KF2 Netherhold: Finding Skulls for the Forgotten Lore Achievement
This is a translation and paraphrase of a Russian guide to the skull collectibles on Netherhold, the Halloween map. For the 10-skull achievement the guide lists 13 skull spots to give you a margin. For another walkthrough of the same map see the Netherhold collectibles and hidden rooms page.
The skulls
- Skull 1: in the main hall, in the eye socket of the big skull.
Skull 1 in the main hall.
- Skull 2: behind a display case.
Skull 2 behind the display.
- Skull 3: under the sacks.
Skull 3 under the sacks.
- Skull 4: in the left cage.
- Skull 5: behind a mesh partition, close to skull 4.
Skull 5 behind the mesh partition.
- Skull 6: outside, on a window; skull 9 is nearby.
Skull 6 on the outside window.
- Skull 7: in a secret room. Break the wardrobe and enter. The room also has a window, so you can break the skull through it.
Skull 7 in the hidden room behind the wardrobe.
- Skull 8: climbing from outside by the double staircase to the second floor takes you to the smelter; the skull is in the basket.
Skull 8 in the smelter.
- Skull 9: outside in the village outhouse; skull 6 is nearby.
Skull 9 in the outhouse.
- Skull 10: behind the hand, not far from the main hall if you run right from it.
Skull 10 behind the hand.
- Skull 11: behind the seller's booth.
- Skull 12: in the basement, on the lower shelf.
- Skull 13: on the shield with swords to the right of the central skull.
Seasonal achievements
You can hear the heartbeat. Break the wall highlighted in purple and go inside; the achievement is yours.
The wall glowing purple.
Purple taint. In the main hall find a lever and pull it. For the author it would not press, so he had to shoot it. This opens the altar-style room opposite the lever.
The lever in the main hall.
Dining room. To reach the dining room, find the room described under skull 5 and break the vent grate in the floor. A portal appears; jump into it and the achievement is yours.
The portal that appears after breaking the grate.
Summary
For the main achievement you only need 10 skulls; the guide gives 13 as a reserve, and two more skulls wait in the seasonal rooms after you open them. Good hunting.
FAQ
- How many skulls do I need to destroy?
- Ten skulls for the achievement. The guide lists 13 so you have spares, plus two more skulls inside the seasonal rooms once you open them.
- How do I open the secret rooms?
- Break the wall that glows purple for the first seasonal room, pull the lever in the main hall for the second, and break the vent grate in the room next to skull 5 to drop into a portal to the dining room.
