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GRAIN ROT Second Floor Progression

The second Outpost floor combines several different player questions, so unlocking access, clearing Rot and using its services must be explained separately.

Quick answer: Complete the opening Outpost tasks, Quill’s story work and the rescue/key objectives in the quest log. Return to the giver after each step; the second-floor door opens through the completed quest chain. Once inside, Tink, room upgrades and the repair/enchantment machine become available.
Current note: Quest wording can vary after an update; the active objective in the Outpost determines the next step.

How to unlock the second floor

Complete Biggie’s opening tasks, Quill’s early story work and the Deep Layers rescue/key objectives shown in the quest log. The second-floor door opens through progression; stacking furniture to reach an upper balcony does not count as the unlock.

After every rescue or key objective, return to the quest giver and finish the conversation. A completed action that has not been turned in can leave the door locked.

Second-floor rooms and machines

The floor introduces Tink, room restoration tasks and the repair/enchantment machine. Upgrade the Shop asks for one placed structure in Biggie’s area and one in Murch’s workshop; two inexpensive chairs can satisfy the placement check.

Better Than New uses the item machine, while Back in Business asks you to level the required room to 3. Read the room boundary before placing expensive furniture.

Repair and upgrade an item

Bring an eligible damaged item and 100 gold to the second-floor repair and enchanting machine. Read the displayed result, confirm the item is accepted and check durability after the interaction.

Healing Glue is not a general substitute for the machine, and ammunition is separate from weapon durability.

Cross the Scorch and clear Rot

Use an Umbrella or Shade Spear for a protected crossing, or burn Rot with a flame-capable vessel or an ignited oil lantern. Improve stamina before a long open-surface route and use the intermediate building as a rest point.

Carry only the objective gear across the exposed area. Side-loot detours can consume the protection and leave too little stamina for the return.

Second floor FAQ

How do I unlock the second floor?

Follow the active Outpost questline.

What is on the second floor?

A full official room list is not published.

Helpful links

Official pages, patch notes and practical walkthroughs for additional context.

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