The verdant labyrinth known as "Murmuring Woods" Grove of Epiphany stands as one of the most enchanting additions to Honkai: Star Rail's ever-expanding universe. Like a master jeweler hiding precious gems throughout their workshop, the developers have scattered a whopping 36 treasure chests across this lush, multi-tiered wonderland. Our intrepid Trailblazers, those digital adventurers with an insatiable hunger for loot, have been frantically combing every nook and cranny since the area's release earlier this year.
Accessing the Woodland Wonder
Before one can frolic among the whispering trees and raid the bounty within, they must first complete the Trailblaze Mission 'Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne.' This narrative adventure reunites players with familiar Amphoreus faces while introducing the enigmatic duo Anaxa and Hyacine. The mission unfolds like a well-orchestrated symphony, building to the crescendo that unlocks this arboreal treasure trove.
The Northern Expedition (Chests 1-4)
The journey begins at Woven Trail Space Anchor, where adventurers must follow the northbound path like moths to a flame. The first chest sits rather conspicuously among ancient statues, almost as if it's posing for a tourist photo. From there, the path winds through Janus' Hidden Passage to a second chest perched atop massive tree roots that seem to cradle it like a mother holding her child.
Continuing forward to the Courtyard of Storge reveals a Golden Scapegoat puzzle that, when solved, feels more satisfying than finding the last piece of a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Just south of this mental exercise waits chest number four, shyly hiding behind a breakable shield.
The Court and Library Circuit (Chests 5-7)
The Serene Court of Learning Space Anchor serves as the next jumping-off point. One chest practically photobombs the waypoint, while another plays hide-and-seek behind breakable shields to the northwest. The Library of Philia Space Anchor leads to the seventh chest, which stands sentinel beside a door near our fabric-focused friend, Garmentmaker.
The 3D Room Adventure (Chests 8-13)
This section feels like diving into Escher's wildest dreams! Players must toggle between Dawn and Evernight space-times with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker. The puzzles here involve Ichor Vessels, Cognos Blooms, and Miracle Orbs in a dance as complex as quantum physics.
After activating Oronyx's Shrine (thank goodness for unrestricted rewinding!), players descend to find chest eight sitting proudly on a platform in the middle of a pond, looking like a king on its watery throne. Chest nine lounges next to a smaller pond, while a Prophecy Tablet puzzle nearby teases the brain.
The tenth chest awaits at the end of a corridor that stretches like a yawn on Monday morning. Another Golden Scapegoat puzzle guards the eleventh, while the twelfth—a Precious Treasure, no less—requires descending via multiple Cognos Blooms. Lucky number thirteen perches atop a lily pad like a frog prince waiting for a kiss.
The Upper Echelons (Chests 14-26)
Back at the Library of Philia, waterwheels become the vertical transport of choice. Chest fourteen sits near an edge, but beware! A mischievous Spirithief appears faster than a teenager when dinner's ready. Chest fifteen materializes after capturing this spectral pickpocket.
The journey continues through doors, teleports, and flying spears that act as metallic tour guides to treasures sixteen through twenty-six. Particularly noteworthy is the nineteenth chest, which requires players to catch a Spirithief who steals an Ichor Vessel with the audacity of a squirrel raiding a bird feeder.
The Final Frontier (Chests 27-35)
The Dome of Devotion Space Anchor launches the final treasure hunt phase. Here, players must master the Dawn/Evernight dance once more, manipulating Miracle Orbs to illuminate yellow markers with the precision of a lighting designer on opening night.
Chests twenty-seven through thirty-four require players to navigate 3D rooms, solve Prophecy Tablet puzzles, hop across lily pads like a game of hopscotch, and break Ichor Vessels that crash into boxes with all the subtlety of a bowling ball striking pins.
The thirty-fifth chest waits in front of a mural at the Luminary Throne Space Anchor, standing there as if posing for an Instagram photo.
The Ultimate Challenge (Chest 36)
The final chest is the white whale to our Ahab, locked behind a quest involving Nymphs and the enigmatic Garmentmaker. After collecting all ten Nymphs (which scatter through the woods like children at a candy store), players receive a cryptic scroll. This leads to a statue-breaking adventure that would make any museum curator faint. Once completed, the final chest materializes before the Garmentmaker, accompanied by the achievement 'Chirping Secret: Lattice of Wisdom.'
🎮 Tips for the Treasure Hunter
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Space-Time Management: Toggle between Dawn and Evernight like you're changing TV channels
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Spirithief Strategy: These ghostly thieves move faster than gossip in a small town
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Puzzle Patience: Some Golden Scapegoat puzzles will twist your brain like a pretzel
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Map Marking: Drop pins on your map for chests you plan to return to later
🌟 Rewards Worth the Effort
| Chest Type | Common Rewards | Special Possibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Credits, EXP | Stellar Jade (rare) |
| Precious | Stellar Jade, Credits | Light Cones, Relics |
| Bountiful | Stellar Jade, Credits | Character Development Materials |
The "Murmuring Woods" Grove of Epiphany stands as a testament to Honkai: Star Rail's commitment to environmental storytelling and exploration in 2025. The area feels like a living, breathing entity—a forest that harbors secrets with the jealous protection of a dragon guarding its hoard.
As our virtual adventurers continue to scour these mystical woods for every last chest, one can't help but wonder: what drives this digital treasure-hunting compulsion? Is it the dopamine hit of discovery? The satisfaction of completion? Or perhaps something deeper—a reflection of our human desire to explore, to find what's hidden, to know what lies just beyond our sight? In these virtual forests, as in life, sometimes the journey of discovery is the greatest treasure of all.