Cleansing the corruption from the Forgotten Forest is a essential part of Taro's questline in Kena Bridge of Spirits. While exploring this lush region, players will encounter the Fishing Shrine, which requires solving an environmental puzzle before it can be cleansed. Understanding how to locate and decipher this puzzle will keep your journey moving forward smoothly.

Where to Find the Fishing Shrine

The Fishing Shrine is situated on a small island in the eastern part of the Forgotten Forest. Players will naturally come across this area while completing the quest steps required to open the Guardian Tree. Look for four stone pillars surrounding a central corrupted Deadzone Heart near the water.

Deciphering the Candle Clues

Before shooting the crystals embedded in the stone pillars, observe the candle arrangements placed near the shrine base. There are four distinct sets of candles: a single candle, a pair, a group of three, and a group of four. Each set of candles directly corresponds to one of the four blue crystals around the island.

Standing directly in front of the Fishing Shrine allows you to clearly inspect these candle positions. If you activate the Spirit Pulse near the altar, the candles light up in sequential order. This visual cue tells you the exact sequence required to solve the puzzle.

The Correct Shooting Sequence

To solve the challenge on your first attempt, stand facing the shrine and prepare your Spirit Bow. Shoot the elevated crystal to your front right first, as it represents the single candle. Next, turn and shoot the crystal behind you on your back left, which corresponds to the pair of candles.

For the third step, shoot the crystal on your back right to ignite the trio of candles. Finally, hit the crystal on your front left to ignite the final group of four candles. If done correctly in this order, the corrupted bulb will open up without spawning unwanted enemy waves.

Cleansing the Shrine

Once the Deadzone Heart opens its petals, command your Rot companions to target the exposed core. Fire a quick arrow at the Rot-infused heart to instantly purify the surrounding area. Restoring all the shrines in the forest helps unlock further story milestones in your adventure.