| ā | Rise and shine, Dan! Looks like you've got a second chance at this whole hero-thing. Try not to blow it this time, eh? | ā |
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Dan's Crypt is the first level of MediEvil and its remake. There are no enemies to fight and thus no Chalice to collect.
Overview[]
Dan's Crypt is where Sir Daniel Fortesque, the alleged Hero of Gallowmere, has been interred for the past one hundred years. The crypt was erected some time after King Peregrin declared Sir Dan a hero following the knight's ignoble death in the Battle of Gallowmere against Zarok.
However, the once grand crypt has not been upkept very well in the last one hundred years, as several of its pillars have collapsed and a section of wall has given way, letting dirt seep in. Nevertheless, its forgotten "hero" rises from the grave, hoping to live up to his own legend and to stop Zarok once and for all.
Walkthough by Mirrorstar[]
Press SELECT to bring up your inventory. Once you get more items, you can use the directional pad to scroll from side to side and to scroll up and down in your inventory. Here is where you can use items you find and where you can change your equipment.
You should notice your Arm is in your inventory. You can select your Arm here, or since you have no weapon yet, just pressing 
will cause you to rip it off. You swing your chosen weapon with the button. You can throw your Arm with the 
button.
You start out in your own crypt, built for the hero you are said to be, but not the hero you are. You died in the first charge, as one Gargoyle rudely reminded you.
There are two books by the gate. Walk in front of and face the first book and press to read it. Then do the same for the second book. Books can give you very helpful information, so it is best to read them.
Proceed down the hall to the right. You will see a yellow object within two spinning circles. Walk into it to get the Star Rune. There's the third book to your right. Continue down the hall a little to find the fourth book to the right.
The shallow water.
Continue down the hall and into the water. Jump out of the water to the other side. Walk onto the moneybag to pick it up. Break open the chest with your weapon, which is your Arm at this point. Walk into the round object over the chest to get the Copper Shield. Press SELECT to look at it in your inventory. The number on it shows how much damage it can take before it breaks. Read the fifth book here.
Swing the camera around so the water is in front of you. Tap and then hold the Directional Pad to make Dan run towards the water. Just before the water, press 
to jump to do a running jump and clear the water completely. Running jumps allow you to jump for a greater distance.
The Small Sword.
As you enter the main room, ahead of you is a sword. Walk into it to get the Small Sword. This will replace your Arm as a weapon. It can be powered up with the button.
Look at the wall in front of you. A rectangle of it is a different color from the rest. Remember this for later.
Turn around and read the sixth book on the left.
Continue towards the gate with the yellow begging hand. Walk into the dagger to get Throwing Daggers. They can be powered up with the button. There are a limited number of them. Press SELECT. You will see you have 100 Throwing Daggers. It is best to save throwing weapons for hard to reach enemies and bosses. You can buy more Throwing Daggers from the Merchant Gargoyles. Equip the Small Sword again and equip your Copper Shield as well.
You should see a green bottle on your left. Jump up onto it to get the Life Bottle. This adds a bottle above your life bar. If your life bar runs out, it will fill up with the life in that bottle which completely drains the bottle, but the bottle can be refilled. Life Bottles are permanent. It is just the health that is in them which can run out.
The stairs leading out of the crypt.
Walk into the yellow hand to use the Star Rune and then walk up the stairs. Read the seventh book at the top.
You can see a trail of magic slime right next to you, so follow it to exit the level.
2nd visit (after obtaining the Club)[]
The breakable wall.
Replay this area. You will notice that the Small Sword and Life Bottle are each replaced with a moneybag. This is because you can only get them once. The same will be true in other areas for other such items if you replay those areas.
Get the Star Rune. As you come back to the main room, you will again see the rectangle in the wall that is a different color. Equip the Club and hit that part of the wall over and over until it breaks. (If you do this later, you can use the Hammer or the Daring Dash to break the wall as well.) Inside the hidden room you will find a Chest of Gold, another Chest of Gold and a Life Bottle. Then exit the level.
Book of Gallowmere[]
Friendlies[]
Our bone-headed protagonist, born again into this Age of Wonders! In life he was just the worst: a coward, a cheat, a philatelist (or was it a philanderer... I don't recall). But either way, he seems to have woken up... different?
Perhaps he can redeem himself? Zarok should be more careful where he aims his dark magic.
Morten was so happy when Dan died. Surely, he initially had a lot of housework to do, but now he's got the place to himself, and just how he likes it.
Of course, Dan coming back to life was a bit of a shock, but Morten will do anything he can to keep his home-buddy safe (and get him back to the earthy darkness as quickly as possible).
Can you imagine how boring it would be to be a sentient being - wise even - and be stuck permanently to a brick wall? No wonder these guys are grumpy.
They pass time by eavesdropping, gossiping, and bad-mouthing any bizarre looking adventurers that might pass by.
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Sir Daniel Fortesque Our bone-headed protagonist, born again into this Age of Wonders! In life he was just the worst: a coward, a cheat, a philatelist (or was it a philanderer... I don't recall). But either way, he seems to have woken up... different? Perhaps he can redeem himself? Zarok should be more careful where he aims his dark magic. |
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Morten the Earthworm Morten was so happy when Dan died. Surely, he initially had a lot of housework to do, but now he's got the place to himself, and just how he likes it. Of course, Dan coming back to life was a bit of a shock, but Morten will do anything he can to keep his home-buddy safe (and get him back to the earthy darkness as quickly as possible). |
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Information Gargoyles Can you imagine how boring it would be to be a sentient being - wise even - and be stuck permanently to a brick wall? No wonder these guys are grumpy. They pass time by eavesdropping, gossiping, and bad-mouthing any bizarre looking adventurers that might pass by. |
Inventory[]
Melee weapons[]
Ranged weapons[]
Armour[]
Items[]
Runes[]
Treasure[]
Energy[]
Speech[]
- Main article: Speeches in MediEvil
Introductory dialogue[]
80 Information Gargoyle:
It has risen again - Sir Daniel Fortesque.
See? The Hero of Gallowmere who fell at the first charge! The fog of war and the shrouds of time conspired to turn the arrow fodder into the saviour of the day. But we knows better.
| 80 | Information Gargoyle | It has risen again - Sir Daniel Fortesque. See? The Hero of Gallowmere who fell at the first charge! The fog of war and the shrouds of time conspired to turn the arrow fodder into the saviour of the day. But we knows better. |
148 Sir Daniel Fortesque:
I'll show you!
| 148 | Sir Daniel Fortesque | I'll show you! |
83 Information Gargoyle:
Let it alone! Fate has given it a second chance, a chance to forget the ignoble truth, a chance to defeat Zarok and live up to the legend.
We hopes it does well.
| 83 | Information Gargoyle | Let it alone! Fate has given it a second chance, a chance to forget the ignoble truth, a chance to defeat Zarok and live up to the legend. We hopes it does well. |
Books[]
- Main article: MediEvil books
New Game[]
Book 1[]
You must be out of shape after 100 years lying on your back. Use the crypt to get the grips with your new lease of life.
Book 2[]
Some weapons contain powers and abilities beyond the ordinary. Be sure to test every weapon to discover their secondary abilities. Some weapon abilities are immediate... and some may need a bit of time to charge before they realize their full potential.
Book 3[]
During your travels through Gallowmere, you will collect many items. To see your items, or to use one, review your inventory.
In it, you will also find your Book of Gallowmere, which will keep a record of the denizens you've encountered, and bestow you with keen insights that only a disembodied voice could provide.
Book 4[]
Any Treasure that you find will be added to your coin total. Coins are used to buy items from the greedy Merchant gargoyles.
Book 5[]
When you're ready to leave this crypt you'll find an exit at the end of the hall. To unlock the gates you must find a Rune Stone and place it in the ornate hand set next to the doorway.
Book 6[]
You will find Life Bottles throughout Gallowmere. They contain the same magic that rose you from your slumber and will raise you from the dead once again. When your life is low, using this bottle will help you feel a little better. And remember to fill it when you can.
Book 7[]
Track down Zarok by retracing his diabolical odyssey through Gallowmere. You can spot the exits from an area by looking out for his stinking trail of magic slime.
Old Game[]
Book 1[]
You must be out of shape after 100 years lying on your back. Use the crypt to get the grips with your new lease of life.
Book 2[]
During your travels through the world of Gallowmere you will collect many items. To look at your inventory, press the SELECT button on the Controller.
Book 3[]
To do a power attack, press and hold the button on the Controller for a second or two and then release it.
Book 4[]
Feel free to have a paddle in the shallow water, but don't be tempted to go for a swim, buoyancy can be a problem for those of a dead disposition.
Book 5[]
Any Treasure that you find will go into your coin score, displayed in the top right of your display. Coins are used to buy items from the greedy Merchant gargoyles.
Book 6[]
When you're ready to leave this crypt you'll find an exit at the end of the hall. To unlock the gates you must find a Rune Stone and place it in the ornate hand set next to the doorway.
Book 7[]
Track down Zarok by retracing his diabolical odyssey through Gallowmere. You can spot the exits from an area by looking out for his stinking trail of magic slime.
Related trophies[]
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 Walls Are For ChumpsReturn to Dan's Crypt and smash down the secret wall. |
Gallery[]
![Dan's tomb in Primal. [2]](/wiki/File:PrimalDanstomb.PNG "PrimalDanstomb.PNG (418 KB)")
In other languages[]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Czech | Danova hrobka | Same as English. |
| French | Crypte De Daniel | Daniel's Crypt |
| German | Dans Krypta | Same as English. |
| Italian | La Cripta di Sir Daniel | Sir Daniel's Crypt |
| Japanese | ē“éŖØå | Ossuary |
| Portuguese | Cripta do Dan | Same as English. |
| Spanish | Cripta de Dani | Same as English. |
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