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
Item
Type
Effect
Best For
Deflector Parasol (Yellow Umbrella)
Sidearm / Weapon
Throw to attack or hold to float slowly across wide gaps and pits
Crossing large pits like the one in Sifted Sands
Pit Preserver
Trinket
Bounce back up when falling into pits/water + reduced pit damage
Extra safety when missing jumps
How to Get the Deflector Parasol (Umbrella)
Step
Action
Details
1
Reach Ossex Area
Progress to the Southern Outskirts or Ossex region.
2
Locate the Shop/Cave
Head to the eastern/northeastern part near Osak or a specific cave with breakable objects.
3
Find the Umbrella
Look for breakable candles or walls on the floor. Break them to reveal the yellow umbrella.
4
Equip It
Set 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
Step
Action
Details
1
Go to Nox’s Bayou
Travel to the swamp area (Nox’s Bayou).
2
Find the Swamp Shack
Head to the northeast corner near lily pads and the large Nox beast.
3
Meet the Kindly Hag
Enter the shack and speak to the Kindly Hag merchant.
4
Purchase
Buy the Pit Preserver for 1,000 Bones.
How to Cross the Wide Pit in Sifted Sands
Step
Action
Details
1
Equip the Umbrella
Make sure the Deflector Parasol is equipped.
2
Optional: Equip Pit Preserver
For safety in case you miss the timing.
3
Approach the Pit
Run toward the wide gap in Sifted Sands (after using a Kear to access the area).
4
Float Across
Hold the umbrella button to deploy it mid-air and glide slowly over the pit.
5
Land Safely
Time your release and land on the other side.
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