Wuthering Waves: How to Unlock Nightmare Crownless

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• Ruins Where Shadows Roam Quest Guide
• Unlocking Nightmare Crownless in Wuthering Waves

Nightmare Crownless is a formidable new Nightmare Echo in Wuthering Waves, a boosted Overlord-class Echo. Its enhanced Havoc and Basic Attack DMG makes it a prime choice for specific character builds.

Like other Nightmare Echoes, Nightmare Crownless is obtainable from its overworld location. However, unlocking access requires completing the "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" quest and an additional step. Follow these instructions to acquire this powerful weapon.

Ruins Where Shadows Roam Quest Guide

This quest isn't initiated through an NPC or world interaction. Instead, find it within the Exploration Progress menu for the Penitent's End region in Rinascita. Access this menu via your map's compass icon (top-left corner).

"Ruins Where Shadows Roam" is intrinsically linked to "Quest of Faith," an optional quest involving four enemy defeats within Penitent's End. Begin by interacting with the prompt near the circular arena beside the Resonance Beacon (located across the broken bridge in Wailing Ascent). This initiates a battle against a Questless Knight.

Defeating these knights requires strategic positioning. Lure them near lit Macabre Torches within the arena. Reignite extinguished torches by using Fae Ignis enemies to strike them. Avoid using high-damage skills near the torches to prevent accidental extinguishment.

Unlocking Nightmare Crownless in Wuthering Waves

After completing "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" and "Quest of Faith," locate all four Dream Patrols in Penitent's End. While completion isn't mandatory for unlocking Nightmare Crownless, tackling them yields additional resources and Monnaie. The image above shows their locations. Once located, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map within the ruins north of Penitent's End.

Remember, Nightmare Echoes utilize Enhanced Absorption charges, significantly boosting Echo drop rates. The weekly limit is 15 charges, so manage their use efficiently if you're developing multiple characters.