Here’s how to reach the arboretum and the swamp
It never hurts to have a map handy forDead Cells, especially as new areas join the flow-chart-like world.The Bad Seedincludes two early-game biomes, as well as a third area that’s home to a new boss.
These DLC zones are by no means hidden–seasoned players will find them without trying–but if you’ve taken an extended break fromDead Cellsand you need a primer (or you’re a relatively new player who hasn’t unlocked the basic ability runes yet),this updated mapis worth consulting on your next run.
In short,The Bad Seedareas are green on the map. You’ll want to have theVine Rune(obtained in the Promenade of the Condemned) and theTeleportation Rune(unlocked in the Toxic Sewers).
Starting from the Prisoners’ Quarters, you can quickly reach the Dilapidated Arboretum (the mushroom zone), which then hooks into Morass of the Banished (the swamp). From there, you’ll take on Mama Tick in The Nest. And… that’s it! Those are the basics. Again,The Bad Seeddoesn’t attempt to obscure anything.
After facing the boss, you’ll be able to venture into the Graveyard or Stilt Village, and carry on normally.
Explorer’s Guide Progression Map by Ray G. Quit and ConnorToby1[Dead Cells Wiki]
