Exploration in Wuthering Waves is designed to be engaging and rewarding, encouraging players to discover every corner of its vast world. The game makes traversal enjoyable with features like stamina-free running and cliff-climbing, ensuring that getting around never feels like a chore. This freedom of movement is key to discovering and solving the many puzzles scattered throughout the landscape, and the Guide Crystal puzzles in the Court of Savantae Ruins are a prime example. To unlock the valuable treasure chests hidden within this area, you’ll need to find and utilize two Guide Crystals. This guide will walk you through each step to obtain these crystals and claim your rewards.
Getting the First Guide Crystal
To begin your Guide Crystal journey, head to the area just east of the Court of Savantae Ruins. On your map, look for the square icon located to the northeast of the main ruins area. This marks the location of the first Guide Crystal puzzle.
Upon arriving at the marked location, you’ll see a single cube and several platforms. The key to this puzzle lies in the two circular plates nearby, one of which initially displays two blue lights. Your goal is to strategically place the cube and yourself on these plates to activate the mechanism.
To solve this, place the cube on the platform corresponding to one of the blue light positions, and stand on the platform aligning with the other blue light. Imagine you are facing the entrance of the ruins in this area. The plate closest to the door is considered the “top,” and the one furthest away is the “bottom.” To start, activate the top and bottom right buttons by placing the cube on one and standing on the other.
Successfully activating these plates will unlock a second cube. You’ll also notice the pedestal now displays three blue lights. For this second stage, you need to activate the top left, bottom left, and top right buttons simultaneously. With two cubes now available, place one cube on one of the required platforms, the second cube on another, and stand on the final platform yourself. Solving this second part of the puzzle will open the door to the structure, granting you access to your first Guide Crystal.
Obtaining the Second Guide Crystal
For the second Guide Crystal, travel to the square icon situated to the right of the Mech Abomination boss marker on your map. When you reach this location, you’ll find the building surrounded by thorny vines.
Locate the explosive barrel on the right side of the building. Use this explosive to clear away the thorns blocking your path. Destroying the thorns will reveal a grid puzzle piece. You will need to find three more puzzle pieces scattered around this small area to complete the grid puzzle.
Once you have collected all four pieces, approach the grid puzzle. Arrange the pieces in their correct positions as follows:
- Place the square piece in the top left corner of the grid. Note that the top left corner of this square piece will not be on a highlighted platform.
- Position the Z-shaped piece directly below the square piece, ensuring it covers the left edge of the puzzle grid.
- Finally, place the two L-shaped pieces. One L-shape goes in the top right corner, positioned vertically. The remaining L-shape goes at the bottom, placed horizontally.
Completing the grid puzzle in this configuration will reward you with the second Guide Crystal.
Using Your Guide Crystals
With both Guide Crystals in your possession, make your way to the cliff overlooking the Court of Savantae Ruins. You’re looking for another square icon on your map, situated just above the main ruins area.
Ascend the cliff past the square icon until you reach the summit. Here, you will find two pedestals specifically designed to hold your Guide Crystals. Interact with each pedestal to deposit a Guide Crystal into each.
Upon placing both Guide Crystals, a golden chest will appear as your reward. In total, solving these Guide Crystal puzzles will grant you two purple chests and one golden chest, making it a worthwhile endeavor. This puzzle also contributes approximately 100 Union EXP, which is a significant boost, especially for players in the early stages of the game. By solving these puzzles, you not only gain valuable resources but also enhance your overall Wuthering Waves experience.
