I dropped the dagger into my pack and felt the map tilt. My teammate was sprinting toward a supply drop, unaware I was already a living fuse. The moment the blade left my hand, everything narrowed to the single decision that would either save me or make me a statue.
The little things go quiet when a run gets desperate — How to use the Ritual Dagger in PEAK – Last Resort Badge
I’ve chased this badge across biomes and servers so you don’t have to learn by dying twice. You need the Ritual Dagger and a partner. The dagger’s mechanics only trigger in co-op: it won’t spawn while you’re solo, and the Last Resort badge only counts when you perform the sacrifice with another player present.
Do I need a partner to use the Ritual Dagger?
Yes. The dagger only spawns and activates while you’re in a co-op session. If you’re hunting this badge alone, the game won’t drop the dagger at all. I usually find partners on the PEAK Discord, the Steam community hub, or by calling for help in a Reddit thread; Twitch streamers often have viewers ready to join a run if you’re looking for a quick co-op partner.
When you scan the terrain for loot, you spot odd statues — Where to find the Ritual Dagger
The dagger shows up inside Ancient Statues and Ancient Luggages scattered across biomes. There’s no fixed spawn table you can memorize, so patience helps. I found mine at the CITADEL; if the starter zones don’t yield one, keep moving toward rarer landmarks and check every statue, chest, and luggage you come across.
Where can I find the Ritual Dagger?
Search Ancient Statues and Ancient Luggages. Use the Steam guides and community maps for hotspots, and watch Moyens I/O or creator clips on YouTube for screenshots and coordinates. If you need faster answers, drop a request in PEAK’s Discord — people will often trade screenshots or invite you to a server where someone already has the dagger.
The tiny sting of a fall is often faster than a heal — Preparing to sacrifice
You must drop your own health to 25% or lower before using the dagger. That’s non-negotiable: the Last Resort badge requires the dagger to heal you for 75% while it’s used. The easiest trick is controlled fall damage; a short drop or environmental hazard will get you below the threshold without wasting consumables.
Line up the moment with your teammate. Have them face away from you, give them a clear verbal cue, and make sure they consent — this is a trust play. When you hold right-click (or the designated use button) on their back, the dagger performs the sacrifice: they turn to stone and you gain the required heal to trigger the badge.
How do I get the Last Resort badge?
Step one: obtain the dagger from an Ancient Statue or luggage while in co-op. Step two: drop your health to 25% or below (fall damage is reliable and common). Step three: position behind your consenting teammate and use the dagger to sacrifice them. The dagger heals you for 75% and grants the Last Resort badge. If you’d rather not sacrifice a player, the dagger also functions as a consumable that will restore lost health and clear status ailments — use that option sparingly, as it’s a powerful clutch tool.
When trust matters more than loot, you plan the moment — Practical tips and warnings
Communication beats timing. Tell your partner your plan on Discord or voice chat. Mark the location on the Steam overlay or ping it if you’re on Xbox Live so nobody wanders off. Consider using a secondary account or a willing friend who’s ready to be turned to stone; some streamers even use viewer accounts to practice the maneuver during streams.
Use the dagger like a loaded gun: one mistake and your run changes forever. A mis-timed sacrifice wastes a life and a fragile team composition. Learn the timing on a low-stakes run before trying it in a high-reward session.
If you prefer to keep the dagger as a get-out-of-jail card, treat it as a lighthouse in fog — a rare beacon to pull you back from catastrophe when status effects or critical damage close in.
I’ve guided squads through this ritual hundreds of times and seen runs saved and ruined by a single click; what would you risk to gain Last Resort as your badge of honor?