Unlocking Nightmare Crownless in Wuthering Waves: A Guide

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• Ruins Where Shadows Roam Quest Guide

• How to Unlock Nightmare Crownless in WuWa

Nightmare Crownless is a formidable addition to the roster of Nightmare versions of Overlord-class Echoes in Wuthering Waves. This enhanced version not only boosts Havoc DMG but also amplifies Basic Attack DMG, making it a prime choice for specific character builds.

To encounter Nightmare Crownless, you'll need to farm it at its designated overworld spawn point. However, before you can challenge this spear-wielding adversary, you must first complete the Ruins Where Shadows Roam quest and an additional step. Here's a detailed guide on how to unlock Nightmare Crownless.

Ruins Where Shadows Roam Quest Guide

The Ruins Where Shadows Roam quest in Wuthering Waves is unique as it's not initiated by an NPC or an interactable object. Instead, you'll find it listed in the Exploration Progress menu for the Penitent's End region in Rinascita. Access this by opening your map and selecting the compass icon located on the upper-left side, adjacent to your current location's name.

This quest is closely linked with the optional Quest of Faith, which requires you to defeat four enemies in designated areas within Penitent's End. Start by heading to the Resonance Beacon across the broken bridge in Wailing Ascent. Interact with the prompt near the circular arena by the beacon to initiate a battle against a Questless Knight, reminiscent of those encountered in the Silver Moon? Crimson Moon? quest.

To overcome these knights, you must strategically position them near a lit Macabre Torch within the arena. These torches can be reignited by luring Fae Ignis enemies to strike them. Exercise caution and avoid using powerful skills near the torches, as they could be extinguished.

How to Unlock Nightmare Crownless in WuWa

Once you've successfully completed both the Ruins Where Shadows Roam and Quest of Faith, your next task is to locate all four Dream Patrols scattered throughout Penitent's End. While completing these challenges isn't mandatory for unlocking Nightmare Crownless, doing so will reward you with additional resources and Monnaie in WuWa. Refer to the image above for the locations of these Dream Patrols. After discovering all the patrols, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map, located in the ruins north of Penitent's End.

It's important to remember that Nightmare Echoes require Enhanced Absorption charges, which notably enhance the drop rate of Echoes. You're allocated only 15 of these charges weekly, so it's wise to manage them carefully if you're aiming to enhance multiple characters.