East Forest
Back in the East Forest, return to the Fox Statue.
Between the ladder and the entrance to Guard Tower 2, you'll spot a small slope. This leads up to a group of Rudelings including one with a shield and another with a shield and spear. You probably won’t be able to take them just yet, but you can run past them and follow the narrow passage here back to the Path to the Hero's Grave area where you can find a Treasure Chest containing Fire bomb x2.
Return to the Fox Statue and this time take the ladder. Defeat the pair of Rudelings at the top and then chop through the foliage here to reach a Treasure Chest containing 15 Shards.
Climb the next ladder and deal with another Rudeling here. Just past its location you'll find another locked gate. Climb the ladder and defeat another pair of Rudelings here. At the top of the next ladder, you'll find a lever. Pulling this will open the gate below.
Head back down and into the now unlocked door. We'll arrive at Guardhouse 1.
Guardhouse 1
Pull the lever just inside the door to create a second ladder down to the floor below. This will create a shortcut back to the Fox Statue outside. Look in the corner opposite the doorway ahead to find a Treasure Chest containing 30 Shards. Continue through the door ahead.
As you enter, a boss fight will begin.
Boss: Guard Captain
He'll begin this fight alongside another Rudeling. Defeat the lesser enemy first before focusing on the big boy. Remember your dodge rolling and use that to get out of range of his attacks if required. Attack in the opening between, or just after an attack before backing off.
After defeating the Guard Captain, pull the nearby lever to open the gate he had been guarding. In the next room you'll find a Treasure Chest holding another Magic Potion.
Take the stairs in the back, right corner from the entry point and then the ladder. Once up, follow the set path until you reach the large bell structure. Swing your sword at this to ring the East Bell.
Ding: Rang the Eastern Bell. | 10 G |
We can interact with the rope nearby to create a path down to the room below. In the lower area, clear out the Oozes. Before leaving, look for some shrubs near the wall that we can cut down. Squeeze through the gap behind them to find a Treasure Chest containing Potion Powder.
Return through the East Belltower and to the overworld.