The Cursed Chapel is one of the more unique maps in Demonologist, mainly because the exorcism process works very differently compared to other locations. You still need to identify the ghost and complete objectives like usual, but this map adds a special “sinner” mechanic that changes how you play.
If you’re new to the map, it can feel confusing at first. Once you understand how the sinner system and puzzles work, though, the whole exorcism becomes much more manageable.
Investigation Phase
Like any other map, your first task is collecting three pieces of evidence and identifying the ghost type in your journal. The main difference here is the sinner mechanic.
Multiplayer
Only one player is secretly marked as the sinner each round. This is randomized every investigation.
You can identify the sinner by using the Ectoplasm Glass and checking above each player’s head.
Solo
If you’re playing alone, you are always the sinner.
Tips for the Sinner
The sinner plays a critical role in this map.
If the sinner dies, the team cannot complete the exorcism, so survival is extremely important.
A few simple habits help a lot:
- Stay behind teammates during hunts
- Let others gather evidence in the ghost room
- Carry a crucifix whenever possible
Once you’ve found all evidence and selected the ghost type, you can move on to the objectives.
Objectives
There are always three objectives in this map:
- The sinner must enter the confession room and escape
- Insert the missing piece and activate the mechanism
- A randomized side objective
The third objective is usually something like:
- Collecting salt bags
- Fixing crucifixes
You should always complete them in this order:
3 → 1 → 2
The third objective is needed before the second can be completed, which is why this order makes things much easier.
First Objective
This is where the map becomes very unique.
The sinner must enter the confession room without carrying any items and sit in the chair.
After a short cutscene:
- A body falls from the pulpit
- You receive a flashlight and a note
From here:
- Follow the yellow ghost girl to the Sacristy Room
- Pick up the lever inside
- Prepare to solve a candle puzzle
Sacristy Puzzle
Inside the room, a monster is trapped in a cell and will eventually escape. You must solve the puzzle while avoiding it.
You can hide inside wardrobes if needed.
Puzzle Solution Rule
Light candles beneath paintings based on oldest dates first.
Example:
If the dates are 1930, 1937, and 1953 — light the 1930 candle first.
After solving the puzzle:
- A box opens
- Take the note inside
- Return to the confession room and sit again
This completes the first objective.
Second Objective – Symbol Candle Puzzle
Return to the Sacristy Room in the present world.
You now have:
- The lever
- A note containing symbol clues
Inside the room you’ll see:
- 12 symbols
- Candles beneath each one
How to Solve
Match the symbols shown on the note with the symbols near the coffin.
Light the candles in the exact order shown on the note:
Top-left → bottom-right sequence
You must do this quickly because a monster will eventually escape from the coffin.