Firewall in DOORS: How to Freeze or Pay Off Ransom

Updated 10.10.2026· Author: Mark K

Where to get it

The face on the screen and the stop sign in the middle mean Ransom. You get Firewall if you get past or disable him. There are two ways: freeze in time or, if he’s already infected you, quickly collect 500 Gold. He appears in The Archives.

How to get it

Watch for the signal. First, a face appears somewhere on the screen, then a stop sign flashes in the middle with red static.
Freeze right away and stop doing anything until the sign appears.
Let go of every button. Looking around and interacting with Items also count as movement.
Didn't make it? Collect Gold. A lot more drops than usual during the encounter, and Ransom demands 500.

How hard is it?

This badge has medium rarity. The hard part is reacting in time: your hands just want to move the camera around. It was easiest for me when I stopped looking around whenever I heard a sound.

Tip

I keep my finger hovering over the key instead of resting on it. When I see the face on screen, I just let go of everything.

How many players have earned it

uncommon
Total awarded: 4,527,766, in the last 24 hours — 11,643. Badge added on August 28, 2026. Data as of 09.11.2026.

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When to Expect Ransom

Ransom can appear at any time in The Archives, and shows up more often the farther you get through the sectors. You can run into him as early as Sector A. So don't assume the first rooms are safe.

It's easier with a group. Ransom checks players one at a time, about a second apart, and if one player has already triggered him, the others skip the encounter. Don't worry about slow internet: network lag doesn't make the encounter harder.

What Happens If You Move

Pop-up windows will fill the screen, and the items in your inventory will be encrypted and become unavailable. If you don't pay in time, Ransom deals 50 Damage and takes all your Items except the Waiting Ticket and Honey Pot.

There's a way to save an item: drop it before the attack starts, and it won't be encrypted. I use this to protect my most valuable stuff when I'm not holding anything urgent. Items picked up during the attack are protected too.

The Run Isn't Over After You Fail

Even if you don't get the badge, a Honey Pot is guaranteed to appear on the floor or in a chest in the next room after Ransom's attack. Make room for it ahead of time: you can't drop extra Items while Ransom is active. And get ready for another encounter in the farther sectors—Ransom shows up more often there.