Mina the Hollower: How to Cross the Wide Pit in Sifted Sands – Umbrella and Pit Preserver Locations

Struggling with the massive Wide Pit in Sifted Sands (Sandfalls region)? This How to Cross the Wide Pit in Sifted Sands guide covers everything you need — the Deflector Parasol (Umbrella) for floating across gaps and the Pit Preserver trinket for safer pit falls.

Item Overview

ItemTypeEffectBest For
Deflector Parasol (Yellow Umbrella)Sidearm / WeaponThrow to attack or hold to float slowly across wide gaps and pitsCrossing large pits like the one in Sifted Sands
Pit PreserverTrinketBounce back up when falling into pits/water + reduced pit damageExtra safety when missing jumps

How to Get the Deflector Parasol (Umbrella)

StepActionDetails
1Reach Ossex AreaProgress to the Southern Outskirts or Ossex region.
2Locate the Shop/CaveHead to the eastern/northeastern part near Osak or a specific cave with breakable objects.
3Find the UmbrellaLook for breakable candles or walls on the floor. Break them to reveal the yellow umbrella.
4Equip ItSet the Deflector Parasol as your sidearm. Press the attack button to throw or hold it to deploy and float.

How to Get the Pit Preserver Trinket

StepActionDetails
1Go to Nox’s BayouTravel to the swamp area (Nox’s Bayou).
2Find the Swamp ShackHead to the northeast corner near lily pads and the large Nox beast.
3Meet the Kindly HagEnter the shack and speak to the Kindly Hag merchant.
4PurchaseBuy the Pit Preserver for 1,000 Bones.

How to Cross the Wide Pit in Sifted Sands

StepActionDetails
1Equip the UmbrellaMake sure the Deflector Parasol is equipped.
2Optional: Equip Pit PreserverFor safety in case you miss the timing.
3Approach the PitRun toward the wide gap in Sifted Sands (after using a Kear to access the area).
4Float AcrossHold the umbrella button to deploy it mid-air and glide slowly over the pit.
5Land SafelyTime your release and land on the other side.

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