Light route spoilers. This mirrors the Greymoor → hidden ceiling entrance path and adds ability notes and rewards.
Overview
Wisp Thicket is a compact area north‑west of Greymoor. Most players visit to fight Father of the Flame for the Wispfire Lantern, and to grab a nearby Mask Shard. Entry is through a concealed upward passage in Greymoor; Wisp Thicket also links to Underworks.
TL;DR Route (Greymoor → Wisp Thicket)
- In Greymoor, enable the central mechanisms that spawn traversal balloons.
- From Halfway Home (bench), go to the tower beside it, exit north, then pogo balloons north‑west.
- In the far NW room, jump into the hidden top‑left ceiling opening to enter Wisp Thicket.
Requirements & Nice‑to‑Haves
- Core: Wall‑movement (Cling Grip) and pogo basics for the balloon chain.
- For pickups: Double Jump (Faydown Cloak) and Clawline/Grapple help with the Mask Shard route and tight ledges.
Step‑by‑Step
- Prep Greymoor: If balloons aren’t active, flip the switches in Greymoor’s central complex to spawn more balloons and open shortcuts.
- Find the entrance: From Halfway Home → adjacent tower → north exit → balloon chain to the NW room; hug the top‑left and jump into the ceiling shaft.
- Inside Wisp Thicket: Small loop with a bench vicinity, rightward path to the boss arena, and a hidden link back into Underworks.
Why Go (Boss & Rewards)
- Boss: Father of the Flame — defeat it here to obtain the Wispfire Lantern.
- Tool: Wispfire Lantern (Blue slot) — spawns burning wisps that damage foes.
- Collectible: Mask Shard near the bench; typical routes need Double Jump + grapple to clear spikes/poison lanes.
Troubleshooting
- Can’t find the entry: It’s a ceiling shaft, not a door. Align on the top‑left of the NW Greymoor room and jump up. Balloons help position.
- No balloons: You likely missed Greymoor’s central switches; backtrack and activate them.
- Going for the shard: Expect Double Jump + grapple for the unsafe route.
Sources
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VVCYclD6WA
- Community docs for Greymoor balloon activation, hidden ceiling entrance, Underworks link, Wispfire Lantern, and Mask Shard placement.
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