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Sealed Ancient Gate Puzzle Solution
March 24, 2026 at 05:29 AM
Added dual access routes, audio cue guide, equipment table, portal activation details, and wind device instructions
The Sealed Ancient Gate is an Abyss puzzle that serves as the gateway to the Twisted Thicketway. Players must use the Axiom Bracelet to control a central pillar and insert it into ceiling sockets around the room. Each successful insertion produces an audio cue. Once all sockets are activated, the central portal opens, granting access to the next Abyss challenge area.
The Sealed Ancient Gate can be reached by two routes:
Root's End Ruins: Located in the Pailune region. Enter the ruins and descend into the underground chamber where the puzzle is located.
Skyloop Bridge Teleporter: After completing the Skyloop Bridge Abyss challenge, use the teleporter at the end to warp directly to the Sealed Ancient Gate.
Equipment/Skill | Usage |
|---|---|
Axiom Bracelet | Control the alignment device and manipulate the central pillar into sockets |
Force Palm | Activate the wind device at the surface to reach the Twisted Thicketway |
Enter the underground chamber and proceed past the central pillar in the middle of the room.
Activate the elevator to reach the upper platform where the alignment device is located.
Turn around and deploy your Axiom Bracelet on the alignment device positioned behind you on the upper platform.
Use the Axiom Bracelet controls to manipulate the pillar. Insert the pillar into each of the sockets arranged around the ceiling of the room. Rotate and adjust the pillar until you hear an audible chime confirming proper alignment at each socket.
After all peripheral sockets are activated, the light in the center of the room turns on. Insert the pillar into the central socket to activate the portal.
Return to the surface. Locate the wind device near the teleporter and use Force Palm to spin it. The updraft allows you to glide upward to the Twisted Thicketway challenge area above.
The Sealed Ancient Gate puzzle relies heavily on audio feedback. Each successful socket insertion produces a distinct chime, and the pitch changes slightly with each successive socket. If you do not hear the chime after inserting the pillar, it means the alignment was not correct. Pull the pillar out and try adjusting the angle before reinserting. The glowing yellow indicators on each socket also light up when the insertion is correct.
Pay attention to audio cues. Each successful socket insertion produces a distinct chime. If you play without sound, watch for the yellow glow on each socket instead.
If you get disoriented, look for the glowing yellow indicators on each socket to guide your alignment.
The pillar manipulation can feel imprecise. Make small, deliberate adjustments rather than large sweeping motions.
After opening the portal, do not forget to go to the surface and use the wind device. The Twisted Thicketway is accessed by gliding upward, not through the underground portal.
Access to the Twisted Thicketway Abyss challenge area.
A deeper dungeon portal becomes available through the Twisted Thicketway.
