How to Seek the Three Great Wise Beasts
Unlocking the mysterious towers scattered across Elden Ring requires solving unique environmental puzzles that challenge your exploration skills. One of the most recurring and cryptic riddles instructs players to seek three great wise beasts to break the magical seals. Finding these spectral creatures requires a keen eye and knowledge of their hidden locations across the Lands Between.
Understanding the Wise Beast Riddle
When you encounter a sealed sorcerer tower, interacting with the nearby imp statue initiates the puzzle. These wise beasts always manifest as giant ghostly turtles hidden within the immediate region. You must locate and strike each spectral creature once to permanently dissolve the barrier blocking the entrance.
It is highly recommended to avoid fast traveling or resting at a Site of Grace while hunting them down. Doing so can cause the remaining spectral creatures to temporarily despawn from the world map. If they vanish unexpectedly, returning to the tower and interacting with the central statue will trigger their positions again.
Locating the Cliffside Lurkers
The first spectral creature is often positioned precariously along the rocky perimeters surrounding the local tower structures. For example, at Chelona's Rise, you can spot a giant turtle clinging directly to the vertical cliff face just westward. Defeating these specific targets usually requires a well-aimed projectile from a bow or a specialized magical spell.
Another common hiding spot involves low-lying ledges situated slightly below the main paths. Adventurers should carefully peer over the edges of nearby plateaus to look for a subtle blue glow against the rocks. Striking these targets safely from a distance ensures you do not accidentally fall to your death.
Spotting the Hidden Aerial Beasts
Some puzzles feature creatures that completely defy gravity by floating high above the ground. To successfully reach these soaring phantoms, players must utilize nearby Spiritsprings while riding Torrent to launch themselves upward. Colliding with the spectral turtle during your jump will instantly register the necessary hit to progress.
If you struggle to spot the aerial beast, look for clusters of regular tortoises gathered on the ground below. These normal animals usually serve as an intentional geographic indicator for where you need to launch into the sky. Ensuring proper alignment before your jump will save you considerable time and effort.
Unveiling Completely Invisible Targets
The final variety of this puzzle involves ghostly creatures that remain entirely invisible to the naked eye. These hidden targets typically reside inside shallow bodies of water or muddy ponds close to the tower. Players can easily identify their precise positioning by watching for moving ripples traveling across the water surface.
Swinging a standard melee weapon blindly into the center of these shifting ripples will successfully break the illusion. Once the final hidden creature is destroyed, a system notification will confirm that the seal has officially opened. You are then completely free to ascend the tower and claim your rare magical rewards.