To complete the Eternal Forest sequence in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, obtain the Ancient Orb Echo, place it on six forest pedestals, then return to the stone tablet and follow the newly opened northern path. This story section becomes available after the Eldin, Lanayru, and Faron Temples and their three Goddess Sanctions.
When the Eternal Forest story sequence unlocks
You can enter the Eternal Forest earlier, but the story puzzle described here is not available until the main quest The Prime Energy and Null begins. First clear Eldin Temple, Lanayru Temple, and Faron Temple, receiving Din’s, Nayru’s, and Farore’s Sanctions.
After the final sanction, the story reveals that Null is pursuing the Prime Energy and sends Zelda back to Hyrule Castle. Speak with the king in the throne room; he directs you to the Eternal Forest.
How to reach the forest clearing
The Eternal Forest is northwest of Hyrule Castle Town and west of Northern Sanctuary. Warp to a nearby Waypoint if you have activated one. Otherwise, travel to the Northern Sanctuary Waypoint and head west. Inside the forest, follow the circular route north through the fog until you reach a clearing with the captain and guards.
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After the scene, examine the pedestal and stone tablet to learn the Ancient Orb Echo. You will use this Echo at six pedestals scattered around the forest.
Where to find all six pedestals
The large slate gives a triangular layout clue. Starting at the tablet and following the forest route, look for the pedestals in these locations:
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- Beside the stone tablet: The first pedestal is next to the place where you obtain the Ancient Orb Echo.
- Southwest along the path: Find the next one near a Blue Sword Moblin.
- Further southwest: Continue to a small clearing.
- Southern forest: Search among the trees in the southern part of the area.
- Southeast corner: Look between the trees at the forest’s southeast edge.
- Northwest: Find the last pedestal in the northwest, where a Deku Baba is covering it.
Place the Ancient Orb Echo on each pedestal. When all six are active, return to the stone tablet. A hidden route opens to the north.
What to do after the forest puzzle
Follow the newly opened northern route to meet the Deku Tree. After he explains the situation, he allows Zelda to enter the Ancient Ruins. Inside, Zelda catches up with her impostor; Null’s next action opens a large rift. Follow the Echo into the Stilled Ancient Ruins Rift.
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- Team up with Tri and use the power of Tri's scepter to create "echoes", which are copies of objects found in the environment. Then recreate these echoes whenever you want to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
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Choosing a route in the Stilled Ancient Ruins Rift
At the first major branch, choose either the water-themed or desert-themed route. The paths rejoin before the icy section, and no reward advantage for either choice is established.
| Route | Terrain and enemies | Where it leads |
|---|---|---|
| Water-themed | Bodies of water, fish enemies, and Biri | Rejoins the desert route before the icy section |
| Desert-themed | Sand piranha and other desert enemies | Rejoins the water route before the icy section |
Hazards in the sections that follow
Icy section
Use fire-based Echoes or bombs against Freezards, and melt icicles that block the way.
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Wetland section
Electrical enemies appear in the wetlands. It may be easier to avoid them than to fight, particularly where shallow water lets Buzz Blobs extend their attacks.
Volcanic section
Expect lava pools, geysers, and mobile Lizalfos. Lava Rocks can help you navigate the lava, while flying or gliding Echoes can cross steam vents; Ghirro is one possible gliding Echo. Have a combat Echo ready for the Lizalfos, which move frequently.
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