Queen's Domain Azure Torch: Location and Puzzle Guide

Where to Find the Azure Torch

The Queen's Domain azure torch sits on a gargoyle statue across the eastern bridge toward the Tower of Knowledge. You can reach it after defeating the Shrine Guardian and collecting the Holy Sword Endu, which comes with a Wind Gem for air dashing. Grab the torch before continuing your exploration: its fire magic helps with bosses and activates gargoyle puzzles along the progression route.

To reach it from the opening stretch:

1. Find the crypt key. Loop around the beach to reach the crypt, then use a throwing dagger to hit the switch near its entrance. The key is at the bottom of the stairs.
2. Defeat the Shrine Guardian. Bring the wooden club from the crypt to exploit the boss's weakness to impact damage.
3. Collect the Holy Sword Endu. Its starting Wind Gem gives you an air dash.
4. Head east toward the Tower of Knowledge. Dash across the bridge and collect the torch from the gargoyle statue.

You can collect the torch before finding the second Wind Gem. That extra dash becomes useful for the route that follows.

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How to Light the Three Bell Gargoyles

Your next torch objective is to ignite three gargoyle statues, each of which rings a bell. Two are accessible while exploring the opening region with your upgraded traversal; the third comes after the Sea King fight.

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First Gargoyle: Above the Broken Stairway

Return to the first save point, climb the hill, and Wind Dash across to the higher route leading to the second save point.

From there:

1. Climb the rocks between the pillars.
2. Dash across to collect the second Wind Gem, giving you two air dashes.
3. Return to the pillars and jump up to the small blue lantern.
4. Dash toward the broken stairway.
5. Climb to the top, defeat the skeletons, and light the gargoyle with the torch.

The bell ringing above marks the activation.

Second Gargoyle: Near the Locked Gate

Look above the first save point, near the crossing used to reach the second save point. With your additional dash, you can reach a higher area containing an elevator back to ground level.

Follow the route north around the elevator to find the second gargoyle beside a locked gate. Ignite the statue, then continue exploring; the gate cannot be dealt with at this point in the route.

Third Gargoyle: After the Sea King

Continue through the water area, collect the four triangular slates, and enter Obmuer Temple. Work through the temple and defeat the Sea King.

The final bell gargoyle is outside the dungeon after the boss. Light it with the Azure Torch. A nearby fast travel point returns you toward the opening region, close to the second gargoyle and its locked gate.

Once all three bells have rung, return to the Tower of Knowledge.

Tower of Knowledge Gargoyle Puzzle Solution

Inside the tower, the numbered gargoyles form a separate puzzle from the three bell statues.

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Light gargoyles number three and number seven. This opens a nearby door back inside the tower.

Three plaques explain the combination, including one among the rubble. Lighting incorrect statues triggers a hostile response involving book bugs, so check the numbers before using the torch.

Through the unlocked door, continue toward the next save point and climb the stairwell to advance through the tower.

Using the Azure Torch in Combat

The torch has a ranged fireball attack powered by a magic resource that recharges over time. Watch its weapon special meter to the right of the Wind Dash meter; the weapon model also provides visual cues for its magic charge.

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Use the fireball during safe openings, then switch to melee attacks or throwing weapons while its resource recovers.

Binding prevents magic use, including the torch's ranged attack. If glowing green chains appear on your screen, check your status before trying to cast again.

Sea King

Hit the Sea King with the torch when an opening lets you apply burning damage. Keep moving around the water hazards, and use air dashes to escape the current and poison.

Handle the accompanying fish with slash attacks. Let the torch supplement your damage while you focus on positioning and healing.

Necronomicon

Use the torch to ignite the Necronomicon while managing its ranged status attacks. Throwing daggers provide another way to attack from a distance, and the boss becomes vulnerable to melee strikes when it falls.

When it transforms into its goat form, prioritize keeping your distance until it changes back. Avoid chasing a torch hit through an unsafe opening; wait until you have room to cast and retreat.