InDungeons of Hinterberg, the quaint town of Hinterberg is a tourist haven, but for Luisa, it’s about forging bonds and conquering dungeons. Following a seismic shake that rattles three of Hinterberg’s regions, Hinterwald is the first to get back on its feet, and within its borders, the Ancient Tree is the first dungeon you’ll explore.

The Ancient Tree, as the name suggests, is essentially one colossal tree that you’ll need to scale to conquer. Packed with a fresh set of puzzles, it’s also the perfect stage to test your new spells from the Hinterward region.

Luisa in the area of the Ancient Tree that has the swing bridge puzzle in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

How To Complete The Ancient Tree

Repairs inHinterwaldtakefour in-game daysto complete, and on thefifth day, you’ll be able to explore this new region. You’ll bump into Alex near the starting area, who will steer yousouthwest to grab the Hinterwald magic skillsand reach the portal to the Ancient Tree dungeon.

Double Swing Bridge Puzzle

As you enter the Ancient Tree, head up the wooden stairs and grab theShockwave on Slay charmfrom a chest in the trunk-hugging section. Then, continue right and climb a ladder to reach the chamber with thefirst puzzlein the dungeon. To progress, you need to maneuver thetwo swing bridgesusing the nearby windmills.

Deal with thetwo waves of enemiesthat invade you, and then make your exit.Lower a platformto access a chest containing aSmall HP Potionin this wall-hugging section. Return to the moving platform, raise it, and climb the handholds to proceed to the next area.

Luisa aiming her skill at a mechanism that controls a moving platform in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

Flower Bombs And Goops

Here, you’ll encounterpurple flower bombs, which you can grab and throw using your Wind Projectile ability. Aim these bombs at theluminescent partof the gooey lumps - hereinafter referred to asgoop- that bar you from proceeding forward.

After that, follow the only path available, and you’ll reach another area with swing bridges. While crossing the bridge is simple this time,two goops will obstruct your way ahead. To get rid of them:

Luisa aiming a flower bomb at the black goop in the Ancient Tree in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

With this area cleared, you canadvance to the next major area, where you’ll be introduced to anew puzzle mechanic.

You’ll encounter aWaystonealong the way, so don’t forget to save your progress in the dungeon.

Luisa aiming her skill at a windmill that turns a wooden bridge in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

Floor Is Lava

Thorny vinescover the floor surface in this section of the Ancient Tree. Stepping onto these vines spells instant doom, but you can navigate it safely byriding your Whirlwind ability.

Before you leave, however, make sure to grab theAncient Tree’s commemorative coin- to add to yourCollector’s achievementprogression - from a chest hidden in an alcove on the right-hand side of the area.

Luisa navigating a thorny floor using the Whirlwind spell in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

After that, head toward the left-hand side of the area, use Whirlwind toscale the two vine-covered platforms, and climb the handholds to reach the top, where you’ll encounter some enemies.

With a goop blocking your way and the flower bombs amid a thorny floor, castWhirlwind to stick the bombs to your ability. Then, carry the bombs near the goop and let them detonate to clear the path to the exit doorway.

Luisa carrying three flower bombs with her Whirlwind ability in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

Continue your ascent in the Ancient Tree, navigating another wall-hugging section. Direct theWhirlwind spell through the vinesto grab the bombs on the left and destroy the goop that blocks your way to the room with the final puzzle.

The Final Clean-Up

The final puzzle may seem daunting at first, but it’s surprisingly simple once you use your wits. Your goal is torid the area of the goop at the far end.

The bomb will then be near the goop, clearing it when it detonates and paving the way forward for you. With the goop gone,adjust the bridge to bypass the barrierand reach awooden platformwhere you’ll find anotherWaystoneto save your progress.

Luisa carrying flower bombs to destroy a black goop blocking her way in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

After that, ascend the stairs, fend off any enemies that dare to cross your path, andride the zip lineto thetreetop with the Ancient Tree’s escape portal.

Don’t forget to open up a chest containing 1,000 HBs that are hidden underneath the staircase.

Luisa after placing two flower bombs on a bridge with her ability in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

Before you’re able to escape the Ancient Tree dungeon, however, you’ll face one last hurdle: amagic-shielded foestanding guard. As the fight unfolds,more monsters will join the fray, but with the proper gear and a bit of strategy, you’ll easily make quick work of these critters.

Once you’ve dispatched the enemies and taken a well-earned breather, make your way to the portal and exit the dungeon. Don’t forget tostamp your slayer bookand grab thehigh-quality armor from the nearby chestbefore you head out!

Luisa approaching a wooden platform with a Waystone in the Ancient Tree in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

Luisa gliding through a zip line inside the Ancient Tree in Dungeons of Hinterberg.