Dungeon Run 3 quests - can't enter ruins?

[nhmetalhead]

I am currently working on the Dungeon Run 3 group of quests. I have completed Chilly Winds and Vitamin D without any problems. However, I can't seem to get into Moldy Ceiling or Misplaced Belongings. Both portal stones are protected by a barrier than I cannot get past. When I approach either area to try to find a way to turn off the barrier, I get one-shotted by a statue head that shoots fireballs. I feel like I'm missing something, but I'm not sure what it could be.

Any assistance, please?

[Eric]

Hi metalhead!
This is actually a puzzle for you to solve how to enter those dungeons :)
Hints below:

The dragon head is protecting the dungeon from being entered. Maybe you can use your newly acquired Legendary Villain-Beating Artifact™ item (the shield) to destroy the dragon heads?

[nhmetalhead]

Thanks for the quick reply! Hmmm, I never would have thought of that. Do you simply mean I should block when approaching the head? I ask because I don't see any explicit inventory items I can actually "use", per se.

[Eric]

Originally posted by nhmetalhead:

Thanks for the quick reply! Hmmm, I never would have thought of that. Do you simply mean I should block when approaching the head? I ask because I don't see any explicit inventory items I can actually "use", per se.

Yes! When you get close to the dragon head it gives you a heads up it's about to activate for like 3 seconds, then it shoots. In that time you have time to hold your shield up and you can bounce the projectile back at the dragon :) Make sure to equip the shield under "Apparel" in your inventory.

[nhmetalhead]

Thank you again. I feel like such a bonehead now.

[Eric]

Originally posted by nhmetalhead:

Thank you again. I feel like such a bonehead now.

Don't be! We intentionally put some puzzles like this to twist your brain sometimes. We will collect all of your feedback though, and if many of you find them unreasonable un-explained, we might alter them. We don't want you to loose ALL of your hair ;)

Happy playing! :)

[Teargasm]

Hi,

I have different problem with this run. I have destroyed the dragon head statues but I can't access any ruin, none of them are glowing so I can't enter them.

Story is in point where the quest is Maybe the third and final adventure and task is Defeat Ancient Ruins of Moldy Ceiling and it is crossed out.

Any chance that developer sees this and can help? :)

[lefiath]

This is so dumb... I picked up that shield and instantly forgot I had it, because there is no other opportunity it ever comes to play... this reminds me of that dragon claw incident from Skyrim - it's not a puzzle, it's just an oversight. Maybe actually inform the player? The hat was straightforward. This was not.

[Brilpoetsdoekje]

Wow I really didn’t want to spoil it but after more than an hour of literally zero progression I had to consult the spoilers itt.

Maybe move the shield out of the apparel tab because it doesn’t belong there:

- it’s an active item unlike passive hats
- the apparel tab uses a hat icon and is 99.9% hats

Put the shield in the resources tab, easy fix? Jetpack is in there as well