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Obtaining Mildred’s Locket in Darkest Dungeon: A Comprehensive Guide

Getting your hands on Mildred’s Locket in Darkest Dungeon is more than just grabbing a trinket; it’s a small piece of tragic backstory adding to the game’s rich, dark world. This guide will provide everything you need to know to acquire this unique item and understand its significance.

How to Get Mildred’s Locket

Mildred’s Locket is obtained by interacting with the husk of the Miller’s wife, Mildred. This interaction occurs before the fight with the Miller in The Color of Madness DLC. Upon finding Mildred’s Husk, simply use an item to interact with it. Using a torch is the most common and resource-effective method. The Locket will then be added to your inventory. Note: This is a one-time acquisition, it’s not possible to get it again after getting it once.

Important Considerations

DLC Required: You must own The Color of Madness DLC for this encounter to be accessible.
One-Time Only: The Locket can only be obtained once per save file.
No Specific Item Required: While a torch is recommended for cost-effectiveness, any interactable item (e.g., Shovel, Medicinal Herbs) can be used to trigger the event.
Husk Location: Mildred’s Husk is found in the Farmstead, prior to the Miller Boss fight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Mildred’s Locket and Darkest Dungeon

Here are some frequently asked questions to enhance your understanding of Mildred’s Locket and related aspects of Darkest Dungeon.

1. What are the stats of Mildred’s Locket?

Mildred’s Locket provides the following stats: +15% Stress Healing Received and -10% Max HP. The Locket is considered a good option for heroes in need of stress reduction.

2. Is Mildred’s Locket worth using?

The Locket is situationally useful. The stress healing bonus is significant and can be beneficial on heroes prone to stress. However, the health penalty can be problematic for front-line fighters.

3. Where is the Farmstead located in Darkest Dungeon?

The Farmstead is accessed from the Hamlet, just like any other dungeon location. However, it is only available if you have The Color of Madness DLC installed.

4. What is The Color of Madness DLC about?

The Color of Madness centers around a comet that crashes into the Miller’s farm, warping reality and driving the inhabitants insane. Players must venture into the Farmstead to stop the comet’s influence.

5. What are the major enemies in the Farmstead?

The Farmstead introduces a new faction of enemies called “The Miller’s Horde.” These enemies are warped versions of the Miller and his workers, controlled by the comet’s influence. The Miller, the Sleeper, and the Thing From the Stars act as major bosses.

6. What other valuable items can I find in the Farmstead?

Beyond Mildred’s Locket, the Farmstead is a source of Comet Shards, a unique currency used to purchase powerful trinkets and quirks from the Nomad Wagon.

7. How do I beat the Miller?

The Miller fight focuses on managing stress and dealing with his increasing damage output as the fight progresses. Bring heroes with good stress healing abilities and prioritize taking down his minions.

8. How many Darkest Dungeon quests are there?

The Darkest Dungeon itself contains four quests, each progressively more challenging than the last. These quests are essential for completing the game’s main storyline.

9. What should I do with gold in Darkest Dungeon?

Gold is a crucial resource used for:

Stress Reduction: Lowering a hero’s stress at the Abbey or Tavern.
Provisions: Buying food, torches, and other supplies before entering a dungeon.
Upgrades: Enhancing a hero’s weapons and armor at the Blacksmith.

10. Can you sell trinkets in Darkest Dungeon?

Most trinkets can be sold at the Nomad Wagon for gold. However, certain special trinkets like Ancestor’s trinkets, Trophy trinkets, Crystalline trinkets, Keepsake trinkets, and Thing trinkets cannot be sold.

11. What are some of the best trinkets in Darkest Dungeon?

Some highly regarded trinkets include:

Ancestor’s Pistol: +15 ACC Ranged Skills
Ancestor’s Coat: +15 DODGE
Tough Ring: +10% PROT
Focus Ring: +10 ACC
Surgical Gloves: +10% CRIT
Berserk Charm: +25% DMG
Chirurgeon’s Charm: +20% Healing Skills

12. How do you cure the Crimson Curse?

The Crimson Curse can be cured in two ways:

Defeating a Courtyard Boss: Automatically cures all infected heroes.
Sanitarium: Curing becomes permanently available at the Sanitarium after slaying the Countess.

13. What is Stygian Mode in Darkest Dungeon?

Stygian Mode is the highest difficulty setting in Darkest Dungeon. It features harsher conditions, including:

Time Limit: A limit of 92 in-game weeks.
Death Limit: A limit of 12 hero deaths.
Increased Enemy Difficulty: More challenging encounters and higher enemy stats.
Reduced Light: Further penalizes light level

14. What are the benefits of low light levels in Darkest Dungeon?

Lower light levels offer a double-edged sword:

Increased Loot: Higher chance of finding valuable items.
Increased Critical Hit Chance: Heroes have a greater chance of landing critical hits.
Increased Stress: Heroes take more stress damage.
Increased Surprise Chance: Parties are more likely to be surprised by enemies.
Enemy Buffs: Enemies gain bonuses to their stats.

15. What are memories in Darkest Dungeon 2?

In Darkest Dungeon 2, a hero gains access to one Memory slot for each Confession Boss they defeat, up to five total. After each run, successful or failed, six new memories are generated; these may be added to any currently empty slot.

Understanding these FAQs should further equip you to explore the depths of Darkest Dungeon and make the most of your journey through the Farmstead, and your acquisition of Mildred’s Locket. The interplay between risk and reward, the management of resources, and the acceptance of inevitable loss are all part of the challenging and rewarding experience that makes Darkest Dungeon so compelling. Further resources on the intersection of gaming and education can be found on the Games Learning Society website.

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