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Cult of the Lamb: What Is A Question Mark On Map?

In-game screenshot of Cult of the Lamb

This Cult of the Lamb guide answers “what is a question mark on the map?”.

Cult of the Lamb is the new rogue-like action-adventure game from Australian developers Massive Monster. Its unique cult-building premise, charming art-style, and aptly crazy story has skyrocketed it to the top of video game charts.

In the game, players control a lamb who is sacrificed by four heretic prophets. The lamb is then resurrected by a malevolent deity named “The One Who Waits” and instructed to start a cult in his honour.

The game interlaces rogue-like action sequences with village building akin to Animal Crossing. Along the way, players convert new followers to their cult and must maintain their faith and quality of life.

Faith is managed through a variety of cult traditions like rituals, sacrifice, worship, and issuing religious doctrine. All in all, it makes for a wonderfully unique and messed-up experience that’s hugely rewarding and addictive.

However, the game is quite complex and there’s a lot to wrap your head around. As a result, players have a lot of questions about how things work in Cult of the Lamb.

Cult of the Lamb What Is A Question Mark on Map
A question mark room on the map.

Once you have returned to the Lands of the Old Faith, you will begin to progress through a series of dungeons.

The game gives you some autonomy in picking your path. This is done via a map which gives visual hints at what to expect in each room/dungeon.

One such room appears with a question mark icon. And this has left new players baffled at what to expect in there.

So, what is a question mark on the map in Cult of the Lamb? Let’s go over what players will encounter there.

What is a Question Mark on the map in Cult of the Lamb?

There are numerous different rooms/dungeons that appear in Cult of the Lamb. When you first see the map, it’s up to you to plan the best route based on what you need.

For example, if you see a dungeon with a Heart icon, you know it will give you additional health. Similarly, if you need wood for your camp, you will want to go through a room with the wood log icon.

So, what is a question mark on the map in Cult of the Lamb? A question mark room contains a random encounter. These can take various forms e.g., a choice between two valuable items, a room full of chests, a challenge room, or a new character.

Cult of the Lamb What Is A Question Mark on Map
A question mark room where there was a choice between two items.

If you see a question mark room on the dungeon map, be sure to visit it. Often, you will be rewarded for doing so.

And there you have it – now you know what a question mark on the map is in Cult of the Lamb.

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Sam Harby

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