Four Guardians’ Mirror at a Glance
- Masks: the mirror stays shut until all four Acolyte Masks are in your possession.
- Whereabouts: the icy fishing village in the northwest of Meigu Lake, which requires a boat.
- Quest: this is the closing stage of Secrets at the Heart of the Lake.
- Prize: on the far side, the Blizzard Blademaster gives up the Whiteshadow weapon.
Overview
Found in the frozen northwest of Meigu Lake, the Four Guardians' Mirror is a landmark. Four Acolyte Masks held while interacting with it open the route into the secret Phantom Illusionist Ruins.
Found in the frozen northwest of Meigu Lake, the Four Guardians' Mirror is a landmark. Four Acolyte Masks held while interacting with it open the route into the secret Phantom Illusionist Ruins.
Closer look
Where the Four Acolyte Masks come from
Every mask is carried by a separate Acolyte boss, each stationed somewhere else.
Until you hold Puppet's Tongue, Crimson Manor cannot be finished, which is why this section goes most smoothly once The Herald's Illusion is behind you.
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Yanru's Blazing Mask | the scarecrow standing in the farm fields north of the Village of Lu. |
| Guhe's Venom Mask | the scarecrow out on the island to the east, next to Meigu Village East Dock. |
| Hansui's Frost Mask | Inside Crimson Manor, which Puppet's Tongue opens, as part of The Puppet Scavenger fight. |
| Leiting's Thunder Mask | the scarecrow wrapped in lightning by Old Man Gen's house, on the southwest cliffs of Pangzhen, which Flaming Mane can reach. |
Recommended paths
How to open the Mirror
- Sail by boat to the icy fishing village in the northwest of Meigu Lake.
- Light the bell of the Four Guardians' Mirror.
- Approach the mirror and apply all four masks to unseal the way.
- Travel across hovering constructions, timber spans and crumbled platforms in the Phantom Illusionist Ruins, then follow the Forbidden Path onward.
- Beat the Blizzard Blademaster to win Whiteshadow.
Connected Entries
Nearby locations
Crimson Manor · Village of Lu · Pangzhen · Meigu Lake · Forbidden Path · Phantom Illusionist Ruins · Mirage Estate
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Meigu Lake
Northward from Pangzhen spreads this lake of islands, which you sail with a Sha-Chi-powered boat. On it are White Serpent House, a trio of optional bosses, a pair of Lóng Pillars, a mirror concealing a secret realm, and the way to the Mountain of Imprisonment.
View location ↗Blackwater Crew Dock
On the northern island of Meigu Lake sit a bell and a boss arena; the optional battle with You Loong happens there, and so does the Loong Trident reward.
View location ↗Forbidden Path
The way through the Phantom Illusionist Ruins in Meigu Lake, finishing at the Blizzard Blademaster.
View location ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Which items open the mirror?
The four Acolyte Masks, which come from the Village of Lu, Pangzhen, Meigu Lake and Crimson Manor.
Does the story depend on the mirror?
Secrets at the Heart of the Lake, the quest the mirror forms part of, is among the tales that must be completed ahead of Mirage Estate to get the true ending.