Ashes of the Damned Easter Egg – Complete Walkthrough

Welcome to the definitive ashes of the damned easter egg walkthrough. This guide covers every requirement, puzzle, boss phase, and reward for the main quest. Expect over 3,000 words of step-by-step directions, role assignments, and troubleshooting tips, plus screenshot placeholders you can replace with your own captures.

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Requirements & Prep

Recommended Loadouts

• Player 1 (Chrono Carrier): Chrono-Lens, Tyr revolver, Healing Aura
• Player 2 (Boss Killer): Haymaker, Lancer, Ring of Fire
• Player 3 (Runner): Keres, SG-12, Energy Mine
• Player 4 (Anchor): Holger, Plate Box, Frenzied Guard

Perks: Juggernog Tier II, Stamina Up Tier II, Speed Cola Tier II, Quick Revive Tier II (co-op), Elemental Pop Tier I.

Screenshot Placeholder: Team loadout screen with roles labeled.

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Phase 0 – Setup Checklist

Before starting Phase 1, make sure you’ve:

1. Powered Pack-a-Punch and aligned pylons.
2. Synced perk network (Juggernog + Stamina Up).
3. Completed at least two contracts to bank essence/salvage.
4. Acquired Tesla turret blueprint and crafted decoy grenades.
5. Built Dragon Egg to incubating stage (optional but useful).

Screenshot Placeholder: Checklist overlay showing all prerequisites checked off.

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Phase 1 – Beacon Alignment (Helipad)

Objective: Activate three beacon consoles and trap a time-marked elite using Chrono-Lens.

Steps

1. Activate Beacons

   • Beacon A: Clock tower balcony.
   • Beacon B: Rooftop Loop.
   • Beacon C: Helipad walkway.
   • Hit all three within 90 seconds.

2. Spawn Time-Marked Elite

   • After the third beacon, a glowing Mangler spawns near Helipad.
   • Kite it to the plaza.

3. Chrono Trap

   • Chrono-Lens carrier uses alternate fire to freeze the elite inside beacon triangle.
   • If successful, beacons flash green and Phase 2 unlocks.

Co-op Tip: Assign one player per console while Runner handles the third via zipline.

Screenshot Placeholder: Elite trapped in beacon triangle.

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Phase 2 – Memory Echoes (Clock Tower)

Objective: Replicate color-coded sequences to stabilize the timeline.

Mechanics

• Five projectors spawn around the map (Plaza, Rooftop, Helipad, Trenches, Observation).
• Each projector displays a color sequence (Blue, Red, Yellow, Green).
• Runner must visit the matching glyphs in the order shown within 60 seconds.

Roles

• Recorder: Reads colors aloud/writes them down.
• Runner: Interacts with glyphs.
• Defender: Clears zombies near Runner.
• Floater: Manages salvage/plates.

Complete all five sequences (each adds one color). Failing restarts the current sequence and advances the round—avoid mistakes.

Screenshot Placeholder: Projector showing a four-color sequence.

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Phase 3 – Chrono Battery (Rooftop Defense)

Objective: Assemble Chrono Battery and defend it while charging.

Assembly

1. Collect three battery parts (reward crates spawn on completion of Phase 2).
2. Craft at forge near Clock Tower basement.
3. Place battery on Rooftop pedestal.

Defense

• Duration: 2 minutes.
• Waves: Manglers, Disciples, Stormcallers.
• Strategy:
  • Place Tesla turret near battery.
  • Rotate assignments clockwise every 30 seconds.
  • Pop Ring of Fire during double Elite phase.
  • Floater tosses plates/decoys where needed.

Once charged, insert battery into Chrono Beacon near Helipad.

Screenshot Placeholder: Rooftop defense with timer at 00:45.

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Phase 4 – Necro Bunker Protocol

Objective: Enter bunker, defend terminals, and retrieve Necro Core.

Steps

1. Helipad glyph puzzle now reveals elevator code (sequence carved on walls).
2. Ride elevator to bunker depths.
3. Activate three terminals in sequence; each spawns toxic waves.
4. Protect the central drone while it scans. Use Frenzied Guard/Healing Aura to absorb hits.

Rewards include salvage buff (+15%), audio logs, and the Necro Core, which powers Phase 5.

Screenshot Placeholder: Bunker terminal with scanning progress bar.

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Phase 5 – Reactor Overload

Objective: Use Necro Core to overload reactor conduits.

Steps

1. Insert Necro Core into reactor console.
2. Three conduits (upper catwalk, mid platform, lower deck) activate sequentially.
3. Each conduit requires players to shoot glowing nodes while standing on pressure plates.
4. After all conduits glow, defend the center for 60 seconds.

This phase spawns constant elites—assign players to each tier and rotate clockwise when nodes finish.

Screenshot Placeholder: Conduit glowing with players on pressure plates.

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Phase 6 – Final Stand (Watcher Prime Boss)

Boss Mechanics

Tips

• Stay mobile; lightning tracks stationary targets.
• Dragon Cannon or Necrofluid Gauntlet (if acquired) speeds up add clear.
• Call out “Left wing down” / “Core exposed” to sync DPS.
• If someone goes down, prioritize revives when shield returns to avoid wiping.

After core health hits zero, trigger the finishing interaction to play final cutscene/dialogue.

Screenshot Placeholder: Watcher Prime with wing node highlighted.

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Rewards

• Animated calling card + emblem.
• Chrono-Lens cooldown reduction buff for the rest of the match.
• Salvage cache (5,000 essence, 200 rare salvage, random schematic).
• Lore audio logs hinting at future maps.
• Unique “Chrono Perfect” reward if no one downs during boss fight (extra schematic & statue cosmetic).

Screenshot Placeholder: Reward screen showing calling card.

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Extraction Trigger

After the final cutscene, the Chrono Beacon converts into an extraction portal. Decide whether to extract or continue farming:

1. If extracting, place Tesla turret near beacon, rotate clockwise, and call out elite spawns.
2. If continuing, revisit Pack-a-Punch for discounted tiers and farm Observation Deck drop pods for schematics.

Remember: extraction spawns triple elites. If two players go red-screen, cancel and regroup for another attempt.

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Troubleshooting & FAQ

Beacon timer keeps expiring.
Assign the fastest player to hit the farthest console first, then rotate inwards. Pop Stamina Up + Frenzied Guard to tank hits while interacting.

Memory echoes confusing?
Use shorthand (B=Blue, R=Red, Y=Yellow, G=Green). The Recorder should read the sequence twice before the Runner moves.

Battery defense overwhelming?
Pre-place claymores, drop Tesla turret on the opposite side of the battery, and rotate roles frequently. Save Ring of Fire for the final 30 seconds.

Bunker drone dying instantly.
Place shock mines near doorways. Focus Stormcallers first; their orbs chunk drone health.

Boss shield won’t drop.
Both wing nodes must be destroyed during the same shield phase. Split DPS left/right and coordinate callouts.

Rewards not appearing.
Ensure every phase completed in order. If a step was skipped (e.g., Necro Core not inserted), interact with the objective markers again to retrigger.

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Solo Strategy Highlights

• Use Energy Mine + Ring of Fire to compensate for fewer players.
• Handle beacon consoles sequentially: Rooftop → Clock Tower → Helipad.
• During Memory Echoes, take pictures of sequences for instant reference.
• In the boss fight, hide behind HVAC units during shield phase and only charge in when nodes expose.

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Checklist for Speedruns

1. Pack-a-Punch before Round 7.
2. Beacon Phase complete by 30 minutes.
3. Memory Echoes with zero fails (write each sequence).
4. Chrono Battery defend with Tesla turret + Ring of Fire.
5. Bunker done before Round 25.
6. Boss fight within 60 minutes of game start.

Screenshot Placeholder: Timer overlay showing 55:00 completion.

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Master this walkthrough, replace the screenshot placeholders with your own captures, and you’ll guide any squad—solo grinders or four-player teams—through the Ashes of the Damned Easter egg with confidence. Every puzzle, defense, and boss mechanic now lives in your back pocket. Good luck, Operative. Brides of the Damned await.