How to offer The Kiln a worthy sacrifice in PEAK – 24 Karat Badge

The Mesa update of PEAK has added a host of new badges for players to earn, and the 24 Karat Badge has left many scratching their heads.

The official clue of the badge is cryptic to begin with, which only adds to the confusion. Secondly, the actual entrance to the location of the Kiln is locked (either intentionally or due to a bug) as of writing on the early hours of Aug. 12. Thankfully, there are mods that you can use to unlock the entrance, and then complete the badge.

What is a worthy sacrifice to the Kiln in PEAK?

This is the first major confusion that has arisen for many. The game just tells you to sacrifice something worthy. It’s never cleared what that particular item is. In this case, you’ll have to sacrifice an idol that’s found at the TOMB (the area whose entrance seems to be locked). Actually, the entrance has an RNG element to it (rumored to be around 25%) so it’s probably designed not to be open at all times.

How to complete 24 Karat badge in PEAK?

We want to preface that this achievement is bugged and the only way some players have got it is through unofficial mods to clip into the tomb. And even then, completing the action required doesn’t unlock the achievement at all. The below info is based on hacks and mods that have gotten the trophy to pop up, but we will update the information in the future when it is fixed.

To unlock the badge, you’ll have to reach the Kiln. To access the area, you’ll need to get to the TOMB. This is a secret area on the island, and again, the entrance is glitched/locked for most players. You can access the area with mods right now, which is sad.

Once inside, pick up a couple of torches, as the initial area is quite dark. Use the torches to light your way, and follow a narrow track till it ends. While the path is narrow and dark, you can’t get lost. Try not to fall along the way. Continue till the path ends and you find a massive abyss in front of you (screenshot below).

You’ll spot a door at the other end of the abyss. Use the ledges on either side to reach the door. Please ensure that your stamina is as high as possible to pass the abyss without falling to your death. You’ll need two items to ease your journey in this area: the Parasol and the Chain Launcher. The Parasol will allow you to glide and reach the ledges, while the Chain Launcher will get you to reach the door once you’re close enough to it.

Go down the straight path, and you’ll reach the Kiln. You’ll find the Ancient Idol, and here’s the catch. Ideally, you should be throwing the Ancient Idol in the lava as it is crucial for completing the 24 Karat badge. Instead, getting the idol will open the exit from the Tomb. Even if you throw it in the lava, nothing will happen (and this is the main bug).

For now, it’s best to carry the Ancient Idol with you. Despite its weight, the item can protect against plenty of debuffs. Once the lava is back and we can enter TOMB normally, the Ancient Idol can be sacrificed to complete the 24 Karat Gold badge.