able to throw the bombs at the Goremow, you will need to target at it first..

it will react, this will allow you to grab the sward, there will be some smaller enemies, you will be able to use the bombs once again on the smaller creatures, you will also be able to use your standard attacks on them, it does help to speed things along a little.

You will then need to place the Crystal onto the hands of the statue, which is located along the north wall.

Before you enter the opened door, take a look for a hole that is located along the south wall. You should be able to find some of the explosive crystals. You will be able to use the bombs in the room to destroy the crystals and reveal another chest. You will need to get another bomb, run towards the hole in the wall. Jumping and throwing the bomb through the hole.

On the upper level it will hold a few more surprises,you will need to take the Geyser up the the ledge and turning it around. You will need to double jump over to the Champion Artefact on the other side.

You will now need to go through the door that is located in the south east corner of the upper level. You will find yourself in a room you have been back to before, using the hand grips you will need to cross to the south side.

Pushing the stone block down to the ground, you will then need to push it towards the east wall. Place it against the wall. From here you will be able to reach the grips above that will pull you up to the door located in the north.

You will then need to pick up the bombs and throw them at the Goremaw in the middle of the room, this will cause it to fall to the floor, clearing a way yo the basement.

Basement North Wing

First you will need to take on the enemies in the hallway.

Once you have got the crossblade, you will need to use it on your enemies, however it does not have a lot of power to it. Have a play around with it on the flying Lavashrikes that will appear to the east of the lava.

Once you have taken on these little buggers a Rot Mauler will appear. They are very toxic, you will need to use your melee attack on them. Also use your boomerage, remember to charge it up before you release it. Once you have done that, you will need to move onto your regular attacks.

Once you have taken on all the enemies in the room, a blue crystal will start to glow. This will be located in the west above the door. You must activate this door with your cross blade, to do this you will need to paint it with your cursor, you will need to charge up your boomerang then click the right analog stick down. This will allow you to freely target things when you pass over them with your cursor.

You will need to target the crystal that is above the door, it will then turn red and the door will then be unlocked. You will be able to lift the door to open it.

In the next room you will come across a strange device, you will need to hit the switch before the lava. You might notice some of the explosive crystals suspended on the side of the statue.

You will need to target the crystals with your crossblade, there will be a bomb that lies on both of the crystals. Hit the first of located on the front of the statue and the second located on the south side of the statue. When the bombs go off the crystals will explode.

You will then need to make your way over and activate the switch, this will make a statue rise from the lava pits. You will need to target the crystal the statue is holding with your crossblade, this will open a door to the west side.

In this new room you will need to target the bombs in the centre of the room, cross the lava.

Glide down and you will be given a tip on how to carry a Arcane Energy (fire) this is from a torch.

You will need to use this technique to carry he flame to set of the bombs. Remember let your crossblade fly and this should let the bombs off and bring down the column.

Following the path to the next room, from here you will need to make your way through the north door. Glide your way down to the platform that contains three statues on it.

You will then need to take the Geyser up and head through the north door.

The Three Crystal Blades : Part 1

In this room, there is a rope located down the middle of the room. It has some bombs located on it as well. These bombs will be blocks your slide down to the other side.

You will need to target the bombs and clear them with your boomerage. You will then be able to side down to the other side of the room

there is a lever located about this room, it will activate several platforms in this room. They are actually nine of them. They will be able to raise higher by hitting the blue crystal, you will then need to make your way to the south east corner and hit the switch.

Floating down to the south east corner and hit the switch. You will need to turn around and jump onto the platform that is rising in the north, you will be able to access the third crystal and hit it. This will bring up the final platform in the centre of the room. Make your way onto this column, throwing bombs at the two red areas.

You will need now need to change the room around again, this will allow you to get to the room located on the east side.

Once again you will need to hit the first switch which will raise the platform. The final switch is also located on this platform.

Hitting the switch with your sward, this will raise the platforms to their highest level. This will allow you to leave this area.

Before you leave this area, you will need to use the platforms to access the upper north west area. This used to be blocked by the red crystals (we blew them up if you remember) you will need to shuffle along the nook to the far north.

Dropping down you will need to grab the Crystal blade. If you turn around there should be two crystal switches that are located in the lava pool. Remember to target these with your cross to open the door.

Making your way south you will need to cross the columns. Once you are the room on the other side, there will be three statues.

Place the crystal blade onto one of the statues . If you place it on the northern statue the door to the west will open. Make your way through.

Darksiders Walkthrough – Twilight Cathedral, Crystal Sword 2 of 3

To activate the platforms to reach the area of the crystal sword use the crossblade, on the angel statues.

The Three Crystal Blades Part 2

There is a demonic face and a few lava falls. There is a crystal blade that will be located near this décor.

You will now need to cross to the south side of the room,. Here you will need to be using the large gears that are floating in the lava. There will be some bomb growth when you do grab one of the bombs you will only be allow to perform single jumps. Be careful when you cross the nears located in the north.

Throwing the bombs into the crystal growth, located on the north wall. There is also a torch that can be targeted with your crossblade on this wall.

Once you have freed the massive gears, you will need to make your way back to the entrance using the demonic growth. Once you are at the top you will need to activate the switch and quickly make your way onto the bridge. This platform should take your to the south platform that has more bomb growth located on it.

Looking to the south of the Inert Bomb Growth, you will need to activate the bomb growth. On the right the path will be blocked by crystals, you will need to carry the fire to set of the bombs.

You will next need to make your way to the west, activating the lever to raise one of the two large statues. You will need to run back and inert the bomb growth.

Grab and throw it all the way across the room to the crystal growth, this is located on the platform to the north. Using the rotating bridge, once you have crossed the bridge you will need to target the torch and inter the bomb.

This will clear your way to get to the second switch, this switch will bring up the large statue from the main chamber. Each of these statues hold a blue crystal switch. Make your way back to the statues with the switches

this will stop the lava from flowing and allow you to reach the room that holds another crystal blade.

Grabbing the blade and cross the rotating bridge once again to get back to the room with the three statues. Placing the crystal blade onto one of these statues will open a new path located in the east.

Make your way through the east door. Am ambush will occur here, take out the soldier. Once you have opened the chests and got the Beholder’s key, you will need to traverse several rooms to get to the locked door. This door is in the south.

You will next need to make your way to the west, activating the lever to raise one of the two large statues. You will need to run back and inert the bomb growth.

Darksiders Walkthrough – Twilight Cathedral, The Jailer Boss Fight

On the path to retrieving the third sword, you may come across this handsome beast, aim for the glowing soul in the chest.

The Jailer (Mini Boss Battle)

You will first need to take out the Lavashrikes, using the grips to cross the room. Activate the switch. There is another switch to activate that is located in the east. Head through the door where you will come to your Mini Boss Battle.

Located on Jailers chest are three yellow spots. You will need to target these with your crossbow.
If you hit all three of his weak points the Jailer will be bought down to his knees. Make your way to the jailer and attack him.

For the rest of the battle you will just need to repeat this. If the Solider and The Jailer summons you will need to use your Wrath powers to destroy them. The Jailer does a very good job of summoning. You will need to do this four times before you eliminate it for good.

Darksiders Walkthrough – Twilight Cathedral, Crystal Sword 3 of 3

You can move a torch flame, by imbueing your cross blade and aiming at an unlit torch. You can activate bombs that may seem to far away using this method.

Crystal Sward 3
Take the elevator to the west’s lower level. Here you will find some more Bomb Growth. You will be able to use this, as well as the torches located near the elevator. Use this to destroy the crystals in the room.

When you get to the next room, there will be a Rot Mauler and a few soldiers. You know what to do. If not remember to use your regular attacks on the soldiers and your charged cross blade on the Mauler.

Following the path over the lava, you will need to use the hand grips to get to the far side, activate the switch.

Now the lava is cooled and hard, you will be able to make your way to the bomb growth that is located near the elevator. There will be several enemies so be prepared.

At the top of the elevator , you will need to activate the second switch. Once the two platforms are raised you will be able to target both of the crystals with you crossblade. Go through the door.

In this room is the final crystal blade, however it is guarded by soldiers and other enemies. Remember to check the chests in the room for any goodies.

You will need to grab hold of the final Crystal blade. Using the dash and slash method to take down the Conscripts, once you have finished dealing with them you will need to make your way to the raised platform, this will allow you to head back towards the west.

Placing the blade onto the statues hands. (placed it onto the winged statue) the platform will then raise to the surface. You will then find yourself back in the north wing of the cathedral, before you make your way through the door, have a look around for any goodies.

Darksiders Walkthrough – Twilight Cathedral, Tiamat Boss Fight

Boss Battle Tiamat

This is a pretty long battle. You will be able to cut down the time of battle if you upgrade your Chaoseater (the sword) this will make your attacks stronger.

For the first part of the battle Tiamat will be flying around you. You should always be locked onto her. This will make your dashing a lot easier.

You will need to pick up a bomb right away from the platform. Whilst you are targeting her you will need to throw it at her. Try and get as close to Tiamat as you can. If you throw a good throw, you will be able to throw it directly at her face.

Using your crossbow to light the bombs, whilst you are doing this you will need to be constantly avoiding the fireballs that Tiamat keeping throwing at you.

Tiamat will then fall to the ground, stunned. You will need to approach her slashing her in her face. Dashing away when she starts to stair.

You will now need to dodge her low attacks. You can do this by going to the other side of the battle arena, once she has done this three times she will go back to shooting fireballs at you.

At this point in the battle, you will need to throw another bomb at her. This will bring her down for the second time.

For the rest of the battle you will need to keep locked onto her. Charging up your crossblade, dodging her fireballs.

You will then receive your first instant kill prompt, follow the instructions.

You will need to be quick, and not approach her as she does heal very quickly

after a few dozen hits of the crossblade, Tiamat will collapse, this will allow you to move in and get some real damage done. This will allow the battle to happen quicker. Your crossblade is the best weapon you have. You will be able to use your Blade Geyser. This will bring Tiamat down to her knees.

On her third fall, you have some enough damage to her. This might take a while, but he patient and keep up the fight!