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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is located in the northwest area of [[the Desert]]. It is initially locked and requires the [[Skull Key]] to gain access. After entering the Cavern for the first time, a letter is received on the following day, from [[Mr. Qi]]. The letter begins the quest [[Quests|Qi's Challenge]], which is completed by reaching level 25 in Skull Cavern. Completing the quest awards {{price|10,000}}.
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' resides in a cave in the northwest corner of the [[Calico Desert]]. It is initially locked and requires the [[Skull Key]] to gain access.
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There is an infinite number of levels, or floors, in Skull Cavern. Similar to [[the Mines]], the player advances through floors in Skull Cavern by finding a ladder on each level, either by mining rocks or defeating enemies. The player can sometimes find a shaft, or hole, which makes it possible to skip 3-15 floors. Jumping down the shaft causes a small amount of damage. Unlike the Mines, there is no elevator to save progress. Each visit must start again from the first level. If [[The Player|the player]] runs out of health or blacks out while exploring Skull Cavern, they will wake up sometime later on the same day, in [[Harvey's Clinic]]. A fee of {{price|1000}} will be deducted for emergency surgery. Some items may also be lost.
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After entering the Cavern for the first time, the following day a letter is received from [[Mr. Qi]] giving a [[Quests|quest]] called "Qi's Challenge." The quest is completed by reaching level 25 of the Cavern, for which the player is awarded {{price|10,000}}.
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Every ten levels the chance to find [[Iridium Ore]] increases significantly, and reaches maximum concentration at level 100. The monsters in the Cavern also have a chance to drop ore and [[Iridium Bar|Iridium Bars]]. It can be a good idea to bring the [[Lava Katana]] or [[Galaxy Sword]], as enemies are particularly strong. As with many other things, high [[Luck]] increases the frequency of ore veins, item drops, and the appearance of ladders/holes. Exploring the Cavern on a lucky day will increase the odds of finding loot and ladders. Since the frequency of [[Iridium Ore]] increases for every 10 levels descended into the Cavern, rapid descent is often more efficient for acquiring ore than thorough exploration. With a full bag of stone, its possible to descend to floor 300+.
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Every ten levels the chance to find [[Iridium Ore]] increases significantly and reaches maximum concentration at level 100. The monsters in the Cavern can also drop ore and [[Iridium Bar|Iridium Bars]].
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If [[The Player|the player]] runs out of health while exploring Skull Cavern, the player blacks out, wakes up later on the same day in [[Harvey's Clinic]], and is charged {{price|1000}} for emergency surgery. Some items may be lost.
      
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]].
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== Going Deeper ==
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== Preparation ==
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=== Food ===
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Like [[The Mines]], the player advances to new floors by finding a ladder by mining rocks or defeating monsters.  Additionally to a ladder, the player can sometimes find a hole and is offered a choice of whether or not to jump down. Jumping down causes a small amount of damage and skips a random number (3-15) of floors.
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Unlike the Mines, the Cavern offers no elevator and has no limits to its depth. Each visit must start again from the first level.
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== Strategy ==
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It can be a good idea to bring the strongest weapon available to the player at the time - preferably the [[Lava Katana]] or the [[Galaxy Sword]] if the player can obtain it.
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=== Always Go Down ===
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Since the frequency of [[Iridium Ore]] increases for every 10 levels descended into the Cavern, rapid descent is often more efficient for acquiring ore than thorough exploration.
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=== Lucky Day ===
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As with many other things, high [[Luck]] increases the frequency of ore veins, item drops, and the appearance of ladders/holes.  Coming to the Cavern on a lucky day can increase success.
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=== Items and Equipment ===
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==== Food ====
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Useful foods for spelunking in the Skull Cavern:
 
Useful foods for spelunking in the Skull Cavern:
 
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==== Warp Totems ====
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=== Explosives ===
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A [[Warp Totem]] can be used to make a quick exit if supplies are running low or the day is almost over.
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==== Explosives ====
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[[Bomb|Bombs]] make quick work of densely-clustered stones and ore veins.  They're also necessary for permanently defeating [[Mummy|Mummies]].
 
[[Bomb|Bombs]] make quick work of densely-clustered stones and ore veins.  They're also necessary for permanently defeating [[Mummy|Mummies]].
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* 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]].
 
* Buy [[Bomb]]s from the [[Dwarf]] for {{price|600}} or craft them with 4 [[Iron Ore]] and 1 [[Coal]].
 
* Buy [[Bomb]]s from the [[Dwarf]] for {{price|600}} or craft them with 4 [[Iron Ore]] and 1 [[Coal]].
 
* Buy [[Mega Bomb]]s from the [[Dwarf]] for {{price|1000}} or craft them with 4 [[Gold Ore]], 1 [[Solar Essence]], and 1 [[Void Essence]].
 
* Buy [[Mega Bomb]]s from the [[Dwarf]] for {{price|1000}} or craft them with 4 [[Gold Ore]], 1 [[Solar Essence]], and 1 [[Void Essence]].
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==== Slingshot ====
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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}}.
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The [[Slingshot]]'s [[Explosive Ammo]] can make very rapid work of small groups of stones, [[Iridium Ore]] deposits, and incapacitated [[Mummy|Mummies]]. It is especially useful against the Mummies, since it will prevent the player from having to approach the mummies, place the bomb, and run away again. Be certain to postition yourself far enough away from the explosion to avoid taking damage.
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=== Staircase ===
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[[Staircase]]s can be used for rapid descent or skipping troublesome levels. Since staircases do not stack, it can be more space-efficient to bring plenty of [[Stone]] and craft the staircases as needed.
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Explosive ammo can be bought at the [[Adventurer's Guild]] for {{Price|100}}. It can also be crafted.
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Loading the Slingshot with [[Gold Ore]] deals substantial damage, making it potentially useful for dispatching tough targets.
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===== Magnet Rings =====
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===Rings===
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==== Magnet Ring ====
 
The increased attraction radius of the [[Small Magnet Ring]], [[Magnet Ring]], or [[Iridium Band]] can be useful, especially when using explosives to mine clusters of stone or ore.
 
The increased attraction radius of the [[Small Magnet Ring]], [[Magnet Ring]], or [[Iridium Band]] can be useful, especially when using explosives to mine clusters of stone or ore.
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===== Burglar's Ring =====
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==== Burglar's Ring ====
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The [[Burglar's Ring]], acquired by fulfilling [[Gil]]'s [[Adventurer's Guild#Monster_Eradication_Goals|goal]] of slaying 500 [[Dust Sprite]]s, can be valuable for getting larger amounts of useful drops from enemies. [[Serpent]]s can drop [[Bomb]]s and [[Spicy Eel]] while [[Purple Slime]]s can drop [[Iridium Ore]].
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The [[Burglar's Ring]], acquired by fulfilling [[Gil]]'s [[Adventurer's Guild#Monster_Eradication_Goals|goal]] of slaying 500 [[Dust Sprite]]s, can be valuable for getting larger amounts of useful drops from enemies. [[Serpent]]s can drop [[Bomb]]s and [[Spicy Eel]] while [[Purple Slime]]s can drop [[Iridium Ore]].
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===== Slime Charmer Ring =====
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==== Slime Charmer Ring ====
 
Use the [[Slime Charmer Ring]], acquired by fulfilling [[Gil]]'s [[Adventurer's Guild#Monster_Eradication_Goals|goal]] of slaying 1000 [[Slimes]], for bypassing the common slime enemies in the cavern and negating their slowing debuff.
 
Use the [[Slime Charmer Ring]], acquired by fulfilling [[Gil]]'s [[Adventurer's Guild#Monster_Eradication_Goals|goal]] of slaying 1000 [[Slimes]], for bypassing the common slime enemies in the cavern and negating their slowing debuff.
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===== Savage Ring =====
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==== Savage Ring ====
 
The [[Savage Ring]] provides a [[Speed]] boost on slaying a monster which can make up for time spent combating the cavern's denizens.
 
The [[Savage Ring]] provides a [[Speed]] boost on slaying a monster which can make up for time spent combating the cavern's denizens.
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==== Staircase ====
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=== Warp Totems ===
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A [[Warp Totem]] can be used to make a quick exit if supplies are running low or the day is almost over.
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[[Staircase]]s can be used for rapid descent or skipping troublesome levels.  Since staircases do not stack, it can be more space-efficient to bring plenty of [[Stone]] and craft the staircases as needed.
      
== Monsters ==
 
== Monsters ==
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|Splits into smaller [[Slimes]] when killed.  Big Slimes in the Skull Cavern are always purple.
 
|Splits into smaller [[Slimes]] when killed.  Big Slimes in the Skull Cavern are always purple.
 
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|Can drop [[Iridium Ore]], [[Iridium Bar]]
 
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|Needs to be finished with a [[Bombs|bomb]] of any type after being knocked out with other weapons. If a bomb does enough damage to knock the Mummy out, it will also destroy it.
 
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