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Corruption of Champions II (CoC2), the Wordlock Chest (or Word Chest) is a puzzle mechanic typically found in dungeons or during specific quests. Instead of a standard key or lockpick, these chests require you to enter a specific to unlock them and access the loot inside. Steam Community How it Works The Interface
: When you interact with a Wordlock Chest, the game presents a text input field or a multi-character wheel where you must input the correct sequence of letters.
: Answers are usually hinted at by the environment, nearby NPCs, or documents found within the same dungeon area. For example, a "Sorran Altar" chest might be linked to themes of the quest "Getting Into The Closet".
: These chests often contain rare equipment, consumables, or key items required to progress further into a dungeon or complete a quest line. Steam Community Common Chest Locations & Answers Based on community guides from Steam Community , here are some known wordlock answers: Location / Quest Password / Answer Abyssal Depths F2 / Initial Wordlock Southern Waterhead Dungeon (Livrea Quest) Sorran Altar (Quest: Getting Into The Closet) The Frost Hound - Fort Marrok Ice Palace Catacombs The Undermount Gweyr Cultist Quest (Part 3) Abyssal Depths Dungeon Tips for Solving Check the Wiki
: For the most up-to-date quest details and newly added chests, the CoC2 Wiki on Smutosaur is the primary resource for players. Case Sensitivity
: Most passwords in the game are not case-sensitive, but it is generally safer to follow the capitalization provided in hints or guides. Save Often corruption of champions 2 word chest work
For veteran players, here is a known table of reliable Word Chest solutions across different CoC2 biomes. (Note: The game updates frequently, but these classic solutions remain stable as of the latest build.)
| Location | Solution 1 | Solution 2 | Solution 3 | Typical Reward |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Old Forest (Lupine Den) | moon | sword | chain | Lunar Falchion |
| Tainted Marsh (Harpy Nest) | harpy | egg | storm | Gale Cloak |
| Frostwood (Winter Wraith) | frost | soul | shard | Ice-Bound Ring |
| Wayfort Ruins (Golem Guard) | stone | heart | rune | Golem Core (Crafting) |
| Keros’s Memory (Trial 2) | hound | flame | oath | Emberweave Armor |
Pro Tip: If you are stuck and cannot solve a Word Chest, save your game, then use the "Debug" or "Cheat" mode (available in the game’s options if unlocked). Type #show wordchest in the console. The developer console will reveal the exact three-word sequence. This is considered a spoiler, but it is a legitimate way to understand how the chest's logic works for future playthroughs.
Another chest you might find (often via random exploration events) involves a riddle about punishment or humiliation.
tarredWhy? This refers to the old punishment of "tarring and feathering." If the chest asks what happens to a traitor or someone who falls into the black muck, the answer is usually "tarred."
| Location | Word | Effect |
|----------|------|--------|
| Old Forest chest | FATHOM | Opens chest |
| Hidden grove door | DEEPMIRE | Unlocks area |
| Winter City vault | HOARFROST | Opens magical lock |
Note: “Word of Power” is distinct from the Champion’s Willpower or Spellpower stats — it’s purely a puzzle keyword. Corruption of Champions 2 — Word Chest Mechanics
The Werecheste is a variation of the classic Dungeons & Dragons "Mimic." In the lore of CoC2, it is a creature that disguises itself as a standard loot chest. However, true to the game's themes, it possesses biological traits blending inanimate object mimicry with beast-like anatomy.
When you interact with the Word Chest, the game presents a text prompt. You must type one of several known "power words" (case-sensitive as typed in the game’s original implementation — usually lowercase). If you enter a correct word, the chest unlocks and grants a unique reward. If you enter an incorrect word, the chest remains locked (no penalty, but you can try again).
Note: The chest can only be opened once per playthrough per location. Choose your word wisely — each chest accepts only one specific word, though multiple chests exist.
Defeating the Werecheste yields higher rewards than standard enemies, compensating for the difficulty of the fight.
| Word | Chest Location | Reward / Effect |
|------|----------------|------------------|
| aurora | Old Forest (deep ruins) | Crystalline Pendant – +5 Magic, +5 Spellpower, glows faintly |
| stone | Highlands (mountain shrine) | Earthblood Amulet – +8 Max HP, +3 Physical Resist |
| thunder | Stormpeak Pass (top of the tower) | Stormcaller’s Whistle – Once per battle, deal minor shock damage to all enemies |
| shadow | Wintry Pass (cave behind waterfall) | Cloak of Murk – +4 Stealth, +2 Evasion |
| flame | Volcanic Crags (near lava pool) | Ember Core – Adds 1d4 fire damage to weapon attacks |
| tide | Sunken Grotto (underwater chest) | Tide Ring – Breathe underwater, +3 Cold Resist |
(These are illustrative — actual in-game words may vary by version; check your journal for lore hints.)