The ancient pages of the Book of the Dead are spread throughout Darksiders II, and it's your duty to find them. There are forty in all, and for every ten you return to Vulgrim, he'll give you a key to one of the Death Tombs. If you're having trouble finding the locations, just have a look at the Darksiders II guide below and find your way to the locations of the lost book pages.
By the way, the Death Tombs are in the following areas:
Oh, and the Darksiders II Side Quests, Areas, and Relics Guide could come in handy too when playing this game.
Page
Location
Details
1
Stonefather's Vale
Towards the end of a narrow canyon in the Northeast.
2
Forge Lands
Behind a statue in the Eastern Ruins
3
The Cauldron
After defeating several corrupt constructs, destroy some nearby corruption crystals to reveal an orb. Use this orb to open a gate containing another orb and page 3.
4
The Cauldron
Behind a pile of debris in the northwest corner of the East balcony, inside a crate. It’s near the lever used to restore the Fire of the Mountain.
5
Drenchfort
Turn left and go east along the upper balcony after entering the outdoor area. Go all the way right, then drop down from the last handhold you see.
6
Drenchfort
After flooding the Western tear Duct, look inside a broken aqueduct to the north.
7
Shattered Forge
After your first fight with the Construct Sentinel, break a few jars.
8
Lost Temple
After activating the second (upper) custodian and solving the puzzle, go south. It’ll be down a corridor, behind a gate.
9
Lost Temple
At the top of the orb room (which is filled with Stingers and constructs), jump across a series of broken beams to find an alcove.
10
Foundry
In one of the lower passages in the Chasm Canyon, once you acquire the Deathgrip.
11
Weeping Crag
After your battle with The Stalker, go down the stairs to find a narrow passage. Wall run along it.
12
The Nook
In the lower courtyard, up the western wall, behind a cluster of corruption crystals.
13
Gilded Arena
Near Ostegoth on northern end of the exterior pier.
14
Gilded Arena
On the far side of the West Bridge after raising it with the lantern statue.
15
Phariseer’s Tomb
Hidden behind a statue towards the back of the Hall of Worship.
16
Phariseers Tomb
In the Pillar Pit, extend the lower bridge, then climb the western wall.
17
Kingdom of the Dead
On the eastern lookout of the stone bridge that runs along the Spine- it’s where the two bridges intersect.
18
Judicator’s Tomb
On the first floor, in the far northeastern corner.
19
Judicator’s Tomb
After climbing to the rest spot in the middle of the East Tower, look towards a nearby broken staircase, and grab the page with deathgrip.
20
Judicator’s Tomb
While climbing up the large stairwell, you’ll arrive at a balcony. The page is to the south, near the railing.
21
Forge
While in the Fjord near the Eastern Keep, you’ll see two pressure plates. Use soul splitter to activate both.
22
City of the Dead
Hidden in plain sight in the southeastern corner of Champion’s Square.
23
City of the Dead
To the right of the switch on the southern balcony in the rotating bridge area.
24
City of the Dead
Spin one of the lantern statues to the south. It’ll open up a passage that contains page 24.
25
City of the Dead
Near the northern entrance of the Burial Passages. Smash a crate to find it.
26
Lostlight
Look to the south before crossing the bridge to the Crystal Spire. The page is in the ruins.
27
Scar
Near the chest that contains the skeleton key. You’ll need to turn and run along the wall to reach it.
28
Earth
Close to a cluster of red corruption crystals.
29
Earth
In the subway station, immediately after Death receives the Staff of Arafel. It’ll be on top of a pipe near the ceiling, close to the stairwell.
30
Earth
Near the entry tunnel to the Southern Streets, you’ll find the page near a sewage grate to the east.
31
Earth
Hidden in the building immediately before the Noss ambush.
32
Earth
Towards the lower section of the overpass, hidden between a car and a wall.
33
Ivory Citadel
After you enter the Western tower, exit it and go south, looking for a web of corruption.
34
Ivory Citadel
Near a Holy Fire node in the northernmost courtyard.
35
Forge Lands
Go pay a visit to Vulgrim once you get The Voidwalker, and go through the portals. You’ll see a bomb nearby. Pick it up, and throw it through a hole in the wall, aiming for the yellow corruption crystal.
36
Shadow’s Edge
While travelling to the Black Stone, go through the keep and climb a nearby wall. The page will be next to a pressure plate.
37
The Black Stone
In Lilith’s chamber, to the east.
38
The Black Stone
After making your way out of a cylindrical pit in the past, the page is in the corner.
39
The Black Stone
In the portal room, to the Northeast.
40
The Black Stone
Go through the lower portals outside Samael’s throne room.
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