Level 8.1

## Level Classification

* Difficulty: 3/5

* Security System: 1/5

* Entity Count: 4/5

* Stability: 3/5

**Level 8.1**, also known as The Coal Mine, is a sublevel of Level 8.

## Description

**Level 8.1**, pretty much like Level 8, is an abandoned mineshaft. However, the main difference between the two is that this sublevel is specifically a coal mine that stretches out endlessly and does not have multiple layers. The structure of the mineshaft seems to be completely made out of wooden support beams and planks. Like on Level 8, you can frequently find rails, which are covered with gravel and dirt, and mine carts, which are always going to be empty. Light bulbs, which are the only source of light on this level, can be seen hanging from the ceiling.

The level is claustrophobic, but not nearly as claustrophobic as Level 8. The level has dead ends, which are quite rare, but despite that, navigation is still difficult. Tiny rocks can be found laying on the ground, and while exploring the level, you will also find large piles of coal. You can also find other objects, which may come in handy later on. These objects are scattered around the level, and they are usually things such as flashlights, bottles of water, which are sometimes empty, pickaxes, and shovels, which are usually used by Miners. The other entities that inhabit this level are Lurkings, Shadows, Stealers, Stalkers and Mimics.

On this level, the Miners appear more frequently, which is why this level has been marked as their main habitat. Surprisingly, stumbling upon an entity is more common in areas with light bulbs than in those who stay completely in the darkness. The darkness on this level might be more dangerous than the entities, as the darkness hurts your eyes and no one knows why it happens. It is quite uncommon to stumble upon a dark area, and they are usually quite small. If you manage to find it, always keep your flashlight on. This may attract some entities, but at least your eyes won't be hurt by the darkness. It should be noted that this cannot make you go blind.

The level possesses a wiring system, but no one is certain how the light bulbs work. If you attempt to cut the wires, the light bulbs will still work. Attempting to break the light bulbs will also not work, and you are also unable to take them to the ceiling as they seem to be stuck. The same thing goes for the support beams and planks. Oddly enough, the light that these light bulbs create does not harm your eyes. This led the explorers to a realization. As anyone should know, staring at the light for a long period of time will hurt your eyes, but on this level, that seems to be reversed. As mentioned above, here, the darkness is what hurts your eyes.

## Entrances and Exits

### Entrances

* On Level 8, you will need to find mineshafts that seem to have a somewhat more stable structure than the other mines. In order to find these mineshafts, you will need to stay at the upper layers of Level 8. These mines will usually lead you to **Level 8.1**.

### Exits

* To exit, one must find a door leading back to Level 8. As of now, this seems to be the only way out.

## Author and Image credit

Written by FullCraft99 (FullRooms Operator).

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