The ruins on the ocean surface is in the original form of Minacious Isle in the Golden Apple Archipelago 2.8. See where to go to the ruins on the ocean surface to search for traces of Wolfgang!

Where is the Ruins on the Ocean Surface

The Submerged Ruins to the West of Minacious Isle

Sail to the ruins in Minacious Isle

To search for traces of Wolfgang, you have to go to the ruins on the ocean surface found west of Minacious Isle. You can only find these ruins in the original form of Minacious Isle.

Minacious Isle Guide

How to Find Traces of Wolfgang in the Ruins

Find Traces of Wolfgang Underground

Break the Rock Pile by the Hilichurl

To search for traces of Wolfgang, you have to go down the hole and look for a gap in the wall where a vase would be. Defeat the Hilichurl and break the rock pile past this gap to reveal another pathway.

Get the Sea Salt-Crusted Key

While you're here, don't forget to get the Sea Salt-Crusted Key by investigating the broken vase inside! We need this key to open a gate in a later part of the quest.

How to Use the Sea Salt-Crusted Key

Defeat all Enemies

Follow the path until you get to a room with a Blazing Axe Mitachurl, Wooden Shield Mitachurl, Hydro Samachurl, Pyro Hilichurl Shooter, and an Electro Hilichurl Shooter.

Find Wolfgang's Notes Inside

Defeat all enemies in the room and find Wolfgang's notes in the corner next to an overturned Pyro Torch.

Traces of Wolfgang Information

Part of Thus Was the Work Done in Vain Quest

Finding traces of Wolfgang is part of the ''Thus Was the Work Done in Vain'' world quest found in Minacious Isle during the 2.8 Version of the Golden Apple Archipelago.

Thus Was the Work Done in Vain Quest Guide

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