Ciphers are Legendary scrolls in the Mistfall Hunter‘s gacha system that unlock certain endgame rewards once you decrypt them, so be sure to check the exact item name and description. This guide will explain what Cipher System is and how to use it correctly in the game.
Cipher Requirements & How to Decipher
There are three types of ciphers in the game, which you can decrypt for special rewards. Here they are:
| Ciphers | Features |
|---|---|
| Reward Ciphers | Legendary scrolls, which you can hand to camp NPCs via the Decipher option for random rewards. Each one has a matching NPC that grants a bonus reward on top of the normal payout. |
| Gylden Rush Event Ciphers | Limited-time variants that are tied to various events and function similarly to Reward Ciphers. These ciphers feed into prize draws, pity systems, and grand prizes. |
| Cipher Keys | Separate items that do not go to NPCs for rewards, but instead unlock content, such as Einherjar Mode. Drops for Dried Flower Knot were scheduled after an early August client update. |
Regardless of the type of cipher that you wish to decrypt, you need to meet the following requirements first:
- Reach character Level 5. (Below this, NPCs will not offer the Decipher option).
- Have the cipher in your inventory at camp Windrest hub.
- Ciphers obtained during expeditions must be successfully extracted first.
- Speak to a camp NPC and select Decipher, then choose the cipher.
- Confirm the exchange at the NPCs who can decipher them: Soekja, Dew, Pip, Dramm, Cazarro, Sigrid, and Merimo.
- Try to match NPCs with the correct ciphers for bonus rewards.
Expedition Ciphers & Farming Tips
Note that ciphers appear as Legendary scrolls or as Unidentified Items almost anywhere on the map. Here are some of the more common spots where you can find ciphers:
- Locked chests;
- Purple enemies and their guarded containers;
- Areas such as Einherjar Ship Grave, Supreme Hall, Divine Anchor on Hallowgrove;
- Brandrgarde generally has higher rates, but higher risks;
- They can also drop at any Gyldening Intensity.
In this case, extraction is critical, as losing the run or having the cipher looted by other players means losing the cipher rewards unless it is in a Safe Pocket. Use Pip’s Fine Rare Pouch whenever possible, as the free 3-day Rare Pouch Voucher is excellent for this. Once you find a cipher, just go for the safe extraction over further looting.
If you play as Trio, then assign the cipher to the player with the Safe Pocket space or the best survival chance. Do not hoard active reward ciphers, as event windows and decipher availability can end. Use them once Level 5 and a correct NPC are available. Here are the key deadlines for the nearest cipher events:
- Gylden Rush: August 10, 2026, 23:59:59 UTC
- General Golden Cipher: August 12, 2026, 17:00 UTC
- Free Second Wave: September 1, 2026, 00:00 UTC
