Exploring the expansive wilderness surrounding Mount Yotei brings players face-to-face with mysterious riddles and hidden puzzles across various landmarks. Successfully solving these local brain teasers rewards adventurous travelers with powerful gear upgrades, valuable charms, and unique cosmetic options.
Solving the Oni's Breath Inn Riddles
When visiting the Oni's Breath Inn, players must correctly answer three verbal riddles to proceed through the side quest. The first riddle asks about something that lives when fed and dies when quenched, which refers directly to fire.
The second riddle describes having eyes only when accompanied, which corresponds to a mask. Finally, the third riddle touches on something real within you but merely a story around you, which points to a demon.
Deciphering Mountain Reliquary Puzzles
Mountain Reliquaries represent another major puzzle category scattered across the regional zones. Each reliquary features rotating wolf or fox statues that must be turned into specific orientations based on environmental clues.
For instance, the Reliquary of Courage in the Yotei Grasslands requires turning all wolf statues to face toward Mount Yotei in the distance. Meanwhile, the Reliquary of Resilience in the Tokachi Range requires arranging the statues to face inward toward the central monument.
Advanced Reliquary Solutions Across Regions
In the Ishikari Plain, the Reliquary of Strength requires you to position three masked statues facing away from the center while the single unmasked statue faces inward. Rotating one pedestal will often turn adjacent pedestals, requiring a methodical approach to align them correctly.
At Teshio Ridge, the Reliquary of Compassion requires using fire arrows to light nearby braziers before aligning the statues. Over at the Oshima Coast, the Reliquary of Faith involves rotating linked pedestals until every statue points directly toward Mount Yotei.
Rewards for Completing All Regional Riddles
Clearing these puzzles enhances the Charm of Mount Yotei, which steadily reduces incoming damage and restores health after performing successful parries. Gathering these rewards provides crucial advantages during intense combat encounters throughout your journey.
Taking the time to locate each puzzle ensures your character gains valuable protective buffs while thoroughly exploring every hidden corner of the map. Mastering these puzzle mechanics makes navigating hostile territories significantly more manageable.
