Wuthering Waves: Conquering the Thorncrown Rises Towers – A Comprehensive Guide
This guide details the location and completion strategies for the three towers in Thorncrown Rises within Wuthering Waves, unlocking the "Shadow of the Past" quest. Botim, located south of the Rinascita-Ragunna-Thessaleo Fells northern Resonance Beacon, will initiate this quest after explaining the tower's haunted history and offering rewards for cleansing them of shadowy monsters.
Thorncrown Rises Tower Locations:
Three towers comprise this quest, each triggering a sub-quest:
- Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise: Located northeast of Thorncrown Rises.
- Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise: Situated south of Thorncrown Rises.
- Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise: Found southwest of Thorncrown Rises.
Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise
Begin by speaking with Itzel, positioned east of the Resounding Rise Tower. Inside, navigate the tower's challenges:
- Interact with the hallway painting to begin.
- Follow quest markers, defeating Abyssal Mercators along the way.
- Collect supply chests in the northern, western, and eastern rooms.
- Engage additional Abyssal Mercators and collect more chests.
- Solve the 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 to the top-right.
- Claim the Premium Supply chest.
- Defeat a final Abyssal Mercator.
- Speak with Itzel and collect the Tidal Supply chest. 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 quest markers until you encounter a time loop:
- Investigate the three marked areas for clues.
- Speak with Insula.
- Enter the secret passage under the elevator.
- Defeat the Abyssal Patricius.
- Collect the Supply chest and continue.
- Defeat the Abyssal Patricius again.
- Speak with Insula.
- Collect the Tidal Supply chest. This weakens the second Command Rise Tower barrier.
Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise
This sub-quest automatically activates upon completing the previous two.
- 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 quest markers.
- Collect supply chests along the way, utilizing the grapple to reach higher levels.
- Locate and collect two Sonance Caskets: Ragunna.
- Use the chandelier mechanism to reach the tower's peak.
- Interact with Insula and Itzel after discovering Liel's demise.
- Use the portal to engage the Abyssal Patricius.
- Claim the Call of the Abyss Rectifier and Premium Supply chest.
- Upon exiting the portal and speaking with Insula and Itzel, you'll receive the "King of Thessaleo" and "Shadow of the Tower" achievements.
This comprehensive guide ensures a smoother journey through the Thorncrown Rises towers in Wuthering Waves. Remember to explore thoroughly for hidden supply chests!
