Discover the Hidden Towers: Shadows of the Past Quest

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 Tower Locations
• Shadow of the Towers: Resounding Rise
• Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise
• Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise

Begin your journey by speaking with Botim, situated south of the Rinascita-Ragunna-Thessaleo Fells northern Resonance Beacon. He will task you with clearing the three towers of shadowy creatures. Completing this task will initiate the Shadow of the Past quest.

Thorncrown Rises Tower Locations

The quest is divided into three sub-quests, each focusing on 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

Speak to Itzel, east of the Resounding Rise Tower, to begin. The tower's challenges involve navigating hallways, defeating Abyssal Mercators, and solving a painting puzzle.

Key Steps:

1. Interact with the painting at the hallway's end.
2. Follow the quest marker, defeating Abyssal Mercators along the way.
3. Collect supply chests in the northern, western, and eastern rooms.
4. 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 display to the top-right.
5. Defeat the final Abyssal Mercator.
6. Collect the final chests and speak to Itzel.

Completing this sub-quest weakens one of the Command Rise Tower barriers.

Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise

Proceed southeast to the Twilight Rise Tower and speak to Insula to enter. This tower involves investigating clues, navigating a loop, and defeating an Abyssal Patricius.

Key Steps:

1. Investigate the three marked locations.
2. Speak to Insula.
3. Enter the secret passage under the elevator.
4. Defeat the Abyssal Patricius.
5. Collect supply chests and follow the quest marker.
6. Defeat the final Abyssal Patricius.
7. Speak to Insula and collect the final chest.

This weakens the second Command Rise Tower barrier.

Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise

This sub-quest automatically begins after completing the previous two.

Key Steps:

1. Speak to Insula and Itzel northeast of the tower.
2. Use the Wingray to fly to the Command Rise Tower.
3. Enter the tower and follow the quest markers.
4. Collect supply chests throughout the tower.
5. Use the grapple to climb and overcome obstacles.
6. Defeat the final Abyssal Patricius.
7. Collect the final chest and speak to Insula and Itzel.
8. Use the portal to reach the final boss.

Defeating the final boss earns you the "King of Thessaleo" and "Shadow of the Tower" achievements.

This comprehensive guide will help you successfully navigate the Shadow of the Past quest and conquer the three towers of Thorncrown Rises in Wuthering Waves. Remember to explore thoroughly, as many supply chests are hidden throughout the towers.