What the hub does
Sanctus Clypeus is the preparation and permanent-progression center between hunts. A useful visit starts at the War Table, continues through whichever upgrade or supply stations match the next objective, and ends at the portal and Loadout Station.
The War Table shows available missions, their target Wards, approximate duration, expected threats, difficulty, and modifiers. Completing missions expands the accessible areas, assignments, and equipment pool.
Station checklist
- Use the Archivist for power-related discoveries and Boons.
- Visit the Merchant to restock consumables and review trinkets.
- Take weapons and armor to the Blacksmith for crafting, rarity improvements, and permanent upgrades.
- Build the deployment loadout and begin matchmaking at the portal.
Additional allies and services unlock as campaign progress advances, so an early hub can expose fewer options than later screenshots.
Before deploying
Read the mission objective and threat description before raising difficulty. Select gear for that assignment rather than defaulting to the highest rarity, restock only what the run needs, and confirm the intended co-op state before entering the portal. Once deployed, temporary choices can reshape the plan, but the hub loadout supplies its foundation.