Accessing Nightmare Crownless in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves
Nightmare Crownless, a formidable Nightmare Echo in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves, boasts enhanced Havoc and Basic Attack DMG, making it a coveted asset for specific characters. Unlike standard Echoes, acquiring Nightmare Crownless requires completing the "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" quest and an additional step.
Ruins Where Shadows Roam Quest Guide
This quest isn't initiated through an NPC; instead, it's located within the Exploration Progress menu for the Penitent's End region in Rinascita. Access 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 the defeat of four enemies in designated Penitent's End areas. 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.
Victory hinges on strategically maneuvering the knights near lit Macabre Torches within the arena. These torches can be re-ignited by luring Fae Ignis enemies to strike them. Avoid using high-damage skills near the torches to prevent accidental extinguishment.
Unlocking Nightmare Crownless
After completing both "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" and "Quest of Faith," locate all four Dream Patrols in Penitent's End (see image above for locations). While completing these patrols isn't mandatory for unlocking Nightmare Crownless, they offer valuable resources and Monnaie. Once all patrols are located, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map within the ruins north of Penitent's End.
Remember that Nightmare Echoes utilize Enhanced Absorption charges, significantly boosting Echo drop rates. Players receive only 15 charges weekly; conserve them judiciously if you're developing multiple characters.
