In the cooperative Roblox climbing game Abyssal by nextReality Games, secret challenges are unassisted gauntlets that strip away every player mobility aid. Completing a secret challenge requires speaking to the Sid Follower NPC on the ground floor at the Abyssal Sanctum Market, then scaling the abyss all the way to an ending statue on Floor 2 or higher in a single continuous run without rewinding, double jumping, teleporting, or using Witness companions.
How Secret Challenges Work
Standard challenges in Abyssal are started at the entrance of individual floors and reward varying amounts of Abyssal Energy (AE) upon reaching that same floor's ending statue. In contrast, secret challenges must always begin at the very bottom of the game world.
To trigger a secret challenge, interact with the Sid Follower located at the Abyssal Sanctum Market. When you accept the dialogue prompt, the challenge condition activates immediately. Instead of turning in the challenge at the base floor, you must bypass the early delivery points and climb continuously until you interact with the face pillar statue located at the end of Floor 2, Floor 3, Floor 4, Floor 5, Floor 6, or Floor 7.
Challenge Restrictions
Once accepted, the challenge places strict mechanical limitations on your character:
- No Rewind: The time-reversal safety net is disabled for the duration of the climb.
- No Double Jumping: Wing resonance charges are deactivated, preventing any secondary mid-air leap. Sid Followers themselves do not grant a double-jump charge.
- No Witnesses or Active Abilities: You cannot bring a Witness companion, meaning all passive buffs (such as jump height, run speed, and weight reduction) and active effect abilities (such as Dash, High Jump, Hover, or Sprint) are unavailable.
- No Teleporting: Using any teleport mechanic or warping to a checkpoint immediately forfeits and cancels the challenge.
- Single-Session Requirement: While Abyssal Totems act as automated disconnect checkpoints during normal play, challenge states do not persist through server disconnects or logouts. A secret challenge run must be finished in one uninterrupted sitting.
Secret Challenge Rewards and Floor Requirements
Completing a secret challenge for the first time awards an exclusive cosmetic mask from the Visage series alongside an Abyssal Energy payout. The AE reward scales at a rate of 1,000 AE multiplied by the target floor number where you turn in the challenge. Subsequent completions of an already cleared secret challenge do not award additional items or currency.
| Target Floor | Roblox Badge Name | Cosmetic Mask Reward | AE Reward (First Clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor 2 | Secret Challenge (Floor 2) | Visage of Apathy | 2,000 AE |
| Floor 3 | Secret Challenge (Floor 3) | Visage of Sorrow | 3,000 AE |
| Floor 4 | Secret Challenge (Floor 4) | Visage of Joy | 4,000 AE |
| Floor 5 | Secret Challenge (Floor 5) | Visage of Rage | 5,000 AE |
| Floor 6 | Secret Challenge (Floor 6) | Visage of Astonishment | 6,000 AE |
| Floor 7 | Secret Challenge (Floor 7) | Existing records do not confirm mask name | 7,000 AE |
Official badge records also list a legacy badge, [LEGACY] Secret Challenge, which originally tracked runs starting on the ground floor and finishing at the delivery point of the old Floor 4 layout.
Sid Follower NPC Dialogue and Interaction
Sid Followers are distinguished by their appearance: each one wears a mask identical to the Visage of Cruelty, carries shiny black horns and arm bands, and displays a dark aura matching a Sid Orb. The ground floor Sid Follower stands between the invite kiosk and the Market stalls in the Abyssal Sanctum Market.
To start the challenge through dialogue, select the following options:
- Approach the Sid Follower at the Abyssal Sanctum Market.
- When the NPC delivers their greeting, select "What do you want?" (selecting "Mom told me not to talk to strangers" or walking away will cancel the conversation).
- The NPC will outline the objective to reach the target delivery pillar without powers. Select "What are the rules?"
- The NPC will state that rewinding, double jumping, and teleporting are disabled. Select "Yes!" to begin.
If you ever wish to abandon an active run, warping or teleporting to any unlocked checkpoint will cancel the status immediately.
Progression Tips from Player Reports
Community reports from players who have completed the full set of secret challenge masks highlight several obstacles along the route:
- Endurance and Connection Stability: Because leaving the server resets the run back to the ground floor, ensure you have a stable network connection before starting longer climbs to Floor 5, 6, or 7.
- Floor 4 Obstacles: Wiki discussion threads frequently cite Floor 4 as the most common failure point for secret challenge attempts due to precise platforming sequences that normally tempt players to use Dash, Hover, or Rewind.
- Floor 7 Navigation: For high-floor runs reaching Floor 7, player accounts describe a shortcut near the top: players climb the tower featuring ropes and cages holding AE orbs, reach the gate switch, walk around the edge, and drop down directly toward the Abyssal Archives entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the starting NPC for the secret challenge in Abyssal?
The secret challenge begins by speaking to the Sid Follower at the Abyssal Sanctum Market on the ground floor. The NPC stands directly between the invite kiosk and the main Market stalls.
Can you use Witnesses, Dash, or Rewind during a secret challenge?
No. The rules enforced by the Sid Follower remove all Witness companions, disable active skills like Dash or High Jump, shut off the double-jump mechanic, and block the Rewind feature.
What causes a secret challenge run to fail or cancel?
A run is instantly forfeited if you teleport to any checkpoint, enter a teleportation portal, or leave the game session. Failing platforming sections without a rewind means having to climb back up manually from wherever you land.
Can you farm Abyssal Energy by repeating secret challenges?
No. Game data confirms that secret challenge rewards—both the Visage series masks and the floor-based AE payouts—are granted only on your first successful completion of that specific floor target.
