So... Apperently you can softlock in level 9... :(
5 years ago
Netherlands

On my second attempt on any% no up+a I somehow missplaced the last bomb just before g'dorf (you know, after return to the Patra room with the silvers, up up up bomb to the left). Okay, too bad but my new time would still be much better than my first attempt so lets go into that annoying loop to get back... So i went up a few times and bang... a door with a keylock. I assumed the mobs would drop the key but no... no luck...

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy292/tussengasje/tloz-softlock_1.jpg

PS: Thanks JKoper for the beginner guide with the Blue Ring Route

United States

Well that's a pitfall of no up+a speed running. Lots of folks do it. Once. :)

But it's not really a softlock. You can up+a. And you're supposed to have the Magic Key by now.

Texas, USA

the real way to softlock 9 is to drink a potion while entering the stairs.

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