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.
Name | Icon | Floor | Contains |
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Merchant | Sanctum Archives | Contains Merchant | |
Merchant | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Merchant | |
Merchant | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Merchant | |
Merchant | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Merchant |
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:
Ah, the merchant in The Forbidden Sanctum! These resourceful vendors offer much-needed respite and strategic advantages during your perilous delve into the Templar sanctum. Prepare to barter precious Aureus currency for valuable boons, relics, and even a lifeline to restore your precious resolve.
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Overall, the merchant in The Forbidden Sanctum presents a crucial strategic decision point within your delve. By approaching them with a clear understanding of your needs and the available options, you can leverage their boons and relics to significantly enhance your chances of navigating the perilous depths and claiming the ultimate victory within the Sanctum. Remember, Exiles, a well-timed boon or potent relic can turn the tide in your favor!
Name | Icon | Floor | Contains |
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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 |