Conquering Thorncrown Rises: A Comprehensive Guide to the Shadow of the Past Quest in Wuthering Waves
This guide details the Shadow of the Past quest in Wuthering Waves, focusing on locating and completing each of the three towers within Thorncrown Rises.
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- Thorncrown Rises Tower Locations
- Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise
- Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise
- Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise
The quest begins by speaking with Botim, located south of the Rinascita-Ragunna-Thessaleo Fells northern Resonance Beacon. He explains a family legacy tied to three infested towers, offering rewards for their cleansing.
Thorncrown Rises Tower Locations
Three towers comprise the Shadow of the Past quest, each initiating a sub-quest:
- Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise: Located northeast of Thorncrown Rises.
- Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise: Located south of Thorncrown Rises.
- Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise: Located southwest of Thorncrown Rises.
Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise
Begin this sub-quest by interacting with Itzel, positioned east of the Resounding Rise Tower. The tower's exploration involves:
- Entering a painting at the hallway's end.
- Tracking and defeating an Abyssal Mercator.
- Collecting supply chests in the northern, western, and eastern rooms.
- Navigating through additional paintings and encounters with Abyssal Mercators.
- Solving a painting puzzle:
- Move the top-left painting to the bottom-right.
- Move the painting behind the top-left display to the bottom-left.
- Move the top-right painting to the top-left.
- Move the painting behind the bottom-right display to the top-right.
- Claiming a Premium Supply chest.
- A final Abyssal Mercator encounter.
- Collecting the Tidal Supply chest from Itzel. This weakens one Command Rise Tower barrier.
Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise
Proceed southeast to the Twilight Rise Tower and speak with Insula to enter. Follow the quest markers, navigating a time loop:
- Investigate three marked locations.
- Converse with Insula.
- Enter the secret passage beneath the elevator.
- Defeat the Abyssal Patricius.
- Collect a supply chest and continue pursuing the Abyssal Patricius.
- A final Abyssal Patricius encounter.
- Collect the Tidal Supply chest from Insula. This weakens the second Command Rise Tower barrier.
Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise
After completing the previous two sub-quests, the Command Rise sub-quest automatically begins.
- Speak with Insula and Itzel at the camp northeast of the tower.
- Utilize the Wingray to reach the Command Rise Tower.
- Enter the tower and follow quest markers.
- Collect supply chests strategically placed throughout the tower.
- Use the grapple to ascend, overcoming obstacles.
- Defeat the Abyssal Patricius.
- Claim the Call of the Abyss Rectifier and a Premium Supply chest.
- Return to Insula and Itzel via the portal. This unlocks the King of Thessaleo and Shadow of the Tower achievements.
This comprehensive guide should assist players in successfully navigating the Shadow of the Past quest within Wuthering Waves. Remember to explore thoroughly for hidden supply chests!
