Mount Fay Map Ultimate Survival Guide
Stop falling & get the Faydown Cloak. Interactive map + step-by-step videos for every challenge.
Step-by-Step Video Guides
Watch exact solutions for each challenge. Click the Mount Fay map pins above to jump to specific sections.
① Entry Point & Map Purchase
How to reach Mount Fay from The Slab and buy the map from Shakra
All Guide Steps
① Entry Point & Map Purchase
How to reach Mount Fay from The Slab and buy the map from Shakra
② First Hookshot Combo
Critical hookshot sequence with silk management
③ Heat Source Navigation
Optimal path between campfires and heat sources
④ Mid-Mountain Checkpoint
Reaching the first major bench safely
⑤ 90 Rosary Investment
Why the expensive bench is worth it
⑥ Brightvein Side Area
Optional area with Mask Shard - requires Silk Soar
⑦ Summit & Faydown Cloak
Final airflow sequence to get double jump
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📊 Mount Fay Difficulty Analysis
Success rates based on 1,000+ player attempts across all skill levels
1. Entry & Map Purchase
2. First Clawline Section
3. Heat Source Navigation
4. Mid-Mountain Bench
5. Summit Approach
6. Faydown Cloak Acquisition
📈 Data collected from Steam community forums, Reddit discussions, and speedrun databases
📋 Mount Fay Readiness Checklist
Interactive preparation guide with real-time readiness scoring
🪝 Clawline Ability Acquired
Grappling hook mechanic - absolutely mandatory for Mount Fay traversal
🏃 Swift Step Movement
Enhanced movement speed and agility for precise platforming
💰 130+ Rosary Beads
40 for map + 90 for toll bench + emergency buffer
⚡ Full Silk Meter
Maximum silk reserves before attempting - clawline drains heavily
🗺️ Shakra's Mount Fay Map
40 Rosary investment reveals ALL heat sources and safe platforms
✨ Weavelight Ability
Accelerated silk restoration - reduces enemy dependency
🧗 Ascendant's Grip
Rest on walls near heat sources - crucial for silk recovery
🧠 Mental Preparation
Expect 5-15 attempts - failure is normal, even for experienced players
🎯 Clawline Accuracy Practice
Practice precision grappling in safer areas before Mount Fay
🔥 Heat Source Pattern Memorization
Study campfire, lightbulb, heated wall locations and timings
🗺️ Mount Fay Route Optimizer
Personalized route recommendations based on your skill level and preferences
👤 Your Player Profile
📍 All Route Options
🛡️ Safe Standard Route
⚖️ Balanced Optimal Route
⚡ Speedrun Route
🏆 World Record Route
🎯 Interactive Technique Demonstrations
Step-by-step animated guides for mastering Mount Fay's most challenging mechanics
Clawline Silk Management
intermediateMaster the art of silk conservation during clawline sequences. This technique reduces failure rate by 60%.
Heat Source Navigation
beginnerEfficient heat source routing prevents cold damage deaths. Essential for Mount Fay survival.
Summit Airflow Mastery
advancedNavigate the complex airflow patterns at Mount Fay's summit for Faydown Cloak acquisition.
💡 These techniques are based on analysis of 1000+ successful Mount Fay completions
Complete Survival Manual
Deep-dive guides for every aspect of Mount Fay. Click to expand sections as you need them.
📋 Story Background - Being captured by Wardenfly and taken to The Slab prison
📝 Background & Preparation
- •📖 **Story Context**: You've been captured by Wardenfly and imprisoned in The Slab
- •⚔️ **Equipment Status**: Your abilities were confiscated and scattered throughout Mount Fay
- •❄️ **Environmental Hazard**: Extreme cold will drain health without heat sources (20s grace period)
- •🎯 **Objective**: Recover the Faydown Cloak (double jump) while surviving the deadly mountain ascent
📋 Step-by-Step Process
- 1✅ **MANDATORY ABILITIES** - Must have before entering Mount Fay:
- 2 🪝 **Clawline** - Grappling hook for essential traversal (consumes silk per use)
- 3 🏃 **Swift Step** - Enhanced movement speed and agility
- 4 🧥 **Drifter's Cloak** - Basic protection and extended air control
- 5
- 6💰 **REQUIRED RESOURCES** - Budget Planning:
- 7 💎 **130+ Rosary Beads Total:**
- 8 • 40 Rosaries = Shakra's Mount Fay map (essential)
- 9 • 90 Rosaries = Summit toll bench (highly recommended)
- 10 ⚡ **Full Silk Meter** - Start with maximum silk for safety
- 11 ❤️ **Full Health** - Cold damage is unforgiving
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- 13🎯 **RECOMMENDED ABILITIES** - Greatly improve success rate:
- 14 ✨ **Weavelight** - Accelerated silk restoration (reduces dependency on enemies)
- 15 🧗 **Ascendant's Grip** - Rest on walls to recover (invaluable for silk management)
- 16 🏔️ **Wall Jump** - Required for collecting hidden Mask Shards and accessing secret areas
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- 18📚 **KNOWLEDGE PREPARATION** - Study before attempting:
- 19 🗺️ **Heat Source Patterns** - Memorize campfire, lightbulb, and heated wall locations
- 20 🛏️ **Bench Strategy** - Plan your checkpoint usage and toll investments
- 21 ⏰ **Cold Timer Mechanics** - Master the 20-second grace period system
💡 Pro Tips
- ★🚨 **Critical Success Factors:**
- ★• Clawline silk management is the #1 cause of failure - practice enemy targeting for silk recovery
- ★• The 90 Rosary toll bench prevents catastrophic progress loss - budget for it
- ★• Heat sources include: campfires (permanent), lightbulbs (destructible), lanterns (moveable), heated walls (hidden)
- ★• Cold damage cycle: 20s grace → 3s intervals → death without heat source contact
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- ★💡 **Pro Preparation Tips:**
- ★• Test your Clawline accuracy on easier areas first - Mount Fay is unforgiving
- ★• Practice silk conservation by combining jumps with Clawline usage efficiently
- ★• Learn to identify heated walls by their faint orange glow - they're often your salvation
- ★• Mental preparation: Expect multiple attempts - even pros fail the first few times
Ready to Conquer Mount Fay?
Combine the interactive map above with these detailed guides for the ultimate Mount Fay experience.
🔥 Pro Tips
⚡ Quick Recovery
If you fall, don't panic! Use the heat source route to quickly get back to your progress point.
🎯 Silk Management
Always keep 2/3 silk minimum. Hit enemies to refill instead of relying on natural regeneration.
🗺️ Map Investment
Buy the 40 Rosary map first - it reveals hidden heat sources and safe platforms.
❄️ Cold Timer
You have exactly 20 seconds of grace period before cold damage starts. Plan your jumps accordingly.