The Guts and Blackpowder crossover in Roblox’s Halloween Spotlight Event is one of the more challenging event missions — mixing teamwork, boss mechanics, and classic horror gameplay. This game gives you two key badges: one for defeating Dracula and another for taking down the Headless Horseman. Each badge unlocks either a Rune or a Key in the Halloween Spotlight hub.
This guide breaks down both phases in full detail: how to craft silver bullets, where to find Dracula, and how to finish the final Sleepy Hollow stage for the Key reward.
How to Get the Rune & Key in Guts and Blackpowder Halloween Spotlight Event
Game: Guts and Blackpowder
Objective: Defeat Dracula and the Headless Horseman in two separate missions
Rewards:
Rune Token → Earned after defeating Dracula
Key Token → Earned after defeating the Headless Horseman
Difficulty: Hard (requires teamwork and precision)
Game Type: Team-based horror shooter
Time to Complete: ~20–30 minutes with a coordinated group
Phase 1 — How to Get the Rune (Defeat Dracula)
The first mission takes place inside Dracula’s Mansion, where your team must gather silver, forge bullets, and kill the vampire lord himself.
Step 1 — Collect Silver
At the start of the round, one player should focus on collecting silver ore scattered around the map.
The silver must be brought to the cauldron in the kitchen.
You need to repeat this process 11 times — each delivery fills the cauldron meter (shown as “X/11”).
Tip: Only one player can deposit silver at a time, so coordinate who does the running while others distract Dracula.
Step 2 — Craft Silver Bullets
Once all 11 pieces of silver have been delivered:
- Wait for the cauldron to cool down.
- After a short delay, it’ll let you collect Silver Bullets from it.
- Once collected, your musket or gun will permanently fire silver ammunition for the rest of the round.
These bullets are the only way to damage Dracula — without them, your shots will do nothing.
Step 3 — Load the Bullets and Engage Dracula
After collecting silver bullets, you’ll see a bullet symbol on the bottom-right of your HUD.
This confirms your weapon is loaded with silver rounds.
Head into the main hall or nearby rooms to find Dracula.
Start shooting — each red flash or hit sound confirms damage dealt.
Be cautious: Some statues or knight displays will activate as enemies if you walk too close. They can quickly overwhelm you if ignored.
Step 4 — Move to the Master Bedroom
After enough damage, the system will announce:
“Dracula has retreated to the Master Bedroom.”
Follow the purple glowing light or pillar marker to reach the upper floors.
The area will be filled with thralls (vampire minions). Eliminate them while keeping pressure on Dracula.
Step 5 — Finish the Fight
Continue attacking Dracula until his health is nearly gone.
Once weakened, a crucifix will appear inside one of the coffins.
Pick it up to stun Dracula, forcing him into the coffin.
Grab the stake from the same coffin and stab Dracula to finish the battle.
Doing so awards the Rune Token badge.
Even if you’re dead when this happens, you’ll likely still receive credit as long as you spawned and participated.
Phase 2 — How to Get the Key (Defeat the Headless Horseman)
After completing Dracula’s Mansion, you’ll unlock access to the second mission: Sleepy Hollow. This two-part mission is where you earn the Key Token.
Step 1 — Enter Sleepy Hollow
From the main menu, choose Change Map → Sleepy Hollow.
Choose a class (any works, but ranged weapons are most effective).
The game might lag initially due to effects — this is normal.
Step 2 — Complete Part 1: Retrieve the Skull
Follow your team through the dark village and towards the windmill.
Locate the glowing skull object.
Bring the skull to the windmill to trigger the next phase.
After completing this, proceed to the bridge area where a ferry awaits.
Ride the ferry to the next section of the mission.
You can die here without losing progress — respawns are active between parts.
Step 3 — Part 2: The Final Boss (Headless Horseman)
In the second phase, move toward the back area near the dock/bridge.
Players usually set up barriers or cover near this location to minimize incoming attacks.
Your main objective is to shoot the Headless Horseman repeatedly until he’s defeated.
Combat Tips:
Do not melee. The melee attacks don’t damage the boss — only ranged shots count.
Watch for the red flash effect and impact sound — it means your shots are landing.
Avoid standing in the open; stay behind cover when he charges or swings his weapon.
Once his HP is depleted, the boss will collapse, and the Key Token badge will automatically unlock for all active participants.
Reward Summary
| Mission | Objective | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dracula’s Mansion | Craft silver bullets and defeat Dracula | Rune Token | Only silver bullets can hurt him |
| Sleepy Hollow | Defeat the Headless Horseman | Key Token | Use ranged attacks only; laggy but straightforward |
You must spawn into the match to receive badges; being spectating only might not count.
If your team fails, you can replay the stage immediately without losing progress.
Players who already have the Rune can go straight to Sleepy Hollow for the Key.
Completing both stages adds your Rune and Key to the Halloween Spotlight hub progress tracker, unlocking new accessories or tokens.
The Guts and Blackpowder Halloween Spotlight mission is among the toughest in the event lineup, but also one of the most cinematic and rewarding.
The Dracula fight rewards patience and teamwork, while the Sleepy Hollow encounter is a straightforward but chaotic shootout.