Decrepit Cellar -- Path of Exile

A Sanctum run contains 4 floors, each containing 8 rooms. The 8th room of each floor always contains a Boss. Players can choose to engage in a room every time they encounter the portal to the Sanctum in an area or map, or defer up to 8 rooms (1 floor) to be run consecutively at a later time. Crashing during a Sanctum room will reset progress for that room and will resume the same area on your next map. Aureus and rewards are only locked in upon successful completion of a room. Each Sanctum run is independent between characters on the same account.

Decrepit Cellar Sanctum Room

Name Icon Floor Contains
Decrepit Cellar Sanctum Vaults

All room types other than boss rooms can become Afflicted. Afflicted rooms are indicated by a purple border and cause the character to gain an Affliction on entry.

Each room contains several Guard unique monsters, as well as one of three tasks to complete the room:

  • Find the Exit (locate the exit door)
  • Defeat all the Guards (defeat every unique Guard)
  • Survive (avoid the traps)
  • Defeat the Boss (minibosses based on map bosses)

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The Decrepit Cellar is a common room found in The Forbidden Sanctum, an end-game Delve mechanic in Path of Exile. It often appears on Floor 2 of the Sanctum and offers a quick escape route or a quick fight depending on your preference.

Here's what you can expect:

  • Layout: The Decrepit Cellar is a small, dimly lit room with a simple layout.
  • Exit Options: There are two main exit options in the Decrepit Cellar:
    • Jump and Rush: On one side of the room, there's a gap you can jump across, leading to a platform with stairs down to the next floor. This is the fastest way to exit the room and avoid any enemies.
    • Fight and Exit: On the other side of the room, there's a staircase leading down to a corridor with Sanctum Guards and another exit. This option provides an opportunity for combat and potential loot, but it takes longer than the jump route.
  • Monsters: Depending on the room layout, you might encounter a few low-level Sanctum Guards near the jump gap or the staircase exit.

Tips:

  • If you're prioritizing speed, choose the jump and rush option. It's the quickest way to exit the Decrepit Cellar and minimize enemy encounters.
  • If you're feeling confident and want some extra loot or experience, take the staircase exit and clear the room of Sanctum Guards.
  • Be aware of projectile-using monsters near the jump gap, especially on higher Sanctum difficulty levels.
  • Watch out for the guard patrolling near the stairs if you choose the combat route.

Overall, the Decrepit Cellar is a straightforward room with minimal challenge. It provides a quick escape route or a minor combat encounter depending on your choice.


List of Sanctum Rooms

Name Icon Floor Contains
Abandoned Library Sanctum Archives
Templar Annals Sanctum Archives
Chambers of Inscription Sanctum Archives
Holy Trials Sanctum Archives
Scriptorium Sanctum Archives
Candlelit Chapel Sanctum Archives
Merchant Sanctum Archives Contains Merchant
Accursed Pact Sanctum Archives Contains Accursed Pact
Fountain Sanctum Archives Contains Fountain
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Archives Contains Afflicted Fountain
Benevolent Fountain Sanctum Archives Contains Benevolent Fountain
Radiant Fountain Sanctum Archives Contains Radiant Fountain
Offer Sanctum Archives Offers Items on Completion
Major Treasure Sanctum Archives Contains Major Treasure Reward
Minor Treasure Sanctum Archives Contains Minor Treasure Reward
Candlelit Chapel Sanctum Archives Contains Varakath, the Waxen
Battleground Sanctum Vaults
Decrepit Cellar Sanctum Vaults
Derelict Caverns Sanctum Vaults
Gauntlet Sanctum Vaults
Reliquary Sanctum Vaults
Experimentation Chamber Sanctum Vaults
Merchant Sanctum Vaults Contains Merchant
Accursed Pact Sanctum Vaults Contains Accursed Pact
Fountain Sanctum Vaults Contains Fountain
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Vaults Contains Afflicted Fountain
Benevolent Fountain Sanctum Vaults Contains Benevolent Fountain
Radiant Fountain Sanctum Vaults Contains Radiant Fountain
Offer Sanctum Vaults Offers Items on Completion
Major Treasure Sanctum Vaults Contains Major Treasure Reward
Minor Treasure Sanctum Vaults Contains Minor Treasure Reward
Candlelit Chapel Sanctum Vaults Contains Braom and Uzar, the Experiments
Halls of Worship Sanctum Cathedral
Unholy Lair Sanctum Cathedral
Infernum Sanctum Cathedral
Crucible Sanctum Cathedral
Sanctum Bellum Sanctum Cathedral
Hall of Mirrors Sanctum Cathedral
Merchant Sanctum Cathedral Contains Merchant
Accursed Pact Sanctum Cathedral Contains Accursed Pact
Offer Sanctum Cathedral Offers Items on Completion
Fountain Sanctum Cathedral Contains Fountain
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Cathedral Contains Afflicted Fountain
Benevolent Fountain Sanctum Cathedral Contains Benevolent Fountain
Radiant Fountain Sanctum Cathedral Contains Radiant Fountain
Major Treasure Sanctum Cathedral Contains Major Treasure Reward
Minor Treasure Sanctum Cathedral Contains Minor Treasure Reward
Candlelit Chapel Sanctum Cathedral Contains Xenathar, Templar Reaper
Lost Catacombs Sanctum Necropolis
Desecrated Crypts Sanctum Necropolis
Undercroft Sanctum Necropolis
Entombment Sanctum Necropolis
Mausoleum Sanctum Necropolis
Sanctum Sanctorum Sanctum Necropolis
Fountain Sanctum Necropolis Contains Fountain
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Necropolis Contains Afflicted Fountain
Benevolent Fountain Sanctum Necropolis Contains Benevolent Fountain
Radiant Fountain Sanctum Necropolis Contains Radiant Fountain
Merchant Sanctum Necropolis Contains Merchant
Accursed Pact Sanctum Necropolis Contains Accursed Pact
Offer Sanctum Necropolis Offers Items on Completion
Major Treasure Sanctum Necropolis Contains Major Treasure Reward
Minor Treasure Sanctum Necropolis Contains Minor Treasure Reward
Candlelit Chapel Sanctum Necropolis Contains Lycia, Unholy Heretic