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Wuthering Waves: Thorncrown Rises Three Towers Locations (Shadows of the Past Quest)

by Harper Feb 13,2025

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.

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Begin your journey by finding Botim, situated south of the Rinascita-Ragunna-Thessaleo Fells northern Resonance Beacon. He'll explain the plight of his family's ancestral site, infested with shadowy creatures emerging from three ancient towers. Completing this task earns you valuable rewards, initiating the Shadow of the Past quest.

Thorncrown Rises Tower Locations

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

  • 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

This sub-quest begins by speaking with Itzel, east of the Resounding Rise Tower. Inside, you'll navigate a series of challenges:

  1. Interact with the painting at the hallway's end to enter a hidden area.
  2. Follow the quest marker, battling Abyssal Mercators along the way.
  3. Collect supply chests in the northern, western, and eastern rooms.
  4. Navigate more paintings, defeating additional Abyssal Mercators.
  5. Solve a painting puzzle:
    • Move the top-left painting to the bottom-right display.
    • Move the painting behind the top-left display to the bottom-left display.
    • Move the top-right painting to the top-left display.
    • Move the painting behind the bottom-right display to the top-right display.
  6. Claim the Premium Supply chest.
  7. Defeat a final Abyssal Mercator.
  8. Speak with Itzel to receive 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. You'll encounter a time loop:

  1. Investigate the three marked locations for clues.
  2. Speak with Insula.
  3. Enter the secret passage beneath the elevator.
  4. Defeat the Abyssal Patricius.
  5. Collect the Supply chest and continue deeper.
  6. Defeat the Abyssal Patricius again.
  7. Speak with Insula again.
  8. Collect the Tidal Supply chest. This weakens the second Command Rise Tower barrier.

Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise

Completing the previous two sub-quests automatically unlocks this final challenge.

  1. Speak with Insula and Itzel at the camp northeast of the Command Rise Tower.
  2. Use the Wingray to fly towards the tower.
  3. Enter the Command Rise Tower and follow the quest marker.
  4. Collect supply chests along the way, utilizing the grapple to reach higher areas.
  5. Defeat Abyssal Patricius.
  6. Claim the Call of the Abyss Rectifier and a Premium Supply chest.
  7. Speak with Insula and Itzel after exiting the portal. This rewards you with the King of Thessaleo and Shadow of the Tower achievements.

This comprehensive guide ensures a smooth and rewarding journey through the Shadow of the Past quest in Wuthering Waves. Remember to explore thoroughly for all hidden supply chests!