Dungeons of Hinterberg are filled to the brim with puzzles, NPC interactions, and plenty of upgrades and changing abilities for you to explore. This Dungeon of Hinterberg walkthrough will answer the random questions you may ask yourself while touring the town of Hinterberg.
How to open locked chests in Dungeons of Hinterberg
To open locked chests, you will need to befriend Thea. After meeting her and David, she will give you an item that unlocks every locked chest in the game. I recommend befriending her first so you don’t have to backtrack later.
Can you replay dungeons?
You can replay almost every dungeon by returning to its area and entering its portal again. The only exception is the final dungeon you enter. After completing it, you will be sent automatically to the end scenes of the game with no way to return.
How to unlock new charm slots
To use Charms, Luisa must equip them in her Charm slots.
While Luisa starts with only 9 Charm slots, players can upgrade her to get 20 Charm slots.
- Becoming a level 3 friend with Albert gives you 3 extra charm slots.
- Upgrading your friendship with Alex to level 3 gives you 3 extra charm slots.
- Having a level 3 friendship with Klaus gives you 3 extra charm slots.
- Complete the Monster Club request for 400 Monster Parts to get 2 extra charm slots.
How to shrink Charms
In Dungeons of Hinterberg, shrinking Charms cause them to take up fewer charm slots in your inventory. This allows you to fit more Charms in your slots, making Luisa even more powerful. After you get through a few dungeons and start making a name for yourself, a scientist will greet you after one of your dungeons. She’ll explain that she needs you to get resources for her, then set up near the sign where you enter Hinterberg.
Talk to her to lower your charms. Shrinking charms require you to collect “proto-goo” from all four areas of Hinterberg. Each area contains mostly one of the four types of proto-goo, but they will have the others as well.
- Doberkogel has Koboldyne.
- Hinterwald has Pitzlon.
- Kolmstein has Albsenic.
- Brünnelsumpf has perctasia.
Select the charm you want to shrink and give her the requested Proto-Goo to make it one size smaller. All charms can be shrunk to fill just one Charm slot, giving you plenty of options for customization.
How to enchant gear in Dungeons of Hinterberg
You can unlock sword spells by reaching the second level of friendship with Hannah. After doing so, talk to her at her shop and choose the option to enchant your sword. This will allow you to place up to three Enchantments from your inventory onto your sword. If you don’t own Enchantments, they can be purchased from Hannah’s shop or found in chests around the world.
To upgrade your armor, you will need to upgrade your friendship with Hannah to level three. When you visit her shop next, choose your armor upgrade! option to level up your armor. Each upgrade will cost Hinterbucks and increase your physical and magical defense.
How to get Wild Strawberries in Dungeons of Hinterberg
The Wild Strawberries needed to befriend the Dog can be found in Hinterwald near the Ancient Tree. To get to them, go past the Old Tree dungeon to the back right corner of the area (A1). You will see a ledge here. Use the Whirlwind Spell to put Luisa on it (A2). Once on the road, all you have to do is follow it to the end. There will be a small yellow light coming from the ground (A3). Take it to get the Wild Strawberries (A4). If you’re struggling to find them, I’ve included their location on the Hinterwald map in the final photo. (A5).
Once you have the Strawberries, you can bring them to the Dog on any free evening!
How to get the Grove Trove Achievement – Every locked chest location in Hinterwald
To get the Grove Trove achievement, you will need to find the three locked chests hidden in Hinterwald.
- The first box (A1) is in a cave across the pond behind the Monster Club. Go through the gap in the fence to the left of the Monster Club and use Whirlwind to cross the water and reach the cave.
- The second box (A2) is in the small pit under the bridge leading to the Ancient Tree dungeon. Enter the pit and go to the far right side to find the locked chest.
- The third box (A3) is on a small platform at the base of the tree of the Ancient Tree dungeon. Climb the stumps as if you were going to the dungeon, then turn left and take the platforms to the back of the tree.
How to cross Lilypads in Dungeons of Hinterberg
To cross rivers with Lilypads, use the Whirlwind spell to grab Luisa and cross them with her in the air.
How to start the elevator in the Old Cavern dungeon
There are two puzzles in the main room of the Giant Cavern dungeon. The first, and most difficult, is the multi-step puzzle that operates the elevator leading to the exit portal. Start by pushing the big yellow cart until it’s between the ledge next to the ladder on the right (A1). Climb the ladder and face the cart (A2)then jump across and enter the room on the other side (A3). Take the mine cart from the room and leave it in the main room to complete the first half of the puzzle (A4).
Now push the cart so that it is next to the pile of rocks blocking the way to the upper ledge (A5). Go back to the Mincarro you just picked up and ride it back into the room (A6). Next, exit the room and walk right to the ledge marked in white. Use your Wrecking Ball spell here to place the ball on the cart, blasting it to break the rocks (A7). You can now take the path up to the highest ledge of the cave (A8). Defeat the enemies to reach the elevator button (A9)then press it to start the elevator (A10). You can now take the elevator on the other side of the ledge to return to the main area of the room (A11).
How to solve the railroad puzzle in the Minecraft Workshop
The end of the Minecart Workshop dungeon has a large puzzle with multicolored panels and separate pieces of railroad. The goal of this puzzle is to line up all the rails in the center so you can escape the dungeon using the nearby mine cart. To line up these pieces, you’ll need to move the colored switches in a specific order using the ball-and-chain spell.
First, pull the lower green platform to the right wall (A1). Go to the left side of the room and pull the lower blue platform to the left (A2). Go back to the right side of the room and walk to the second green platform. Pull it towards you to unlock the path to the end of the puzzle (A3). Go to the exit gate and pull the yellow puzzle towards you (A4). Complete the puzzle by returning to the beginning and pulling the lowest green platform to the right wall (A5). This will align all the rails, allowing you to escape to the exit portal.
How to unlock the Lighthouse Reef dungeon
In Brünnelsumpf, the Lighthouse Reef dungeon will be revealed after lighting all three lighthouses on the islands to the right of the map. Use the boat to sail to each island, defeat all their monsters and climb each lighthouse. Use the plasma ball spell on the light at the top of the lighthouse to turn it on. The Lighthouse Reef dungeon will appear after the third lighthouse is lit.
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