Alright, gamer! You’ve stumbled upon the “Reliquary of Strength” puzzle near the Ishikari Fork in the thrilling world of *Ghost of Yotei*. This one can be a bit tricky because turning one statue often affects others, but don’t you worry, GameJinn is here to get you through it!

### **Reliquary of Strength: Location and Riddle**

First things first, let’s pinpoint this mystical spot. You’ll find the Reliquary of Strength in the Ishikari Plain, generally north of the starting area and next to a marked location called Ishikari Fork on your map. It’s typically on a cliff or a high slope, so keep an eye out for an upward path. If an NPC is guarding the site, speak with them to get them to move.

Once you’re there, interact with the stone reliquary to reveal the riddle, which provides the crucial clue for solving the puzzle: “The mountain raised the boy as her own. Demons looked away from them in fear. But the wolf watched them both, ready to provide aid.”

This riddle tells you exactly what to do: the statues with demon masks should face *away* from the central altar, while the unmasked wolf statue should face *towards* it.

### **The Puzzle: Statues and Their Quirks**

The puzzle consists of four small statues surrounding the central stone. Three of these statues have demon masks, and one is an unmasked wolf. The challenge lies in the fact that turning one statue will often cause another statue (or even multiple others) to rotate as well, making it a bit of a dance to get them all aligned correctly.

### **The Solution: Step-by-Step**

To solve the Reliquary of Strength, you’ll need to turn the statues in a specific sequence. If you make a mistake, you can often fast-travel away and back to reset the puzzle.

Here’s the most widely confirmed and effective solution:

1. **Identify your statues:** When facing the central reliquary (where the riddle is inscribed), mentally number the statues. A common way to do this is:
* Front-left statue
* Back-left statue
* Front-right statue
* Back-right statue
* (Or simply identify them as the boy (front-left), two demons (back-left and back-right), and the wolf (unmasked)).

2. **Follow these exact rotations:**
* **Turn the front-left statue once.**
* **Turn the back-left statue twice.**
* **Return to the front-left statue and turn it once.**
* **Go to the front-right statue and turn it twice.**

Once you complete this sequence, the puzzle should solve, and a cutscene will trigger, revealing your reward!

### **Your Hard-Earned Reward**

Successfully completing the Reliquary of Strength will typically grant you the **Charm of Mount Yotei**. This charm provides a defense buff, reducing all damage taken by a small amount. If this is your second Reliquary puzzle, it will likely upgrade your existing Charm of Mount Yotei. You might also receive the Yotei’s Shelter Hat or Yotei’s Charge Sword Kit, along with an additional charm upgrade.

Now go forth, brave gamer, and claim your strength! And remember, if you have any more burning questions about *Ghost of Yotei* or any other game, GameJinn is always ready to help you conquer those digital worlds!