Sanctus Clypeus Guide
Sanctus Clypeus is the Church headquarters and the place where each hunt turns back into preparation, purification, upgrades and the next mission decision.
What Is Sanctus Clypeus?
Sanctus Clypeus is the headquarters of the Church. Official mission material places the War Table at the center of the church, where you embark on quests to free Gildenarch.
Why the Hub Matters
The hub is where temporary run outcomes become long-term planning. You return to purify discovered gear, upgrade permanent equipment, prepare a loadout, use resources and choose the next mission.
War Table
The War Table is the mission station. Use it to select missions, choose difficulty and manage modifiers before deployment. For the full deployment loop, read How Runs Work.
Loadout Station and Portal
The Loadout Station is used to equip gear, build loadouts and matchmake. It is tied to the portal flow: prepare your starting equipment, then deploy into Gildenarch.
Blacksmith
The Blacksmith handles craft and upgrade work for weapons and equipment. Blacksmith upgrades are permanent progress: find gear, purify it so it is yours, then upgrade it so it is permanently stronger.
Archivist
The Archivist is the station for power-ups and Boons. Use this as the planning layer for supernatural effects that interact with gear, Weapon Arts and run choices.
Merchant
The Merchant handles consumables. The cited station list confirms the Merchant role, but exact stock, prices and refresh rules are Unverified here.
Confirmed Station Roles
| Station | Verified role |
|---|---|
| Portal / Loadout Station | Equip gear, set loadouts and matchmake before deployment. |
| Blacksmith | Craft and upgrade weapons and equipment. |
| Archivist | Power-ups and Boons. |
| Merchant | Consumables. |
| War Table | Mission selection, difficulty and modifiers. |
Before Starting a Run
- Check your permanent equipment collection through the Armory and Loadout Station.
- Upgrade owned gear at the Blacksmith when it supports your current plan.
- Review Boon and power-up planning at the Archivist.
- Restock useful consumables at the Merchant if needed.
- Use the War Table to choose the mission, difficulty and modifiers.
What Happens When You Return
Returning to Sanctus Clypeus is where retained discoveries feed permanent growth. Gear Purification adds eligible discoveries to your permanent Armory, while Blacksmith upgrades improve owned equipment for later hunts.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What is Sanctus Clypeus in Crimson Moon?
It is the Church headquarters and hub where you prepare for missions, purify gear, upgrade equipment and choose the next run.
Where do I choose missions?
At the War Table in Sanctus Clypeus.
Where do I change gear?
At the Loadout Station before deployment; during hunts, pickups equip immediately.
Where do permanent upgrades happen?
At the Blacksmith, after equipment has been found and purified.
Are all hub NPC details confirmed?
No. Station roles are confirmed, but specific NPC dialogue, stocks and unlock requirements remain Unverified here.
Sources & updates
This page documents officially confirmed facts about Crimson Moon. Gameplay details can change with patches; anything not yet confirmed is clearly marked as unverified.
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