Skipping Stones

Skipping Stones

Map of Skipping Stones

Type

Jumping puzzle

Area

Southsun Shoals
(Southsun Cove)

Skipping Stones is a jumping puzzle located in Southsun Cove.

Getting there

Start at Lion Point Waypoint in Southsun Cove and follow the wall around into the cave, the start is at the northern side of the cave where the geysers are at their lowest.

Walkthrough

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Walkthrough Wait for the first geyser to trigger and jump on the stone platform that is created once the stones have stabilized in mid air. There are 22 of these geysers in this part, but after the first 19, you must be sure to jump to a ledge to your right. You can pause here to catch your breath. Edge up the ledge a bit, to be sure you can jump to the next solidified geyser stones - three in a row, then jump to the mountain - not to the boat wreck. This jump is almost 180 degrees behind you from your likely orientation. Cross over the top of the mountain (north - west). You will come back down to another series of geysers, sea-side. Jump their flying stones again. There is one inactive top along the way at which you can rest. If you miss any of these jumps (and some are quite long) it is advised that you try and power through to the next 'quiet spot' before the spouts return. At the end of this series of geysers and tops, you will be jumping to a series of three wood planks, which lead up to a shipwreck. Jump from the prow of the ship (tip on the front) onto the wooden wreck to the west. Travel these boat hulls, staying atop the peaks. You'll spot a few stone ledges along the seaward edge of the next cliff. Follow the stone ledges back and forth up the cliff. Be wary of one difficult jump, where it is advised to scale the cliff a bit before making the leap. At one point you will see a smooth path leading away, or three step ledges. Take the ledges up to the top, then jump-walk around the outer edges of the mountaintop, to where that smooth ridge would have led you (look at the expanded map; you will see two hollows, be sure you are following the outside of both). Head back towards seaside, where there are more jumping ledges. Keep as much of a level horizon as you can - there is a distraction that heads upwards, but the chest path is mostly flat. Bonus Chest If you use the bridge built out of the shipwreck to cross the gap to the other side there will be a small chest on the top of the hill guarded by a Champion. (also see at Notes section) Tips If you have trouble seeing where to put your feet clearly, turning off Post-Processing effects in graphics options might help. If you miss a jump on the puzzle find two Geysers next to each other with one slightly higher than the other. As the Geysers start going use Stability to avoid the knockback and jump back onto the stones. This allows for progression while the stones are down. Gallery Start of the puzzle Shortcut: Look for the concave seam Shortcut: Jump onto the seam Shortcut: Jump onto the nearby platform, you can travel Safe spot near end, you can jump to the second platform to the right, then head to the ledge.

Rewards

• Grand Chest
• Chest

Notes

• After reaching the end of the puzzle, you can climb on the next boat wreck, and find some planks forming a bridge leading to the north-west isle. There will be a Champion Reef Rider and a chest.
• A major shortcut was stealth removed in the 28 January 2013 update. A depiction of the shortcut: start, jump, and end.

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