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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (DQ7)

Animal Statue Puzzle Solution

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DQ7 - Animal Statue Puzzle Solution

Press the switches in the correct order to solve the Animal Statue Puzzle in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (DQ7). Find out the correct order of the statues, how to start the puzzle inside the Likeness of the Great Evil, and the puzzle rewards here!

Animal Statue Puzzle Solution

Examine the Brown Pedestal in the Middle

Brown Pedestal

To begin the puzzle, interact with the pedestal in the center of the room and place the Seal of the Sands into the slot, you get this during the events at Al-Balad.

After placing the seal, the statues will appear and the surrounding doors will open at each side of the room, allowing you to gather additional clues about each statue.

Press the Switches in Order

1. Bottom Left: Lion
2. Top Right: Turtle
3. Bottom Right: Eagle
4. Top Left: Snake

The puzzle must be solved by activating the statues in the order described by the Path of Virtue. The inscription suggests a symbolic progression tied to strength, wisdom, heaven, and rebirth.

Press the switches in the order as stated by the table above.

Animal Statue Puzzle Rewards

Continue Exploring the Likeness of the Great Evil

Open Door

Solving the Animal Statue Puzzle opens the sealed path forward, granting access to the next area of the dungeon.

This allows you to proceed further into the temple and continue progressing through the main story segment tied to the Likeness of the Great Evil.

Al-Balad Walkthrough Guide

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