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The Black Mirror Hints

How can I get past the little abyss?

  • 1 of 13: It's possible to get to the other side of the abyss without crossing it.
  • 2 of 13: The other side is accessible from another room. The catacombs are pretty simple to navigate -- you should be able to figure out how to get around pretty easily.
  • 3 of 13: If you're still having trouble, check the map of The Catacombs. (Caution: the map contains some information that could be considered to be "spoiler-ish.")
  • 4 of 13: However, it might still be easier to navigate the catacombs if the abyss weren't there. After all, it is a dangerous thing to have lying around.
  • 5 of 13: As unbelievable as it sounds, it's actually possible to close the abyss.
  • 6 of 13: You could try to fill it up with inventory clutter.
  • 7 of 13: Or maybe there's a trigger switch down there that you could get lucky and hit.
  • 8 of 13: Try to think of something big enough (or heavy enough) to have such an effect.
  • 9 of 13: Search around the catacombs area for some big items that you can pick up, but which will be very unlikely to be useful anywhere else.
  • 10 of 13: Samuel isn't exactly the knightly type, so you could probably spare some knightly implements.
  • 11 of 13: Use the sword and the helmet.
  • 12 of 13: The sword is leaning against the left wall in a room with several skeletal remains, and the helmet is on the floor near the left wall in another room. (See the map to find out which area each item is in.)
  • 13 of 13: Throw both the sword and helmet into the abyss, and you'll get lucky with the second item.