Welcome back, gumshoe. The trail is getting murkier, and this time, we’re trading the grimy city streets for the even grimier swamps of the Far Wetlands. Chapter 11, “Damp Evidence,” is a long, treacherous journey into the heart of the cheeselegging operation, culminating in a spooky mansion showdown. It’s a tough one, but with this guide, you’ll make it through with your fedora intact and maybe even cook up some “Perfect Bog Fondue.”
Main Objectives
Your list of chores for this swampy excursion is a long one. Here’s what the case file says:
- Investigate the decrepit house and search the swamp
- Find a way to the hilltop mansion
- Travel through the Warp-Pipe
- Explore the mansion
- BOSS: Mad Cultist
- Locate the Cheeselegger’s base
- BOSS: Finish the job
- Search the Crooked Cop’s remains
- Ride the airboat out
- Pin the Far Wetlands clues
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
You’ll start at the edge of the Far Wetlands. The air is thick, and so are the enemies. Keep your peashooter ready for the local critters and any cheeselegging goons posted as lookouts.
The Swamp and the Decrepit House
Your first task is to navigate the swamp and check out a run-down house. The path is straightforward, but the footing is treacherous. Use your dash to get across sinking platforms and avoid the murky water. The house itself is mostly a bust, but it serves as a good introduction to the area’s atmosphere. After you’ve given it a once-over, head deeper into the swamp towards the imposing mansion on the hill.
The Hilltop Mansion and the Warp-Pipe
Getting to the mansion requires you to find a hidden “Warp-Pipe,” a strange piece of plumbing that seems wildly out of place. You’ll find it tucked away behind a waterfall after a series of tricky jumps. Once you travel through it, you’ll be deposited right into the mansion’s bizarre interior.
This place is crawling with enemies. The cheeseleggers have hired some real weirdos, so expect a frantic firefight as you explore the mansion’s many rooms. Your goal is to reach the attic, where the first major confrontation awaits.
Side Job: Perfect Bog Fondue
As you explore the mansion, you might notice strange, glowing mushrooms. These are the ingredients for the legendary “Perfect Bog Fondue.” To complete this secret side job, you need to find three of them:
- Glow-shroom 1: In the mansion’s kitchen, inside a dumbwaiter.
- Glow-shroom 2: In the grand library, hidden behind a movable bookshelf.
- Glow-shroom 3: Dropped by the Mad Cultist boss after you defeat him.
Once you have all three, you can cook them up at a special stove in the Cheeselegger’s base later in the level for a special reward.
Collectibles & Side Jobs
While the specifics are still being cataloged, the Far Wetlands are a treasure trove for collectors. Keep your eyes peeled.
- Schematics: This level is full of rickety structures and strange machinery. Check behind loose panels and in the rafters of the mansion for hidden Schematics to upgrade your gear.
- Newspapers & Comics: The goons here had to pass the time somehow. Look for Newspapers and Comics on crates, beds, and tables throughout the swamp and inside the mansion.
- Baseball Cards: A few of the tougher enemies in the mansion might be holding onto some rare Baseball Cards. Make sure to check the loot they drop.
- Figurines: There’s almost certainly a secret Figurine hidden somewhere in the mansion. The library or a dusty attic are always prime locations for these.
Boss Fights
Boss: Mad Cultist
This fight is as chaotic as it sounds. The Mad Cultist teleports around the attic, flinging projectiles at you while his lesser goons swarm you. The key here is to stay moving. Use the pillars for cover and focus on taking out the smaller enemies first so you can concentrate your fire on the cultist when he appears. He doesn’t have much health, but his erratic patterns make him a tough target. Your Boomstick will be a great help for crowd control.
Boss: Finish the Job
After dealing with the cultist, you’ll uncover the main Cheeselegger base beneath the mansion. The final boss of this chapter is a heavily armed cheeselegging kingpin. This fight is a pure test of skill.
He’ll come at you with everything, including a powerful Gatling gun. Use the environment for cover and pop out to deal damage when he’s reloading. He’ll also toss explosive cheese wheels, so listen for the audio cue and be ready to dash out of the way. Whittle his health down, and this big cheese will finally be grated. Once he’s down, search the Crooked Cop’s body nearby, grab the last of the evidence, and make your grand escape on the airboat. Another case closed!