Queen’s Domain Tower of Knowledge Gargoyle Puzzle Solution
How to solve the Gargoyle Statue puzzle and where to go next.
The Tower of Knowledge has several puzzles in Queen’s Domain, including one involving seven numbered Gargoyle statues and three stone slabs containing clues. You need to solve this puzzle to progress ahead. Here’s how to solve the Gargoyle puzzle, where to find all three hint slabs, and how to reset it if you make a mistake.
How to Solve the Tower of Knowledge Gargoyle Puzzle
The Gargoyle puzzle is located on an outdoor balcony on the upper floors of the Tower of Knowledge. You’ll reach it shortly after encountering the Manticore and passing a sealed double door with two jewels above it. Follow the stairs to the balcony containing the seven Gargoyles.
Each statue is numbered with a Roman numeral above it and you can find hints on the three slabs nearby.
All Three Gargoyle Hint Slab Locations and Clues
There are three stone slabs around the Gargoyle balcony that explain the correct combination. The first two are relatively easy to spot, but the third is lying face down near some rubble, making it easy to miss.
Here are the three hints you can find from the slabs.
| Hint Slab | Clue Text |
|---|---|
| Gargoyle’s Hint I | Gargoyle II has two neighbors. One wants to receive fire, while the other does not. |
| Gargoyle’s Hint II | Only two Gargoyles must be lit to open the way. Gargoyle III has a different preference from both its neighbors. |
| Gargoyle’s Hint III | Giving fire to an unwilling Gargoyle brings trouble. Gargoyle V and both adjacent Gargoyles share the same preference. |
The solution is to light Gargoyle III (3) and Gargoyle VII (7) with the Azure Torch. Doing so unlocks the double-jeweled door you passed earlier inside the tower, allowing you to continue climbing the tower.
To complete the puzzle:
- Equip the Azure Torch.
- Find Gargoyle III and strike it with the Torch’s fire attack.
- Find Gargoyle VII and ignite it as well.
- Leave all other Gargoyles untouched.
- Return inside the tower and head back to the double-jeweled door you encountered earlier.
The puzzle does not open the locked gate directly in front of the Gargoyle statues. Instead, it unlocks the interior double door marked by two jewels. If you’ve lit both correct Gargoyles and the nearby gate remains closed, you’re checking the wrong entrance.
How to Reset the Gargoyle Puzzle in Queen’s Domain
If you accidentally ignite the wrong Gargoyle, the statue will become hostile and Book Bugs will spawn nearby. You can defeat the enemies, but doing so won’t count as solving the puzzle.
To reset the Gargoyles, return to the nearby Crystal Monument and rest. This resets the puzzle, allowing you to try the correct combination again. You can also use the enemies spawned by incorrect Gargoyles and Book Bugs to farm weapon experience for pierce and slash weapons respectively.
Where to Go After Solving the Gargoyle Puzzle
Once you’ve lit Gargoyles III and VII, return to the double-jeweled door inside the Tower of Knowledge. It should now be unlocked. Head through the door and continue climbing the tower. You’ll encounter Poltergeists and Pus Bags along the way, along with optional routes that lead to hidden items.
Eventually, you’ll reach another Crystal Monument and the upper floors containing Knowledge Keeper Wourha’s study. This is also where you can open up that previously locked gate at the end of the Gargoyle puzzle for a neat little shortcut.
While you’re here, also check out our list of the best early game weapons to find anything useful you might’ve missed.
