"Explore Wuthering Waves: Unleash Nightmare Crownless's Secrets"

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. This guide details how to unlock it. Unlike standard Echoes, obtaining Nightmare Crownless requires completing a specific quest and an additional step.

Ruins Where Shadows Roam Quest Guide

This quest isn't initiated via an NPC; instead, it's found within the Exploration Progress menu for the Penitent's End region of Rinascita. Access this menu by opening your map and selecting the compass icon in the upper-left corner.

"Ruins Where Shadows Roam" is closely tied to "Quest of Faith," an optional quest requiring the defeat of four enemies in Penitent's End. 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.

To defeat these knights, strategically lure them near lit Macabre Torches within the arena. These torches can be re-lit by drawing Fae Ignis enemies towards them. Avoid using powerful skills near the torches to prevent accidental extinguishment.

Unlocking Nightmare Crownless

After completing "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" and "Quest of Faith," locate all four Dream Patrols in Penitent's End (see image above). While completing these patrols isn't mandatory for unlocking Nightmare Crownless, they offer additional resources and Monnaie. Once all patrols are located, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map within the ruins north of Penitent's End.

Important Note: Nightmare Echoes utilize Enhanced Absorption charges, significantly boosting Echo drop rates. Players receive only 15 charges weekly, so manage their use efficiently if building multiple characters.