5 articlesOne of the most exciting features of the Crimson Court DLC in Darkest Dungeon is blueprints. Compared to a regular Hamlet building, Districts require a lot more resources to build.
The Blueprint, in particular, is a rare item that is only dropped by specific bosses. Here’s how they actually work and how you can get them.
How to Get Blueprints in Darkest Dungeon
A Blueprint is a rare heirloom used to erect District buildings in your Hamlet. Districts give big passive perks like extra food, gold interest, improved torchlight benefits, stress relief, and even The Blood production for Crimson Court runs.
You can see them in your inventory like other heirlooms.
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At some point early in the campaign, you get a town event that gives one Blueprint automatically. You don’t have to fight a boss for this one. The game just teaches you that Districts exist.
The second one is through Boss Drops, which you can get by defeating Veteran and Champion bosses in the world. That means only the big boss fights will drop a Blueprint.
Bosses that count for Blueprints include the standard expedition bosses like the Hag, Necromancer, Brigand Cannon, etc., once they’ve reached their Veteran or Champion variants.
The Garden Guardian in the Courtyard can be repeatedly farmed if you’re playing with Crimson Court, as that boss reliably drops Blueprints.
What to Keep in Mind When Farming Blueprints
Getting Blueprints is slow on purpose, so here’s what you need to keep in mind.
Once you’ve killed all the Veteran/Champion bosses in your current save and grabbed their Blueprint drops, there’s not much else you can legitimately do to get more unless DLC mechanics add additional repeatable targets.
If you don’t see a Blueprint after a boss fight, check your inventory. They usually occupy inventory space like journals, and it’s very easy to leave them behind if your pack was full.
Moreover, Blueprints don’t drop from Apprentice bosses and smaller mobs or quests. Only the real deal bosses count.
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