Wuthering Waves: How to Unlock Nightmare Crownless

Accessing Nightmare Crownless in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves

Nightmare Crownless, a powerful Nightmare Echo in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves expansion, boasts increased Havoc and Basic Attack DMG, making it a highly sought-after item. Unlike standard Echoes, acquiring Nightmare Crownless requires completing the "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" quest and an additional step.

Obtaining Nightmare Crownless: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide details the process of unlocking Nightmare Crownless:

1. Unlocking "Ruins Where Shadows Roam":

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 via the compass icon in the upper-left corner of your map.

2. Completing "Quest of Faith" (Optional but Recommended):

"Ruins Where Shadows Roam" is intrinsically linked to the optional "Quest of Faith." This involves defeating four enemies in specific Penitent's End locations. Begin by interacting with the prompt near the circular arena beside the Resonance Beacon (located across the broken bridge in Wailing Ascent). This triggers a battle against a Questless Knight.

Defeating these knights requires strategic positioning. Lure them near lit Macabre Torches within the arena. These torches can be re-lit by using Fae Ignis enemies. Avoid using powerful attacks near the torches to prevent extinguishing them.

3. Locating the Dream Patrols:

After completing "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" and "Quest of Faith," locate all four Dream Patrols in Penitent's End. While completing these patrols isn't mandatory for unlocking Nightmare Crownless, they offer additional resources and Monnaie. Their locations are depicted in the image below.

4. Nightmare Crownless Appearance:

Once all four Dream Patrols are located, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map within the ruins north of Penitent's End.

Important Note on Enhanced Absorption Charges:

Nightmare Echoes utilize Enhanced Absorption charges, boosting Echo drop rates. Players receive a limited number (15) of these charges weekly. Conserve these charges if you plan to farm multiple Echoes.