Progression

Ancient Gateway: unlock, craft and use portal fragments

From 100 restored Memories to a timed expedition, with current portal recovery checks.

Early Access · Stable Update 6 / hotfix 0.6.5; Update 7 preview separate · Updated 2026-09-12

The short answer

Restore 100 Memories, craft the Ancient Gateway at the Arcanist’s Workbench, then activate it with a destination fragment. Prepare before inserting the fragment and use the timer displayed in your instance.

Before you start

  • 100 Memories restored at the Heart of Orbis; discoveries still carried must be deposited.
  • Arcanist’s Workbench, a crafted destination fragment, repaired gear and free inventory space.

Build the Gateway

MaterialQuantity
Cobblestone30
Thorium Ingot10
Essence of Life10
Essence of the Void10
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Select and activate the destination

Windrider Valley, DragonSpire Weald and The Dread Wade are documented fragment destinations. Craft the matching fragment at the Arcanist’s Workbench, place the Gateway, and interact with it using the fragment to open the portal.

These visits are temporary instances. Read the timer after entry and keep a return plan. A named destination does not guarantee identical terrain or loot across visits.

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Pack before starting the clock

Kingy expedition checklist: repair equipment, empty nonessential inventory, bring food and light, and decide whether the trip is for exploration or a particular resource. Take a screenshot of the return portal’s surroundings so it is easier to recognise. Avoid spending the visit reorganising materials you could have stored at home.

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Use current portal behaviour

Problem or actionCurrent rule
Need to end an active portalUpdate 6 added a close button; it is disabled while players remain in the destination.
Moved away from the GatewayThe destination should stay open and reconnect when you return to range.
Trying to add time indefinitelyRemaining time cannot exceed the instance’s starting allowance.
Destination did not save or closed earlyUpdate 6 fixes cover both issues. Check the host build before repeating an old workaround.
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If the recipe is missing

Check restored Memories at the totem first, then the Arcanist’s Workbench. The Memory planner distinguishes recorded progress from discoveries still awaiting restoration. Do not confuse this Gateway with a named Teleporter used for travel around your persistent world.

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Research checked 2026-09-12. This is a source-based guide; Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Evidence and coverage.

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