Passtech Games and Nacon released Ravenswatch on 26 September 2024 after roughly eighteen months in Early Access. Nine heroes taken from folklore, among them Little Red Riding Hood as Scarlet and the fallen monkey king Sun Wukong, fight the Nightmare across three procedurally arranged chapters. Each chapter gives you three days and three nights to grow stronger before its Master Nightmare arrives.
Ravenswatch features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Hills | Chapter 1, three days and three nights | First magical items, early talent levels, Master Nightmare fight | Beowulf |
| 2 | Hogsden | Chapter 1, day one | Dense early activities, keys, low risk experience | Beowulf |
| 3 | Storm Island | Chapter 2, three days and three nights | Mid run magical items, Arabian Nights themed encounters, higher tier talents | Scarlet |
| 4 | Avalon | Chapter 3, three days and three nights | Sacrifice shrines, final talent tiers, run completion | Scarlet |
| 5 | The Epilog | Post campaign, higher difficulties only | Hardest encounters in the game, unlocks tied to high difficulty clears | Scarlet |
The Dark Hills: Starting Area
Chapter 1, a corrupted countryside of swamps, fields, graveyards, ruins and caves. Mini bosses here include Brigit the White Lady, Mother Ghoul and The Ogre, all of them beatable at low level if you clear activities in the right order.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Chapter 1, three days and three nights |
| Key Rewards | First magical items, early talent levels, Master Nightmare fight |
| Recommended Build | Beowulf |
| Key Equipment | Raging Chain |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Three days and three nights per chapter. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Hogsden.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Hogsden: Early Game
The ruined village inside the Dark Hills that the chapter is built around. It concentrates several activities in a small area, which makes it efficient early while the clock still has room in it.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Chapter 1, day one |
| Key Rewards | Dense early activities, keys, low risk experience |
| Recommended Build | Beowulf |
| Key Equipment | Raging Chain |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Talent picks on every level up. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Raging Chain if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Storm Island.
Storm Island: Mid Game
Chapter 2, the remains of a huge ancient civilisation with sandy shores and treacherous reefs that have frightened sailors for millennia. Karkinos Scourge of the Reefs, Abu Al Jann, Steropes the Cyclop and Simurgh all appear here.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Chapter 2, three days and three nights |
| Key Rewards | Mid run magical items, Arabian Nights themed encounters, higher tier talents |
| Recommended Build | Scarlet |
| Key Equipment | Raging Chain |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Grandmother's Souvenir becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Day and night hero forms for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Avalon: Late Game
Chapter 3, drawing on Arthurian legend. The Coven, Melion the Cursed Knight, Arthur the Fallen King and Mordred the Usurper are the encounters that decide whether a run finishes.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Chapter 3, three days and three nights |
| Key Rewards | Sacrifice shrines, final talent tiers, run completion |
| Recommended Build | Scarlet |
| Key Equipment | Grandmother's Souvenir |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Grandmother's Souvenir should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Four player online co-op mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into The Epilog.
The Epilog: Endgame
A fourth location added for the 1.0 release, opening on the Twilight, Darkness and Nightmare difficulties once you have beaten the Chapter 3 Master Nightmare. It is the content the roster is actually balanced against.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Post campaign, higher difficulties only |
| Key Rewards | Hardest encounters in the game, unlocks tied to high difficulty clears |
| Recommended Build | Scarlet |
| Key Equipment | Grandmother's Souvenir |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Sun Wukong for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: The Dark Hills → Hogsden → Storm Island → Avalon → The Epilog. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment: Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Ravenswatch Guides
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- Ravenswatch Tier List
- Ravenswatch Walkthrough
- Ravenswatch Beginner's Guide
- Ravenswatch Tips & Tricks
- Ravenswatch Weapons Guide
- Ravenswatch Combat Guide
- Ravenswatch Boss Guide
- Ravenswatch Crafting Guide
- Ravenswatch Classes & Characters
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