Overview
Lioncrest Watchtower is a ruined military watchtower in the Hernand region of Pywel. Once used during wartime as a strategic observation point, the tower has since fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. By the time Kliff visits during Chapter 2, bandits have moved in and occupied the courtyard and lower floors.
The watchtower is the starting point for the main quest Where the Light Leads and is revisited during Memory Fragment and Reunion. A child named Rulupee can be found near the entrance, and it is through her that Kliff receives the prompt to follow a cat to the nearby ancient ruins during the Reunion quest.
Location Details
Property | Details |
|---|---|
Region | |
Type | Watchtower (Abandoned) |
Chapter | Chapter 2: Golden Greed |
Sub-Chapter | |
Geography and Atmosphere
The watchtower sits on elevated ground, giving it a clear line of sight over the surrounding countryside. The stone walls are cracked, portions of the upper floors have collapsed, and vegetation has started creeping through gaps in the masonry. Despite its deteriorated state, the tower is structurally sound enough to climb.
A checkpoint marker appears just outside the watchtower, which acts as a respawn point if Kliff is defeated during the bandit encounter. The courtyard at the base of the tower is where most of the fighting takes place, with archers positioned on elevated platforms above the melee fighters.
NPCs
NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Child NPC | Found near the entrance; initiates the Reunion quest by introducing Jiji the cat |
Enemies
Roughly ten bandits occupy the watchtower courtyard during the Where the Light Leads quest. They include both melee fighters with shields and archers positioned on higher ground.
Enemy | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Bandit (Melee) | Human | Shielded; vulnerable to heavy attacks |
Bandit (Archer) | Human | Positioned on elevated platforms; prioritize them first |
Items and Collectibles
Item | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
Visione Helmet | Top floor of the watchtower; picking it up triggers the Memory Fragment quest | |
Arrows x10 | Quest Reward | Rewarded upon completing Where the Light Leads |
Related Quests
Quest | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Main Quest | Clear the bandits and ascend the tower to find the Visione Helmet | |
Main Quest | Triggered by picking up the Visione Helmet at the top of the tower | |
Main Quest | Starts near the watchtower; Rulupee directs Kliff to follow Jiji the cat to the nearby ruins |
Tips
During Where the Light Leads, take out the archers first. They deal consistent damage while melee bandits are easier to manage with blocks and dodges.
Shrubbery blocks a doorway inside the tower. You can burn it with a fire arrow (light it using the nearby torch) or use the Focused Light technique. Alternatively, climb the tower exterior by jumping along the outer walls to reach the roof directly.
The Reunion quest teaches Nature's Grasp, which lets Kliff lift and move heavy objects. This ability is used frequently in later puzzles.