DOORS The Mines Walkthrough: Complete Floor 2 Guide with All Entities, Items, and Strategies (2026)

Last updated: May 10, 2026. Covers The Mines (Floor 2) as of the latest update, including all entities, items, Jeff’s Shop prices, boss fight strategies, hidden areas, and survival tips. The Mines remains the most popular floor after The Hotel.

What Is The Mines?

The Mines is the second floor of DOORS, accessible as Doors 101-200. It replaced the original second floor and introduced an entirely new cave-themed environment with unique entities, mechanics, puzzles, and one of the most challenging boss fights in the game: The Nest at Door 200.

Unlike The Hotel’s claustrophobic corridors, The Mines features sprawling caverns, dark tunnels, minecart sections, generator rooms, and bramble-overgrown passages. The atmosphere shifts from hotel horror to subterranean terror, with new ambient sounds, visual design, and entity behaviors that make every run feel distinctly different from Floor 1.

How to Access The Mines

There are two ways to enter The Mines:

Before you enter, make sure you understand the basics of DOORS. If you’re brand new, check our DOORS Beginner Guide first.

The Mines at a Glance

For full details on each entity mentioned below, see our DOORS Entities Bestiary. For item information, see our DOORS Items and Inventory Guide.

Door-by-Door Walkthrough

The Adit (Door 101): Your First Figure Encounter

Door 101 is called The Adit and it serves as the Mines’ tutorial. This is where you encounter Figure for the first time in this floor.

What happens:

1. You enter a large cavern with a minecart system
2. Figure is introduced as a blind entity that hunts by sound
3. You need to find 2 Fuses and install them into a generator
4. Once the generator is powered, the minecart breaks through the first barricade

Strategy tip: This is Figure’s weakest encounter because the area is small and predictable. Use Alarm Clocks if you find them to distract Figure while you search for Fuses. Always place the clock far from your actual position.

Doors 102-119: Learning the Mines

These doors introduce you to the Mines’ unique entities and mechanics. Expect to encounter most of the new entities here in a controlled manner.

Doors 120-149: Mid-Mines Challenges

The difficulty ramps up significantly. Generator rooms appear more frequently, and entity encounters become more aggressive.

Door 150: The Second Seek Chase

Door 150 triggers the second Seek chase of the game, but with a critical twist: jumping sections.

The sequence works like this:

1. Seek’s cutscene triggers as you approach the door
2. You run through a mine tunnel with obstacles
3. Jumping sections appear where you must jump over gaps in minecart tracks
4. Glowing arrows and floating hands guide your path
5. The chase ends and you continue to Door 151

Pro tip: Unlike the first Seek chase in The Hotel, the Mines version has vertical movement. Watch for glowing indicators on elevated surfaces – they show safe landing zones.

Doors 151-159: Jeff’s Shop and Peak Difficulty

Doors 152-162 contain Jeff’s Shop, the Mines’ item store. This is your last chance to buy essential items before the final stretch.

Doors 160-199: The Final Stretch

This is the hardest part of The Mines. Every entity can appear, generator rooms become more complex, and Dread spawns aggressively if you linger.

Key advice for this section:

• Never stop moving in open areas – Dread will spawn
• Save your best items for Door 200 (especially Alarm Clocks and Crucifix)
• Memorize the layout quickly – rooms are large and complex
• Communicate in multiplayer – share item locations and entity warnings

Door 200: The Nest (Final Boss Fight)

The Nest is the final boss encounter of The Mines and one of the most challenging fights in DOORS.

How it works:

1. You enter a massive cavern with 5-6 Anchors scattered around
2. Figure hunts you by sound throughout the entire encounter
3. You must activate all Anchors to complete the floor
4. Each Anchor activation makes a noise that attracts Figure

Detailed strategy:

1. Before activating anything, walk around the perimeter (crouching) to locate all Anchors
2. Place 1-2 Alarm Clocks at strategic points that are far from your Anchor route
3. Start with the Anchor closest to your entrance to minimize travel
4. Ring an Alarm Clock before activating an Anchor – Figure will investigate the clock while you hit the Anchor
5. After each Anchor, relocate and place another decoy if you have more clocks
6. Never run – Figure’s hearing radius is massive. Crouch-walk everywhere.
7. If Figure spots you, run in the opposite direction of the next Anchor and hide

All Entities in The Mines

Mines-Exclusive Entities

Giggle

Giggle is deceptively simple but catches many players off guard. The key is to never ignore sounds from above. When you hear a low growl or metallic ping, look up at the ceiling and move to a different position immediately. The rocks Giggle drops deal significant damage.

Gloombats

Gloombats are directly tied to darkness. If you have a working light source, they cannot harm you. This makes the Flashlight and Glowstick items essential for Mines progression. Always keep a light on in dark areas.

Grumble

Grumble is one of the most dangerous Mines entities because it has no clear warning sign. It simply wanders the area and hunts anything it can see or hear. Your best defense is to stay in cover and move quietly. If Grumble spots you, break line of sight immediately by ducking behind a pillar or into a hiding spot.

Sal

Sal is a sudden-appearance entity. There is no build-up or warning – one moment you’re exploring, the next Sal is in the room. Your reaction time determines whether you survive. Always know where the nearest hiding spot is before entering any room.

Bramble

Bramble isn’t hostile, but it blocks your path. The Shears item (available at Jeff’s Shop for 250g) is required to progress. If you don’t have Shears, search the area carefully – they sometimes spawn in containers near Bramble-blocked doors.

Dread

Dread is the Mines’ way of preventing camping. If you stay in one room for too long, Dread begins spawning and draining your health. The solution is simple: never stop moving for extended periods. Search rooms efficiently and move on.

Returning Entities in The Mines

The Mines Items and Where to Find Them

Container Spawns

Items in The Mines can be found in various containers:

All Mines Items

Item Priority Guide for The Mines

Jeff’s Shop in The Mines: Complete Price List

Jeff’s Shop appears at Doors 152-162 in The Mines. The shop layout and items differ from The Hotel version.

Jeff’s Shop Buying Strategy

Golden rule: Always buy Shears first if you don’t have one. You literally cannot progress past Bramble without them.

Hidden Areas in The Mines

The Mines contains several hidden and secret areas that most players miss:

Secret Rooms

How to Find Hidden Areas

1. Check every wall – some areas have subtle cracks indicating breakable walls
2. Follow side passages – not every tunnel leads forward; some contain loot rooms
3. Listen for sounds – Guiding Light rooms emit a faint humming sound
4. Don’t rush – Hidden areas require thorough exploration, which conflicts with speed

Mines-Specific Puzzles

Generator Rooms

Generator rooms are the Mines’ signature puzzle mechanic. They appear multiple times throughout the floor.

With a Crowbar (3% spawn rate): You can skip the entire generator room puzzle. Simply use the Crowbar on the barricade/door and move on.

Minecart Track Switching

Minecarts are used to break through wooden barricades in The Mines.

Speedrun tip: On Door 101, you can skip adjusting the dial if the default track direction is correct. This saves 5-10 seconds.

Tips for Surviving The Mines

Core Survival Strategies

Multiplayer-Specific Tips

Item Management

Common Mines Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Advanced Mines Strategies

The Figure Sound Radius

Figure’s hearing is the core mechanic of The Mines boss fights. Understanding how sound works gives you a massive advantage:

Key insight: Alarm Clocks create a louder sound than Anchor activations. Figure always investigates the loudest sound first. This is why the clock distraction strategy works.

Resource Allocation by Door Range

FAQ

Q: How do I access The Mines? A: Complete The Hotel (reach Door 100) to earn the Rock Bottom badge. Then select The Mines from the elevator in the Lobby.

Q: What is the hardest part of The Mines? A: Door 200 (The Nest) is widely considered the hardest encounter. Figure hunts you by sound in a massive area while you must activate 5-6 Anchors. Proper Alarm Clock placement and crouch-walking are essential.

Q: Do I need Shears to complete The Mines? A: Yes. Shears are required to cut through Bramble vines that block certain paths. You can buy them at Jeff’s Shop (250g) or find them in containers.

Q: How many Fuses does each generator need? A: Generator rooms typically require 1-2 Fuses. The exact number depends on the room layout. Fuses spawn in adjacent rooms within searching distance.

Q: Can I skip generator rooms? A: Yes, if you find a Crowbar (3% spawn rate in toolboxes). Using a Crowbar on a barricade skips the entire generator puzzle.

Q: What’s the best light source in The Mines? A: The Bulklight (300g at Jeff’s Shop) has the longest battery life and brightest beam. The Glowstick is also excellent because it provides area-of-effect light and frees your hands.

Q: How many Alarm Clocks should I bring to Door 200? A: Ideally 2-3 Alarm Clocks. You’ll use them to distract Figure while activating Anchors. They spawn in containers throughout the Mines, so grab every one you see.

Q: What happens if I die in The Mines? A: You return to the Lobby. You can retry immediately. In multiplayer, teammates can revive you if they have the means.

Q: Is The Mines harder than The Hotel? A: Yes, significantly. The Mines has more entities, larger rooms (harder to navigate), sound-based hunting mechanics, and the challenging Nest boss fight. Practice in The Hotel first.

Q: Can I solo The Mines? A: Yes, but it’s much harder than multiplayer. Solo players need to manage all puzzles, find all items, and handle all entities alone. Multiplayer allows task division during the Nest fight.

Next Steps

Mastered The Mines? Continue your DOORS journey:

• DOORS Beginner Guide – Complete overview of all floors
• DOORS Entities Bestiary – Detailed stats on every entity
• DOORS Items and Inventory Guide – Every item explained
• DOORS The Outdoors Walkthrough – Floor 3 guide
• DOORS Speedrun Guide – Beat every floor as fast as possible

Disclaimer: This guide reflects The Mines as of May 2026. Game updates may change entity behavior, item locations, or mechanics. Always check the official DOORS Wiki for the latest information. The upcoming Archives update (expected May/June 2026) may add new content to The Mines floor.

Sources:

• DOORS Wiki - The Mines
• List of Entities | DOORS Wiki
• Figure | DOORS Wiki
• Jeff Shop | DOORS Wiki
• Achievements | DOORS Wiki
• GameRant - DOORS The Mines Guide
• ProGameGuides - DOORS Walkthrough
• Roblox Den - DOORS Coverage
• YouTube DOORS Guide Videos