Unlock Nightmarish Secrets: Dive into "Wuthering Waves"

Accessing Nightmare Crownless in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves

Nightmare Crownless, a potent Nightmare Echo in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves, boasts enhanced Havoc and Basic Attack DMG, making it highly desirable. Unlike standard Echoes, acquiring Nightmare Crownless requires completing the "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" quest and an additional step.

Obtaining Nightmare Crownless: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Unlocking "Ruins Where Shadows Roam":

This quest isn't initiated through an NPC; instead, it's located within the Exploration Progress menu for the Penitent's End region in Rinascita. Access this menu via the compass icon in the upper-left corner of your map.

2. Completing "Quest of Faith" (Prerequisite):

"Ruins Where Shadows Roam" is intrinsically linked to the optional "Quest of Faith." This involves defeating four enemies in specific Penitent's End locations. Begin by interacting with the prompt near the circular arena adjacent to the Resonance Beacon across the broken bridge in Wailing Ascent. This triggers a battle against a Questless Knight.

Strategic defeat of these knights requires luring them near lit Macabre Torches within the arena. These torches can be re-lit by strategically positioning Fae Ignis enemies to strike them. Avoid using high-damage skills near the torches to prevent accidental extinguishment.

3. Locating the Dream Patrols:

After completing "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" and "Quest of Faith," locate all four Dream Patrols in Penitent's End (see image above). While completing these patrols isn't mandatory for unlocking Nightmare Crownless, doing so provides additional resources and Monnaie. Once all patrols are located, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map within the ruins north of Penitent's End.

4. Resource Management:

Remember that Nightmare Echoes utilize Enhanced Absorption charges, significantly boosting drop rates. These charges are limited to 15 per week, so plan your farming strategy accordingly, especially if you're developing multiple characters.