Lodespring Crossing Walkthrough

Take Shelter in Originium Saplings

Start making your way toward the Ankhor. The Ankhor emits deadly shockwaves that will incapacitate you, so you'll need to use the shields projected by the Originium Sapling to safely move forward.

Destroy the First Ankhor

Once you're close enough, target the Ankhor's core to destroy it. You can also lob explosives from a safe distance inside the barrier.

Go to the Second Ankhor

With the first Ankhor dealt with, you'll gain access to the Old Mines. Follow the objective marker and push forward to the next Ankhor. Each Ankhor emits shockwaves, so you need to rely on the shields from the Originium Saplings and Originium Slugs to advance.

Twiggly Originium Slugs Also Provide Shields

You'll encounter Twiggly Originium Slugs. These critters have Originium Saplings growing on their backs, so they also project shields. The only catch is that they are mobile, so you'll have to keep pace with them as they move.

Destroy the Second Ankhor

When you close the gap on the second Ankhor, destroy it just like the first one.

Talk to the Survey Team Member

After the second Ankhor is destroyed, chat with the nearby survey team member to progress the story event. There's also a Teleport Point nearby which you can activate.

Go to the Third Ankhor

Once your conversation with the survey team member wraps up, start heading toward the final Ankhor.

Defeat the Walking Chrysopolis

Before you can reach the third Ankhor, you'll be ambushed by a boss: the "Walking Chrysalis". This enemy boasts heavy frontal armor and uses it like a shield, making it highly effective to flank and attack from behind.

Destroy the Third Ankhor

With the Walking Chrysopolis defeated, go to the location of the third Ankhor. Destroying the final Ankhor will complete the Lodespring Crossing mission.

Watch Out for Brittle Originium Branches

Keep in mind that the shields projected by the Brittle Originium Branches along the path to the third Ankhor will break after absorbing a shockwave. The shield will regenerate after a brief cooldown, so you'll need to time your movements carefully.