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 Three Towers Locations
- Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise
- Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise
- Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise
Botim, situated south of the Rinascita-Ragunna-Thessaleo Fells northern Resonance Beacon, initiates the quest. He explains the tower's infestation by shadowy creatures and offers rewards for their elimination.
Thorncrown Rises Three Towers Locations
The Shadow of the Past quest comprises three sub-quests, each tied to a specific tower:
- 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
The Resounding Rise Tower's entrance is marked by Itzel, positioned to the east. Completing this sub-quest involves:
- Interacting with the painting at the hallway's end.
- Following and defeating the Abyssal Mercator.
- Collecting supply chests in the northern, western, and eastern rooms.
- Repeating steps 2 and 3.
- Following the Abyssal Mercator after another encounter.
- Interacting with the painting behind the final Mercator.
- Opening the chest to halt attacking enemies.
- Defeating the blocking enemy.
- Correctly rearranging paintings:
- Move the top-left painting to the bottom-right display.
- Move the painting behind the top-left display to the bottom-left.
- Move the top-right painting to the top-left display.
- Move the painting behind the bottom-right display to the top-right.
- Collect the Premium Supply chest.
- Defeat the final Abyssal Mercator.
- Speak with Itzel and collect the Tidal Supply chest. This weakens a barrier at the Command Rise Tower.
Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise
Proceed southeast to the Twilight Rise Tower and speak with Insula to begin. The sub-quest involves:
- Investigating three marked locations for clues.
- Speaking with Insula.
- Entering the secret passage under the elevator.
- Defeating the Abyssal Patricius.
- Collecting a supply chest and following the Patricius.
- Defeating the Patricius again.
- Speaking with Insula.
- Collecting the Tidal Supply chest. This weakens another barrier at the Command Rise Tower.
Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise
This sub-quest activates upon completing the previous two. The steps are:
- Speak with Insula and Itzel at the camp northeast of the Command Rise Tower.
- Use the Wingray to fly to the Command Rise Tower.
- Enter the tower and follow the quest marker.
- Collect a supply chest west of the moving libraries.
- Use the Grapple to ascend.
- Collect a Basic Supply chest and another after defeating enemies.
- Defeat the Abyssal Patricius and collect the chest.
- Use the Grapple to continue ascending, collecting chests along the way. Two Sonance Caskets: Ragunna are also located within.
- Utilize the chandelier mechanism to reach the tower's peak.
- Speak with Insula and Itzel after discovering Liel's demise.
- Use the portal to confront and defeat the Abyssal Patricius, obtaining the Call of the Abyss Rectifier and a Premium Supply chest.
- Upon exiting via the portal and speaking with Insula and Itzel, you'll receive the King of Thessaleo and Shadow of the Tower Achievements.
This comprehensive guide should assist players in successfully navigating and completing the Shadow of the Past quest in Wuthering Waves. Remember to explore thoroughly for all available supply chests and resources.
