“ | Climb the Vault, its wisdom awaits. |
” |
–Vault of Knowledge Opening |
The Vault of Knowledge, a cool-toned vertical realm with cosmic architecture and variety of puzzles. It is the sixth realm the player visits, set almost entirely indoors with its difficulty significantly lesser than of Golden Wasteland. The Vault has 8 separated areas[1], however the realm has physical 7 floors (excluding the side areas) each representing the previous realms.
Vault of Knowledge contains 5 Regular Spirits and 18 Seasonal Spirits. Locations of all available Children of Light, who hold Winged Light, can be found within the Children of Light page.
- Within this article, each floor has been separated for reader clarity and understanding, however in-game Floor 1, 2, 3 and Floor 4, 5, 6 are two large vertical areas separated by loading screens.
Social Space[]
Similar to Isle of Dawn, Vault also misses the regular features of a Social Space; a bonfire and a closet. However it does still feature a bench to chat with other players as well as Spirit Tombstones presenting the Regular Spirits currently relived in the current realm. To the left of where the player spawns is the entrance to the Collaboration Room, blocked by a Spirit Gate requiring 1 Regular Spirit from Vault to have been relived. Additionally, the entrance to the #Secret Area can be found to the left side. To the right is the entrance to the #Archives, blocked by a two-player door as well as a Spirit Gate requiring 1 Regular Spirit from Vault to have been relived again.
In the Social Space, players can find:
Secret Area[]
The Secret Area (also known as The Office) was added to the game in Patch 0.6.0. It can be found by players with a sharp eye in the Vault of Knowledge. The Secret Area is set up as a sort of parallel universe or gateway from the world of Sky into a world much more like our real world, featuring an office block based on the office of the staff behind Sky, thatgamecompany.
If you haven't yet visited the Secret Area, it is advised to try and find it yourself and explore it spoiler-free before reading this page. However, note that players will need a special cosmetic item to actually get inside the area properly. Find out more in the Secret Area page.
The Archives[]
The Archives is a Seasonal area added to the Vault of Knowledge, introduced with the Season of Belonging in Patch 0.7.0. This area can be found to the right of where the player spawns upon entering Vault, however, the entrance to the area is blocked by a 2-player trapdoor and a Spirit Gate requiring one (1) Regular Spirit from Vault. The Archives is a small area, surrounded by towering blocks with glyphs and floating crumbled structures. Within the blocks is a 3x3 maze, where a lightable diamond leads the way out. The Wise Grandparent can be found here, where you follow their memories through the flooded maze.
In The Archives, players can find:
Wise Grandparent | ||
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Total: 156 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Collaboration Room[]
The Collaboration Room is a gateway area to the various areas linked to collaboration Seasons. The area was never officially given a name so many players refer to it as the "Collaboration Room" or "Collab Room" for short. To enter the Collaboration Room, turn left from where the player spawns once heading into the Vault portal. The doorway is protected by a Spirit Gate, requiring one Regular Spirit from Vault to enter. In the Collab Room, meditation circles in alcoves are available for each area from a collaboration Season: Crescent Oasis, Starlight Desert, and Valley's Coliseum. Sitting at the Season's respective meditation circle will teleport the player to its corresponding seasonal area.
In the Collaboration Room, players can find:
Crescent Oasis[]
“ | Home of the Nine-Colored Deer. |
” |
–Crescent Oasis Opening |
The Crescent Oasis is a Seasonal area added to Vault of Knowledge, introduced with the Season of the Nine-Colored Deer in Update 0.24.0. All the Quests, Spirits, and activities can be found in the area. To enter the Crescent Oasis, head to the Collaboration Room in the Vault of Knowledge - left from where the player spawns once heading into the Vault portal. The doorway is blocked by a Spirit Gate requiring one (1) Regular Spirit from Vault to enter. Once inside, sit at the meditation circle in front of a mural of the Nine-Colored Deer. The Crescent Oasis unfolds like a hidden gem amidst the vast, golden expanse of the desert. Find out more in its page.
In the Crescent Oasis, players can find:
Herb Gatherer (Season) | |
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Total: 111 + SP Total without SP: 108 |
Hunter (Season) | |
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Total: 93 + SP Total without SP: 90 |
Feudal Lord (Season) | |
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Total: 85 + SP Total without SP: 82 |
Princess (Season) | |
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Total: 109 + SP Total without SP: 106 |
Starlight Desert[]
“ | Where dreamlike worlds collide. |
” |
–Starlight Desert Opening |
The Starlight Desert is a Seasonal area added to Vault of Knowledge, introduced along with the Season of The Little Prince in Patch 0.14.0. All the quests, spirits, and activities can be found in this area. To enter the Starlight Desert, head to the Collaboration Room in the Vault of Knowledge - left from where the player spawns once heading into the Vault portal - and sit in the alcove with the Little Prince mural. A Spirit Gate requiring 1 Regular Spirit from Vault will be required to enter. Note that this area is also accessible via a Wind Path tunnel added during Season of Flight after completing Flight Quest #3, in the clouds behind the rose aviary. Find out more in its page.
In the Starlight Desert, players can find:
- 3 Children of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 6 Seasonal Spirits ( Beckoning Ruler, Gloating Narcissist, Stretching Lamplighter, Slouching Soldier, Sneezing Geographer, Star Collector)
Beckoning Ruler | ||
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Total: 103 + 13 + 2 |
Gloating Narcissist | ||
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Total: 139 + 13 + 2 |
Stretching Lamplighter | ||
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Total: 127 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Slouching Soldier | ||
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Total: 140 + 13 + 2 |
Sneezing Geographer | ||
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Total: 123 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Star Collector | ||
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Total: 198 + 13 + 2 |
Sky Memorial[]
“ | In loving memory of Don Heim and all the loved ones we've lost. |
” |
–Memorial Opening |
A monument was added to the Land of Tears area of the Starlight Desert in honor of a late TGC employee in Patch 0.21.0, and others in-team to whom TGC has had to say goodbye to. It also serves as a spot for those to place a message for your lost beloved ones. While in the area, the OST "Attachments" from the 3rd Sky OST Volume by Vincent Diamante will play in the background.
- “In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so, it will be as if all the stars will be laughing when you look at the sky at night.”
Moominvalley[]
Moominvalley is a Seasonal area added to Vault of Knowledge, introduced with the Season of Moomin in Update 0.27.0. All the Quests, Spirits, and activities can be found in the area. To enter Moominvalley, head to the Collaboration Room in the Vault of Knowledge - left from where the player spawns once heading into the Vault portal. The doorway is blocked by a Spirit Gate requiring one (1) Regular Spirit from Vault to enter. Once inside, sit at the meditation circle in front of the Moomin mural. Explore the enchanting world of Tove Jansson’s classic characters and discover the ways that friendship and acceptance can restore color, no matter how faded the world may seem. Find out more in its page.
In Moominvalley, players can find:
- 1 Child of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 4 Seasonal Entities ( Comfort of Kindness, Sense of Self, Spirit of Adventure, Inspiration of Inclusion)
Comfort of Kindness (Season) | |
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Total: 101 + SP Total without SP: 98 |
Sense of Self (Season) | |
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Total: 85 + SP Total without SP: 82 |
Spirit of Adventure (Season) | |
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Total: 95 + SP Total without SP: 92 |
Inspiration of Inclusion (Season) | |
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Total: 113 + SP Total without SP: 110 |
First Floor[]
The First Floor is just past the social space and represents Isle of Dawn, seen by the scattered dunes of sand around the chamber. In the center is an elevator stucture surrounded by four lanterns. To the right are four diamonds which being near prompts the player to use the Telekinesis Expression. After four players use the expression on the diamonds at once, the wall ahead opens up to lead to a circular area holding 2 Spirits. To the left is a chat bench with a sapling, aswell as the entrance to the Repository of Refuge, requiring 1 Regular Spirit from Vault.
To continue upwards to the next floor, light the four lanterns in the center to summon a meditation circle on the elevator. Sitting on it will ascend the player upwards to Floor 2.
On the First Floor, players can find:
Praying Acolyte | ||
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Total: 24 + 105 + 12 Constellation completion only: 24 + 30 + 3 |
Thoughtful Director | ||
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Total: 195 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Repository of Refuge[]
“ | Where the past meets the present. |
” |
–Repository of Refuge Opening |
The Repository of Refuge is a seasonal area added to Vault, introduced along with the Season of Remembrance in Patch 0.20.0 All the quests, spirits, and activities can be found in this area. To enter the Repository of Refuge, head to the First Floor of Vault and turn left, where a staircase next to a Bloom Sapling can be found. Entry is blocked by a Spirit Gate requiring 1 Vault Regular Spirit to have been relived. In the Repository of Refuge, help the 4 Spirits with their grievances so they may rest peacefully. Find out more in its page.
In the Repository of Refuge, players can find:
- 1 Children of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 4 Seasonal Spirits ( Bereft Veteran, Tiptoeing Tea-Brewer, Pleading Child, Wounded Warrior)
The Bereft Veteran is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Remembrance who offers the Grieving Expression. The Bereft Veteran is found in the Repository of Refuge in an opening in the wall, on the player's left when entering the area. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair, and a Cape.
Bereft Veteran (Season) | |
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Total: 91 + SP Total without SP: 88 |
The Tiptoeing Tea-Brewer is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Remembrance who offers the Tiptoeing Expression. The Tiptoeing Tea-Brewer is found in the Repository of Refuge, in an opening in the wall of the balcony high up on the player's left when entering the area. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, a Hair, and a Cape.
Tiptoeing Tea-Brewer (Season) | |
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Total: 113 + SP Total without SP: 110 |
The Pleading Child is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Remembrance who offers the Pleading Expression. The Pleading Child is found in the Repository of Refuge, on the player's right upon entering, at the very top of the area on the perimeter after flying through the opening in the ceiling. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, Shoes, a Neck Accessory, and a Hair.
Pleading Child (Season) | |
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Total: 101 + SP Total without SP: 98 |
The Wounded Warrior is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Remembrance who offers the Injured Stance. The Wounded Warrior is found in an opening in the wall behind the Remembrance Guide. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, a Mask, and a Cape.
Wounded Warrior (Season) | |
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Total: 83 + SP Total without SP: 80 |
Second Floor[]
The Second Floor represents Daylight Prairie, and where the player first encounters the starry floor. The starry floor allows the player to float, and not fall down to the previous floor, while also recharge the player's light. On this floor, there a chamber blocked by a 4 player gate, requiring four players to simultaneously lift the door open. The chamber holds a single Spirit, various candles scattered around, and a table allowing players to chat with another.
The floor itself contains floating platforms allowing players to reach and light the four lanterns found around the area, which summon floating diamonds to light in order to power up the elevator again and lead the player to the next floor.
On the Second Floor, players can find:
Levitating Adept | ||
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Total: 26 + 15 + 2 |
Third Floor[]
This floor represents the Hidden Forest, seen with the few trees that can be made on far platforms. It transitions away from the constrictions of the vault walls, opening it to the infinite void. The realm features geyser-like platforms, lifting and recharging the player once lit. Similiar to the previous floors, to continue onto the next floor light the four lanterns on the upper platforms to summon 12 diamonds. Once these 12 are lit, the player can sit on the elevator to ascend to the next floor.
On the Third Floor, players can find:
Polite Scholar | |
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Total: 9 + 17 + 2 |
Fourth Floor[]
The fourth floor represents the Valley of Triumph. The stone buildings and mini coliseum resemble those found in the races. This floor contains waterfalls of light, stone islands, and a variety of floating platforms. To progress onwards, light the four lanterns on the Spirit Mantas roaming the floor. This serves as the first encounter of Spirit Mantas by the player.
On the Fourth Floor, players can find:
- 2 Children of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 2 Regular Spirits ( Memory Whisperer, Meditating Monastic)
- 2 Seasonal Spirits ( Greeting Shaman, Shushing Light Scholar)
Memory Whisperer | |
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Total: 9 + 203 + 16 Constellation completion only: 9 + 53 + 4 |
Meditating Monastic | ||
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Total: 36 + 40 + 3 |
Greeting Shaman | ||
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Total: 112 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Shushing Light Scholar | ||
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Total: 108 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Fifth Floor[]
The fifth floor represents Golden Wasteland, and has a few skeletons floating in the sky. To reach the next floor, players will need to fly to the Elder Spirit Manta which will approach from the Prairie Constellation in the sky. On the back of the Spirit Manta players will find lanterns to light – these activate the elevator at the center.
On the Fifth Floor, players can find:
The Summit[]
The Summit, being the Sixth Floor, is where the Elder of the Vault's altar resides. The floor begins with Cosmic Mantas circulating the platform, which players can ride up to reach the Summit, or wait for the elevator to slowly rise up. Differing from all the previous floors, this floor is mostly natural, with a stone island with grass comprising the whole area. Surrounding the Elder's altar is the previous realm's altars: from Isle to Wasteland. After lighting the center altar's white candle and meditating to activate a cutscene, the player is transported to the After-Shrine Area.
At The Summit, players can find:
After-Shrine Area[]
The final area of Vault, however differing from every other area of the game. This area solely acts as a connection between Vault to the Eye of Eden, with portals leading either Home/Aviary Village or into the Eye of Eden (Spoiler Warning). The Spirit Gate blocking the entry to Eden requires 20 Winged Light to pass through. However, it is recommended to acquire significantly more than this before entering Eden.
Points of Interest[]
Activities[]
- Regular Eruptions
- Starlight Desert, nearby to The Rose
- Starlight Desert, nearby to the pathway to Jellyfish Cove
- Starlight Desert, near the Garden Aviary
- Strong Eruptions
- Starlight Desert, Jellyfish Cove, nearby to the pathway to main area of Starlight Desert
- Starlight Desert, Jellyfish Cove, nearby to the deck
Easter Eggs[]
Seasonal Content[]
In the Vault of Knowledge, Seasonal Spirits from Season of Gratitude, Lightseekers, Belonging, Rhythm, The Little Prince, Remembrance, and Nine-Colored Deer can be found scattered around the realm. Collecting the Seasonal Spirits do not count towards realm constellation Spirit Gates. You will be able to collect their base level emotes, but in order to collect the cosmetics or expression upgrades, you will have to wait for the Spirit to return as a Traveling Spirit. Anything bought from their Friendship Trees do not count towards Realm Constellation Progression.
In addition, Season of The Little Prince's Quest #1 and Quest #6 can be played to follow the adventures of The Litte Prince, Season of Remembrance's Quests to satisfy the needs of the Repository's spirits, aswell as Season of The Nine-Colored Deer's Quests to rediscover the legend of the Nine-Colored Deer. None of these quests are replayable post completion.
Constellation Summary[]
These are the total number of Candles, Hearts, and Ascended Candles required to complete the Vault of Knowledge Constellation. Note that Tier 2 Capes and Seasonal Spirit Friendship Trees do not count toward Constellation completion.
100% Constellation | Tier 2 | Including Tier 2 | |||||||
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Vault of Knowledge | 104 | 155 | 14 | 0 | +225 | +21 | 104 | 380 | 35 |
Video Walkthrough[]
Map[]
Trivia[]
Change History[]
Pre-2019
- First called Night, then later changed to Vault of Knowledge in in June 2019
- With Season of Lightseekers, Shushing Light Scholar has been added to the Fourth Floor as a Seasonal Spirit
- With Season of Belonging, Wise Grandparent has been added into Archives area as a Seasonal Spirit
- With Season of Rhythm, Thoughtful Director has been added onto the First Floor as a Seasonal Spirit
- The portal to Home within the Social Space have been replaced by a Return Shrine.
- With Season of Enchantment, the Purple Light has been added onto the Archives
- Changes to Ancestor Tombstones in Social Space, now showcasing Vault's Regular Spirits instead of Wasteland's
- Addition of Treasure Candles throughout X with introduction of Daily Light
- With Season of The Little Prince, the Starlight Desert with 6 Seasonal Spirits introduced. In addition with an entrance on the First Floor
- Past Seasonal spirits now permanently available to relive
- A Wind Path from The Wind Paths area in Hidden Forest to Starlight Desert added
- Addition of Map Shrines throughout Vault
- With Season of Remembrance, the Repository of Refuge with 4 Seasonal Spirits introduced. In addition with an entrance on the First Floor
- Home Shrines, including any redundant Bird Statues, are removed.
- The Memorial has been added to the #Starlight Desert, Windy Dunes in honor of a late beloved coworker, and others to whom TGC has had to say goodbye to.
- With Season of the Nine-Colored Deer, the Collaboration Room replaces Starlight Desert's transition. This new area now holds seasonal areas from collaboration Seasons: Crescent Oasis, Starlight Desert, and Coliseum.
In Other Languages[]
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Vault of Knowledge in Other Languages | ||
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Language | Title | Meaning |
French / Français | Chambre forte de connaissance | Vault of Knowledge |
German / Deutsch | Tresor des Wissens | Safe of Knowledge |
Italian / Italiano | Cupola della Conoscenza | Dome of Knowledge |
Indonesian / Bahasa Indonesia | Kubah Pengetahuan | Knowledge Dome |
Japanese / 日本語 | 書庫 (Kana: しょこ) Shoko |
Archive |
Korean / 한국어 | 지식의 도서관 (Hanja: 知識의 圖書館) Jisig-ui Doseogwan |
Library of Knowledge |
Simplified Chinese / 简体中文 | 禁阁 Mandarin: Jìn Gé / Cantonese: Gam3 Gok3 |
Forbidden Pavilion |
Simplified Chinese (NetEase) / 简体中文(网易) | 禁阁 Mandarin: Jìn Gé / Cantonese: Gam3 Gok3 |
Forbidden Pavilion |
Traditional Chinese / 繁體中文 | 禁閣 Mandarin: Jìn Gé / Cantonese: Gam3 Gok3 |
Forbidden Pavilion |
Portuguese / Português | Relicário do Conhecimento | Reliquary of Knowledge |
Russian / Русский | Хранилище знаний Khranilishche znaniy |
Knowledge Repository |
Spanish / Español | Bóveda de Conocimiento | Vault of Knowledge |
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt | Kho Tri Thức (Hán Nôm: 庫知識) | Vault of Knowledge |
Reference[]
- ↑ not including The Wind Paths
- ↑ This is a new item that was not available from this Spirit during the Season, but was added to the Friendship Tree for the Traveling Spirit.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 3.39 3.40 3.41 3.42 3.43 3.44 3.45 3.46 3.47 3.48 3.49 3.50 3.51 3.52 3.53 3.54 3.55 3.56 3.57 3.58 3.59 3.60 3.61 3.62 3.63 3.64 3.65 3.66 3.67 3.68 This item can only be obtained if you have purchased the Season Pass for this Season.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 This item does not count toward Constellation completion.
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