Recognize the entrance
What the doorway looks like
These examples show the different alternate-path entrances. The required payment depends on the destination.
Downpour / Dross
1 key
Mines / Ashpit
2 explosions
Mausoleum / Gehenna
2 hearts
Corpse
Completed knife
Original game-art examples, shown facing upward where relevant. Door textures and appearance can vary with the floor or item effects.
Where this entrance fits in the run
An entrance cost is only one step. Check the floor's preparation, checkpoint and continuation.
Find the entrance
How to enter Alternate Path Exit
Unlock the route by defeating Hush three times. The entrance cost depends on the destination.
What you can find
Rewards and opportunities
Access to Downpour/Dross, Mines/Ashpit, Mausoleum/Gehenna, and ultimately Corpse.
Mother route and Knife PiecesBefore you commit
The risk to plan around
The Mausoleum/Gehenna door costs two hearts. Plan both health and the Knife Piece checkpoints before committing.
- Downpour/Dross needs a key; Mines/Ashpit needs two explosions.
- The Corpse entrance requires the completed knife.
Useful connections
Items that affect this room
Reference
Repentance rules and room variants
This guide describes the room type. Exact layouts and contents can vary. The rules use Repentance references; Repentance+ can change them.