The Long Dark: Blackrock Walkthrough

The Long Dark: Episode 3 – Sidequest: Blackrock Walkthrough & Guide.

The Long Dark: Blackrock Walkthrough

This sidequest is activated by coming across the body on the road from Molly’s barn to Thompson’s Crossing (the guy also has an improvised knife in his side so if you’re desperate…)

Once you see it, Astrid will comment on the fact that it’s a prison guard. You’ll want to search the body for a letter indicating that the guards were aware that transport might be difficult. You will then get an objective to search the surrounding area.

Given that there’s a trail of blood leading from the dead guard to our next objective, I’m not going to bother with more pictures. Just follow the trail until you come across a small building where you’ll find a dead convict.

Search him for a note which seems to be some kind of last confession. In it, he’ll mention Mathis (Spoiler! that’s the guy who attacked Will at the end of Episode 2). You’ll then get a new objective to search the area for more clues about the convicts.

Now you can check the map for details on where exactly you need to go. I know this is a sticking point with some of the fanbase, but it does make writing this guide a lot easier on me. The nearest point of interest is just across the river from the small building with the first convict. Follow the arrow until you come across the rock formation below.

Search the area and convict for a note. Looks like something is hunting these guys.

For the second convict, you’ll want to follow the river until you see a bridge. Head right and up the hill until you find a cave near some mushroom stumps.

Search the backpack in the picture for another note that hints at a secret cache. The cache itself is in the back of the cave. It has two boxes of revolver ammunition, so definitely look into this quest if you need more of the stuff.