In Cronos: The New Dawn, exploration often rewards you with mysterious items that don’t have an immediate use. One such item is the Chalice, which plays a key role in unlocking one of the game’s most powerful weapons. If you’ve picked one up and aren’t sure what to do with it, this guide will walk you through everything step by step.
Where to Find the Chalices
During the Hospital section, you’ll come across two separate Chalices that must both be collected in order to complete a hidden puzzle:
- Director’s Office Chalice
- Progress through the Hospital mission until you obtain the Doctor’s Key Card.
- Enter the Administration area, where red fleshy growths cover the walls.
- Take a side path beneath the obstacles, then shoot an explosive through a wall opening. This reveals the Director’s Office passcode (the code can be randomized, so it won’t always match other players).
- Use this code to open the locked part of the office and claim the first Chalice.
- Operation Block Chalice
- From the Administration hallway, head into the Operation Block using the Doctor’s Key Card.
- Inside, you’ll encounter several enemies, including a larger one, so be prepared for combat.
- Continue forward until you spot Bebola the cat. In the same room, sitting on a table, is the second Chalice.
What To Do With the Chalices
Once both Chalices are in your possession, make your way back to the Hospital Chapel safe room. Here’s how to use them:
- Place both Chalices on the chapel pews.
- Their placement doesn’t matter—once both are set, a special key will appear.
- This key unlocks the backroom of the chapel, giving you access to valuable supplies and a new weapon.
The Reward: Double-Barrel Shotgun (Mace JER-5120)
Behind the chapel door, you’ll find the Mace JER-5120, a Double-Barrel Shotgun. While it cannot charge shots like other weapons, it makes up for it with devastating raw power:
- Damage Output: Massive burst damage at close range.
- Ammo Cost: Consumes two shotgun shells per shot, so use it wisely.
- Best Use: Perfect for tough enemies in cramped areas where precision and stopping power matter most.
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Tips for Managing the Chalice Puzzle
- Inventory Space: Chalices take up valuable slots, so consider dropping one off in the chapel before searching for the second.
- Enemy Prep: The Operation Block Chalice is guarded by several foes. Stock up on ammo and healing items before heading in.
- Worth the Effort: Although the weapon costs more ammo per shot, the power spike is significant enough to make the puzzle worthwhile.
The Chalices in Cronos The New Dawn are more than just decorative relics—they’re the key to unlocking the Double-Barrel Shotgun, one of the strongest close-range weapons in the game. By collecting both and solving the chapel puzzle, you’ll give yourself a major advantage against the Orphans lurking in the Hospital and beyond.
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