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The plaques that can be occasionally found on the walls contain [[Secrets#Skull Cavern Plaques|enciphered messages]].
The plaques that can be occasionally found on the walls contain [[Secrets#Skull Cavern Plaques|enciphered messages]].
== Preparation ==
==Preparation==
=== Food ===
===Food===
Shown below are foods with [[buffs]] that are useful when exploring the Skull Cavern. Note that eating a food with buffs will wipe out any active buffs and replace them with the buffs from the newly eaten food. If the newly eaten food has no buffs, the existing buffs will remain in effect.
Shown below are foods with [[buffs]] that are useful when exploring the Skull Cavern. Note that eating a food with buffs will wipe out any active buffs and replace them with the buffs from the newly eaten food. If the newly eaten food has no buffs, the existing buffs will remain in effect.
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=== Explosives ===
===Explosives===
[[Crafting#Bombs|Bombs]] make quick work of densely-clustered stones and ore veins. They're also necessary for permanently defeating [[Mummy|Mummies]].
[[Crafting#Bombs|Bombs]] make quick work of densely-clustered stones and ore veins. They're also necessary for permanently defeating [[Mummy|Mummies]].
* Buy [[Cherry Bomb]]s from the [[Dwarf]] for {{price|300}} or craft them with 4 [[Copper Ore]] and 1 [[Coal]].
* Buy [[Cherry Bomb]]s from the [[Dwarf]] for {{price|300}} or craft them with 4 [[Copper Ore]] and 1 [[Coal]].
The [[Slingshot]]'s [[Explosive Ammo]] is also effective in dealing with small groups of stones, [[Iridium Ore]] deposits, and incapacitated [[Mummy|Mummies]]. Loading the Slingshot with [[Gold Ore]] deals substantial damage, making it potentially useful for dispatching tough targets. Explosive ammo can be crafted or bought at the [[Adventurer's Guild]] for {{Price|100}}.
The [[Slingshot]]'s [[Explosive Ammo]] is also effective in dealing with small groups of stones, [[Iridium Ore]] deposits, and incapacitated [[Mummy|Mummies]]. Loading the Slingshot with [[Gold Ore]] deals substantial damage, making it potentially useful for dispatching tough targets. Explosive ammo can be crafted or bought at the [[Adventurer's Guild]] for {{Price|100}}.
=== Staircase ===
===Staircase===
*[[Staircase]]s can be used for rapid descent or skipping troublesome floors. Since staircases do not stack, it can be more space-efficient to bring plenty of [[Stone]] and craft the staircases as needed.
*[[Staircase]]s can be used for rapid descent or skipping troublesome floors. Since staircases do not stack, it can be more space-efficient to bring plenty of [[Stone]] and craft the staircases as needed.
*Several [[Rings]] may assist in exploring the Skull Cavern. See the [[Rings]] page for full descriptions.
*Several [[Rings]] may assist in exploring the Skull Cavern. See the [[Rings]] page for full descriptions.
=== Warp Totems ===
===Warp Totems===
*A [[Warp Totem]] can be used to make a quick exit if supplies are running low or the day is almost over.
*A [[Warp Totem]] can be used to make a quick exit if supplies are running low or the day is almost over.
== Monsters ==
==Monsters==
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[[Category:Desert Locations]]
[[Category:Desert Locations]]
[[de:Schädelhöhle]]
[[de:Schädelhöhle]]
[[es:Caverna Calavera]]
[[es:Caverna Calavera]]