Where can I find Ciphers?

You'll mainly find them in locked chests, dropped by Marked enemies, or hidden inside Unidentified Items, across both Brandrgarde and Hallowgrove.

Who do I give my Cipher to?

It depends on the specific cipher. For the Ashen Cipher, that's Sigrid. Other ciphers may have their own matching NPC, so check each item's description for a clue.

When do Cipher Rewards and Events Expire?

There are three separate deadlines to keep track of. ・The free Ashen and Abyssal Cipher Mail expires September 1, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. ・Gylden Rush grand prize eligibility closes August 10, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. ・General Golden Cipher drops keep going a bit longer, until August 12, 2026, at 17:00 UTC.

Complete Cipher Guide | Mistfall Hunter

Complete Cipher Guide

What Is a Cipher in Mistfall Hunter?

Cipher gets used as a catch-all term for a few different systems in Mistfall Hunter, which confuses a lot of players. Some are reward scrolls you hand off to an NPC at camp. Others are tied to the limited-time Gylden Rush event. And a few, like the Dried Flower Knot, are cipher keys that unlock specific content instead of paying out a random reward.

Before following any cipher advice, check the exact item name and description in your inventory. An Ashen Cipher, a Golden Cipher, and a Dried Flower Knot can all get lumped into the same conversation, but they don't actually work the same way.

List of Ciphers

Ashen Cipher

Cipher	How to Get	Usage
Ashen Cipher	・Second Wave launch-reward mail. ・Also found during expedition runs.	Can be deciphered at camp. Give to Sigrid.

Abyssal Cipher

Cipher	How to Get	Usage
Abyssal Cipher	Second Wave launch-reward mail. Keep in mind the expiry!	Can be deciphered at camp.

Ancestral Cipher

Cipher	How to Get	Usage
Ancestral Cipher	Rare cipher from the Gylden Rush Event (Open Beta).	Can be deciphered at camp.

Bloodbound Cipher

Cipher	How to Get	Usage
Bloodbound Cipher	Found during expedition runs.	Can be deciphered at camp.

Elder Edict Cipher

Cipher	How to Get	Usage
Elder Edict Cipher	Rare cipher from the Gylden Rush Event (Open Beta). ・Also found during expedition runs.	Can be deciphered at camp.

Nameless Cipher

Cipher	How to Get	Usage
Nameless Cipher	Found during expedition runs.	Can be deciphered at camp.

List of Correct Camp NPCs and Cipher Keywords

The most-asked question about Ciphers, including items like Golden or Prayer Ciphers, is which NPC to decipher them at. The answer is tied to the clue words in the item's description, check yours, then find the matching NPC below:

NPC	Cipher Keyword	Image
Pip (Auction House)	・Prayer ・Tree Hollow ・Mantra ・Score ・Plucking ・Secret Cache ・Elder Cipher ・Elder Edict Cipher ・Haggling + Hoarding
Dramm (Blacksmith)	・Ashes ・Anvil ・Brimstone ・Fire ・Smoke ・Mineral Vein ・Oathbound
Cazarro (Merchant)	・Balance ・Blood ・Barter + Haggling ・City State ・Covenant ・Intelligence ・Insight ・Interest

How to Decipher (Materials & Steps)

Deciphering doesn't open up until Level 5. If you've already got a cipher and no camp NPC will take it, that's expected at low levels rather than a bug. Here's a full step-by-step on how to use these scrolls:

Step 1: Reach Level 5.
Step 2: Claim your cipher (from mail) or extract successfully with one found during an expedition.
Step 3: Return to Camp.
Step 4: Read the cipher's item description for a clue pointing to its matching NPC.
Step 5: Speak to that NPC and select Decipher.

Where to Find More Ciphers

Ciphers show up as Legendary-quality scroll items while exploring both Brandrgarde and Hallowgrove, and they're not tied to one specific boss or container.

Find Locked Chests and Hunt Marked Enemies

Locked chests are a solid bet, and so are Marked enemies, along with whatever they're guarding. It's also worth checking Unidentified Items before you toss them, since a cipher can be hiding in that broader loot category.