If you thought washing ashore on the decaying coast of Fort Oasis was the worst part—think again. The storm may be over, but Total Chaos wastes no time throwing you straight into its twisted labyrinth of darkness, starvation, weapon decay, and nightmarish creatures that stalk your every move. The early chapters are notorious for overwhelming new players, and if you're feeling lost, stressed, or ready to uninstall… congrats, you're playing it correctly.
But don’t worry—you’re not going in blind.
This expert-backed walkthrough of Chapters 1–3 will guide you step-by-step through the toughest early sections, helping you preserve resources, avoid rookie mistakes, and survive long enough to understand how Total Chaos truly wants you to play.
Chapter 1 Walkthrough: First Steps Into the Nightmare
Finding the Coastal Key & Your First Weapons
You begin near a green flare—your first clue. This area introduces scavenging and teaches you that EVERY crate, shelf, and corner matters.
Critical Path
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Search the area around the green flare to find the Coastal Key
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Unlock the first gate and climb upward
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Pick up your first weapon: the Pickaxe
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Activate the save point
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Get familiar with the inventory grid—this will save your life dozens of times later
The Foreman Key: Your First Major Test
This section introduces the Brute, your first persistent enemy. He’s slow… but absolutely merciless.
Survival Strategy
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Use the environment to stall him—dash into him to stagger briefly
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Locate all five switches systematically
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Do not waste stamina sprinting unless you need to escape
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Plan your escape route before activating the final switch
Expect panic. It’s normal.
The Four-Dial Puzzle (Solution Included)
Inside the circular chamber, you'll find four symbols you must align:
Four-Dial Puzzle Solution
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Sword: Down
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Omega: Up
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Om: Right
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Unreadable Symbol: Left
Solve this and prepare for a stressful chase sequence.
Crafting Your Replacement Pickaxe
Once the chase ends, you’ll craft a new Pickaxe—your first lesson in the game’s deep crafting system.
Required Components
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Small Wooden Handle
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Pickaxe Head
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Wood Glue
Use a workbench to assemble your new weapon.
Core Survival Mechanics You MUST Master
Efficient Scavenging Protocol
Fort Oasis hides loot everywhere—but only for players who take time to look.
Prioritize the Following:
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Medical supplies
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Food & sustenance
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Weapon components
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Light sources & fuel
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Exploration tools
Pro Tip: The best items are rarely in obvious crates—search shelves, benches, and “storytelling” corners.
Inventory Management 101
Your inventory is intentionally restrictive. Poor planning punishes you immediately.
Inventory Rules
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Balance healing vs. crafting resources
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Avoid becoming “grossly overburdened”—your stamina will suffer
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Carry only what aligns with your short-term objective
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Leave room for unexpected high-tier loot
Combat & Enemy Strategies
Total Chaos is NOT a “kill everything” game.
Enemy Tactics
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Brutes: Slow but relentless—kite them using corners
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Splitters: Throw items into their mouths to stun
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Unkillable Creatures: Avoid entirely (learn which ones are immortal)
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Fire Trick: Whisky (Vodka) + fire source = burning enemy
Combat is about survival, not domination.
Chapters 2–3: What to Expect Next
Chapter 2 Challenges
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Larger, more complex maps
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More enemy variety
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Scarcer resources
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Introduction of deeper puzzle mechanics
Chapter 3 Challenges
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Maze-like layouts
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High enemy density
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More involved crafting
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Sanity becoming a major factor
These chapters push every skill you learned in Chapter 1.
Common Early-Game Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Deadly Player Mistakes
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Using valuable combat tools to break objects
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Sprinting constantly → hunger + stamina depletion
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Ignoring audio cues (they reveal enemy locations)
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Fighting EVERYTHING instead of being stealthy
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Poor loadout planning → overburdened inventory
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Skipping crafting stations
Learn these early. Avoid them forever.
Advanced Survival Techniques
Sanity & Psychological Survival
Not just window dressing—sanity affects perception and performance.
Sanity Management
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Take breaks in safe rooms
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Use light sources to counter darkness
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Recognize hallucination effects
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Maintain your own IRL focus—this game punishes panic
Resource Conservation
Every item matters.
Efficient Usage
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Use melee for weaker enemies
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Combine partial healing
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Optimize routes to reduce backtracking
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Avoid unnecessary combat
Environmental Navigation Mastery
Getting lost kills more players than enemies.
Navigation Tools
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Use distinct environmental markers
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Apply the “right-wall rule”
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Listen for ambient audio
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Pay attention to light sources and architecture
Settings & Performance Optimization
Gameplay Enhancements
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Motion Blur: Off
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Brightness: 65–70%
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Head Bob: Low
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Audio: Prioritize directional cues
System Optimization
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PC: Adjust shadow quality & volumetric lighting
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Console: Enable performance mode
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Reduce heavy particle effects
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Use headphones for survival-boosting audio clarity
Winning Mindset: The Key to Surviving Total Chaos
Total Chaos tests patience, observation, adaptability, resilience, and curiosity more than raw skill.
The survivors who thrive are the ones who:
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Don’t rush
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Observe everything
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Adapt their strategy
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Learn from failures
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Explore every nook
Conclusion: Your First Steps Toward Mastering Fort Oasis
Fort Oasis is more than a setting—it’s a psychological battlefield designed to break newcomers. But now you’re prepared. With this walkthrough, you’re ready to navigate the early chapters efficiently, preserve your sanity and resources, and build the skills needed to take on the horrors ahead.
Survival isn’t about winning every fight. It’s about making the right choices—even if one of those choices is running.
Your journey into Total Chaos is just beginning.
Step forward with confidence.
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