Carpenter Vault Walkthrough — Rescue Cade Hawthorn (Low Meadows)

The Carpenter — Cade Hawthorn — is usually the last of the five core craftspeople players rescue, for two reasons: his vault sits inside the Low Meadows Shroud (Flame Level 2 required), and the quest that points you there (“Carpentry Assistance”) comes from the Alchemist, so most players only hear about it after rescuing Balthazar.

How do you reach the vault?

1. Upgrade your Flame to Level 2 at your base
2. Unlock the Low Meadows Ancient Spire and fast-travel there
3. Head south-west into the Shroud; the vault entrance is at the base of a mountain, with its only door on the western side
4. Bring a Shroud Survival Flask if you have one — every second inside counts, and the cave route is longer than it looks

Approaching from the western side lets you glide straight to the entrance. If you die inside, consider placing a Flame Altar on the mountain north of the vault first so the run back is a short glide.

What is inside the cave?

• Entrance chamber: swarming critters — weak to fire and slashing. An axe’s sweeping attacks clear them fast; running through is also viable since they stop following once you drop to the next chamber
• Second chamber: floating Fell mages shooting homing shroud blasts. Ranged weapons work best; again, you can simply push past
• Optional chest: a broken wooden bridge leads to a cave-in — mine or blast through for a silver chest on the other side
• Final wall: a rubble mound blocks the last tunnel. A pickaxe works; two explosive powder balls are faster

Behind the wall is the final chamber with one more floating enemy and the Carpenter’s pod, marked with purple smoke.

How do you finish the rescue?

Free Cade Hawthorn, then take the newly opened shortcut door back to the entrance chamber. Glide down, sprint out of the Shroud, and fast-travel home. Summon him at your Flame Altar with the Summoning Staff.

What does the Carpenter actually give you?

• Kiln — unlocks charcoal and brick production, feeding the Smelter chain
• Table Saw — shaped wood for advanced structures
• His quest line includes the Bridge Construction Report chest treasure hunt and later station upgrades

Related guides

• Bridge Construction Report chest
• Alchemist vault walkthrough
• Vault rewards guide

Sources: Neoseeker Carpentry Assistance walkthrough, Gamer Guides all-vaults overview, The Gamer Carpenter vault guide, Games Fuze. Last verified 2026-10-21 for v1.0.