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Forgotten Crossbow

Ranged crossbow Sidearm

The Forgotten Crossbow is a ranged crossbow Sidearm found in Flooded Village, Fainweald. Reaching it requires opening the route into the flooded settlement, collecting the Damp Key, and returning to the locked room that contains the Sidearm.

  • Sidearm
  • Ranged crossbow
  • Fainweald
At a glance

Quick Facts

Sidearm identity

Ranged crossbow Sidearm

Region

Fainweald

Route anchor

Blackridge Pass Beacon

Destination

Locked room inside Flooded Village

Where to Find the Forgotten Crossbow

Region

Fainweald

Route Anchor

Blackridge Pass Beacon

Destination

Locked room inside Flooded Village

Use Blackridge Pass Beacon as the direct route anchor. If it is not yet available, approach the same lower-crag area from Widow’s Overlook as an alternative approach.

How to Get the Forgotten Crossbow

Find the Damp Key, then use it to open the locked room holding the Sidearm.

  1. If Blackridge Pass Beacon is unlocked, start there. Otherwise, approach the same lower-crag area from Widow’s Overlook by following the descending path and rope bridges.

  2. Find the stone arch covered by wooden boards and break the boards.

  3. Use the archway to reveal or unblock the nearby stone tower entrance.

  4. Enter the tower and descend. At the metal gate, break the nearby crates, find the wall plate, and open the route.

  5. Take the elevator down into Flooded Village. As you pass the wooden scaffolding and main structure, remember the locked door.

  6. Go to the elevated, torch-marked house at the rear of the flooded settlement and collect the Damp Key outside.

  7. Return to the locked door and use the Damp Key.

  8. Enter the room and pick up the Forgotten Crossbow.

After the pickup, a return portal or teleport point appears in the room.

Emberseed Stone

Burn infusion relation

Emberseed Stone can be equipped on the Forgotten Crossbow to give the Sidearm a Burn infusion.

Forgotten Crossbow FAQ

Where is the Forgotten Crossbow in Mortal Shell II?

The Forgotten Crossbow is inside a locked room in Flooded Village, Fainweald.

How do you get the Forgotten Crossbow?

Reach Flooded Village, collect the Damp Key outside the elevated, torch-marked house at the rear of the settlement, then return to the locked room and use the key to collect the Forgotten Crossbow.

Where is the Damp Key?

Find the Damp Key outside the elevated, torch-marked house at the rear of the flooded settlement.

What does the Damp Key unlock?

The Damp Key opens the locked room containing the Forgotten Crossbow.

Which Beacon should you use for the Forgotten Crossbow?

Use Blackridge Pass Beacon as the direct route anchor. If it is not yet available, approach the same lower-crag area from Widow’s Overlook.

Do you need to defeat a boss to get the Forgotten Crossbow?

No named boss is part of the verified acquisition chain.

Sources & Verification

Current-release information reviewed 2026-08-28.

Confirmed