Accessing Nightmare Crownless in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves

Nightmare Crownless, a potent Nightmare Echo in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves expansion, boasts enhanced Havoc and Basic Attack DMG, making it a valuable asset for specific characters. Unlike standard Echoes, acquiring Nightmare Crownless requires completing the "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" quest and an additional step.

Obtaining Nightmare Crownless: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Unlocking "Ruins Where Shadows Roam":

This quest isn't initiated through an NPC or in-world interaction. Instead, access it via the Exploration Progress menu for the Penitent's End region in Rinascita. Locate this menu by opening your map and selecting the compass icon in the upper-left corner.

2. Completing "Quest of Faith" (Optional but Recommended):

"Ruins Where Shadows Roam" is intrinsically linked to "Quest of Faith," an optional quest. To begin "Quest of Faith," locate the Resonance Beacon across the broken bridge in Wailing Ascent. Interact with the prompt near the circular arena adjacent to the beacon. This triggers a battle against a Questless Knight.

Defeating these knights requires strategic positioning. Lure them near lit Macabre Torches within the arena. These torches can be re-lit by drawing Fae Ignis enemies towards them. Avoid using high-damage skills near the torches to prevent extinguishing them.

3. Locating the Dream Patrols:

After completing "Ruins Where Shadows Roam" and "Quest of Faith," locate all four Dream Patrols in Penitent's End. While defeating them isn't mandatory to unlock Nightmare Crownless, completing these patrols yields additional resources and Monnaie. The image above displays their locations. Once all patrols are located, Nightmare Crownless will appear on your map within the ruins north of Penitent's End.

4. Utilizing Enhanced Absorption Charges:

Remember that Nightmare Echoes utilize Enhanced Absorption charges, significantly boosting drop rates. These charges are limited to 15 per week, so manage their use strategically if you're developing multiple characters.