Remember that eerie yet exciting Trailblaze Continuance mission, "A Foxian Tale of the Haunted," from back in Version 1.5? I was just replaying it recently, and the Illusory Maze still gives me chills! It's one of those puzzles that really makes you think, but once you know the tricks, it's a breeze. Let me walk you through my experience solving those tricky doors, vases, and mirrors so you can help Guinaifen and reunite with Huohuo without getting lost forever.
When you first stumble into that maze, it feels like a loop you can't escape! 😅 You enter a room with a strange rock in the center and two doors. The first time, it doesn't matter which one you pick—you'll just end up back where you started, but now a third door is open. From then on, every room has three choices.
The secret is in the lamps! Don't just rush through. Stop and look. In every three-door room:
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Two doors will have both their lamps shining brightly.
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One door will have a broken or missing lamp.
That's your ticket out! You have to find and go through the correct 'broken lamp' door three times in total. If you pick wrong, you're back in the same room. To make it super simple, from your starting point facing the doors, the sequence is: Go through the LEFT door, then the FRONT door, then the LEFT door again. Follow that, and you're out of the door maze!
Phew, past the doors! But then, a twist. A Heliobus named Cirrus decides to hitch a ride, possessing my Trailblazer and claiming it wants to help. A bit creepy, but okay! After that chat, a floating talisman appears to guide you. Just follow it until you find a crucial note on the floor.
This note holds the key to the first vase puzzle. It's very clear:
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🟦 Leave the Cyan (Cerulean) vases UNTOUCHED.
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🟥 Destroy all the Red (Vermilion) vases.
Head to the nearby room, do exactly that, and then knock on the door marked with a yellow symbol. This leads you to a wonderful reunion with the scaredy-cat Huohuo and her tail!
After a reassuring chat with them, you'll find a second note. This one explains the upgraded, trickier vase puzzle. Now, you'll see two rooms side-by-side.
Here's what you need to do, and the order doesn't matter:
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Vase Room: This time, the rules are REVERSED! You must:
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🟦 Destroy the Cyan vases.
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🟥 Leave the Red vases intact.
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Treasure Room: In the other room, you'll see several tempting chests. You must practice restraint! Only open the single Basic Treasure in the very center of the room. Ignore all the other, fancier-looking chests completely.
Once you've done both tasks correctly, you can proceed by knocking on the doors. It’s a test of following instructions carefully!
Finally, we reach the last leg: the Mirror Puzzle. This one feels mystical. You enter rooms with three large mirrors, and you must choose the correct one three times to escape the maze for good.
The game is pretty helpful here. For the first two mirror choices, here's the foolproof method:
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Interact with each mirror one by one.
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Listen for Huohuo's voice! When you select the correct mirror, Huohuo will speak up, saying something like you've found the right one.
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That's your cue! Step through that mirror immediately.
Now, the third and final mirror room is a sneaky one. 😤 You'll interact with all three mirrors, and... Huohuo won't say anything for any of them! None of them are the 'correct' exit. Don't panic. The solution is simple: You must interact with ALL THREE mirrors in the room. After you've examined the last one, the path forward will magically open up, and you can finally leave the Illusory Maze behind.
And there you have it! From disorienting doors to color-coded vases and talking mirrors, conquering the Illusory Maze is all about paying attention to the clues the game gives you. It was a highlight of that haunted quest for me, blending spooky atmosphere with satisfying logic puzzles. I hope this guide helps you navigate it smoothly. Happy trailblazing, and don't let the Heliobi spook you too much!