How To Activate the Celestial Portal: A Comprehensive Guide
Activating the Celestial Portal is a multi-step process involving specific conditions, resources, and gameplay progression within the game. To summarize, you need to have looped at least once and reached the third stage of your current run. On this stage, a Celestial Orb will appear circling the Teleporter. After you successfully complete the Teleporter Event, the Celestial Portal will then spawn. This portal will allow you to access a new, and potentially challenging, area. To further clarify how to properly activate the celestial portal, let’s delve into a more granular explanation of what’s required:
Understanding the Requirements
The process is not simply about completing stages; it involves specific actions and items collected throughout your run. The game has multiple layers to navigate before being able to open this unique gateway.
Stage Progression and Looping
The most important prerequisite is having successfully looped at least once. What does it mean to loop? It means you have completed the final stage of the game, and instead of ending the run, the game begins again, with increased difficulty and different permutations. The Celestial Portal is only available once you have gone through this process. You cannot access it during your first initial run.
After completing the loop, reach the third stage of the second run. In this stage, you will notice the appearance of the Celestial Orb. This orb signals that the correct conditions to open the portal have been met.
The Celestial Orb and Teleporter Event
The Celestial Orb will begin circling the Teleporter in your current stage. Its appearance is a clear visual cue that the Celestial Portal is within reach. Successfully completing the Teleporter Event is the last trigger for the portal to spawn. Without this step, your orb will sit there and you cannot progress any further in opening the portal. This involves the standard teleporter charging process, usually involving combat against enemies.
Accessing the Portal
Once the teleporter event is completed, the Celestial Portal will finally appear. This will usually present itself in a unique visual design, different from standard portals. You will see a distinct, otherworldly structure that is your means of accessing the A Moment, Fractured level, and continuing towards obliterating yourself at the obelisk.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Celestial Portal
1. What exactly is the Celestial Portal?
The Celestial Portal is a special portal that appears after you have looped, reached the 3rd stage and completed the teleporter event. It is the gateway to A Moment, Fractured, and is essential for completing a specific run condition: obliterating yourself at the obelisk.
2. How often can the Celestial Portal spawn?
After its initial appearance on the third stage after looping, the Celestial Portal can appear every fourth stage after Stage 7. It does not randomly appear on any stage, unlike some other portal types.
3. Can the Celestial Portal spawn on my first run?
No, the Celestial Portal will not spawn on your first run. You must loop at least once before it can appear.
4. What happens if I don’t go through the Celestial Portal?
If you choose not to use the Celestial Portal, you will simply continue your regular run. The Portal remains open as long as you stay on that stage. The next stage will simply be the continuation of your normal progression. You will need to wait for the portal to appear on the fourth stage after stage 7 again.
5. Where does the Celestial Portal take me?
The Celestial Portal takes you to A Moment, Fractured, which is a unique level that includes the obelisk. You have to travel through this portal in order to obliterate yourself and end your current run.
6. What is the role of the Celestial Orb?
The Celestial Orb is a visual indicator that the conditions for the Celestial Portal are met. It appears circling the Teleporter on the third stage after looping and signals to the player the portal can now be accessed.
7. Does the difficulty level affect the Celestial Portal spawning?
No, the difficulty level does not affect how the Celestial Portal spawns. It will appear every fourth stage after 7, regardless of your difficulty.
8. Can multiple Celestial Portals spawn during a single run?
Yes, technically, after the initial spawn in the third stage after a loop, they will spawn on every fourth stage after Stage 7.
9. What is the Obelisk I keep hearing about?
The Obelisk is a device found in A Moment, Fractured, accessed via the Celestial Portal. Interacting with the Obelisk will obliterate you, ending your current run.
10. Do I need specific items to use the Celestial Portal?
No, unlike certain other portals, you do not need to obtain special items to use the Celestial Portal, other than meeting the prerequisite requirements: looping, the third stage of the second run, completing the teleporter event, and thus opening the portal.
11. Is there a chance the Celestial Portal won’t appear if I have met all the requirements?
No, if you have looped, reached the third stage and completed the teleporter event, the Celestial Portal will always appear. It is a guaranteed spawn under those circumstances.
12. What’s the difference between a Blue Portal and a Celestial Portal?
A Blue Portal takes you to the Bazaar Between Time, and its appearance is triggered by the usage of Newt Altars or the random spawning of a Blue Orb around the Teleporter. The Celestial Portal, however, takes you to A Moment, Fractured, and is tied to looping at least once and then making it to stage three of the second run.
13. What is the benefit of obliterating myself at the obelisk?
Obliterating yourself at the Obelisk is a method of completing a run rather than dying. This is especially popular among players who wish to achieve certain unlocks.
14. Can I return from the “A Moment, Fractured” stage?
You cannot return from the A Moment, Fractured stage. Once you enter, the only way out is to obliterate yourself at the obelisk or to die there.
15. Do other Portals effect the Celestial Portal?
No, the spawning of other Portals (like the Void Portal or Blue Portal) do not effect the spawning conditions of the Celestial Portal. They are independent from one another. You can travel through any other portal to reach the third stage after the loop and still get the celestial portal to spawn.
Conclusion
The Celestial Portal is a unique and significant element of the game, representing a deeper layer of progression and challenge. Understanding the requirements for activating this portal, from looping to reaching a specific stage after a loop, and completing the teleporter event, is crucial for players aiming to explore A Moment, Fractured and ultimately obliterate themselves at the obelisk. With this guide, you are now equipped to consistently access this portal and take on the challenges it presents. Remember to loop, get through to the third stage, complete the teleporter event, and the Celestial Portal will open its gates to you.