¶ Malatina's Course of Terror
To participate in this minigame, speak to the clown Malatina in Atlas and select "Course of Terror". Upon entering, you’ll find yourself in an entrance hall. Clicking the NPC will begin the game after a short animation. The challenge lasts 15 minutes, after which you will be teleported out automatically.
¶ Goal
Your goal is to solve puzzles, collect keys and reach the exit before the timer runs out.
¶ Seals
Inside the game, you'll encounter six different seals, each with unique effects. Interacting with them is key to progression:
| Seal | Effect |
|---|---|
| Giant Vine | Click to obtain a branch, run back to the entrance to light it, then return to burn the vine. |
| Iron Gate | A wall that must be destroyed with your skills. |
| Void Summoning Barrier | Summons Clown Spirits; both the barrier and spirits can be easily defeated. |
| Magic Gate | Teleports you back to the entrance. |
| Heavy Artillery Vehicle | Click to kill a seal instantly. |
| Treasure Key | Click to collect a key used to open reward chests. |
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¶ Game Progression
The game consists of 4 levels. In each level, you must collect a number of Treasure Keys equal to the level number:
- Level 1: 1 Key
- Level 2: 2 Keys
- Level 3: 3 Keys
- Level 4: 4 Keys
After collecting the required keys in each round, advance to the next level. At the end of the game, you can open treasure chests using the keys. If you don’t think you’ll finish in time, it’s advised to open chests after each round.
¶ Special Rules
Complete certain milestones quickly to earn bonus Precious Chests and keys:
- Finish Round 1 before 9:00 remaining → A Precious Chest will spawn.
- Finish Round 2 within 3 minutes → Receive the key for the above Precious Chest.
- Finish Round 3 before 6:00 remaining → Another Precious Chest will spawn.
- Finish Round 4 within 3 minutes → Receive the key for the second Precious Chest.
Before starting the challenge, you can purchase Curse Scrolls from the NPC using Ghost Cards. These offer strategic advantages:
| Scroll Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Curse Scroll (Cannon Permutation) | Turns a Seal (Giant Vine) within 50 range into a Seal (Heavy Artillery Vehicle). |
| Curse Scroll (Instant Transport) | Teleports you to the entrance of the Course of Terror. |
| Curse Scroll (Time Extension) | Extends the time limit from 15 minutes to 20 minutes. |
| Curse Scroll (Wicked Freeze) | Permanently freezes all Clown Spirits and Void Summoning Barriers within 150 range. |
¶ Titles
Earn the following titles by trading Ghost Cards with the NPC:
| Title | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Please give me a little more time | Trade 50 x Ghost Card |
| Ghost Card Collector | Trade 100 x Ghost Card |
| Fire! For victory! | Trade 150 x Ghost Card |
| More bombing equals more treasures | Trade 200 x Ghost Card |
| Who else wants to be cannon fodder? | Trade 250 x Ghost Card |