Puzzle Solutions

Ender Lilies features several environmental puzzles that require clever use of Lily's abilities and the spirits she acquires. This section will guide you through some of the more intricate challenges you'll encounter on your journey through Land's End.

Verboten Domain: Sunken Library Lever Puzzle

This puzzle, located deep within the Sunken Library, requires precise timing and spirit usage to open the path forward. It's a common stumbling block for many knights, but with the right approach, it's easily overcome.

Location: Directly after the Fungal Mire sub-area, past the room with the collapsing platforms.
Objective: Activate two levers simultaneously to open a gate.
Required Spirit: The Guardian Knight (obtained from the Guardian Knight boss in the White Parish) is crucial for this puzzle due to its ability to hold a position.

Walkthrough Steps:

Upon entering the puzzle room, you'll see two levers on elevated platforms, separated by a chasm. A gate blocks your progress to the right.
Approach the left lever. Activate it once to lower the platform it's on.
Summon the Guardian Knight (using its special ability, usually mapped to a shoulder button or specific key). Position the Guardian Knight directly on top of the left lever. The Guardian Knight will hold the lever down, keeping the platform lowered.
Now, quickly dash or jump across the chasm to the right lever. Be mindful of any lingering enemies or environmental hazards.
Activate the right lever. If the Guardian Knight is still holding the left lever, the gate to the right will open.
Proceed through the newly opened gate to continue your exploration of the Sunken Library.

Pro-Tip: If the Guardian Knight's duration runs out before you reach the second lever, simply reposition it and try again. Practice makes perfect!

Stockade: Crumbling Wall Sequence

The Stockade presents a series of crumbling walls that can only be destroyed by specific heavy-hitting spirits. Navigating this area requires understanding which spirits are effective against these barriers.

Location: Various points within the Stockade, particularly in the lower levels and prison cells.
Objective: Break through crumbling walls to access hidden paths, items, and progress.
Required Spirits:
- Gerrod, the Elder Warrior: His powerful ground slam is ideal for destroying these walls. You acquire Gerrod after defeating him in the White Parish.
- Siegrid, the Chained Knight: While less efficient than Gerrod, Siegrid's heavy attacks can also break these walls if Gerrod is not yet available or preferred. Siegrid is obtained after defeating her in the Stockade itself.

Walkthrough Steps:

When you encounter a wall with a distinct cracked texture and a reddish hue, it signifies a crumbling wall.
Equip either Gerrod, the Elder Warrior or Siegrid, the Chained Knight as one of your main spirits.
Stand in front of the crumbling wall.
Activate the chosen spirit's attack ability. For Gerrod, this is typically his ground slam. For Siegrid, it's her heavy sword swing.
The wall will break apart, revealing the path or item behind it.
Specific Example: In the lower section of the Stockade, near the first Subterranean Lab entrance, there's a crumbling wall hiding a Fungus Sarcophagus containing a valuable relic. Use Gerrod here to access it.

Note: Lighter attacks from spirits like the Western Merchant or the Headless Defender will have no effect on these reinforced walls. Always opt for your heaviest hitters!

Catacombs: Pressure Plate & Moving Platform

This puzzle in the Catacombs combines pressure plates with moving platforms, demanding quick reflexes and precise movement to reach a hidden area.

Location: Deep within the Catacombs, usually after acquiring the ability to double jump.
Objective: Activate a pressure plate to move a platform, then quickly jump onto it before it retracts.
Required Ability: Double Jump (obtained from the Guardian Knight's ability after purification).

Walkthrough Steps:

You'll find a pressure plate on the ground, and across a gap, a platform that is currently retracted into the wall.
Step onto the pressure plate. The platform across the gap will begin to extend.
As soon as the platform starts moving, quickly perform a double jump across the gap. You'll need to time your jump to land on the platform before it fully extends and starts retracting.
Once on the platform, it will carry you to a previously inaccessible ledge.
From this ledge, you can usually find a Stained Fungus for an upgrade, or a path leading to a new section of the Catacombs.

Tip: If you miss the jump, simply return to the pressure plate and try again. Don't get discouraged! The timing can be a bit tight, but it's manageable with practice.