Quake E1M8: Ziggurat Vertigo Walkthrough (All Secrets)

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This is a completely optional mission and we're going to have different gravity mechanics during it. Most of the mission is combat, you should start by getting Secret #1 since that gives you protection and quad damage, you can use this to take out most enemies. Follow my route in the video if you need help.

Each side of this Ziggurat has an elevator, use that when you need to reach the top portion. To complete this level you need to hit the button at the very top of the first area. Go back down and enter the ziggurat, hit the button inside to remove the bars on the elevator in the next room. Head to the top of the next area and hit the button up here, then go into the room in the middle of this area.

Pick up the Silver Runekey from inside of the middle room and use that to open the door nearby. You'll find the final secret and the exit portal in this room.

 

Secret #1

Secret #1: The first secret in this mission you'll need to get with the Pentagram of Protection. Grab the Pentagram and then dive into the lava right next to it, swim under the platform and towards the wall to find a secret area. If you're struggling to see turn down your Brightness in game, it will make a big difference. You'll find Quad Damage inside of the secret room and a teleporter that takes you out.

 

Secret #2

Secret #2: After you open the Silver Runekey door at the very end of the level, shoot the wall in the hallway opposite of the exit. You'll reveal a small room with a few boxes of Nails.