Unlock Dragonspine’s Hidden Treasure
West of Dragonspine, just east of the “Sal Terrae” map label, lies a deceptively tricky pressure plate puzzle. Updated for 2025, this guide cuts through the Sheer Cold chaos to help you claim your rewards fast. Here’s exactly what to do.
Puzzle Location & Prep
- Where: Western Dragonspine cape (near stone wall with glowing symbols)
- Before Starting:
- Thaw the Icy Plate: Use nearby Scarlet Quartz to melt ice covering one plate.
- Bring Pyro: Equip a Pyro character (e.g., Diluc, Bennett) to manage Sheer Cold.
- Clear Enemies: Eliminate nearby Frostarm Lawachurls to avoid interruptions.
Step-by-Step Solution
- Identify Symbols: Note plates have two symbols (△ and ◻, or similar)—each appears four times.
- Activate Same-Symbol Plates First:
- Step only on four consecutive plates with the same symbol.
- Wait for each plate to glow fully before moving (takes ~2 seconds).
Activate Remaining Plates:
- Step on the last four plates (the other symbol) in any order.
Watch the Wall: Symbols illuminate as plates activate—use this as your guide!
Pro Tip: If plates reset, you stepped on a wrong symbol too early. Start over!
Rewards for Solving
- 1x Crimson Agate (for Frostbearing Tree upgrades)
- 1x Luxurious Chest containing:
- Primogems ×40
- Hero’s Wit ×8-10
- Mystic Enhancement Ore
- Artifacts/Weapon Ascension Materials
Why This Puzzle Confuses Players
- No quest marker hints at its existence
- Sheer Cold drains HP while you strategize
- Mistiming plate steps causes resets
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Pro Survival Tips
- Co-op Help: Have a friend activate plates simultaneously.
- Warmth Sources: Stand near torches or use Goulash food (reduces Sheer Cold).
- Quick Swaps: Use ranged characters (Ganyu, Yoimiya) to hit plates from a distance.