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

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 19,2025

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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The quest begins by speaking with Botim, located south of the Rinascita-Ragunna-Thessaleo Fells northern Resonance Beacon. He explains a family legacy tied to three infested towers and offers rewards for their cleansing.

Thorncrown Rises Three Towers Locations

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

  • 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

Begin by interacting with Itzel, positioned east of the Resounding Rise Tower. The tower's exploration involves:

  1. Entering a painting at the hallway's end.
  2. Following and defeating an Abyssal Mercator.
  3. Collecting supply chests in the northern, western, and eastern rooms.
  4. Entering a second painting.
  5. Defeating additional Abyssal Mercators and enemies.
  6. Correctly rearranging paintings within the tower (Top-left to bottom-right, painting behind top-left to bottom-left, top-right to top-left, painting behind bottom-right to top-right).
  7. Claiming a Premium Supply chest.
  8. A final encounter with an Abyssal Mercator.
  9. Collecting a Tidal Supply chest from Itzel.

Completing this sub-quest weakens one barrier on the Command Rise Tower.

Shadow of the Towers: Twilight Rise

Proceed southeast to the Twilight Rise Tower and speak with Insula to enter. The steps involve:

  1. Following quest markers until encountering a time loop.
  2. Investigating three marked locations.
  3. Speaking with Insula.
  4. Entering a secret passage beneath the elevator.
  5. Defeating the Abyssal Patricius.
  6. Collecting a Supply chest and engaging the Abyssal Patricius again.
  7. Collecting a Tidal Supply chest from Insula.

This sub-quest weakens the second barrier of the Command Rise Tower.

Shadow of the Towers: Command Rise

This sub-quest activates automatically after completing the previous two. The steps are:

  1. Speaking with Insula and Itzel at the camp northeast of the tower.
  2. Using a Wingray to reach the Command Rise Tower.
  3. Entering the tower and following quest markers.
  4. Collecting supply chests throughout the tower (including those between jars and on balconies).
  5. Using the Grapple to ascend, strategically pulling out libraries for higher access.
  6. Locating two Sonance Caskets: Ragunna.
  7. Utilizing the chandelier mechanism to reach the tower's summit.
  8. Interacting with Insula and Itzel after discovering Liel's demise.
  9. Using a portal to confront the Abyssal Patricius.
  10. Claiming the Call of the Abyss Rectifier and a Premium Supply chest.

Exiting via the portal and speaking with Insula and Itzel rewards players with the King of Thessaleo and Shadow of the Tower Achievements.