Exploring the frozen terrains of Ghost of Yotei brings players face-to-face with unique environmental puzzles known as Mountain Reliquaries. The Reliquary of Compassion represents one of these ancient trials, challenging your problem-solving skills in a beautiful but harsh wilderness. Mastering this specific location is required for players aiming to achieve full completion of the region and unlock unique rewards.
Finding the Reliquary of Compassion Location
This particular puzzle is located within the snowy cliffs of the Teshio Ridge region, specifically tucked inside the Chilled Peak Shrine area. As you make your way toward the upper peaks, look for a hidden frozen lake that signals you are close to the challenge. Instead of following the main right-hand climbing path, look for a tight gap on the side that you can squeeze through to discover the hidden courtyard.
Before entering the puzzle area, make sure to look directly in front of the entrance pillars to stock up on resources. You will find a collection of fire arrows waiting nearby, which will be highly useful for the mechanics of this regional trial. Keeping your positioning precise while searching the ridge will prevent you from missing this easily overlooked area.
How to Solve the Statue Puzzle
The core objective of the Reliquary of Compassion involves interacting with several ancient statues that must be properly aligned. Players will notice a set of large stone figures, though a known mechanical quirk might make it seem like only three of the statues are actively moveable at first. Turning certain statues will automatically trigger the rotation of the adjacent figure, creating an interconnected puzzle grid.
To solve the alignment challenge efficiently, track how the movement of one stone figure changes the facing direction of the next. If your statue alignment becomes severely out of sync, you can easily use the game menu to restart the latest checkpoint. This quick reset returns the interactive pillars back to their default starting positions so you can try a fresh approach.
Activating the Flame Pedestals
Aside from organizing the statues, you must also utilize the nearby environmental elements to fully clear the shrine. Take out your bow and aim the collected fire arrows directly at the unlit coal braziers situated around the area. Lighting these specific structures changes the warmth of the space and completely satisfies the mechanical requirements of the monument.
Once the braziers are lit and the statues are turned to their correct positions, the central stone structure will fully activate. This action completes the trial of virtue and brings you one step closer to earning the Child of the Mountain trophy. Take your time to collect any remaining area resources before continuing your journey across the rugged landscape of Mount Yotei.
