Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon – Inner Crypt Key Location and Huardoc’s Quest Guide

In Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, to access the Inner Crypt hidden behind a locked door deep within the Forgotten Cemetery, players must locate the inner crypt key.

However, this task requires more than just exploration—you must defeat powerful enemies, complete certain quests, and secure the correct key to succeed.

But there’s no need to stress, as this guide will walk you through the steps in obtaining the key you seek.

1. How to find the Inner Crypt Key in Tainted Grail?

To get the key to the Inner Crypt in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, you’ll first need to find the Forgotten Cemetery and complete Huardoc’s quest there. Once you complete the quest, Huardoc will reward you with the key to the Inner Crypt. 

Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough of the Forgotten Cemetery Quest (Huardoc’s Quest) that will help you obtain the Key to the Inner Crypt.

i. Start Huardoc’s Quest

To locate the Forgotten Cemetery and obtain the Inner Crypt key in Tainted Grail, head north from the Horns of the South Fortress, just east of the Sunken Village. At times, the game will guide you directly to the Forgotten Cemetery through the “Dead as Dreams” quest.

Upon arrival, it quickly becomes clear that you’ve entered one of the game’s most sorrowful and haunting areas, populated with zombies, wolves, crypts, and even a bandit camp, adding to its grim atmosphere.

Enter the Forgotten Cemetery Crypt and talk to Huardoc. He’ll give you the key to enter the main part of the Crypt.

ii. Defeat the Necromancer

Once inside the Crypt, search thoroughly until you encounter the necromancer. Here’s the tricky part—you must kill him while he’s still in human form, as he’s more vulnerable then.

If he transforms or manages to escape, you’ll lose your chance to obtain the Inner Crypt key. Avoid trying to debate with him or distract him from his purpose, as doing so also prevents you from receiving the key.

Timing and approach are important to securing the key you seek. So, avoid the conversation and simply defeat him.

iii. Acquire the Inner Crypt Key

After defeating the necromancer, return to Huardoc, the gravekeeper. He’ll assign you the task of burying the necromancer’s body. Once you complete this duty, Huardoc will reward you with the key to the Inner Crypt.

With the key in hand, head back to the crypt. Use it at the locked door outside to gain access to the deeper, hidden section within.

If the key doesn’t work, double-check that you have the correct one and that all necessary quest steps have been completed.

Inside, you’ll uncover a more mysterious and eerie area—one that will reward your troubles with valuable loot and lore. Are you ready to face the secrets that hide in this place?

2. About Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a dark fantasy open-world first-person RPG developed by Questline and published by Awaken Realms. Released on March 30, 2023, the game immerses players in a reimagined Arthurian world where King Arthur is long dead, and the Red Death and the encroaching Wyrdness plague the island of Avalon.

The game features a unique dice-less encounter system, allowing players to resolve conflicts through combat or diplomacy. With a focus on exploration, character development, and narrative depth, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon provides a rich and immersive experience for fans of dark fantasy RPGs.

The game is available on PC platforms, including Steam and GOG, and is priced at $29.99. A free demo is also available for players to try before purchasing.