Uploaded April 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In order to enter the secret Cainhurst Castle you will need to have killed the Witch of Hemwick in Chernel Lane, in addition to progressing to the Forbidden Woods. The latter area is unlocked by killing Vicar Amelia and uncovering the password to the Byrgenwerth Guards, which is on the altar in Vicar's room. The Forbidden Woods door is directly down the stairs from Vicar Amelia, just to the right inside the Cathedral Plaza and the two Church Giants.
Once you have done both, head to the Forbidden Woods Lamp and follow the path across the bridge. Hug the left wall and continue to do so until you reach a house with a red lamp. Right behind it will be some dog kennels and to the left of the dogs will be a tiny path leading to an underground cave. Once you reach the watery portion in the cave hug the right wall until you enter another tiny path that will lead you up to some ladders.
At the top of the ladders take a left and go through the gate. You will get to yet another ladder that will let you traverse the rooftops into the clinic. Hang another right as soon as you walk into the door and open the double doors at the end of the hall. Inside will be an alien creature and the Cainhurst Summons.
Now leave and return to Charnel Lane Lamp and sprint down the left path while avoiding enemies. You’ll eventually come to a stone marker and a cutscene will trigger with a carriage. Enter it and be whisked away to Cainhurst Castle.
In order to enter the secret Cainhurst Castle you will need to have killed the Witch of Hemwick in Chernel Lane, in addition to progressing to the Forbidden Woods. The latter area is unlocked by killing Vicar Amelia and uncovering the password to the Byrgenwerth Guards, which is on the altar in Vicar's room. The Forbidden Woods door is directly down the stairs from Vicar Amelia, just to the right inside the Cathedral Plaza and the two Church Giants.
Once you have done both, head to the Forbidden Woods Lamp and follow the path across the bridge. Hug the left wall and continue to do so until you reach a house with a red lamp. Right behind it will be some dog kennels and to the left of the dogs will be a tiny path leading to an underground cave. Once you reach the watery portion in the cave hug the right wall until you enter another tiny path that will lead you up to some ladders.
At the top of the ladders take a left and go through the gate. You will get to yet another ladder that will let you traverse the rooftops into the clinic. Hang another right as soon as you walk into the door and open the double doors at the end of the hall. Inside will be an alien creature and the Cainhurst Summons.
Now leave and return to Charnel Lane Lamp and sprint down the left path while avoiding enemies. You’ll eventually come to a stone marker and a cutscene will trigger with a carriage. Enter it and be whisked away to Cainhurst Castle.
