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 involving three towers infested with shadowy creatures, offering rewards for their subjugation.
Thorncrown Rises Tower Locations
Three towers comprise the Shadow of the Past quest, each a separate sub-quest:
- Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise: Located northeast in Thorncrown Rises.
- Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise: Situated south in Thorncrown Rises.
- Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise: Found southwest in 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.
- Defeating additional Abyssal Mercators.
- Solving a painting puzzle:
- Move the top-left painting to the bottom-right slot.
- Move the painting behind the top-left display to the bottom-left slot.
- Move the top-right painting to the top-left slot.
- Move the painting behind the bottom-right display to the top-right slot.
- Claiming a Premium Supply chest.
- A final encounter with an Abyssal Mercator.
- Collecting a Tidal Supply chest from Itzel.
Completing this weakens one barrier on the Command Rise Tower.
Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise
Proceed southeast to the Twilight Rise Tower and speak with Insula to enter. The sub-quest involves:
- Investigating three marked locations for clues.
- Speaking with Insula.
- Entering a secret passage beneath the elevator.
- Defeating an Abyssal Patricius.
- Collecting a supply chest and pursuing the Abyssal Patricius.
- A final encounter with the Abyssal Patricius.
- Collecting a Tidal Supply chest from Insula.
This weakens the second barrier on the Command Rise Tower.
Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise
This sub-quest activates upon completing the previous two. The steps are:
- Speaking with Insula and Itzel at the camp northeast of the Command Rise Tower.
- Using the Wingray to reach the Command Rise Tower.
- Entering the tower and following quest markers.
- Collecting supply chests throughout the tower, utilizing grappling mechanics to reach higher levels.
- Defeating an Abyssal Patricius.
- Collecting a Call of the Abyss Rectifier and a Premium Supply chest.
- Speaking with Insula and Itzel after using the portal.
This concludes the quest, awarding the King of Thessaleo and Shadow of the Tower achievements. Remember to explore thoroughly for all supply chests and Sonance Caskets.