Merit Detainment Core

Deep below the fortress, all that the Authority wishes to extinguish are buried.

Overview[]

The Merit Detainment Core is a location in Deepwoken. It is a complex prison in Fort Merit that you can enter without any requirements. It's controlled by The Central Authority, containing only the most dangerous people.

This dungeon is recommended for a party of people preferably Power 20.

Mission[]

Upon entering the dungeon, the player must defeat numerous Authority related enemies riddled throughout the entire prison. Three keys are able to be dropped: Override, Release, and Master. Using the Override or Master key will disable the laser defense system in the right corridor. Using the Release or Master key is needed to reach the control room and to open the prisoner cells. Released prisoners will become hostile.

To speak with Titus Fulminus Destellus, you must release him and have the Legion Intelligence from Caitus at the Viper's Jaw camp.

Points of Interest[]

Cell Block[]

A large cell block filled with Authority guards is the first room the player will encounter.
These cells hold Prisoners, including Titus, who is contained in a larger cell than the rest.
A ventilation shaft is located on the top floor of the cell block, which can be broken to enter the library.

Library[]

The library hosts around 5 Authority guards, including Captain Solaire's Warden Ceremonial Sword variant, as well as a disinterested guard polishing his own blade.
Uniquely, each bookshelf can be searched up to 5 times.
The large doors on each side can be broken, leading to the laser corridor.
There is a breakable door that will lead to an L-shaped hallway containing 3 Authority Chainwardens, which serves as an alternative route rather than navigating through the laser corridor.

Laser Corridor[]

A large hallway that leads to each system, and is heavily filled to the brim with lasers.
Standing in a certain spot will trigger a large metal ball to fall down onto the player, dealing great damage if they are struck by it.
A single laser can deal high enough damage to knock you instantly while standing over one.
If the player is above the laser corridor, they will be targetted by the cannons, additionally dealing high enough damage to knock you instantly on top of autogripping as well.

Laser Control System[]

Located near the library is a small platform guarded by lasers that leads into a small room hosting one of the generators.
This room contains 3 Authority Chainwardens.
A generator where the Override Key can be used disables the laser grid system.

Cannon Control System[]

Atop the platform is a large hallway that leads to a breakable door. Captain Solaire's Sovereign's Punishment variant can be found in this room, as well as hosting a generator.
The generator where the Master Key can be used replaces the player's taunt with a whistle blow, causing the cannons to lock onto a nearby target. This disables the cannons located around the prison.
Below the grated floor is a lava pit filled with spikes.

Cell Control System[]

After navigating through the laser corridor, there is a bridge that leads to a wide room guarded by Captain Marley and Captain Solaire's Adretian Axe variant.
A panel can be interacted with using the Release Key to open every cell.
The Prison Crafting Station can be found here, which is unlocked after defeating Titus.

Potential Enemies[]

Crafting Station[]

After defeating Titus, the Detainment Core's special crafting station will open up to you. This crafting station can craft items that cannot be crafted elsewhere.

Loot Table[]

Outfit Schematics	Titus's Raiment
Miscellaneous	Items: Deep Gems (particularly Might and Wrath Gems), Dying Embers, Frigid Prism, Gale Stone, Master Key, Override Key, Release Key, Spark Gland, Titus' Armor Piece, Wardens Armor Piece. Relics: Armorers Needle, Bluster Enchant Stone, Curse of the Authoritative Enchant Stone, Idol of Yun'Shul, Moonseye Tome, Smith's Alloy, Stone Enchant Stone, Storm Enchant Stone, Windswept Enchant Stone.
Weapons	Unique Weapons: Edenbrand Hellcoil, Worldpiercer Gauntlets Generic Weapons: Rifle Spear
Equipment	Head Equipment: Authority Helm, Evanspear War Helmet, Shock Trooper Helmet, Western Outlaw Hat Arm Equipment: Unique Arms: Titus's Cape Generic Arms: Evanspear War Plate, Shock Trooper Plate, Western Outlaw Robes Leg Equipment: Evanspear War Boots, Shock Trooper Boots, Western Outlaw Boots. Torso Equipment: Imperator's Fury Face Equipment: Authority Prototype Mask, Western Outlaw Mask.

**Many of these items drop from Titus, see his page for the different drops**

Authority Systems[]

When deactivating any of the systems with the corresponding keys, the messages from the Authority Intercom and Defence System will appear.

Begin
Authority Intercom		Authority Defence System
You think this is a game? Those prisoners aren't just petty thieves - they're monsters we locked away for a reason! Guards, alert!	Attention all personnel, we've lost control of the cannon system! If they stay down, we'll be completely defenseless!	Manual override acknowledged. Laser grid offline.
End, prison cells are opened, Titus can be spoken to	End, cannon system turns off, player gains artillery whistle	End, laser system turns off

Trivia/Notes[]

After disabling the security system, taunt (spit) is replaced with a cannon whistle used by the Authority guards. This allows the player to utilize the artillery to shoot cannonballs at their cursors.
After defeating Titus, a special crafting bench can be accessed to create exclusive items such as the Specialist Plate and Reinforced War Helmet.
You can search the bookshelves in the 2nd room after breaking the bars. A great way to grind lore and song books.
Fishing in dungeon gives you normal eastern loot.