Anomaly Surface Walkthrough
Use this DERELIKT surface walkthrough to find Mission Reports, the Assault Rifle, APC Site 2, and Shriver’s Notes without missing supplies.
Anomaly Surface Walkthrough: Opening Route
The Anomaly Surface is where DERELIKT’s exploration loop clicks: every crate can hide ammo, every body can carry a mission report, and the first Empty Proxy encounter can turn a clean run into a scramble. This DERELIKT surface walkthrough focuses on the decisions that keep the route moving—what to loot, when to fight, and how to reach the Assault Rifle without wasting med kits. Use this DERELIKT surface walkthrough as a checkpoint-by-checkpoint route through the opening area, the monolith cutscene, the derelict campsite, and the APC Site 2 detour. The goal is simple: leave with the rifle, the reports, and enough supplies for the next zone.
The opening leg of this DERELIKT surface walkthrough begins with a supply sweep. Clear the floor and open the crates around the starting area. Before you move on, grab Mission Report 1 from the top of a crate on the left. Follow the path until two pillars block the way; jump over them, drop to the lower area, and inspect M Crawford’s body. Take the tunnel ahead, climb the stairs, pass through the next tunnel, then turn left and head up the next set of stairs. Dr Seligman’s body and Mission Report 4 are waiting there.
From that point, go left past the explosive barrels. Rock Worms can interrupt the climb, so clear them as you work up the ramps. Your landmark is a stone column across from another tunnel; jump onto it to cross. Keep to the narrow path around the dig site, drop down, and pick up Mission Report 5 from a crate. Enter the tunnel and follow the left path to find Kraft’s Log. A steep drop ahead holds bullets and a med kit, so grab both before descending to Kraft’s body.
Continue through the tunnel until the carved monolith comes into view. The monolith triggers a cutscene, and an Empty Proxy attacks soon after. Run back toward the tunnel and take the left path up. Avoid the tentacles, jump the ramp gap to grab the med kit, and jump again to cross into the next tunnel. From there, keep moving, avoid the Empty Proxies’ laser attacks, and do not let Rock Worms slow you down. The derelict campsite and the Assault Rifle are the next major stops.
| Route beat | What to do | Loot or hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Starting area | Sweep the floor and crates; check the left crate | Ammo, Mission Report 1 |
| Two pillars | Jump over, drop down, inspect M Crawford | Story clue |
| Stairs and tunnels | Turn left at the next stairs | Dr Seligman, Mission Report 4 |
| Explosive barrels | Go left and climb the ramps | Rock Worms |
| Stone column | Jump onto it to cross | Narrow path ahead |
| Dig site | Drop down and check the crate | Mission Report 5 |
| Tunnel left | Follow the left path | Kraft’s Log |
| Steep drop | Collect bullets and med kit, then descend | Kraft’s body |
| Monolith | Trigger the cutscene, then retreat | Empty Proxy, tentacles, lasers |
Collectibles and Supply Checklist
A DERELIKT surface walkthrough should keep the pickups visible without turning the route into a backtracking session. The surface path has several one-time grabs, and the APC Site 2 detour adds optional exploration that is easy to skip if you focus only on the objective. Use the checklist below as a quick audit before you leave each combat area.
| Pickup | Where it appears | Why stop |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Report 1 | Top of a crate on the left at the start | Expedition clue |
| Mission Report 4 | Near Dr Seligman after the left turn and stairs | Expedition clue |
| Mission Report 5 | Crate at the dig site | Expedition clue |
| Kraft’s Log | Left path in the tunnel after the dig site | Story context |
| Science Report | Table beside the derelict campsite save point | Lore pickup |
| Shriver’s Notes 6/13 | Drop down from the rock formation near APC Site 2 | Lore pickup |
| Insight | Far end of the right rock bridge ledge | Exploration reward |
| Insight | End of the ledge after Shriver’s Notes | Exploration reward |
| Storage chests | Derelict campsite, APC Site 2, and near Shriver’s Notes | Ammo and med kits |
The reports matter for the expedition trail, while the med kits and ammo keep the combat sections from snowballing. Do not ignore the storage chest at the derelict campsite or the crate at APC Site 2. If you are low on healing after the monolith escape, the med kit above the ramp is worth the extra jump.
Rock Worms, Empty Proxies, and the Monolith
This DERELIKT surface walkthrough treats the monolith as a pivot point, not just a story beat. Before the cutscene, you are mainly managing Rock Worms and route-finding. After it, an Empty Proxy forces a retreat, and the path becomes a running fight. Do not try to stand your ground in the open; run back toward the tunnel, take the left path up, and keep the tentacles from boxing you in.
| Threat | When it appears | Practical response |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Worms | Ramps, dig site, and later paths | Kill them when they block the route; otherwise keep moving |
| Empty Proxy | After the monolith and in the right tunnel near the campsite | Retreat to the tunnel after the monolith; use the Assault Rifle later |
| Tentacles | Path after the derelict campsite | Shoot them and clear the cave entrance |
| Laser attacks | Tunnel before the campsite | Stay mobile and avoid the beams while following the path |
Once you reach the derelict campsite, the Assault Rifle changes the next tunnel. You can take out the Empty Proxy and the Rock Worm there with the rifle instead of dodging them. Tentacles blocking the path can be shot and removed, so clear the cave entrance before moving toward the APC. A simple priority order helps:
- Grab the save point first.
- Collect the Science Report and storage chest.
- Jump the pillar and cross immediately.
- Clear the right tunnel with the rifle.
- Shoot the tentacles, then follow the path to the APC.
Derelict Campsite and Assault Rifle
At this point in the DERELIKT surface walkthrough, slow down. The campsite is the first reliable save point in this stretch, and it sits beside useful loot. Save your progress, then check the table beside the save point for the Science Report. Open the storage chest for ammo and a med kit. After that, jump onto the pillar and jump over to the other side immediately; the route continues through the tunnel on the right.
The tunnel on the right is where the Assault Rifle pays off. Use it to take out the Empty Proxy and the Rock Worm, then deal with the tentacles blocking the path. Shoot the tentacles and clear the entrance to the cave before following the path to the APC. Keep the rifle ready, but do not forget that ammo is still finite; the storage chest at the campsite and crates along the route are part of your supply plan.
| Campsite priority | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Save at the campsite |
| 2 | Read the Science Report on the table |
| 3 | Open the storage chest for ammo and a med kit |
| 4 | Jump onto the pillar and cross immediately |
| 5 | Enter the right tunnel and clear the enemies with the Assault Rifle |
| 6 | Shoot the tentacles and move toward APC Site 2 |
APC Site 2 and the Rock Formation Detour
The final leg of this DERELIKT surface walkthrough starts at APC Site 2. Speak to Louis Hartman and pick up the lug wrench next to him. He wants a battery from the other APC you saw earlier. Open the battery compartment on the APC beside him and empty the storage crate there. Do not take the path ahead yet. Instead, go back the way you came and climb the ramp on the central rock formation in the previous clearing.
At the top of the rock formation, take the right rock bridge, turn right, and follow the ledge to the far end for an Insight. Jump over and drop down to collect Shriver’s Notes 6/13 and a Storage Chest. Turn around, follow the ledge to its end, and grab another Insight. Then return up the main bridge and continue through to the APC.
| APC detour step | What to do | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speak to Louis Hartman | Story progress |
| 2 | Take the lug wrench beside him | Quest item |
| 3 | Open the battery compartment on the nearby APC | Battery access |
| 4 | Empty the storage crate | Supplies |
| 5 | Backtrack to the central rock formation | Route setup |
| 6 | Climb to the top and take the right bridge | Rock formation access |
| 7 | Follow the ledge and turn right | Insight |
| 8 | Jump over and drop down | Shriver’s Notes 6/13, Storage Chest |
| 9 | Follow the ledge to the end | Another Insight |
| 10 | Return up the main bridge | Back to the APC |
FAQ
What should I grab first on the Anomaly Surface?
Start with the ammo on the floor and in crates, then take Mission Report 1 from the crate on the left. After that, follow the two-pillar path to M Crawford’s body and continue toward Dr Seligman and Mission Report 4.
Where is the Assault Rifle in DERELIKT?
The Assault Rifle is waiting at the derelict campsite after the monolith escape, the tentacle jumps, and the laser-dodging tunnel. Save at the campsite before moving into the right-hand tunnel.
Is APC Site 2 optional?
APC Site 2 is part of the route after the campsite. Speak to Louis Hartman, take the lug wrench, open the battery compartment, and clear the storage crate. The rock formation detour adds two Insights and Shriver’s Notes 6/13, so it is worth doing before you return to the APC.
How do I avoid wasting med kits on this route?
Use the med kit above the ramp after the monolith only if you need it, and save at the derelict campsite before the next fight. A DERELIKT surface walkthrough can help you spot these supply points, but the safer habit is to clear crates and shoot tentacles before they block your retreat. This DERELIKT surface walkthrough also flags the storage chest at the campsite and the crate at APC Site 2.
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