Accessing Nightmare Crownless in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves
Nightmare Crownless, a powerful Nightmare Echo in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves, boasts increased Havoc and Basic Attack DMG. This guide details how to unlock it. Unlike standard Echoes, acquiring Nightmare Crownless requires completing a specific quest and an additional step.
Ruins Where Shadows Roam Quest Guide
This quest isn't initiated through an NPC; instead, it's accessed via the Exploration Progress menu for the Penitent's End region in Rinascita. Locate this menu by opening your map and selecting the compass icon in the upper-left corner.
"Ruins Where Shadows Roam" is intrinsically linked to "Quest of Faith," an optional quest requiring you to defeat four enemies in designated Penitent's End locations. Begin by interacting with the prompt near the circular arena adjacent to the Resonance Beacon across the broken bridge in Wailing Ascent. This triggers a battle against a Questless Knight.
To overcome these knights, strategically lure them near lit Macabre Torches within the arena. Reignite extinguished torches by manipulating Fae Ignis enemies to strike them. Avoid using powerful skills near the torches to prevent accidental extinguishment.
Unlocking Nightmare Crownless
After completing "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" and "Quest of Faith," locate all four Dream Patrols in Penitent's End (locations shown in the image above). While completing these patrols isn't mandatory for unlocking Nightmare Crownless, they offer additional resources and Monnaie. Once all patrols are found, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map within the ruins north of Penitent's End.
Important Note: 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.
