How to Beat Level 5 Ritual

Level 5's Root of Grudges ritual is the most complex multi-item sequence in the base six floors — TV codes feeding a dial locker, scattered lighter and plate spawns, and an active hunt ritual room where you burn Level 4's photograph. This guide orders tasks to minimize backtracking and hunt overlap.

Optimal Task Order

Recommended sequence for first clears:

  • Confirm Root of Grudges photo in inventory from Level 4.
  • Sweep both floors for lighter and plate (closets/tables only).
  • TV code hunt for ritual rope locker — try codes when spirit despawned.
  • Enter ritual room with all four components before opening level box if HUD allows flexibility.
  • Box, ofuda, hallway exorcism last.

Adjust if HUD hard-gates box before ritual — always follow objective text first.

TV Code Deep Dive

TVs spawn in disparate guest rooms — no fixed list. Stand facing screen until glow triggers; code copies top-left HUD.

First code frequently fails — community confirmed behavior, not bug. Log each code in Safe Code Helper; enter at locker only during calm or popper stun.

Shelf With Dials room contains locker — name may appear as proximity subtitle. Do not confuse with Level 2 wide safe room geometry.

Ritual Room Step-by-Step

Inside ritual room with rope, lighter, plate, photo:

  • Place plate on floor marker (equip + interact).
  • Place Root of Grudges photo on its tile.
  • Tie rope around four wooden pillars when prompts appear.
  • Burn photo with lighter — animation must complete.

Wardrobes in ritual room mandatory during red screens mid-burn. Exiting early cancels progress on some versions.

Consumable Timing

Bring two party poppers if affordable — one for locker entry, one for ritual room overlap. Onigiri before starting TV sweep prevents stamina bankruptcy during multi-floor searches.

Level 5 is the best Zeni investment checkpoint before Level 6 popper disable — do not hoard consumables unnecessarily here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do TV codes fail on Level 5?
Multiple broadcasts may be required per run. Keep collecting TV codes until locker accepts one.
Where is the ritual rope?
Inside Shelf With Dials safelocker unlocked by TV HUD codes.
Can I burn a different photo?
No — only Root of Grudges from Level 4 works.
Is Level 5 harder than Level 6?
Different — Level 5 is puzzle complexity; Level 6 is chase stamina and disabled poppers.