Each dungeon layout connects more than 50 unique rooms spread across multiple underground levels. Exploring dozens of dark chambers safely requires keeping track of your route and watching out for hazards built into the stonework.
Marking Paths Across Levels
With dozens of interconnected rooms, complex walkways, and multiple vertical levels, losing your way back to the entrance is easy. Bring stacks of distinct building blocks or standard torches that visually contrast with the dungeon's blue soul fire lanterns and glowing plants. Place markers consistently on one side of every corridor as you descend so you can follow them back out when your inventory fills up.
Handling Floor Hazards and Sculk
Pay close attention to the floor in dark stone chambers and hallways. Several rooms contain rows of blue soul fire and glowing magma blocks built into the ground—hold your sneak key while stepping across magma blocks to avoid fire damage, and use spare blocks to secure gaps along elevated walkways. Many underground chambers are also packed with sculk blocks, so bring a hoe to break through overgrown sections quickly.