Mistfall Hunter Forbidden Cipher Guide
Forbidden Ciphers and Golden Ciphers are the hidden-value cipher types in Mistfall Hunter — Legendary scrolls found in expeditions that unlock bonus epic loot when you decipher them at the right camp NPC. The catch: matching the cipher to the wrong NPC means missing the high-value reward. This guide covers every cipher type, the NPC match table, and the decipher process.
Cipher Types
| Type | How to Get | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Nameless Cipher | Found during expedition runs | Standard decipher reward |
| Ashen Cipher | Reward in your mail | Bonus loot from Sigrid |
| Abyssal Cipher | Reward in your mail | Standard-payout decipher |
| Forbidden Cipher | Map exploration, chests, elite kills | Epic-tier reward, hidden keyword clues |
| Golden Cipher | Map exploration, chests, elite kills | Epic-tier reward, high-value loot |
| Cipher keys (e.g. Dried Flower Knot) | Event-specific | Unlock specific content, not random loot |
Cipher is a catch-all term for several systems in Mistfall Hunter — reward scrolls you hand to an NPC, Gylden Rush event tokens, and cipher keys that unlock specific content. The Forbidden and Golden ciphers are the ones with the biggest payout and the trickiest NPC matching.
The Forbidden Cipher: Keyword → NPC Matching
Each cipher’s item description contains hidden keyword clues pointing to the correct NPC. In Windrest Camp, the community has mapped these matches:
| Cipher Keyword Clue | Match NPC | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ashen / ember clues | Sigrid | Mail reward cipher, live now |
| Scorching / plucking clues | Pip | Confirmed community match |
| Golden / gylden clues | Event-specific NPC | Varies by Gylden Rush phase |
Choosing the wrong NPC can cause you to miss bonus high-value loot, so read the cipher description carefully before walking it to a camp character.
How to Decipher (Step by Step)
- Reach player level 5 — deciphering is locked below that.
- Claim your cipher from mail, or extract successfully with one found during an expedition.
- Return to camp (Windrest Camp).
- Read the cipher’s item description for the clue pointing to its matching NPC.
- Speak to that NPC and select Decipher.
If no camp NPC will take your cipher at low level, that’s expected rather than a bug — deciphering opens at level 5.
Where Forbidden Ciphers Drop
Forbidden and Golden ciphers show up as Legendary-quality scroll items while exploring both Brandrgarde and Hallowgrove — they are not tied to one specific boss or container. Farming routes and chest locations are on our best farming spots page.
Gylden Rush Connection
The Forbidden/Golden cipher systems overlap with the limited-time Gylden Rush event (see our event guide): event ciphers can be turned in for bonus epic rewards and progress during the event window. If the event is live, prioritize event ciphers first — they expire.
FAQ
What is a Forbidden Cipher in Mistfall Hunter? A Legendary scroll found in expeditions whose description contains keyword clues to the correct Windrest Camp NPC. Deciphering with the right NPC unlocks bonus epic loot.
Which NPC do I give the Forbidden Cipher to? Match the keyword clue in the item description — community-confirmed matches include Sigrid for Ashen/ember clues and Pip for scorching/plucking clues.
At what level can I decipher ciphers? Level 5 — deciphering is locked below that, which is why camp NPCs refuse low-level players’ ciphers.
Do Forbidden Ciphers expire? Event-related ciphers tied to Gylden Rush do. Standard expedition ciphers do not.
Related Guides
- Complete Cipher Guide — all cipher types and full NPC table
- Best Farming Spots — where ciphers drop
- Gyldenmist & Gylden Rush — the event
- Camp Construction — camp NPCs