Wuthering Waves: Thorncrown's Unveiled Towers

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.

Quick Links:

• 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 plight of his family's ancestral site, plagued by shadowy creatures emerging from three towers. He offers rewards for their elimination.

Thorncrown Rises Three Towers Locations

Three towers comprise this quest, each representing a sub-quest:

• Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise: The northeastern tower.
• Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise: The southern tower.
• Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise: The southwestern tower.

Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise

Located northeast of Thorncrown Rises, access this tower by speaking with Itzel to the east. The sub-quest involves navigating the tower's interior, defeating Abyssal Mercators, and solving a painting puzzle.

Steps:

1. Interact with the painting at the hallway's end.
2. Follow the quest marker to engage Abyssal Mercators.
3. Collect supply chests in the northern, western, and eastern rooms.
4. Navigate through additional paintings and encounters.
5. Solve the painting puzzle (top-left to bottom-right, behind top-left to bottom-left, top-right to top-left, behind bottom-right to top-right).
6. Claim the Premium Supply chest.
7. Defeat a final Abyssal Mercator.
8. Speak with Itzel to receive 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 enter. This sub-quest involves a time loop and investigating clues.

Steps:

1. Investigate the marked locations.
2. Speak with Insula.
3. Enter the secret passage under the elevator.
4. Defeat the Abyssal Patricius.
5. Collect the supply chest and engage the Abyssal Patricius again.
6. Speak with Insula again.
7. Collect the Tidal Supply chest. This weakens a second barrier at the Command Rise Tower.

Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise

Completing the previous two sub-quests automatically triggers this final part.

Steps:

1. Speak with Insula and Itzel at the camp northeast of the tower.
2. Use the Wingray to reach the Command Rise Tower.
3. Enter the tower and follow the quest marker.
4. Collect supply chests throughout the tower, utilizing the grapple to ascend.
5. Defeat the Abyssal Patricius.
6. Claim the Call of the Abyss Rectifier and a Premium Supply chest.
7. Speak with Insula and Itzel, using the portal to complete the quest.

Successfully completing this final stage unlocks the King of Thessaleo and Shadow of the Tower achievements. Remember to explore thoroughly for all supply chests and Sonance Caskets.