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[STATUES PUZZLE] Progressive hints & solution
Posted January 09, 2024 by Ettore
This is the solution of the statues puzzle, for all the people who are finding it too difficult.
Starting position:
Hint 1
There are four statues that can be moved at the center of the room and ten number plates. (The golden statue of the goddess is not part of the puzzle, it is just there to restore HP and MP)
Each of the statues must be moved to the correct number to solve the puzzle and open the door.
Hint 2
Yes, but which statue to which number?
There are too many combinations to just brute force the puzzle. Hints are engraved on the four statues at the top of the room. They are the same statues that you can move. Thus each hint tells you where each corresponding statue should be placed.
Hint 3a: Angel Statue
I am an number of holy, in heaven I shine,
a prime number, and truly divine.
What's this number, can you define?This number is associated with divinity. Also known as the perfect number, the number of harmony, wisdom and understanding. Can you guess what that is?
Place the Angel Statue over that number.
Hint 3b: Knight Statue
In a jousting field, I alone stand,
a lonely warrior, across the land.
What digit am I, in number's band?Alone. Lonely. What is the number usually associated with these words?
Place the Knight statue over that number.
Hint 3c: Archer Statue
In the archer's aim, where precision aligns,
the shape of the target, I seem to remind.
What number am I, in these crafted signs?What number reminds you the shape of an archery target?
Place the Archer statue over that number.
Hint 3d: Demon Statue
I'm the vices that tempt, evil malign,
the number of sins, where darkness resides.
What digit am I, in this obscure design?Traditionally, what is the number of the deadly sins?
Place the Demon statue over that number.
Solution