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Mistfall Hunter Ciphers Guide — Decipher, Forbidden Cipher & Keys

Last revised 2026-08-14. Tested against the current live patch.

Ciphers are loot items with a riddle attached: collect one, read its words, and bring it to the right camp NPC to redeem the best reward. This guide covers the system, the full NPC word list, the hidden Forbidden Cipher, and Cipher Keys.

How ciphers work

Ciphers drop randomly from protected chests, as minion or boss drops, or from quests given by Soekja. Each Cipher shows a short line of riddle words at the end of its text — those words tell you which camp NPC to bring it to. At the bottom of that NPC's text box is a decipher option. Redeem it with the correct character the first time and you get the best reward; a wrong NPC gives less.

Every NPC and their riddle words

NPCRiddle words
CazarroBalance, Barter, Blood, City State, Covenant, Insight, Intelligence, Interest
DewAnchor, Echo, Homeward, Prophecy, Spindle, Weaver
DrammAnvil, Ashes, Brimstone, Fire, Furnace, Mineral, Vein, Oathbound, Smoke
MerimoCamel, Bells, Caravan, Cheese, Hay, Rugs, Salt Lick
PipElder, Edict, Haggling, Hoarding, Mantra, Plucking, Score, Secret Cache, Tree Hollow
SoekjaGuidance, Praise, Return, Signpost, Stone, Steps, Supplies, Tides, Wings
SigridAcid, Cloves, Malt, Residual Heat, Sealing Wax

Tip: the word "Weaver" belongs to Dew — if a Cipher ends in Weaver, take it to Dew, not Sigrid.

Event ciphers

The Forbidden Cipher

The Forbidden Cipher is a hidden cipher type with its own NPC matches and rewards. It doesn't follow the obvious word table — players usually discover the correct NPC through community solving rather than a printed hint. Treat it as a bonus objective: if you get one, cross-check its words against the table above, and if nothing fits, it's likely the hidden type — ask in the community before redeeming so you don't waste the best reward.

Cipher Keys & the Dried Flower Knot

Separate from reward Ciphers are Cipher Keys, endgame progression items. The headline one is the Dried Flower Knot, a Legendary key that unlocks Einherjar Mode. Collect Keys when you're geared enough to use them.

More runs = more ciphers. Drops are random, so trio map modes (three-times reward chests/quests) raise your odds — at the cost of meeting other squads. Solo maps are safer but slower.

FAQ

How do I decipher a Cipher in Mistfall Hunter?
Read the riddle words on the Cipher, bring it to the matching camp NPC (see the word table), and use the decipher option. The correct NPC first gives the best reward.
Which NPC do I bring the Ashen Cipher to?
The Ashen Cipher is redeemed with Sigrid for a Ripple Gem bonus.
What is the Forbidden Cipher?
A hidden cipher type with its own NPC matches and rewards; its words often don't fit the normal table, so confirm in the community before redeeming.
What are Cipher Keys?
Endgame progression items separate from reward Ciphers; the Dried Flower Knot is the best-known, unlocking Einherjar Mode.

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