Fixed escapes
2Guaranteed exit locations once their match condition is met.
Mistfall Hunter Brandrgarde Map and Extraction Guide
A complete launch-version plan for Brandrgarde: vertical routes, Normal and Cataclysm requirements, shrinking safe zones and how to locate a random Returner Woodling by aura and sound.
The short answer
Brandrgarde is the harder map: a multi-phase safe zone shrinks around you and the routes run vertically. Extraction is a random Returner Woodling, and you find it by its pulsing blue aura and bell.
- Best for
- Experienced squads ready for tighter PvP rotations
- Mist behaviour
- Multi-phase shrinking safe zone
- Extraction tell
- Random Woodling with a pulsing blue aura and bell sound
- Difficulties
- Normal and Cataclysm
Applies to 15 September 2026 updateUpdated
How the two maps extract
Hallowgrove hands you the start of the chain. Brandrgarde does not. Every stage below is the same objective solved two different ways.
Hallowgrove
Brandrgarde — this page
The clock you are racing
A timer bar, then a hard cutoff
A timer bar sits in the top right. Until it fills you can explore and fight without worrying about the mist. When it elapses the Gyldenmist collapses almost instantly — not a circle creeping inward.
A shrinking safe zone, in phases
The Gyldenmist collapses to a safe zone over multiple phases, smaller each time, until it consumes the map. Standing outside it deals enormous damage — far more than a typical battle royale.
§01 Where the chain starts
Chimes are already standing
Returner chimes are already standing at several spots when the expedition begins, which gives Hallowgrove a much wider extraction window.
There are no chimes
Nothing is placed for you. This is the single most important difference between the two maps, and the mistake that gets new players killed waiting for a prompt that never comes.
§02 Finding the Returner Woodling
Follow the butterflies
Interacting with a chime sends a burst of butterflies toward a nearby spot. A short timer runs, then a Returner Woodling spawns there and attacks you.
Hunt the blue aura
Woodlings spawn at random locations instead. Find them by the pulsing blue aura that stays visible through terrain, and by their bell sound.
§03 Getting the bell
Kill it, then channel
Kill the Woodling, interact with its corpse and channel the return spell.
Kill it — one bell guaranteed
One bell is guaranteed per match with a chance of more. A rare bell can also be found on the ground.
§04 Leaving
The channel completes
A bell rings on completion. Clear the area before you start.
The bell is audible to anyone nearby — this is when you are most likely to be jumped
Leave whenever you choose
The bell occupies a dedicated slot, so once you are holding one you can leave at any time — including alone, which changes squad dynamics instantly.
The clock you are racing
Hallowgrove
A timer bar, then a hard cutoff
A timer bar sits in the top right. Until it fills you can explore and fight without worrying about the mist. When it elapses the Gyldenmist collapses almost instantly — not a circle creeping inward.
Brandrgarde — this page
A shrinking safe zone, in phases
The Gyldenmist collapses to a safe zone over multiple phases, smaller each time, until it consumes the map. Standing outside it deals enormous damage — far more than a typical battle royale.
§01 Where the chain starts
Hallowgrove
Chimes are already standing
Returner chimes are already standing at several spots when the expedition begins, which gives Hallowgrove a much wider extraction window.
Brandrgarde — this page
There are no chimes
Nothing is placed for you. This is the single most important difference between the two maps, and the mistake that gets new players killed waiting for a prompt that never comes.
§02 Finding the Returner Woodling
Hallowgrove
Follow the butterflies
Interacting with a chime sends a burst of butterflies toward a nearby spot. A short timer runs, then a Returner Woodling spawns there and attacks you.
Brandrgarde — this page
Hunt the blue aura
Woodlings spawn at random locations instead. Find them by the pulsing blue aura that stays visible through terrain, and by their bell sound.
§03 Getting the bell
Hallowgrove
Kill it, then channel
Kill the Woodling, interact with its corpse and channel the return spell.
Brandrgarde — this page
Kill it — one bell guaranteed
One bell is guaranteed per match with a chance of more. A rare bell can also be found on the ground.
§04 Leaving
Hallowgrove
The channel completes
A bell rings on completion. Clear the area before you start.
The bell is audible to anyone nearby — this is when you are most likely to be jumped
Brandrgarde — this page
Leave whenever you choose
The bell occupies a dedicated slot, so once you are holding one you can leave at any time — including alone, which changes squad dynamics instantly.
- A step you perform
- Something this map does not have
- Announces you to other players
Summarises “Extraction on Hallowgrove” and “Extraction on Brandrgarde” below. No positions, timings or drop rates are added — none are published.
Prepare the Solo boss fight
September 4 creator demonstrations now give Harald, Flesheater and Sálmar practical move timings. Check the map and queue separately before committing a kit.
Brandrgarde field atlas
Open the full atlas →Locked to Brandrgarde. Fixed exits and area labels are stable; rift pins, containers and elite spawns are candidates a match chooses from at runtime. Layers tagged SRC are imported rather than surveyed here — where each layer comes from.
Every Brandrgarde marker, in text
The same dataset the atlas draws, written out so it can be read, searched and linked without loading the map. Map-grid values are the atlas’s own 0–10,000 system; world values are the corresponding game-world coordinates.
Brandrgarde plots 2 fixed escapes, 38 warp rift candidates, 13 merchants, 74 resurrection spots, 112 spawn-in points, 59 task objectives, 13 traversal points, 119 elites and lords, 120 loose loot and airdrops, 597 containers across 8 named areas.
Brandrgarde extraction clock
Times are read off the countdown in the game’s top right, so a larger number happens earlier in the match.
Normal · trio
- 12:00A warp rift opens
- 11:00The fixed gate closes
- 09:00A warp rift opens
- 08:052 Soul Ferries open
Cataclysm · trio
- 12:00The end-zone warp rift opens
- 08:052 Soul Ferries open
Warp rift candidates
38A rift can open at a subset of these candidates each match.
- Warp rift candidate 01 · Witchery Woods8176 / 5580 · world 11109 / -2371
- Warp rift candidate 02 · Drill Yard7975 / 4438 · world 10391 / -6454
- Warp rift candidate 03 · Drill Yard6491 / 3588 · world 5085 / -9493
- Warp rift candidate 04 · Drill Yard7078 / 4066 · world 7184 / -7784
- Warp rift candidate 05 · Drill Yard7762 / 3813 · world 9629 / -8689
- Warp rift candidate 06 · Drill Yard7958 / 2316 · world 10330 / -14040
- Warp rift candidate 07 · Drill Yard6802 / 2805 · world 6197 / -12292
- Warp rift candidate 08 · Mining Quarter5427 / 2313 · world 1282 / -14051
- Warp rift candidate 09 · Mining Quarter4166 / 1583 · world -3227 / -16661
- Warp rift candidate 10 · Abyssal Reach3369 / 2401 · world -6076 / -13736
- Warp rift candidate 11 · Abyssal Reach1919 / 1814 · world -11260 / -15835
- Warp rift candidate 12 · Abyssal Reach1746 / 2973 · world -11878 / -11692
- Warp rift candidate 13 · Witchery Woods7568 / 5646 · world 8936 / -2136
- Warp rift candidate 14 · Abyssal Reach1573 / 3618 · world -12497 / -9386
- Warp rift candidate 15 · Main Hall5242 / 6110 · world 620 / -477
- Warp rift candidate 16 · Main Hall3896 / 5779 · world -4192 / -1660
- Warp rift candidate 17 · Prison1976 / 5225 · world -11056 / -3641
- Warp rift candidate 18 · Witchery Woods6825 / 5822 · world 6279 / -1506
- Warp rift candidate 19 · Drill Yard6959 / 4608 · world 6758 / -5846
- Warp rift candidate 20 · Witchery Woods8241 / 7736 · world 11342 / 5336
- Warp rift candidate 21 · Witchery Woods7509 / 8407 · world 8725 / 7735
- Warp rift candidate 22 · Oath Bridge6263 / 8482 · world 4270 / 8003
- Warp rift candidate 23 · Witchery Woods6419 / 7421 · world 4828 / 4210
- Warp rift candidate 24 · Main Hall4728 / 4518 · world -1217 / -6168
- Warp rift candidate 25 · Witchery Woods6266 / 6144 · world 4281 / -355
- Warp rift candidate 26 · Main Hall5525 / 6491 · world 1632 / 885
- Warp rift candidate 27 · Witchery Woods7781 / 6347 · world 9697 / 371
- Warp rift candidate 28 · Prison2713 / 6366 · world -8421 / 438
- Warp rift candidate 29 · Oath Bridge5444 / 8276 · world 1342 / 7267
- Warp rift candidate 30 · Oath Bridge3867 / 6856 · world -4295 / 2190
- Warp rift candidate 31 · Oath Bridge4061 / 7849 · world -3602 / 5740
- Warp rift candidate 32 · Sacred Chamber2764 / 7713 · world -8239 / 5254
- Warp rift candidate 33 · Sacred Chamber2703 / 6765 · world -8457 / 1865
- Warp rift candidate 34 · Sacred Chamber2095 / 6669 · world -10630 / 1522
- Warp rift candidate 35 · Prison3658 / 4284 · world -5043 / -7005
- Warp rift candidate 36 · Abyssal Reach3336 / 3415 · world -6194 / -10111
- Warp rift candidate 37 · Mining Quarter4554 / 3519 · world -1839 / -9740
- Warp rift candidate 38 · Mining Quarter5530 / 4227 · world 1650 / -7208
Merchants
13Possible in-raid merchant positions.
- Richie the Merchant 01 · Sacred Chamber1440 / 7003 · world -12972 / 2716
- Richie the Merchant 02 · Witchery Woods7093 / 7952 · world 7237 / 6108
- Richie the Merchant 03 · Main Hall3945 / 5853 · world -4017 / -1396
- Richie the Merchant 04 · Witchery Woods7141 / 4877 · world 7409 / -4885
- Richie the Merchant 05 · Mining Quarter4442 / 591 · world -2240 / -20207
- Richie the Merchant 06 · Drill Yard8689 / 1419 · world 12943 / -17247
- Richie the Merchant 07 · Main Hall6043 / 5006 · world 3484 / -4424
- Richie the Merchant 08 · Prison2636 / 6352 · world -8696 / 388
- Richie the Merchant 09 · Drill Yard8178 / 2276 · world 11116 / -14183
- Richie the Merchant 10 · Main Hall5466 / 6502 · world 1421 / 925
- Richie the Merchant 11 · Mining Quarter5900 / 1669 · world 2973 / -16353
- Richie the Merchant 12 · Abyssal Reach1519 / 2385 · world -12690 / -13794
- Richie the Merchant 13 · Abyssal Reach3156 / 2151 · world -6837 / -14630
Resurrection spots
74Soul Cocoon positions used to recover a downed teammate.
- Resurrection spot 01 1
- Resurrection spot 02 1
- Resurrection spot 03 1
- Resurrection spot 04 1
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Spawn-in points
112Candidate player insertion positions at the beginning of a match.
- Spawn-in point 01 1
- Spawn-in point 02 1
- Spawn-in point 03 1
- Spawn-in point 04 1
- Spawn-in point 05 1
- Spawn-in point 06 1
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Task objectives
SRC59Where mission and exploration tasks send you. Named tasks carry their own wording.
- Possible mission objective 35
- Soul Hunt altar 6
- Investigate the designated location in Brandrgarde 2
- Requires a Gyldening Intensity of Cataclysm: Investigate the designated location in Brandrgarde 2
- Find the lost treasure in Brandrgarde 1
- Find the Stinky hidden in the center of the training grounds in Cataclysm mode 1
12 more types · 12
- Find the Stinky hidden near the "bluish bridge" in Cataclysm mode 1
- Find the Stinky hidden where gold and stone melt in Cataclysm mode 1
- Head to Brandrgarde's mining quarter and search for the forging blueprint 1
- In Chaos or Cataclysm mode, enter a match with only weapons, rings, and necklaces equipped: Investigate the designated location in Brandrgarde 1
- Investigate deep within the Brandrgarde mine 1
- Investigate the area near the Spirit Tower in Brandrgarde 1
- Investigate the Mistchasers' camp in Brandrgarde 1
- Mark resource points in Brandrgarde's Forest Altar 1
- Mark resource points in Brandrgarde's Mining Quarter 1
- Mark resource points in Brandrgarde's Prison 1
- Search for belongings near the Oath Bridge in Brandrgarde 1
- Survey and map Brandrgarde outpost 1
Traversal points
SRC13Ladders, updrafts and climbs that change which floor you are on. Not the same thing as a warp rift.
- Traversal point · Prison1522 / 5800 · world -12679 / -1585
- Traversal point · Abyssal Reach1864 / 3860 · world -11456 / -8520
- Traversal point · Abyssal Reach2939 / 2223 · world -7613 / -14373
- Traversal point · Abyssal Reach3030 / 641 · world -7288 / -20028
- Traversal point · Prison3475 / 5199 · world -5697 / -3734
- Traversal point · Prison3881 / 4228 · world -4245 / -7205
- Traversal point · Main Hall4961 / 5088 · world -384 / -4130
- Traversal point · Main Hall4964 / 5099 · world -374 / -4091
- Traversal point · Main Hall4965 / 5111 · world -370 / -4048
- Traversal point · Main Hall5513 / 4645 · world 1589 / -5714
- Traversal point · Mining Quarter5578 / 3635 · world 1821 / -9325
- Traversal point · Mining Quarter5748 / 3103 · world 2429 / -11227
- Traversal point · Drill Yard7126 / 3353 · world 7355 / -10333
Elites and lords
SRC119Elite and named enemy positions, including Mist Lords. Ordinary trash spawns are deliberately not plotted.
- Elite Corroded Soldier 43
- Elite Corroded Priest 33
- General's Guard 10
- Elite Lizardfolk Warrior 7
- Brandrgarde Captain 6
- Foul Hound Alpha 5
4 more types · 15
- General Harald 5
- Elite Corroded Archer 4
- Elite Berserker 3
- Fungus Matron 3
Loose loot and airdrops
SRC120Ground pickups and airdrop positions.
- Witchery Woods 33
- Drill Yard 19
- Prison 15
- Abyssal Reach 12
- Main Hall 12
- Mining Quarter 12
2 more areas · 17
- Sacred Chamber 10
- Oath Bridge 7
Containers
SRC597Chests, sacks, pots and racks, by container type. Most are candidates rather than guarantees.
- Civilian Chest 94
- Equipment Rack 51
- Gift of Fate 46
- Iron Chest 41
- The Exiled 37
- Iron Pot 25
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- Fungus 24
- Open Sack 22
- Silver Chest 22
- Handcart 21
- Spiked Rack 18
- Wicker Basket 18
- Withered Nest 18
- Small Ore Pile 17
- Woodpile 17
- Supply Crate 16
- Standard treasure 15
- Locker 11
- Soulcomb Cage 11
- Copper Chest 10
- Gilded Chest 10
- Hollow Stump 9
- Goods 6
- Jewelry Box 6
- Medium Ore Pile 6
- Military Chest 6
- Straw Doll 6
- Silver Jar 5
- Soul Vessel 3
- Forgotten Tomb 2
- Large Ore Pile 2
- Bone Urn 1
- Nobleman’s Chest 1
§01
Verticality is the defining hazard
Brandrgarde is condensed and aggressively vertical. Routes change level constantly, corridors are tighter, and a destination that appears close on the map can still require a long rotation to reach the correct floor.
- Preserve mobility skills for stairwells, ladders and narrow approaches where a team can body-block you.
- Before a fight, identify the route back to the safe zone rather than assuming the direct map line is traversable.
- Ranged sightlines are shorter than Hallowgrove, so every corner is a potential melee engage.
§02
Normal and Cataclysm are difficulty tiers, not separate maps
Brandrgarde Cataclysm is the hardest queue on the same map. The launch requirements below are easy to misread because Normal has both a minimum combined value and a cap on starting gear.
| Difficulty | Gear requirement | Combat bags allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Combined gear value at or above 300 Gyldenblod; starting gear at or below Epic (purple) | Novice, Advanced, Pro, Elite |
| Cataclysm | Equipment value at or above 2500 Gyldenblod | Elite only |
Normal
- Gear requirement
- Combined gear value at or above 300 Gyldenblod; starting gear at or below Epic (purple)
- Combat bags allowed
- Novice, Advanced, Pro, Elite
Cataclysm
- Gear requirement
- Equipment value at or above 2500 Gyldenblod
- Combat bags allowed
- Elite only
§03
Extraction: find the random Woodling
There are no Hallowgrove-style returner chimes. Returner Woodlings appear at random locations, so extraction is a search problem performed while the safe zone keeps contracting.
- Watch for the Woodling’s pulsing blue aura, which appears briefly through terrain.
- Listen for its bell when walls and floors make the visual cue ambiguous.
- Kill it to secure at least one bell; more than one can drop.
- The bell occupies its dedicated slot, and a holder can leave whenever they choose.
- Agree who carries each bell before another squad arrives—multiple bells do not force the squad to extract together.
§04
Plan rotations one collapse ahead
The Gyldenmist closes over multiple phases and standing outside it deals extreme damage. The correct time to move is before the current safe area becomes unplayable, especially when the direct path crosses several floors.
- Start each phase by locating the next usable vertical transition, not the next chest.
- If the Woodling cue appears outside your planned rotation, decide whether the bag is worth reversing course.
- Keep one disengage tool available until the squad is on the correct floor of the safe zone.
- Once a bell is secured, extraction is usually worth more than contesting one additional gold loot zone.
§05
Cataclysm preparation checklist
Cataclysm only accepts Elite combat bags and demands a high equipment-value floor. That makes every opponent expensive and every third party dangerous. Enter with an exit plan rather than treating the queue as a richer version of Normal.
- Confirm every squad member meets the queue gate before assembling the build around them.
- Carry enough healing to survive both the initial engagement and the rotation afterward.
- Do not start a boss without knowing the next safe-zone floor and at least two exits from the arena.
Brandrgarde FAQ
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Sources for this page
- Legacy Gaming — Ultimate Beginner's Guide — Hands-on with the pre-launch build. Source for camp stations, map difficulty gates and per-map extraction rules.
- EUTOPIA — 8 Things You NEED To Do FIRST — Source for Soul Form recovery, Springhorn rules, class-switch costs and Path of Glory.
- Mistfall Hunter official news feed (Steam) — Official — patch notes, launch FAQ, DevNotes.
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