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| location = [[Core City]]
 
| location = [[Core City]]
 
| givenby  = [[Andrea]]
 
| givenby  = [[Andrea]]
| rewards  = ? classic XP / 5 oddity XP<br>2000 [[Stygian Coin]]
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| rewards  = 5000 classic XP / 5 oddity XP<br>2000 [[Stygian Coin]]
| related  = [[Arena]]
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| related  = [[Become the Invictus]]
 
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{{for|the location|Gauntlet}}
 
{{for|the location|Gauntlet}}
  
Once you have defeated [[Arena]] gladiators up to [[Chemical Agent]], you can also apply for the Gauntlet.
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Once you have defeated [[Arena]] gladiators up to [[Chemical Agent]], [[Lanista]] will let you apply for the [[Gauntlet]].
  
 
== Objectives ==
 
== Objectives ==
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The Gauntlet consists of 8 levels and a final challenge. Many details are randomized to keep the Gauntlet interesting for multiple playthroughs. You will have to go through randomly chosen 4 of them plus the final challenge. Each challenge usually has a randomly placed key in it. Collecting those keys from the random challenges makes the final challenge easier and faster to finish, but your contestants may get ahead of you if you spend too much time looking for the keys.
 
The Gauntlet consists of 8 levels and a final challenge. Many details are randomized to keep the Gauntlet interesting for multiple playthroughs. You will have to go through randomly chosen 4 of them plus the final challenge. Each challenge usually has a randomly placed key in it. Collecting those keys from the random challenges makes the final challenge easier and faster to finish, but your contestants may get ahead of you if you spend too much time looking for the keys.
  
Furthermore, you cannot use your own equipment during the Gauntlet. A variety of equipment is provided before the challenge starts and you can freely choose from them. You cannot bring back any loot from the Gauntlet.
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=== Starting equipment ===
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You cannot use your own equipment during the Gauntlet. A variety of equipment is provided before the challenge starts and you can freely choose from them. You cannot bring back any loot from the Gauntlet.
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;Weapons and Ammo Locker
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* 3 random weapons of each type (pistol, SMG, assault rifle, sniper rifle, chemical pistol, energy pistol, crossbow, knife, sledgehammer, trap)
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* Installing [[Underrail: Expedition|Expedition]] adds shotguns, machetes and spears. Installing [[Underrail: Heavy Duty|Heavy Duty]] adds LMGs, miniguns and grenade launchers.
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* Some bullets of each caliber, bolts, grenades, throwing knives, acid vials and mines
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;Armor Locker
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* 7 random [[Belts]]
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* 2 random headgear of each type ([[Balaclava]], [[Goggles]], [[Psionic Headband]], [[Metal Helmet]])
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* 4 random [[Boots]] and 2 random [[Tabi Boots]]
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* 1 [[Knife Thrower's Glove]]
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;Utility Locker
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* A haxxor, flares, lockpicks, batteries, health hypos, antidote, desaturated psionic inhalant, psi boosters and bandages
  
 
=== Challenge 1: Rataclysm ===
 
=== Challenge 1: Rataclysm ===
<!--[[File:cc_g1.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 1]]-->
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[[File:cc_g1.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 1]]
  
 
[[Rathound]]s. Three normal and three alpha rathounds in the first room, one ancient rathound and two alphas in the second room. If you can hack the electronically locked door (100 hacking), you to skip all of them instead of getting the [[Rathound Room Key Card]] from one of the rathounds.
 
[[Rathound]]s. Three normal and three alpha rathounds in the first room, one ancient rathound and two alphas in the second room. If you can hack the electronically locked door (100 hacking), you to skip all of them instead of getting the [[Rathound Room Key Card]] from one of the rathounds.
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=== Challenge 2: Amazement ===
 
=== Challenge 2: Amazement ===
[[File:cc_g2.png|left|100px|Gauntlet challenge 2]]
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[[File:cc_g2.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 2]]
  
 
This level is a timesink. A huge maze consisting of small rooms with slow roll-up doors between them. Some of the corridors have bear traps, but that's about it.
 
This level is a timesink. A huge maze consisting of small rooms with slow roll-up doors between them. Some of the corridors have bear traps, but that's about it.
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=== Challenge 3: Rocky Horror ===
 
=== Challenge 3: Rocky Horror ===
<!--[[File:cc_g3.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 3]]-->
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[[File:cc_g3.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 3]]
  
 
The idea here is blasting your way through the rocks the 10 [[TNT Charge]]s you find in the locker at the start. The area is filled with [[Burrower]]s and their fast-moving [[Spawn]].
 
The idea here is blasting your way through the rocks the 10 [[TNT Charge]]s you find in the locker at the start. The area is filled with [[Burrower]]s and their fast-moving [[Spawn]].
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=== Challenge 4: Electric Funeral ===
 
=== Challenge 4: Electric Funeral ===
<!--[[File:cc_g4.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 4]]-->
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[[File:cc_g4.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 4]]
  
Another pretty straightforward level, no enemies this time. If the electric floor hits you, it's instant death. High traps skill and movement speed is helpful here. Conversely, encumberance can be fatal. The fastest route is: right, left, forward, forward, wait. Then after electricity has passed: left, right, left.
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Another pretty straightforward level, no enemies this time. If the electric floor hits you, it's instant death. High traps skill and movement speed is helpful here. Conversely, encumberance can be fatal. The fastest route is: right, left, forward, forward, wait. Then after electricity has passed: left, right, left. Some areas in this challenge are impossible to access without the [[Escape Artist]] ability.
  
 
The elevator to the next challenge is in the northeast corner. One of the containers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.
 
The elevator to the next challenge is in the northeast corner. One of the containers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.
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=== Challenge 5: Drainage ===
 
=== Challenge 5: Drainage ===
<!--[[File:cc_g5.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 5]]-->
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[[File:cc_g5.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 5]]
  
 
This level is pretty straightforward, there are some [[Siphoner]]s and traps in here. Characters with high Detection and Stealth have easy time just waltzing through this area.
 
This level is pretty straightforward, there are some [[Siphoner]]s and traps in here. Characters with high Detection and Stealth have easy time just waltzing through this area.
  
Elevator to the next challenge is in northeast corner. One of the containers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.
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Elevator to the next challenge is in northeast corner. One of the containers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.  
 
{{clear}}
 
{{clear}}
  
 
=== Challenge 6: Psichological Warfare ===
 
=== Challenge 6: Psichological Warfare ===
<!--[[File:cc_g6.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 6]]-->
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[[File:cc_g6.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 6]]
  
 
This one is a smallish maze filled with [[Azuridae]]. More of them respawn within the maze room. Characters with high Stealth have easy time just waltzing through this area.
 
This one is a smallish maze filled with [[Azuridae]]. More of them respawn within the maze room. Characters with high Stealth have easy time just waltzing through this area.
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=== Challenge 7: Web browsing ===
 
=== Challenge 7: Web browsing ===
<!--[[File:cc_g7.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 7]]-->
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[[File:cc_g7.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 7]]
  
 
A maze full of patrolling [[Coil Spider]]s and their electric web traps.
 
A maze full of patrolling [[Coil Spider]]s and their electric web traps.
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=== Challenge 8: Brains or Brawn? ===
 
=== Challenge 8: Brains or Brawn? ===
<!--[[File:cc_g8.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 8]]-->
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[[File:cc_g8.png|left|200px|Gauntlet challenge 8]]
  
 
This level has a puzzle with chemicals and boxes. It can be skipped, but then you'll have to fight some tough robots instead.
 
This level has a puzzle with chemicals and boxes. It can be skipped, but then you'll have to fight some tough robots instead.
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=== Final challenge ===
 
=== Final challenge ===
<!--[[File:cc_gfin.png|left|200px|Gauntlet final challenge]]-->
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[[File:cc_gfin.png|left|200px|Gauntlet final challenge]]
  
 
You will be racing against two Gauntlet Runners in this challenge. The first one to reach the end wins and kills the other two contestants.
 
You will be racing against two Gauntlet Runners in this challenge. The first one to reach the end wins and kills the other two contestants.
  
 
This challenge is easy if you have gathered keys. You simply have to run to east. The doors to your your right allow you to skip rooms if you have the key, whilst the door in front enters the challenge rooms.
 
This challenge is easy if you have gathered keys. You simply have to run to east. The doors to your your right allow you to skip rooms if you have the key, whilst the door in front enters the challenge rooms.
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{{clear}}
  
* [[Gauntlet Key - Red]] allows you to skip the first room (rathounds).
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* {{Itemlink|Gauntlet Key - Red}} allows you to skip the first room (rathounds).
* [[Gauntlet Key - Blue]] allows you to skip the second room (siphoners).
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* {{Itemlink|Gauntlet Key - Blue}} allows you to skip the second room (siphoners).
* [[Gauntlet Key - Green]] allows you to skip the third room (burrowers).
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* {{Itemlink|Gauntlet Key - Green}} allows you to skip the third room (burrowers).
* [[Gauntlet Key - Yellow]] allows you to skip the fourth room (robots).
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* {{Itemlink|Gauntlet Key - Yellow}} allows you to skip the fourth room (robots).
  
 
Once you've either run past each room or successfully fought the enemies and looted keys from them, just pull the lever to open the exit and deal with your contestants.
 
Once you've either run past each room or successfully fought the enemies and looted keys from them, just pull the lever to open the exit and deal with your contestants.
  
  
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{{Core City navbox|collapsed}}
 
{{Missions navbox}}
 
{{Missions navbox}}
 
[[Category:Quests]]
 
[[Category:Quests]]

Latest revision as of 23:00, 6 November 2023

Run the Gauntlet
Sidequest

Gauntlet entrance.png
Quest information
Location Core City
Given by Andrea
Rewards 5000 classic XP / 5 oddity XP
2000 Stygian Coin
Related quests
Become the Invictus
For the location, see Gauntlet.

Once you have defeated Arena gladiators up to Chemical Agent, Lanista will let you apply for the Gauntlet.

Objectives

  • Apply for and successfully finish the Gauntlet

Walkthrough

The Gauntlet consists of 8 levels and a final challenge. Many details are randomized to keep the Gauntlet interesting for multiple playthroughs. You will have to go through randomly chosen 4 of them plus the final challenge. Each challenge usually has a randomly placed key in it. Collecting those keys from the random challenges makes the final challenge easier and faster to finish, but your contestants may get ahead of you if you spend too much time looking for the keys.

Starting equipment

You cannot use your own equipment during the Gauntlet. A variety of equipment is provided before the challenge starts and you can freely choose from them. You cannot bring back any loot from the Gauntlet.

Weapons and Ammo Locker
  • 3 random weapons of each type (pistol, SMG, assault rifle, sniper rifle, chemical pistol, energy pistol, crossbow, knife, sledgehammer, trap)
  • Installing Expedition adds shotguns, machetes and spears. Installing Heavy Duty adds LMGs, miniguns and grenade launchers.
  • Some bullets of each caliber, bolts, grenades, throwing knives, acid vials and mines
Armor Locker
Utility Locker
  • A haxxor, flares, lockpicks, batteries, health hypos, antidote, desaturated psionic inhalant, psi boosters and bandages

Challenge 1: Rataclysm

Gauntlet challenge 1

Rathounds. Three normal and three alpha rathounds in the first room, one ancient rathound and two alphas in the second room. If you can hack the electronically locked door (100 hacking), you to skip all of them instead of getting the Rathound Room Key Card from one of the rathounds.

Elevator to the next challenge is in northeast corner. The footlocker in the second rathound room has a Gauntlet Key of random color.

Challenge 2: Amazement

Gauntlet challenge 2

This level is a timesink. A huge maze consisting of small rooms with slow roll-up doors between them. Some of the corridors have bear traps, but that's about it.

The elevator to the next challenge is in the middle of this level. Each corner of the level has a shelf with some random loot and one of them has a Gauntlet Key of random color.

Challenge 3: Rocky Horror

Gauntlet challenge 3

The idea here is blasting your way through the rocks the 10 TNT Charges you find in the locker at the start. The area is filled with Burrowers and their fast-moving Spawn.

Elevator to the next challenge is in northeast corner. One of the containers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.

Challenge 4: Electric Funeral

Gauntlet challenge 4

Another pretty straightforward level, no enemies this time. If the electric floor hits you, it's instant death. High traps skill and movement speed is helpful here. Conversely, encumberance can be fatal. The fastest route is: right, left, forward, forward, wait. Then after electricity has passed: left, right, left. Some areas in this challenge are impossible to access without the Escape Artist ability.

The elevator to the next challenge is in the northeast corner. One of the containers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.

Challenge 5: Drainage

Gauntlet challenge 5

This level is pretty straightforward, there are some Siphoners and traps in here. Characters with high Detection and Stealth have easy time just waltzing through this area.

Elevator to the next challenge is in northeast corner. One of the containers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.

Challenge 6: Psichological Warfare

Gauntlet challenge 6

This one is a smallish maze filled with Azuridae. More of them respawn within the maze room. Characters with high Stealth have easy time just waltzing through this area.

The elevator to the next challenge is in the northeast corner. One of the lockers has a Gauntlet Key of random color.

Challenge 7: Web browsing

Gauntlet challenge 7

A maze full of patrolling Coil Spiders and their electric web traps.

The elevator to the next challenge is in the northeast corner. One of the containers in the maze has a Gauntlet Key of random color.

Challenge 8: Brains or Brawn?

Gauntlet challenge 8

This level has a puzzle with chemicals and boxes. It can be skipped, but then you'll have to fight some tough robots instead.

Brains

The puzzle's goal is placing correct chemicals in correct boxes and then pulling the level to lit up 4 green lights. Each correct chemical in a correct box lits up a green light, while each correct chemical in a wrong box lits up a yellow light. The correct chemicals are randomized each time the challenge is entered, so there is no static solution.

To figure out which chemicals are the correct ones, take all of the chemicals from the locker and the boxes. You should have 4 of each chemical. Place a chemical of same type in each box and pull the lever. If one green light lights up, you have a correct chemical. If no green light, you can discard those chemicals. Repeat until you known which 4 chemicals are correct. Then, place a chemical of each 4 in one of the boxes. Swap them around until you find out which chemical goes to which box.

For completing the puzzle, you will get Gauntlet Key of random color, some random items and a Cybernetic Module.

Brawn

Should you choose to fight the robots, there are a couple of Kamikaze Bots, 2 Sentry Bots and Plasma Sentry. One of them has Gauntlet Robot Room Key Card which unlocks the door leading to the elevator. The door can also be hacked (100 hacking).

Final challenge

Gauntlet final challenge

You will be racing against two Gauntlet Runners in this challenge. The first one to reach the end wins and kills the other two contestants.

This challenge is easy if you have gathered keys. You simply have to run to east. The doors to your your right allow you to skip rooms if you have the key, whilst the door in front enters the challenge rooms.

Once you've either run past each room or successfully fought the enemies and looted keys from them, just pull the lever to open the exit and deal with your contestants.