In Death’s Door, each of the four main abilities—Flame, Bomb, Arrow, and Hook Shot—can be upgraded through optional challenges. These upgrades not only enhance your combat prowess but also make exploration more rewarding. This guide will walk you through how to unlock all four upgrades in the most logical order.

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🔥 Flame Spell Upgrade

• Location: Estate of the Urn Witch (via Lost Cemetery)
• How to Unlock:
  1. From the Urn Witch’s Estate door, backtrack toward the Lost Cemetery.
  2. Take the elevator down and head left in the hallway.
  3. Burn the cobwebs blocking the doorway with the Flame spell.
  4. Enter the hidden area and defeat the mini-boss inside.
• Effect: Flame spell now inflicts burn damage over time on enemies.

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💣 Bomb Spell Upgrade

• Location: Lost Cemetery (near Overgrown Ruins path)
• How to Unlock:
  1. Go to the Lost Cemetery and climb the first set of stairs.
  2. Head right toward the Overgrown Ruins elevator but pass it.
  3. Continue past the zipline, climb the ladder, and cross the bridge.
  4. Drop down, then use the Bomb spell to break open the door.
  5. Defeat the boss inside.
• Effect: Bombs no longer deal self-damage, making close-range use much safer.

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🏹 Arrow Ability Upgrade

• Location: Lost Cemetery (requires Hook Shot)
• How to Unlock:
  1. Use the Flame spell to enter a dungeon located in the Lost Cemetery.
  2. Navigate through the spider pit and light the urn to open the gate.
  3. Continue solving puzzles by lighting urns with arrows.
  4. Use the Hook Shot to reach the final urns and open the last gate.
  5. Defeat the boss to earn the upgrade.
• Effect: Holding your arrow longer increases its damage, rewarding charge time.

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🪝 Hook Shot Upgrade

• Location: Stranded Sailor
• How to Unlock:
  1. After reaching the Stranded Sailor, head northwest (past the Lost Cemetery).
  2. Use the Flame spell to access the locked path.
  3. Navigate through the dungeon using the Hook Shot to cross gaps and activate levers.
  4. Fight and defeat the final mini-boss in the area.
• Effect: Attacking during Hook Shot travel now unleashes a powerful melee slash upon arrival.

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🏁 Final Thoughts

Unlocking all four upgrades is essential for mastering both combat and exploration. They also contribute toward achievements and are necessary for 100% completion. Be sure to also collect Shrines, Shiny Things, and hidden secrets as you progress.

Stay sharp, little crow—and enjoy uncovering the mysteries of Death’s Door!