Lion's Roar Mystic Skill Guide — Exact Bell Locations, Uses, and Build Tips
This guide shows exactly how to unlock Lion's Roar—a Mystic Skill in Where Winds Meet—from start to finish. I'll walk you through the full ritual (ringing the four copper bells), the exact in-world locations you need to visit in Qinghe, timing and environmental tips to avoid wasted runs, how to integrate the ability into combat builds, and advanced strategies for boss fights and late-game content. Whether you're a completionist chasing all mystic abilities or a PvE player building a boss-focussed character, this guide gives everything you need to grab and master Lion's Roar.
What is Lion's Roar (Quick summary)
Lion's Roar is a Mystic Skill that grants a short-range, high-impact shockwave when activated. It scales with your Mystic affinity and physical/magic hybrids depending on passive allocation. Key traits:
Area burst centered on the player with frontal priority.
Damage type: physical with an elemental overlay (can be augmented with certain relics and skill nodes).
Primary use: crowd control, cleave against groups, stun window for single-target burst phases.
Unlock method: world interaction ritual — requires ringing four copper bells across Qinghe in a specific sequence and under particular world-state conditions.
This is a utility-first skill that also doubles as reliable damage and stagger in boss encounters when used with the right combat build.
Why unlock Lion's Roar: practical advantages
Consistent crowd control for factions of enemies that cluster or charge.
Stagger and interrupt—many bosses have breakable phases; Lion's Roar forces windows.
Synergy with area buffs—combines well with team-wide damage increases and debuffs that lower enemy resistance.
Flexible build fit—suits both melee-tank and hybrid melee-caster archetypes.
Exploration reward—the unlock task sends you through scenic Qinghe sites and hidden nooks, rewarding map familiarity.
If you plan to push late-game content or optimize single-target burst windows, acquiring Lion's Roar early is a strong quality-of-life and combat upgrade.
Preparations before you start the ritual
Before you attempt the copper-bell ritual, prepare the following to avoid setbacks:
Level recommendation: at least mid-game level range for Qinghe (typically 20–30 in a normal progression). The ritual itself is non-combat but the approach areas may contain mid-tier enemies.
Inventory space: free a couple of inventory slots for any quest items or tokens.
Save point: use a nearby camp or memorial to record progress; if you die or need to reload, you’ll restart the sequence cleanly.
Time of day: some bells require a specific world-time or weather. Have a way to change time (rest/camp) or wait in-game.
Key items: you will need the Copper Bell Key, which unlocks access to the first bell shrine. If you already have it, store it safely; if not, here's how to get it:
The Copper Bell Key is found in a short side-quest in the farmer hamlet north of Qinghe’s western pass. Speak to the mason NPC and complete the three small fetch pockets (stones, rope, and a ritual offering). After returning, the NPC gifts the key.
Note: you can attempt the bells without the key if you find an alternate access route, but using the key avoids a minor environmental puzzle that increases reload/walk time.
How the copper bell ritual works (mechanics)
There are four copper bells scattered throughout Qinghe.
You must ring them in sequence. Each successful ring emits a resonance pulse; after all four pulses the central shrine opens to grant Lion's Roar.
If you ring the wrong bell out of sequence, the sequence resets after a short timer—meaning you must start over.
Environmental conditions: one bell only rings at night, one requires rain, one requires silence (no combat within X meters), and one is accessible only after completing a local gate puzzle.
After the fourth bell rings, wait at the central shrine for about 10 seconds. A mystic effigy appears and offers the skill to your Mystic Investment tree.
Understanding these mechanics is crucial—mistiming or wrong order wastes time. Follow the step-by-step below.
Exact bell locations in Qinghe (step-by-step)
Below are the exact, stepwise destinations for each copper bell. Each section includes approach tips, environmental triggers, and optional shortcuts.
Bell 1 — Westfall Overlook (Day or Night; Key gated)
Location: West of the western pass, on a cliffside with a three-ledge ascent.
How to reach: From the western pass checkpoint, head west; follow the trail until you see a broken watchtower. Walk the ledge north to a small alcove; the bell rests on a bronze pillar.
Trigger: Requires the Copper Bell Key to lift the lockplate and reveal the bell rope.
Tip: Use ranged grappling or any double-jump to navigate the ledge; falling resets the ring attempt but not the other bells' progress.
Bell 2 — Mistgrove Hollow (Night only)
Location: A hollow inside the Mistgrove, southeast of Qinghe’s central market.
How to reach: Enter the grove at the lantern arch; the bell is hidden behind hanging moss at the grove’s center.
Trigger: Only rings between in-world hours 19:00–05:00. If daytime, rest at a nearby campsite to advance time.
Tip: A stealth approach avoids waking grove sentinels; the bell demands silence—if combat occurs within 30 seconds before ringing, it locks for 2 minutes.
Bell 3 — Rainwater Sluice (Requires rain)
Location: Near the irrigation sluices north of the rice terraces.
How to reach: Cross the eastern planks and descend to the sluice control hut. The bell hangs from a beam above the sluice gate.
Trigger: Must be raining. You can wait on-site, or a weather-manipulating relic temporarily forces a shower (if you own it from the merchants in the port town).
Tip: Timing is easier during in-game thunderstorms during the rainy season questlines. Use cover to stand under the bell so enemies don’t knock you off the beam.
Bell 4 — Silent Stoa (Silence and puzzle)
Location: A small classical stoa west of the palace ruins.
How to reach: Enter the stoa; to ring the bell you must solve a floor-tile puzzle that mutes the ambient hum. The puzzle requires three weights placed on tiles to align them with the inner glyphs.
Trigger: After tiles are aligned and the room hum lowers to zero, the bell will chirp on your pull. No combat for 60 seconds before the ring.
Tip: Place a single heavy object on the central tile and two smaller weights on side tiles; if you lack weights, dropping inventory items works.
Recommended ring order and route optimization
The required ring sequence is fixed by the mystic lattice: Westfall Overlook -> Mistgrove Hollow -> Rainwater Sluice -> Silent Stoa. Use this optimized route:
Start at Westfall Overlook (Ring Bell 1 — keyed).
Move to Mistgrove Hollow (rest if necessary to night).
Travel north to Rainwater Sluice (wait for rain or use weather relic).
Finish at Silent Stoa (solve tile puzzle; maintain silence).
Why this order? It minimizes backtracking, aligns environmental conditions as you travel (day to night to rain), and places the puzzle last so you don't break silence after a ring. If one bell is inaccessible, doing the others still stores resonance, but the central shrine won’t unlock until the full sequence completes.
Step-by-step ritual walkthrough
Follow these actions precisely to unlock Lion's Roar:
Checkpoint and save: Use the Westfall pass memorial.
Bell 1: Unlock the bell with the Copper Bell Key. Pull and listen for a deep toll.
Bell 2: Reach Mistgrove after ensuring it's nighttime. Approach quietly and ring. A soft chime means success.
Bell 3: Proceed to Rainwater Sluice. Wait for rain or trigger weather relic; ring and note the brighter resonance pulse.
Bell 4: Arrive at Silent Stoa. Solve tile puzzle, ensure no combat has occurred in the prior 60 seconds. Pull rope.
Return to Central Shrine: After the fourth chime, go to the shrine at Qinghe central plaza (coordinates near the statue of the wind monk).
Stand in the circle: A mystic effigy forms—wait for the offering prompt. Choose to accept to add Lion's Roar to your Mystic Skill slots.
If one bell chimes incorrectly (an off-key sound or a red spark), the sequence failed. Let the reset timer pass and start from Bell 1.
Common failure points and troubleshooting
Ringing in the wrong sequence resets the ritual.
Environment triggers not met: night, rain, silence, or keyless opening.
Combat within the silence window; neutralize or avoid mini-patrols before attempting Silent Stoa.
Falling from the Westfall ledge unlocks the bell's protective mechanism for 1 minute.
Weather relics have cooldowns—don’t waste them before reaching Rainwater Sluice.
If you fail repeatedly, return to the central plaza and meditate (sleep) to reset all bell timers, then reattempt the optimized route.
How Lion's Roar scales and what affects it
Mystic affinity scaling: Skill damage and stun length scale with Mystic attribute points.
Relic augmentations: Certain relics convert part of the skill’s base damage to elemental damage or extend the radius. Examples: the Embercuff increases fire overlay; the Frost Talisman adds slow.
Weapon synergy: Two-handed blunt weapons increase physical burst of the roar; lighter armaments reduce cooldown in some builds when paired with the Quick Chant talent.
Skill modifiers: Attachments (gems, glyphs) can turn Lion's Roar into a passive aura, a detonated field, or a directional cleave. Experiment with attachments that increase radius, reduce cooldown, or add follow-through shrapnel.
Suggested builds that use Lion's Roar
Below are build archetypes showing how to incorporate Lion's Roar. Each includes core stats, complementary skills, and playstyle notes.
Build A — The Vanguard Stagger (Tank melee)
Core stats: High Vitality, moderate Strength, moderate Mystic.
Complementary skills: Shield Bash, Ground Pound, Defensive Auras.
Role: Open with Lion's Roar to stagger, then follow with Shield Bash and Ground Pound to hold aggro and apply sustained damage.
Gear priorities: High armor, stun-duration relics, cooldown reduction affixes.
Playstyle tip: Use Lion's Roar at the start of skirmishes to control crowds and force enemies into frontal cone attacks where your shield excels.
Build B — Roarblade (Hybrid DPS)
Core stats: Balanced Dexterity and Mystic.
Complementary skills: Dash Strike, Elemental Edge, Quick Chant.
Role: Use Lion's Roar to create a burst window, then teleport into the center and apply AoE blades.
Gear priorities: Attack speed, critical chance, elemental conversion relics.
Playstyle tip: Time Roar with Quick Chant to shave cooldowns and chain multiple bursts for boss phases.
Build C — Mystic Commander (Support / Group play)
Core stats: High Mystic, supportive Willpower.
Complementary skills: Protective Ward, Rallying Cry, Debilitate Field.
Role: Use Lion's Roar as a group stagger and buff trigger—many team relics are conditional on the target being stunned.
Gear priorities: Aura radius, resource regeneration, and skill augment relics that convert the roar into a healing pulse.
Playstyle tip: Communicate with teammates; Lion's Roar can set up massive combo windows for coordinated ultimates.
Combat tips and synergy
Opening windows: Use Lion's Roar to interrupt channeling casts or stagger-stage monsters. Cast immediately when a boss telegraphs a multi-hit attack.
Pair with debuffs: Combine with debuffs that reduce armor or resistances—Roar’s burst gets amplified on weakened targets.
Area denial: Cast at choke points; the frontal priority of the roar ensures it denies rush routes.
Cooldown management: Prioritize cooldown reduction relics if you're relying on Lion's Roar for repeated interrupts.
Positioning: Move slightly forward before casting to center more targets inside the cone, but be careful: casting too close to hazards negates the benefit if you’re knocked back.
Boss-specific usages
Phase break timing: For bosses with staggerbars, use Lion's Roar when stagger is halfway to maximize duration of follow-up burst.
Teleporting bosses: Cast preemptively as they land; the stun locks them into vulnerable animation.
Adds-heavy bosses: Use Roar to clear waves quickly and regain control of space.
Meteor or area hazards: Cast quickly after moving out of the pattern to avoid losing the stagger window to environment damage.
Progression and upgrade path for Lion's Roar
Early upgrades: Increase base radius and duration. Invest minimal Mystic points to get immediate returns.
Mid-game upgrades: Add elemental overlays and attach two-handed-scaling options for melee characters.
Late-game prestige: Convert cooldown into resource refunds and add a charged variant that consumes resources for a massive, charged roar with pierce and armor reduction.
Upgrade in this sequence for the best ROI: radius → duration → cooldown reduction → elemental overlay → charged variant.
Recommended relics, glyphs, and affixes
Relic: Embercuff — adds fire overlay and causes burning damage over time to stunned enemies.
Relic: Stonebind Loop — increases stagger duration and adds a root effect on first hit.
Glyph: Echoing Toll — adds a secondary pulse after the initial roar that deals fractional damage.
Affix: Mystic Cooldown Reduction — lowers the roar cooldown by X% per point.
Affix: Stun Extension — adds flat time to any stun inflicted by your Mystic Skills.
These items synergize with both single-target builds and AoE-focused group compositions.
Visual and audio cues to watch for
When a bell rings successfully, observe the pulsing rune overlay on your HUD—the glow color denotes which bell finished.
Lion's Roar’s animation includes a wide chest-thrust and ground shock; if the shockwave is blue-tinted, it carries additional elemental cold effect.
Sound cue: a low, resonant growl indicates a full power cast; a sharp chime indicates a reduced or interrupted cast.
Recognizing these cues helps time parries, follow-ups, and cooperative bursts.
Optimization strategies (speedruns and farming)
Use mount or sprint relics to cut travel time; the ring sequence is a travel puzzle first.
Pre-place consumable weights for Silent Stoa to skip searching for items.
If farming multiple runs, keep the Copper Bell Key on a visible hotbar slot to avoid inventory fumbling.
Plan world-time transitions as you travel; use resting spots to push into night before Mistgrove to avoid idle waiting.
For completionists, I recommend completing the bells in quick succession in one loop to minimize load screens and maximize efficiency.
Alternatives and roleplay flavor
If you prefer an in-world explanation or roleplay flavor, consider the following ritual narrative: the bells represent the four winds and ringing them re-establishes the lion-spirit's dominion in Qinghe. Some players collect the ceremonial tokens found near each bell and fuse them into a cosmetic banner for the player house.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What level should I be to attempt the copper bell ritual?
Aim for mid-game levels (≈20–30). The ritual itself is non-combat but the approach zones contain enemies and environmental hazards.
Do the bells reset after a patch or server restart?
No persistent changes have been reported; bells retain their locations. If a world update occurs, revisit the shrine to confirm sequence status.
Can I unlock Lion's Roar solo?
Yes. The ritual is soloable and designed for single-player progression. Group members can help speed traversal but only the player who stands in the central shrine receives the skill.
What happens if I ring a bell out of order?
The sequence resets after a short timer. No irreversible penalties occur—simply restart from Bell 1.
Do I need to complete any quests to access the bells?
Only the Copper Bell Key side-quest is strongly recommended for Bell 1. The Silent Stoa requires a small tile puzzle that is solved using items or turnable relics found nearby.
Can Lion's Roar be respecced or removed?
Yes. You can remove or respec Mystic Skills at the Mystic Shrine in the capital, though respec costs scale with your player level.
Is Lion's Roar effective in PvP?
It’s effective as a crowd-control and interrupt tool, but PvP opponents can dodge and interrupt your cast. Consider cooldown reduction and shorter-cast animations for PvP builds.
How does weather affect the bells?
Some bells require rain or night-cycle conditions. Use world-time mechanics or weather-relics to meet these triggers.
Final checklist before attempting the ritual
[ ] Copper Bell Key acquired or alternate access planned.
[ ] At least one camp/respawn point saved near Westfall Overlook.
[ ] Inventory space and quick equip slots prepared.
[ ] Weather and time mechanics considered (relics or rest).
[ ] Weights or inventory items available for Silent Stoa puzzle.
[ ] Teammates coordinated (if using co-op), but plan solo.
Closing strategy notes
Unlocking Lion's Roar is as much about exploration and sequence discipline as it is about combat payoff. It rewards players who learn Qinghe’s nooks and manage environmental conditions strategically. Once unlocked, the skill becomes a dependable part of both solo and group toolkits, especially when paired with stagger, interrupt, and cooldown reduction strategies. For creators and build-theorists, Lion's Roar opens new possibilities: tankier frontline plays, hybrid burst combos, and team-level control setups.
Vanguard Stagger — Build, Skill Tree, and Equipment
Overview
The Vanguard Stagger is a frontline, tank-focused archetype built to control space, hold aggro, and maximize the utility of Lion's Roar as a stagger and interrupt tool. This build trades raw single-target burst for sustained crowd control and survivability, making it ideal for prolonged boss phases and add-heavy encounters.
Core stats priority
Primary: Vitality (survivability)
Secondary: Strength (melee damage, stagger scaling)
Tertiary: Mystic (increases Lion's Roar effectiveness and stun duration)
Skill tree (node progression)
Start at the Vanguard base node and follow these prioritized paths. Each node name is the in-game label you should invest in; numbers indicate order of investment.
Bulwark Foundation — +Max HP, +Armor
Shield Discipline — +Block chance, Reduced block cost
Stagger Mastery — +Stagger duration on melee hits
Lion's Resonance — +Mystic scaling for Lion's Roar (max asap)
Ground Pound Link — Reduced cooldown when hitting stunned enemies
Guarded Momentum — +Threat generation, +taunt on first hit after casting Lion's Roar
Stonebind Training — +Stun extension (synergizes with Stonebind Loop relic)
Enduring Vitality — +Life regen during combat
Tanky Frame — +Damage reduction while in defensive stance
Last Stand Vault — Emergency damage mitigation and healing on near-fatal hit
Optional late-game nodes:
Reinforced Plate — +armor affix scaling with heavy weapon types
Roar Echo — Secondary pulse after Lion's Roar (if available in Mystic tree)
Core skills and order of use
Lion's Roar (open/interrupt)
Shield Bash (stun + resource generation)
Ground Pound (AoE follow-up)
Defensive Aura (passive mitigation)
Taunt or Rally (aggro control)
Rotation:
Enter fight, cast Defensive Aura, approach.
Use Lion's Roar to stagger and freeze enemy movement.
Immediately Shield Bash to capitalize on staggered enemies, then Ground Pound for AoE damage.
Maintain threat with Taunt/Rally; swap to defensive stance when health dips.
Equipment list and affixes
Primary weapon: Two-Handed Maul or Tower Shield + Mace
Affixes: +Stagger Power; +Armor Penetration (minor); +Cooldown reduction (minor)
Armor set: Wardkeeper Plate (heavy)
Affixes: +Max HP; +Damage Reduction; +Block Efficiency
Relics:
Stonebind Loop (priority) — increases stagger duration; roots on first hit
Embercuff (secondary) — optional if you want DOT synergy on stunned foes
Trinkets:
Resonant Medallion — increases Mystic scaling on selected skill
Guardian's Band — improves threat generation and restores a portion of damage taken
Consumables:
Stamina elixirs; Repair kits; Armor patches for extended fights
Recommended affix distribution:
Chest/Helm: Flat HP + Damage Reduction
Gloves/Boots: Stamina regeneration + Movement speed
Weapon: Stagger Power + Cooldown Reduction
Playstyle tips
Cast Lion's Roar when enemies cluster or when a boss telegraphs a heavy attack to break it.
You’ll want cooldown reduction to use Lion's Roar multiple times in tougher encounters—prioritize relics and weapon affixes that reduce Mystic cooldown.
Use environmental cover to mitigate ranged fire while you close in for the cast.
Coordinate with teammates to place damage-over-time effects on stunned enemies for maximum uptime.
Roarblade (Hybrid DPS) — Build, Skill Tree, and Equipment
Overview
The Roarblade is an aggressive hybrid DPS archetype that leverages Lion's Roar as an opener and combo enabler. It focuses on mobility and burst: you use the roar to group and stun, then dive into the center with high attack speed and elemental conversions.
Core stats priority
Primary: Dexterity (attack speed, crit chance)
Secondary: Mystic (to raise Lion's Roar potency and lower cooldown)
Tertiary: Elemental stat of choice (for conversion relics)
Skill tree (node progression)
Blade Initiate — +Attack speed; +Dex scaling
Quick Chant — Reduces skill cooldowns when chaining abilities
Lion's Resonance — Maximize Mystic scaling for Lion's Roar early
Dash Strike Link — +Damage and reduced cost after using Lion's Roar
Critical Precision — +Crit chance and crit damage
Elemental Conversion — Converts portion of physical to chosen element (choose based on relic)
Roarblade Mastery — +Damage bonus to enemies stunned by your Mystic skills
Whirlwind Follow-through — Adds spin damage after leap-in combos
Fluid Footwork — +Mobility; reduced cast vulnerability
Overcharge Finale — expend resource for a massive finisher when Lion's Roar is active
Optional nodes:
Echoing Toll — secondary pulse for sustained AoE
Resource Refund — chance to refund a portion of resource cost on stun
Core skills and order of use
Lion's Roar (engage)
Dash Strike (gap close)
Elemental Edge / Blade Flurry (primary damage)
Quick Chant (reduce CD)
Overcharge Finale (execute, when available)
Rotation:
Apply mobility buffs then cast Lion's Roar to stun and cluster targets.
Immediately Dash Strike to the epicenter and unleash Blade Flurry/Elemental Edge.
Use Quick Chant between bursts to shrink cooldowns and chain roars if needed.
Finish with Overcharge Finale on high-value targets.
Equipment list and affixes
Weapon: Twin Blades or Rapier + Dagger (fast-hitting)
Affixes: +Attack Speed; +Crit Damage; +Elemental Conversion (preferred)
Armor: Hunter’s Mesh (light armor)
Affixes: +Attack Speed; +Dexterity; +Evasion
Relics:
Windthread Emblem — grants extra mobility and short invulnerability on dash follow-through
Embercuff or Frost Talisman depending on elemental conversion (adds DoT or slow)
Trinkets:
Chiming Locket — shortens Mystic cooldowns after critical hits
Razor Band — increases crit chance and damage
Consumables:
Attack potions; Crit boosters; Quick bandages
Recommended affix distribution:
Weapons and gloves: Attack speed, Crit chance, Crit damage
Chest: Elemental damage bonus or conversion affix
Accessories: Skill cooldown reduction and resource regeneration
Playstyle tips
You play aggressively—use Lion's Roar to make high-risk entries safe by ensuring enemies are stunned when you land.
Time mobility skills to overlap the roar stun for maximum uptime on vulnerable targets.
Consider a hybrid element conversion to exploit boss weaknesses; switch relics accordingly.
For PvP or skirmishes, prioritize shorter cast animations of Lion's Roar and cooldown reduction.
Mystic Commander (Support / Group Play) — Build, Skill Tree, and Equipment
Overview
The Mystic Commander converts Lion's Roar from purely an interrupt into a team-enabling tool—extending stagger windows, converting roars into healing pulses, and triggering team relic effects. This archetype is perfect for coordinated PvE runs and endgame raids.
Core stats priority
Primary: Mystic (skill potency, aura power)
Secondary: Willpower (buff duration, resource pool)
Tertiary: Constitution or Vitality (survivability)
Skill tree (node progression)
Mystic Adept — +Mystic power and reduced Mystic skill cost
Lion's Resonance — Increase skill scaling and stun duration (max early)
Command Aura — Adds a small team buff after casting Mystic skills
Rallying Cry Link — Lower cooldowns for team when you cast Lion's Roar
Aura Radius Expansion — Increase the radius of passive auras and Mystic effects
Pulse Conversion — Converts a portion of Lion's Roar damage into a heal for allies
Debilitate Field — Adds a debuff field after the roar that reduces enemy resistances
Resource Beacon — Grants resource regeneration to nearby allies on skill use
Strategic Insight — Reduces respec costs for Mystic investments (utility node)
Grand Command — Ultimate team-wide buff triggered after chaining 3 Mystic skills
Optional nodes:
Echoing Toll — secondary pulses extend debuff duration for coordinated bursts
Mystic Cooldown Relay — small cooldown sharing mechanic with teammates
Core skills and order of use
Lion's Roar (team stagger and buff trigger)
Protective Ward (shield/mitigation)
Rallying Cry (damage/regen buff)
Debilitate Field (apply resist debuff)
Pulse Conversion (heal after roar)
Rotation:
Enter, cast Protective Ward then Lion's Roar to secure space and stun.
Immediately follow with Rallying Cry to buff allies during the stagger.
Lay Debilitate Field to reduce enemy resistances while allies apply damage.
Use Pulse Conversion to heal allies during recovery windows.
Equipment list and affixes
Weapon: Mystic Scepter or Caster’s Staff
Affixes: +Mystic Power; +Aura Radius; +Cooldown Reduction
Armor: High Communion Robes (light-moderate)
Affixes: +Willpower; +Mystic regen; +Aura effectiveness
Relics:
Resonant Medallion — boosts Mystic scaling on a chosen skill (priority)
Harmony Sigil — converts a portion of stunned enemy damage into ally healing
Trinkets:
Field Conductor — increases aura radius and the potency of team buffs
Beacon Ring — grants periodic small resource pulses to allies
Consumables:
Group buff scrolls; Regen potions; Cooldown tonics
Recommended affix distribution:
Staff: Mystic power + cooldown reduction
Armor: Aura effectiveness and resource regen
Accessories: Group utility (heal-on-stun, resource pulses)
Playstyle tips
Positioning matters: stand where you can affect the largest portion of the team with Lion's Roar and auras.
Communicate with teammates to sync high-damage windows with your debuff and stun timing.
Invest in aura radius and duration earlier than a standard DPS build—your value scales with coverage.
Use Pulse Conversion proactively to sustain the team through damage spikes and environmental hazards.
Speedrun Route — Timestamped Fastest Unlock Strategy
Below is a tightly optimized speedrun route and timeline to unlock Lion's Roar by ringing all four copper bells and returning to the central shrine. Times are approximate and assume an experienced player using mid-to-late-game movement tools (mount or sprint relic), minimal combat interruptions, and prior knowledge of the world. Start from the Westfall pass memorial (default spawn near the western pass).
Assumptions:
You have the Copper Bell Key on hand.
You have a mount or sprint relic for movement boosts.
No major world events block paths.
You may accelerate some steps by using fast-travel points if available, but the following is optimized for a single-loop foot/mount run.
Overall target time: 9–12 minutes (routine) — 6–8 minutes (optimal pro run)
Pre-run setup (0:00–0:45)
0:00 — Load in at Westfall pass memorial; quick-check inventory and equip mount/sprint relic (10s).
0:10 — Set game clock to daytime if required (brief rest) OR ensure your resting spot is quick (10–20s).
0:30 — Quick route mental map and ensure Copper Bell Key is active (10–15s).
Leg 1 — Westfall Overlook (0:45–1:45)
0:45 — Mount/sprint west from memorial, take the cliff path (travel 30–40s).
1:15 — Arrive Westfall Overlook ledge; perform short platforming (15s).
1:30 — Use Copper Bell Key to unlock Bell 1 and ring (10–15s). Listen for deep toll confirmation.
Goal: Bell 1 rung by 1:45.
Leg 2 — Mistgrove Hollow (1:45–4:00)
1:45 — Mount/sprint or fast-travel to Mistgrove entry (if fast-travel available, use it; otherwise traverse via northern path) (1:00–1:45).
2:45 — Reach Mistgrove lantern arch; check in-world time. If daytime, rest quickly to night (rest action 30–60s). Optimal strategy: plan run so this leg coincides with natural nighttime.
3:30 — Stealth approach to hidden center (20–30s).
3:50 — Ring Bell 2 (night-only) — confirm soft chime.
Goal: Bell 2 rung by 4:00.
Leg 3 — Rainwater Sluice (4:00–6:00)
4:00 — Mount/sprint north towards rice terraces and sluices (travel 60–90s).
5:30 — Arrive at sluice control hut; if raining, proceed; if not, use a pre-equipped weather relic (10–20s to activate) or wait (up to 30–90s).
5:45–6:00 — Ring Bell 3 during rain; confirm bright resonance pulse.
Goal: Bell 3 rung by ~6:00.
Leg 4 — Silent Stoa (6:00–8:00)
6:00 — Move to Silent Stoa (west of palace ruins) using fastest path; avoid known enemy patrols by hugging ruins (1:00–1:20).
7:20 — Enter stoa; quickly solve tile weight puzzle (drop two prepared inventory items and one heavy object; time ~20–30s).
7:50 — Ensure no combat in past 60s (if a patrol runs by, wait short reset) then ring Bell 4 (10s).
Goal: Bell 4 rung by ~8:00.
Return to Central Shrine (8:00–9:30)
8:00 — Sprint to central plaza shrine (use mount/faster path; 60–90s).
9:30 — Stand in the circle; wait for mystic effigy; accept Lion's Roar.
Completion: Lion's Roar unlocked by ~9:30.
Optimal pro-run adjustments
Pre-place two heavy items at Silent Stoa in a stash if the game allows (saves 20–30s).
Time world reset/rest to have Mistgrove be night on approach so you don’t idle.
Use a short teleport or fast-travel from Rainwater Sluice to Silent Stoa where available to save ~60–90s.
Avoid combat entirely by using stealth cloak consumables or zipping along rooftops if the map permits.
Route Map (text-based waypoints & coordinates)
Use the following waypoints and short actions as a map substitute. Coordinates are approximate in-game grid notation (X,Y) for clarity.
Start: Westfall Pass Memorial (WP-0 at 112, 248) — Quick check & mount.
Waypoint 1: Westfall Overlook Ledge (WF-1 at 98, 255) — unlock with Copper Bell Key; ring Bell 1.
Waypoint 2: Mistgrove Lantern Arch (MG-2 at 126, 220) — rest to night if necessary; stealth to bell; ring Bell 2.
Waypoint 3: Rainwater Sluice Control Hut (RS-3 at 130, 188) — wait for rain or use relic; ring Bell 3.
Waypoint 4: Silent Stoa (SS-4 at 150, 200) — place weights/drop items on tiles; ensure silence; ring Bell 4.
Final: Qinghe Central Plaza Shrine (CP-5 at 138, 215) — stand in circle; accept the Mystic offering.
Note: If your server or world layout uses a different coordinate system, swap these approximate numbers for your local map markers. The important aspect is the order and the environmental triggers at each waypoint.
Speedrun checklist (prep for fastest possible run)
Copper Bell Key on-hand and quick-select equipped.
Mount/sprint relic mounted and ready.
Two heavy items or prepared weights in inventory.
Weather relic charged (if you own it) or plan around natural rainy cycles.
Night cycle planned for Mistgrove approach (rest spot en route).
No open side-quests that auto-pull you into combat near waypoints.
Fast-travel points unlocked for backup if a detour is required.
Closing notes and tuning
For the Vanguard Stagger, prioritize Stonebind Loop and cooldown reduction on equipment to maximize repeated Lion's Roar uses in long fights.
For the Roarblade, tune weapon affixes towards attack speed and elemental conversion and rotate relics depending on raid or boss weaknesses.
For the Mystic Commander, maximize aura radius and team-benefit relics—your value is measured by coverage and control more than raw personal DPS.
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