Exploring the Lands Between in Elden Ring frequently presents players with enigmatic puzzles that guard valuable magic upgrades. Among these challenges, the seals blocking entrance to various sorcerer rises stand out due to their cryptically simple instruction to seek three wise beasts. Solving these puzzles requires finding and striking three spectral turtles hidden in the surrounding environment.
Understanding the Wise Beasts Puzzle Mechanics
The quest prompt appears when interacting with the imp statue sitting outside sealed towers like Oridys's Rise or Chelona's Rise. The term wise beasts refers specifically to phantom turtles that materialize in nearby locations once the riddle is activated. Players must defeat all three ghost turtles without fast traveling, as warping can reset their spawn locations.
Interacting with the central pedestal initializes the puzzle state and allows the spectral creatures to spawn. If you die or fast travel before completing the task, simply inspect the imp statue again to reactivate the puzzle. Keeping your horse available helps you traverse the search area efficiently while hunting for each creature.
Locating the Hidden Turtles at Oridys's Rise
The first spectral turtle at Oridys's Rise in the Weeping Peninsula usually spawns directly behind you on the main dirt path leading to the tower. A single strike with any weapon or projectile will dispel the phantom beast immediately. The second turtle hides cleverly inside a bush located just to the left of the main entrance steps.
Finding the third turtle requires looking toward a small shallow pond situated behind the tower structure. This final beast is completely invisible, but players can easily spot its location by looking for subtle water ripples. Attacking the center of the rippling water dispels the invisible turtle and unlocks the seal.
Navigating the Spectral Turtles at Chelona's Rise
Chelona's Rise presents a much larger puzzle boundary across the Moonlight Altar plateau in Liurnia. The first giant turtle clings dramatically to the outer cliff face located directly behind the tower building. Ranged attacks or precise physical strikes from the cliff edge are necessary to hit this hanging phantom.
The second giant beast sits on a secluded rock ledge located far to the southeast of the main rise. The final turtle floats high in the air near a Spiritspring jump spot to the northwest of the plateau. Riding Torrent through the Spiritspring air current lets you make contact with the airborne creature to complete the puzzle.
Rewards and Progression Benefits
Successfully unsealing these towers rewards players with Memory Stones or rare legendary sorceries stored in chest safe rooms. Memory Stones permanently expand your active spell slots, making them essential collectibles for any faith or intelligence character build. Taking the time to locate every wise beast significantly enhances your character's combat flexibility throughout your journey.
