118 articlesThe new Veilwater Basin has its Ancient Spire as expected in Enshrouded, and you’ll need to solve all of its puzzles to reach the top.
Thankfully, it’s not a very puzzle-heavy spire, all things considered. That doesn’t mean it’s easy, though, as it’s full of traps and enemies. Plus, its few puzzles can be a bit tricky…
Fret not, though, as we’ll help you solve them all with ease!
How to Solve All Puzzles in Veilwater Basin Ancient Spire | Enshrouded: Wake of the Water
Entering the Ancient Spire
You can find the Veilwater Basin Ancient Spire in Lake Heartblood. We’ve marked its exact location on the map above for you.
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Also, it’s a good idea to get items that help you increase your maximum Oxygen. They’ll help you stay underwater longer.
Eating fish, like the Silverback and Whiskerfin, is a great and easy option for this. Items like Diver’s Endurance Flask and Drak Soulward Flask are also good choices.
Now, entering this Ancient Spire is a bit unique. Unlike most others in the game, you can’t just walk through the entrance! Instead, you’ll need to dive underwater and go below the Ancient Spire. You’ll find a portal there, allowing you to enter the spire proper.
As for this Ancient Spire, it’s surprisingly straightforward for the most part. It’s very linear with few puzzles, which we’ll help you solve in a moment.
However, do be very careful when going through it. There are many traps all over the place, on top of many enemies hiding and waiting to ambush you! So, it’s a simple spire, but it’s full of dangers nonetheless.
Floor 2 – Door Lever Puzzle
The first puzzle you encounter is partway through the second floor of the spire. In here, you’ll find a locked door and 6 levers across the room.
Using one of these levers will change the light of the panel above it between on (golden glow) and off (dim blue light). Your goal is to set all of the lights to the correct setting at the same time.
The easiest way to do this is to simply pay attention to the columns the levers are on. You want to have the golden glow on all of the golden columns, while all of the others should remain off with the dim blue light.
The clip above shows which levers to set on. The rest have to remain off. For more details:
- Leave the southwestern light on. It’s directly to your left as you enter the room.
- Turn on the southernmost light. It’s the one to your right as you enter the room.
- Turn on the northwestern light. It’s opposite of the door and to your left as you enter the room.
- All of the other lights should be off.
If you’ve done this correctly, you’ll see the Door Unlocked notification! You can now leave the room and continue with your path through this dangerous Ancient Spire.
Floor 3 – Button Search
On the third floor, you’ll need to find 3 buttons. Pressing them all is required to unlock the next door so you can continue progressing!
To start this, follow the route shown in the clip above. It’ll take you to the locked door you need to progress, but first, you need to find the buttons.
For the first button, just drop down after finding the door and turn around. You’ll see it on the wall that you came from, so just push it.
After pushing that button, backtrack to the start of the floor and go back to the spike traps. This time, go into the room with the lightning traps. You’ll find the second button there, on the southwestern corner.
Then, return to the path that takes you to the door by using the climbable grate. Look down before grappling across the gap to see the final button below you, across the gap. Jump down to push it.
At that point, you just need to return to the grate and follow the path to return to the door. It’s now open, so just go right through to continue your climb!
Floor 4 – Hidden Door Button
This puzzle is further into the spire, on the 4th floor. You’ll eventually reach a panel you need to step on, next to a door. Open the door and then stand on the panel’s button.
While standing on the panel, use a ranged weapon and aim toward the door you just opened. You need to shoot through the gap in the wall to hit a hidden button. Watch your timing to shoot between the spikes!
Manage to land your shot here and it will unlock the door upstairs, allowing you to progress.
Floor 4 – Time to Swim
Last but not least, this “puzzle” is required to open the final door of the spire. You’ll come across a locked door at the top of the 4th floor, with a body of water next to it.
Ideally, here, you’ll want to make sure to consume food that gives you more Oxygen. It’s not necessary, mind you, but it does help!
Once you’re ready, dive into the water and follow the linear route to the end. Watch out for the spikes along the way, as they deal damage when touched. Also, remember that you can press the same button as sprint to swim faster!
Reach the end of the swimming path, and you’ll find a button. Push it to unlock the door and then swim all the way back, using the same route you came from. Thankfully, your Oxygen replenishes when you’re near the button.
With that, you now know how to solve all of the puzzles in the Veilwater Basin Ancient Spire in Enshrouded! Just walk through the final door to reach the top and commune with its flame!
