Digging into hidden stuff in Mycopunk offers many interesting kinds of moments, but probably nothing matches what the Carver brings. It’s a violent close-range chainsaw, and not just that, it really feels satisfying. Probably even one of the most exciting weapons to find in the game. Here’s what I’ve gathered so far on how to unlock the Carver Chainsaw in Mycopunk.
1. Room Location
The Desert mission must be started by players in order to unlock the Carver. Remember the following while looking for the weapon:
- The Carver is not on the main path of objectives.
You won’t find it naturally by simply keeping up with the mission markers. - It’s hidden in a locked weapons storage room.
This room sits close to the back of the level, within a section that you must venture off-route. - Exploration is essential.
You will have to go off the beaten path to find this secret room.
By intentionally straying from the obvious route and checking side areas, you’ll be able to find the hidden room where the Carver awaits.
2. The Camouflaged Wall Panels
Getting into the room is one thing, but looking for the Carver within isn’t easy either. It’s not immediately visible. What players must discover is this concealed wall piece. It’s a secret panel, and doesn’t bear any markings or signs that it’s something to be interacted with.
So what you’re meant to do is crouch and approach it. When you’re literally right up against it, the game will then prompt you to press your interact button (in most games, that’s “E”) and the panel will open. Behind the panel, the Carver is just sitting there.
3. Unlock and Permanence
The moment you grab it, the Carver is added to your arsenal. That’s it. No additional steps or unlock stages. It will remain with you forever and you never need to worry about unlocking it again on subsequent missions or character re-sets or any of that.
4. You have Tactical Strengths
Not just a tidy easter egg, the Carver is actually functional. It has pretty powerful melee damage, and it even possesses a stunning ability that is great for controlling groups of enemies. In narrow areas or corridors, it’s particularly useful.
This isn’t one of those weapons that plays well in early stages and then turns out to be ineffective. Close combat-loving players will likely want to have it as a primary component of their loadout when playing seriously.
Strategy and Tips
- No crafting or resource farming is necessary here. That certainly makes the Carver stand out from the majority of hidden weapons.
- Proceed slowly through the storage room. Because the panel is difficult to see and there is no indicator, slow and methodical searching is the only option. Particularly along the back walls.
- If you have a squad, better yet. Alone is fine, but it’s distracting having enemies nearby. With co-op, your squad can take care of threats and let you search for the panel without being attacked.
The positioning of the Carver in the world particularly highlights how the developers were concerned about players’ awareness. They didn’t simply want to gate it behind grinding or a craft list. Rather, this is intended as something more akin to an environmental reward, for those who pay attention and take the time to look past what’s immediately presented to them.
There is no RNG or anything random to it. The thought of putting something so valuable behind a secret but logical puzzle really does feel good and reasonable. It suits the style of the game very well.
Conclusion
Acquiring the Carver is one of the moments where you can see that Mycopunk doesn’t always babysit you, and for that, we can all be grateful. It requires some work to get it, and because of that, discovering it feels even better. It’s not a secret weapon or a disposable bonus, it’s a highly-capable, very-featured item that was just waiting for the right person to go look for it.
