To enter the Mandate Encampment, beat Gu Wanyue in Pangzhen and jump into the well (Well of Wei Sanchuan bell). In the puppet room is the Mandate Encampment Outer Gate Key, which opens the northeast gate of the Village of Lu.
Steps
- Gu WanyueBeat him on The Heart’s Trail
- The wellJump in: Well of Wei Sanchuan bell
- The keyPuppet room
- Village of LuNortheast gate: Mandate Encampment Outer Gate bell
- Sunset PathFirst bell of the Encampment
At the Dovecote, don’t defeat Red: before you empty her health, leave the fight along the roof chain. If you take all her health, she does not come back in the Seven Stars Disciple fight and you lose the petal “The Mandate’s Decision” and the Twin Fish Pendant (verified in our playthrough).
| Key Encampment item | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Bashpole (Wan Jun) | Breaks floors: go back to earlier areas for secrets |
| Illusory Pipa Backplate | Third part of the Illusory Pipa |
| Thunderward | Bring it against Yubi |
| Training grounds portal | Second portal of The Herald’s Illusion |
Everything in the area, with its 6 accessories and medicines, in the Mandate Encampment 100% and its bosses.
The northeast gate of the Village of Lu and Gu Wanyue’s well are marked. Open in the interactive map →
More access guides
- How to enter the Crimson Manor
- How to get and repair the Illusory Pipa
- How to reach the Mountain of Imprisonment
- How to open the Four Guardians’ Mirror
- How to reach Meigu Lake
- How to reach the frozen Crimson Forest
- The Herald’s Illusion: the 3 portals of the Three-Eyed Puppet
- Gu Wanyue
Frequently asked questions
How do I unlock the Mandate Encampment?
After beating Gu Wanyue, jump into the well and take the key in the puppet room; it opens the northeast gate of the Village of Lu.
Is it required?
No, it is optional, but it has purple quests and key items.
