Castle Acula
Castle Acula stands beyond the ravine on the lower slopes of the Mountain of Fate, for characters from level 30 on. Its owner, Dr. Acula, is ancient, undead and terribly bored. He gives you work, and later invites you to a “friendly duel”: the castle’s dungeon.
How do you get there?
Section titled “How do you get there?”- Over the bridge: in The Cliffs you start Cross the Bridge (5 min, 30 Gold, from level 30). Back over the Bridge takes you back for free.
- By coach: Acula's Coach leaves from Dawnmere Village (10 min, 120 Gold, from level 30). The coachman only knows you once you have finished the quest “Over the Ravine” in this life; after an Ascension you take the bridge first again. Coach to Dawnmere brings you back to the village for 60 Gold.
- On to the roadhouse: from level 40, the Serpentine Road leads to The Last Bite.
What can you do there?
Section titled “What can you do there?”The castle has four places: the Bridge with the fights, the ravine mine and the road, the Courtyard with the dungeon gate, the guest room, the armoury, the Butler and the coach, the Moat for fishing, and the Crypt for meditation.
| Action | Time | Profession EXP | EXP | Rewards (chance) | Cost (Gold) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back over the BridgeBack over the bridge to the Cliffs. Leaving is free.Cannot auto-repeat | 5 min | — | — |
| — |
| Coach to DawnmereAcula's coach takes you back to Dawnmere. The horses do not blink.Cannot auto-repeat | 10 min | — | — |
| 60 |
| Serpentine RoadUp the serpentine road from the castle to The Last Bite.Requires level 40Cannot auto-repeat | 5 min | — | — |
| 20 |
| Rest in the Guest RoomA four-poster bed, heavy curtains, a glass of something red on the nightstand. Fully heals and grants Rested (+10% EXP for 1 hour).Cannot auto-repeat | 3 min | — | — |
| 20 |
Pick BloodwortPick red-veined bloodwort from the castle gardens; nightshade grows in the shadows. Stone Sickle −15% time and extra:  Bloodwort×1 | 13 min | 48Herbalism | 19 |
| — |
Moat FishingFish the castle moat for eels and pike. Something once hooked an invitation card. Requires a fishing rod.Needs:  Fishing Rod | 13 min | 48Fishing | 19 |
| — |
Fell YewFell the old yews by the castle walls for tough, dark wood. Requires an axe.Needs:  Hatchet | 13 min | 48Woodcutting | 19 |
| — |
Mine the RavineHack night iron from the walls of the ravine below the bridge. Master miners find geodes here. Requires a pickaxe.Needs:  Pickaxe /  Iron Pickaxe /  Steel PickaxeSteel Pickaxe −25% time and extra:  Night Iron Ore×2Iron Pickaxe / Steel Pickaxe −15% time and extra: Night Iron Ore×1 | 13 min | 48Mining | 19 |
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| Meditate in the CryptAmong candles and gravestones the Qi runs still and deep. | 30 min | — | 9 |
| — |
- Fishing in the moat needs a fishing rod. With enough Fishing, a rare catch is an
Invitation Card. - Mining in the ravine uses the same tool tiers as the Cliffs: a Steel Pickaxe is best.
- Yew gives
Yew Log for planks and charcoal.
What does the Butler sell?
Section titled “What does the Butler sell?” Superior Healing Potion | 420 | 120 |
 Greater Healing Potion | 190 | 45 |
 Healing Potion | 100 | 25 |
 Mana Potion | 60 | 12 |
 Antidote | 40 | 8 |
 Whetstone | 45 | 8 |
 Honey Bread | 21 | 5 |
| Pickaxe | 60 | 15 |
| Fishing Rod | 65 | 15 |
The Butler only sells. The armoury in the courtyard repairs like the smithy in the village, at ×1.25 the price. See Repair.
Which monsters live there?
Section titled “Which monsters live there?”The 
Castle Bat, the 
Blood Spirit, the 
Blood Servant, the 
Haunted Armour and the 
Blood Slime roam the bridge. The 
Gargoyle is an elite that attacks through a random event. The castle’s boss is Dr. Acula himself, in the dungeon.
| Stats (lowest level) | Drops (chance) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Castle Bat BeastsAppears at character level 30–37Abilities: Double Strike | 30–36 |  Wood |
| 460+8 per level | 20–38 |
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Blood Spirit SpiritsAppears at character level 31–41Abilities: Life Drain | 32–39 |  Fire |
| 495+8 per level | 21–40 |
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Blood Servant UndeadAppears from character level 33Abilities: Cleaver Swing | 34–42 |  Earth |
| 535+8 per level | 23–44 |
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| Haunted ArmourUndeadAppears from character level 37Abilities: Hollow Ward | 38–45 |  Metal |
| 555+6 per level | 25–48 |
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Blood Slime SlimesAppears at character level 30–38Abilities: Sluggish Touch | 30–37 |  Water |
| 445+8 per level | 19–36 |
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| GargoyleEliteSpiritsAbilities: Stone Slam | 30–47 | Earth |
| 1,400+30 per level | 60–110 |
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Who lives in the castle?
Section titled “Who lives in the castle?”Dr. Acula receives you in the great hall once the Goatherd sends you over the ravine. His quests deal with bats, his cellar and his “tea”, and lead to the duel that opens the dungeon; later he sends you on to his daughter at The Last Bite. The world forgets you at every Ascension, so he greets you as a stranger in each life. See Story.
Where is the dungeon?
Section titled “Where is the dungeon?”The gate in the courtyard leads to Castle Acula – A Friendly Duel. You need Dr. Acula’s invitation: the quest “A Friendly Duel” must be running or done in this life. Party mates at the castle can join the final duel. See Castle Acula – A Friendly Duel.
Which random events happen there?
Section titled “Which random events happen there?”| Event | Share | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden chest! | 40% | 90–180 Gold |
| Rich patch — double loot! | 25% | Doubles the items of this run |
| A wandering trader left you a gift! | 15% | Superior Healing Potion×1 |
| An elite enemy has spotted you! | 20% | GargoyleWaits for you for 10 min |
What can you find in the scene?
Section titled “What can you find in the scene?”| Amount | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodwort | Common | 1–2 | 15.5% |
| Yew Log | Common | 1–2 | 15.5% |
 Bat Leather | Common | 1 | 15.5% |
 Moat Eel | Common | 1 | 15.5% |
 Servant's Chain | Common | 1 | 7.7% |
| Invitation Card | Rare | 1 | 0.3% |
What are the castle materials for?
Section titled “What are the castle materials for?”The castle tier is the fourth gear tier: bat leather and night iron.
| Materials | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nightshade Tonic×2 | Alchemy Lv. 10 | 5 min | 80 | 5 | |
| Superior Healing Potion | Alchemy Lv. 11 | 8 min | 120 | 8 | |
 Moat Eel Stew | Cooking Lv. 10 | 8 min | 120 | 8 | |
 Yew Plank | Crafting Lv. 10 |
| 4 min | 64 | 4 |
 Batleather Gloves | Crafting Lv. 11 | 15 min | 240 | 15 | |
 Batleather Hood | Crafting Lv. 11 | 15 min | 240 | 15 | |
 Batleather Boots | Crafting Lv. 12 | 15 min | 240 | 15 | |
 Batleather Coat | Crafting Lv. 12 | 20 min | 320 | 20 | |
 Batwing Cloak | Crafting Lv. 13 | 20 min | 320 | 20 | |
 Nightsilk Satchel | Crafting Lv. 13 | 20 min | 320 | 20 | |
 Charcoal×5 | Smithing Lv. 6 |
| 3 min | 40 | 3 |
 Night Iron Ingot | Smithing Lv. 10 | 4 min | 64 | 4 | |
 Night-Iron Buckler | Smithing Lv. 11 | 15 min | 240 | 15 | |
 Night-Iron Sabre | Smithing Lv. 12 | 20 min | 320 | 20 | |
 Night-Iron Signet | Smithing Lv. 12 | 20 min | 320 | 20 |
Monsters and the dungeon drop rare and legendary pieces:
| Effects | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crimson RapierA slender rapier with a crimson grip. Light and fast. | Equipment | Rare | Main hand | 37 |
| 190 |
 Ballroom MailMail under a velvet tailcoat. Made for dancing and for duels. | Equipment | Rare | Chest | 38 |
| 150 |
 Bloodglass PendantA drop of blood behind glass. Increases Constitution, Luck and your critical chance. | Equipment | Rare | Neck | 36 |
| 120 |
 Nightfall BandA black ring that is cold at dusk. Increases Strength, Wisdom and your critical chance. | Equipment | Rare | Ring | 38 |
| 120 |
 Nightwing MantleWoven from the wings of a very old bat. At the start of a fight it wraps you in shadow. | Equipment | Legendary | Cloak | 33 |
| 90 |
 Gargoyle HeartA shield of the gargoyle's stone heart. Whoever strikes it feels it. | Equipment | Legendary | Off hand | 34 |
| 110 |
 The Steward's TrayA silver tray, dented by centuries of service. Sometimes it parries on its own. | Equipment | Legendary | Off hand | 36 |
| 110 |
 Sanguine RapierDr. Acula's second-best rapier. Every hit drinks a little. | Equipment | Legendary | Main hand | 38 |
| 200 |
Tips and common mistakes
Section titled “Tips and common mistakes”- Finish “Over the Ravine” early in each life. Then the coach saves you the long way through the Cliffs.
- Repair at the castle when it saves a trip. The armoury costs more than the village, but less than the way home and back.
- Use the guest room. A full heal with the Rested bonus, right next to the dungeon gate.