Chapter 2 of Beast of Reincarnation, "Creeping Tendrils," brings players to the Ancient Civilization Zone, a new area filled with items and challenges. This guide will walk you through the main objectives, including locating two crucial power generators, accessing the reservoir, and confronting the Nushi, Lacerta. As with previous areas, exploration is encouraged to find valuable resources like Manuals and Seedlings.
Exploring the Ancient Civilization Zone
Upon entering Chapter 2, players will find themselves in the Ancient Civilization Zone without an immediate objective. This period is ideal for exploration, gathering items, defeating monsters for experience, and unlocking Campsites. Eventually, a cutscene will play after returning to the Cleanse Walker. To advance the story, locate an Ancient Golem situated to the north of the Cleanse Walker. Reaching it requires traversing several elevators and performing some platforming. The Ancient Golem not only provides the next objective but also offers a shop selling Manuals, Seedlings, and Spirit Stones.
Activating the Power Generators
The primary task in this section of the Ancient Civilization Zone is to activate two power generators to open a path to the reservoir. The guide recommends tackling the generator across the lake first, approximately 113 meters from the Ancient Golem. After crossing the lake and defeating two Golems, players will encounter a Giant Golem. This formidable enemy is weak to Koo's Sakura: Javelin attack and vulnerable to ranged attacks due to its size. Upon its defeat, players will earn the Nushi Skill: Biting Tempest. Be sure to open the nearby strongbox for the Thick Cuirass armor before proceeding through the newly accessible double doors. Caution is advised when engaging the subsequent Golems, especially those wielding bows, as eliminating them first can simplify the ensuing fights.
After navigating through areas with corrupted Golems and ruined trains, players will find and activate the first power generator. This action also activates a lift that returns Emma to the gate she needs to open, making the search for the second generator more straightforward. To find the second generator, head up the stairs opposite where the first Golem was encountered, take the lift, and proceed to the right side of the area. A swift dash can allow players to reach the generator without engaging in combat. Activating this second generator also triggers a lift nearby, which should be used immediately to return to the main gate. Once the gate is open, players can proceed to the reservoir.
Reaching the Reservoir and Defeating Lacerta
Passing through the opened gate leads to the reservoir. Players should head left to find a Dragon Vein Shrine for a Life Fruit and then proceed towards the objective marker. Exploration of this area is encouraged for gathering Amber and understanding enemy attack patterns, which may be useful for upcoming encounters. Before engaging the boss, it is advisable to rest at the Campsite. The reservoir is the location of the first encounter with Lacerta (Lv. 13). Learning Lacerta's attack patterns during this fight is crucial for a subsequent, more challenging battle later in the chapter. Defeating Lacerta here yields the Lacertine Memories and the Nushi Skill: Dokuzeri Shower.
Locating the Control Room and Gathering Lightning Stones
Following Lacerta's escape, players must hunt it down. This involves heading down a nearby tunnel to a large gap. Returning to the Campsite before the Lacerta fight will trigger a cutscene and return Emma to the Cleanse Walker, allowing for rapport increases and preparation for the next excursion. After returning to the previous Campsite, players should find stairs in the wall on the left. At the top, interacting with a destroyed Golem near a window reveals the next objective. To progress, players must gather Lightning Stones. This requires returning to the gate opened by the power generators. A challenging Golem fight awaits after a short cutscene, and its defeat yields a Lightning Stone and the Thunderwave Sword, which grants lightning attack abilities.
Activating the Control Panel and Facing Lacerta Again
With the Lightning Stone, players return to the control room and interact with the control panel to open the gate leading to the Nushi's Lair. After passing through the gate and ascending via stairs and an elevator, players will find a new Campsite. The area leading to the Nushi's Lair can be approached either by heading straight through enemies or by exploring the upper regions for items. A mixture of both is recommended. Before facing Lacerta for the second time, utilize the Campsite and the nearby Merchant to rest, level up attributes, and unlock new skills. Activating the control panel near the Nushi's Lair opens the final gate. Upon defeating Lacerta again, players will unlock the Dokuzeri: Fang Bloom Art and Blase Art/Finisher: Dokuzeri. This concludes Chapter 2, "Creeping Tendrils," and prepares players for Chapter 3, "The Vessel," set in The Great Wall Terraces.