Ashes of the Damned is packed with side Easter eggs that reward smart players with valuable loot, and the Twins Easter egg at Vandorn Farm is one of the most worthwhile to complete early in your runs. This quick side quest takes just a few minutes and guarantees a free Wisp Tea perk—and the best part? It doesn’t increase your next perk purchase price.
Beyond the free perk, this Easter egg also rewards Essence and opens up opportunities for additional loot spawns throughout your match. If you’re looking to optimize your early-game economy and get a powerful perk without spending precious Essence, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Why Wisp Tea matters: This perk is particularly valuable because it’s essential for several main Easter egg steps, including obtaining the Powder of the Forgotten serum component. Getting it for free early saves 2,000+ Essence that you can invest elsewhere.
Prerequisites: What You Need Before Starting
Before attempting the Twins Easter egg, you need to complete one essential requirement:
Power Must Be Activated at Vandorn Farm
Here’s how to turn on the power:
- Travel to Vandorn Farm (east of Janus Towers Plaza spawn)
- Locate the Power Pump in the farm area
- Shoot all the glowing fungus on the Power Pump within the time limit
- Head inside the Barn
- Flip the power switch to activate electricity
Why power matters: The TV in the Farmhouse won’t function without power. Attempting this Easter egg before activating power will waste your time—the interaction simply won’t trigger.
Additional preparation tips:
- Clear zombies in the Farmhouse before starting for uninterrupted interactions
- Consider bringing a teammate to watch your back during the steps
- This Easter egg can be completed on any round, but earlier is better for economy
For more context on map layout and power systems, check our complete Ashes of the Damned walkthrough.
Step 1: Find and Activate the TV in the Farmhouse
Once power is active at Vandorn Farm, head to the Farmhouse building.
Location: Vandorn Farm Farmhouse, upstairs near the bunk beds
What to look for:
- A cabinet/shelf unit with a TV displaying static
- The TV will have a flickering, snowy screen
- It’s positioned by the beds in the sleeping area
How to interact:
- Approach the static TV
- Press and hold the interact button (same as reload button)
- You’ll hear a channel-changing sound effect
- The TV briefly flashes or changes
- Repeat this interaction 6-7 times total
What you’re looking for: After multiple channel changes, twins holding hands will appear on the TV screen. This confirms you’ve triggered the Easter egg sequence.
Continue interacting with the TV after seeing the twins. Keep pressing the interact button until only ONE twin appears on screen. This is your cue to move to the next step.
Troubleshooting:
- If nothing happens, verify power is active at Vandorn Farm
- Make sure you’re holding the interact button long enough for the sound cue
- Zombies can interrupt the interaction—clear the area first
- The channel changes are somewhat random—patience is key
Step 2: Find the Ghost Drawing in the Barn Cellar
After seeing the single twin on the TV, immediately head to the Barn’s Cellar area.
Path to Cellar:
- Exit the Farmhouse
- Enter the Barn (large building with hay and equipment)
- Look for stairs or entrance leading down to the Cellar
- Descend into the underground area
What to find: A ghost drawing/outline on the south wall of the Cellar. This ethereal figure is semi-transparent and easy to spot once you’re looking in the right direction.
How to trigger:
- Approach the ghost drawing closely
- The ghost will disappear as you get near
- No interaction button needed—proximity triggers it
- You’ll know it worked when the ghost vanishes
Visual cue: The ghost drawing looks like a child’s silhouette. It’s clearly paranormal and distinct from regular wall textures.
Strategic note: This step is quick if you know where you’re going. First-time players should familiarize themselves with the Barn layout beforehand. Check our wall buy locations guide for complete Vandorn Farm mapping.
Step 3: Reunite the Twins on the TV
Return to the Farmhouse TV after triggering the Cellar ghost.
What happens:
- Approach the TV again (it may show static initially)
- Interact with the TV
- Both twins now appear reunited on screen
- This confirms the ghost interaction worked
Next phase: Wait for the TV to cycle back to static. This happens automatically after a few seconds—don’t leave, just wait near the TV.
Once static returns:
- Interact with the TV again
- Continue interacting until BOTH twins disappear from the screen
- An empty/blank TV screen (or different image) indicates success
- Now both twins have “escaped” the TV and spawned in the physical world
Timing consideration: This step requires patience. The TV cycles through states automatically, and you need to wait for the static refresh before continuing. Rushing or leaving too early resets progress.
Step 4: Locate the Twins at the Silo
With both twins now missing from the TV, head to the northwestern section of Vandorn Farm.
Exact location: By the Silo structure, close to the Power Pump
Navigating there:
- Exit the Farmhouse
- Head northwest across the farm
- Look for the large Silo (tall cylindrical structure)
- The twins spawn in the corner area near the Silo
What you’ll see: Two ghostly child figures standing together. They’re semi-transparent and clearly paranormal entities—you can’t miss them once you’re in the right area.
How to claim rewards:
- Walk directly toward the twins
- Get close to them (proximity-based trigger)
- The twins will vanish as you approach
- Rewards immediately spawn where they stood
Rewards from completion:
- Free Wisp Tea perk can (primary reward)
- Essence (varies, typically 500-1,000)
- Possible additional Salvage or equipment
Critical detail: Drinking this free Wisp Tea perk does NOT increase your next perk purchase price. Normally, perks follow an escalating cost system (2,500 → 3,000 → 3,500, etc.), but the free perk from this Easter egg doesn’t count toward that progression. This makes it even more valuable economically.
Understanding Wisp Tea: Why This Perk Matters
If you’re wondering whether this Easter egg is worth the effort, understanding Wisp Tea’s mechanics helps clarify its value.
Wisp Tea Perk Effects:
- Activates after dealing damage to enemies
- Creates damaging area effects
- Useful for crowd control
- Required for main Easter egg progression (breaking the mirror in Ashwood Tailor Shop)
Main Easter egg integration: When going for the Ashes of the Damned main quest completion, you need Wisp Tea to obtain the Powder of the Forgotten serum component. Getting it free early means you can progress the main quest without the additional Essence investment.
Economic impact:
- Normal perk cost: 2,500+ Essence (depends on how many perks purchased)
- Free from Easter egg: 0 Essence
- Savings can buy wall weapons, armor, Pack-a-Punch, or equipment
Best perk combinations: For optimal builds, check our guides on best Slot 1 perks, and our complete perk locations for Ashes of the Damned.
Bonus: Additional Twin Spawns Throughout the Match
The Easter egg doesn’t end after claiming your free Wisp Tea. The twins can reappear throughout your game session.
Where twins respawn:
- Inside the Barn at Vandorn Farm (most common)
- Other locations around Vandorn Farm area
- Spawn timing appears random
What to do when you spot them:
- Approach the twins immediately
- They’ll vanish upon proximity
- Collect the rewards they drop
Rewards from additional spawns:
- Equipment (grenades, tactical items)
- Armor plates
- Essence
- Salvage
Important note: Unlike the initial completion, additional twin spawns do NOT give free perks. They’re purely bonus loot drops that help sustain your economy throughout the match.
Strategic value: These bonus spawns can bail you out when you’re low on equipment or Salvage. Keep an eye on the Barn area when passing through—the few seconds to grab free loot is always worthwhile.
Optimal Timing: When to Complete This Easter Egg
The Twins Easter egg can be completed on any round, but timing affects its value:
Early Rounds (1-5) – OPTIMAL
- Pros: Maximum economic impact, Essence savings matter most early
- Pros: Easy to complete without zombie pressure
- Pros: Sets up main Easter egg attempts if planning full completion
- Cons: Requires activating power first (minor time investment)
Mid Rounds (6-15) – GOOD
- Pros: Still provides significant Essence savings
- Pros: More likely to have power already active from normal progression
- Cons: Zombie density makes interactions slightly more challenging
- Cons: May have already purchased perks, reducing economic impact
Late Rounds (16+) – SITUATIONAL
- Pros: Still free if attempting main Easter egg late
- Pros: Bonus twin spawns still provide value
- Cons: Minimal economic impact if perks already purchased
- Cons: High zombie pressure makes completion tedious
Recommendation: Complete this Easter egg as soon as you activate power at Vandorn Farm. The earlier you get the free perk, the more Essence you save for other critical purchases like Pack-a-Punch upgrades and weapon wall buys.
Solo vs Co-Op: Completion Differences
This Easter egg works identically in solo and co-op, but team dynamics affect execution:
Solo Players:
- Full control over pacing
- No competition for the free perk
- Must handle zombie pressure alone during interactions
- Slightly slower due to managing everything independently
Co-Op Teams:
- Can designate roles (one player completes steps, others handle zombies)
- Only the player who approaches the final twin spawn gets the free perk
- Consider coordinating who needs Wisp Tea most
- Faster completion with proper coordination
Co-op etiquette tip: Discuss beforehand who’s claiming the free perk. If one player is going for the main Easter egg, they should prioritize getting free Wisp Tea since it’s required for progression.
For more team strategies, see our beginner tips for Zombies.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Attempting before power activation: The TV won’t function. Always verify power is on before starting.
Not interacting enough times: Some players stop too early. Make sure you see the twins appear, then disappear in the sequence described.
Leaving the TV during static phases: Wait for the refresh. Leaving resets your progress.
Not approaching close enough to ghosts: Both the Cellar ghost and final Silo twins require proximity. Get close to trigger the vanish effect.
Forgetting to check for bonus spawns: After initial completion, twins can appear again. Don’t ignore free loot.
Rushing through steps: Each interaction needs time to register. Be patient with the TV channel changes.
Integration with Other Easter Eggs
The Twins Easter egg connects to broader Ashes of the Damned progression:
Main Easter Egg Synergy: The free Wisp Tea directly supports the main quest completion since you need this perk to obtain one of the six serum components.
Other Side Easter Eggs:
- Music Easter egg for ambiance
- Mr. Peeks Axe Throwing for additional challenges
- Freeing Klaus for companion assistance
Economic optimization: Completing multiple side Easter eggs maximizes free rewards. Stack this with efficient Essence farming and Salvage farming for optimal economy.
Visual Walkthrough Summary
For quick reference, here’s the complete sequence:
- ✅ Activate power at Vandorn Farm (Power Pump → Barn switch)
- ✅ Farmhouse TV – Interact 6-7 times → See twins holding hands
- ✅ Continue interacting → Only one twin visible
- ✅ Barn Cellar – Approach ghost drawing → Ghost vanishes
- ✅ Return to TV → Both twins reunited on screen
- ✅ Wait for static refresh → Interact until both twins gone
- ✅ Northwest corner by Silo → Approach twins
- ✅ Collect rewards → Free Wisp Tea + Essence
- ✅ Watch for bonus spawns throughout match
Total time: 3-5 minutes (assuming power already active and minimal zombie interference)
Difficulty: Easy—no combat challenges, pure interaction sequence
Repeatability: Once per match for free perk, multiple bonus spawns possible
Maximizing Your Free Perk Strategy
Getting Wisp Tea free is great, but optimizing your overall perk strategy amplifies the benefit:
Perk Priority After Free Wisp Tea:
- Juggernog (increased health—always first purchased perk)
- Speed Cola or Quick Revive (depends on solo vs team)
- Your free Wisp Tea (economically optimal to use immediately)
- Situational perks based on strategy
Perk Augments: Once you unlock perk augments, consider which ones benefit Wisp Tea most.
Permanent Perks: For long-term players, permanent perks change the economic equation entirely.
Additional Vandorn Farm Secrets
While at Vandorn Farm completing this Easter egg, consider these additional objectives:
Training Spots: Vandorn Farm has excellent zombie training areas. Our best training spots guide covers optimal routes.
Wall Buys: Know which weapons are available for quick purchases. Check wall buy locations.
Serum Components: Multiple main Easter egg components are collected at Vandorn Farm (Human Bones, Ravager Eyes, Widow’s Lantern planting location).
Power Pump Integration: The Power Pump here is essential for Ol’ Tessie upgrades.
Does This Work in Cursed Mode?
Yes! The Twins Easter egg functions identically in Cursed Mode (unlocked after completing the main Easter egg).
Cursed Mode considerations:
- Increased difficulty makes interactions slightly more dangerous
- Free perk is even more valuable due to tougher economy
- Bonus twin spawns still occur
- No changes to the Easter egg sequence itself
Cursed Mode also unlocks Pack-a-Punch camos, adding another reason to master efficient side Easter eggs.
Speedrun and Challenge Run Applications
For players attempting speedruns or challenge runs:
Speedrun value:
- Saves time by eliminating need to earn Essence for Wisp Tea
- Allows faster main Easter egg progression
- 3-5 minute investment pays off for full completions
Challenge runs:
- “No Perk Purchase” runs still allow free perk from Easter egg (technically not purchased)
- Essential for economy-limited challenges
- Provides free Essence bonus for restrictive rulesets
High-round strategies:
- Bonus twin spawns provide sustained economy
- Free perk slot allows purchasing other critical perks
- Every Essence point matters on rounds 50+
Final Thoughts
The Twins Easter egg at Vandorn Farm represents one of the best risk-to-reward ratios of any side Easter egg in Ashes of the Damned. The 3-5 minute investment yields a guaranteed free perk worth 2,500+ Essence plus additional loot opportunities throughout your match.
More importantly, getting Wisp Tea free sets you up perfectly for main Easter egg attempts without the economic burden. The perk requirement would otherwise force you to spend Essence you’d rather invest in weapons, Pack-a-Punch, or armor.
Key takeaways:
- Complete this Easter egg every single run—there’s no reason not to
- Do it immediately after activating Vandorn Farm power
- Watch for bonus twin spawns throughout the match
- Use the Essence savings to accelerate other progression
Whether you’re going for the full main quest, grinding camo challenges, or just trying to survive high rounds, the free Wisp Tea perk gives you an economic advantage that compounds throughout your session.
For more Ashes of the Damned tips, check out our complete map walkthrough and Field Upgrades tier list.
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