Clearing the Deepslate Trials and Earning Echo Keys

Understanding the Trials

The Deepslate Trials are combat encounters designed as waves of custom enemies. These trials block your progress through the Ancient Keep and must be completed to advance. Each trial room contains a central pedestal or arena where enemies spawn in succession.

Defeating Enemy Waves

Enter a trial room and prepare for combat. Enemies will spawn in waves—defeat each wave completely before the next begins. Use the room's pillars and structures for cover if needed. Custom enemies in this mod have unique behaviors, so adapt your strategy as you learn their attack patterns. Standard combat tactics apply: maintain distance when needed, use high-damage weapons, and manage your health carefully.

Collecting Your Echo Key

Once you've cleared all waves in a trial, an Echo Key will drop as a reward. Collect it—you'll need Echo Keys to open Deepslate Vaults throughout the Keep. Multiple trial rooms exist, so you may need to complete several to gather enough keys for progression. Store your Echo Keys safely as you explore deeper into the fortress.