PETAPETA School of Nightmares brings its signature horror-chase gameplay to the Roblox Halloween Spotlight event. To earn the exclusive Rune and Key tokens, you must complete two specific in-game challenges. This guide will walk you through the steps to survive the school’s horrors and claim your rewards.
Understanding the Rune and Key Quests
The event features two distinct quests in PETAPETA:
The Rune Quest: A collection challenge where you must find 20 hidden pumpkins scattered throughout the school.
The Key Quest: A progression challenge where you must successfully survive and escape all three levels of the game.
You must complete the Rune Quest before the Key Quest becomes available.
Step-by-Step: How to Get the Rune
The Rune quest is about thorough exploration and evasion.
The Objective
Find and collect 20 small, glowing orange pumpkins hidden across the map. The glow makes them easier to spot in the dark environments.
Pumpkin Hunting Guide
Where to Look: The pumpkins are scattered throughout Level 1 of the school. You do not need to progress to later levels to find all 20.
Common Locations: Check every corner. Look on the floor, on top of desks and shelves, under chairs, inside lockers, and on window ledges. Be meticulous.
How to Collect: On PC, approach a pumpkin and press and hold E. On mobile, use the on-screen interaction button.
Pro Survival Tips for the Rune Quest
Play with a Team: It is highly recommended to play with 2-3 other players. You can split up to cover more ground, and having teammates can distract monsters.
Use Your Ears: Wear headphones. Sound cues are crucial for hearing the monster’s footsteps and breathing, giving you time to hide.
Know Your Hiding Spots: Lockers are your best friend. If you hear a monster nearby, quickly get inside one and stay quiet.
Progress is Saved: You do not need to collect all 20 pumpkins in a single run. Your progress is saved across sessions, so be patient.
Claiming Your Reward
Once you collect the final 20th pumpkin, you will automatically receive the Rune token in your inventory.
Step-by-Step: How to Get the Key
After securing the Rune, the Key Quest unlocks. This challenge tests your full understanding of the game’s mechanics.
The Objective
Successfully find the exit keys and escape all three levels of PETAPETA School of Nightmares. You can complete this on any difficulty.
Level-by-Level Breakdown
Level 1: The standard school layout. Search for 5-7 keys to unlock the main exit door while avoiding the monster.
Level 2: Introduces new mechanics. You may need to break windows to access new areas. Keep an eye out for keys in these new zones.
Level 3: Features a more complex layout, often involving purple portals to teleport between rooms. Navigating this maze is key to finding the final exit keys.
Pro Survival Tips for the Key Quest
Stick Together: In a team, do not wander off alone. A group is harder for a monster to isolate and capture.
Use Speed Boosts: Temporary speed boost items can be found. Save them for when you are being actively chased.
Master the Locker: Do not underestimate the power of hiding. If the monster is on your trail, breaking line-of-sight and hiding in a locker is often the best strategy.
Learn the Layout: Key and item spawns are random, but room layouts are not. Learning the map will help you navigate more efficiently under pressure.
Claiming Your Reward
After you open the final exit door in Level 3 and escape, you will automatically receive the Key token in your inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I find all the pumpkins in Level 1?
A: Yes, all 20 pumpkins for the Rune Quest are located within Level 1. You do not need to progress to Level 2 or 3 to complete this quest.
Q: Do I need a team to complete these quests?
A: While it is possible to complete them solo, it is significantly easier and faster with a team of 2-4 players for better exploration and monster distraction.
Q: What happens if I die while collecting pumpkins?
A: If you die, you will lose your current progress for that round, but any pumpkins you collected in previous rounds are permanently saved. You can re-enter the game and continue from your last saved count.
Q: I finished Level 3 but didn’t get the Key. Why?
A: You must have completed the Rune Quest first. The Key Quest only activates after you have collected all 20 pumpkins and received the Rune.
Q: Are the Rune and Key used inside PETAPETA?
A: No. These tokens are for the main Roblox Halloween Spotlight event hub. You use them there to claim exclusive UGC (Universal Gear Catalog) rewards.
Conclusion
Earning the Rune and Key in PETAPETA School of Nightmares is a thrilling challenge that combines careful exploration with tense survival horror. Focus first on the methodical pumpkin hunt for the Rune, using teamwork and stealth. Then, apply your map knowledge and evasion skills to survive all three levels for the Key. By playing cautiously, using sound to your advantage, and leveraging team tactics, you can conquer the school’s nightmares and secure your Halloween Spotlight rewards.