The Queen’s Castle is your final destination in Well Dweller, where Glimmer must find his way to the Queen’s Chamber and save his mother. Before that can happen, though, you need to help Ilda rescue his siblings. It’s a mix of platforming challenges and intense battles, so be ready for some action!
Entering the castle for the first time can catch you off guard; the layout is intricate, and it’s easy to lose track of where you need to go. Always keep an eye on your surroundings, as enemies are lurking around each corner, waiting to ambush you. Start by gearing up and making sure you’re comfortable with your controls, as the platforming sections can be unforgiving.
You’ll definitely want to hit that Save Tent early—those checkpoints are a lifesaver during the tougher sections ahead.
Run past the moving spikes and go up left to the next room.
There are more moving spike sections ahead. Use your Slingshot to get past the second spiked obstacle.
1. Exploring the Castle
2. Rescuing the Second Pair of Ilda’s Siblings
3. Rescuing the Last Pair of Ilda’s Siblings
4. How to Beat the Silver Doll
5. Reaching the Queen’s Chamber
6. How to Beat the Queen
Exploring the Castle
Follow the path past another spike section into the next room.
You’ll succeed in rescuing the second pair of Ilda’s Siblings.
As you drop, grab the wall and leap to the left platform, then hit the wheel until it stops spinning.
Quickly drop down and run to the right to slip through before the wall comes down. This leads into a parkour segment, where you’ll face chasing white spike platforms—timing is key here, as multiple similar rooms await you.
Reach the end to find a room full of enemies; clear them out and take the exit on the left.
Use your Slingshot to navigate the spike section, then exit above you.
Follow the path until you spot a pair of Ilda’s Siblings caged. Hit the nearby switch to free them, then climb up and exit at the top.
Hit the switch to open the upper path and use the Save Tent to save your progress.
Continue left until you see Ilda near a passage lined with spikes.
First things first, you’ll want to hit that nearby switch to unlock the path right above where you’re standing. It’s a small move, but it pays off! Don’t forget to make good use of the Save Tent lurking nearby—this is your chance to secure your progress so you don’t lose any hard-earned achievements.
Ilda mentions the path to the Queen’s Chamber is above, but you must rescue all his siblings first. Head back to that Save Tent—you’ll need to find two more pairs of Ilda’s Siblings.
Take the path right above the Save Tent and then move left. Exit through the top left corner of the next room.
Rescuing the Second Pair of Ilda’s Siblings
Now, let’s carry on! Take the path just above the Save Tent and then make a quick turn to your left. You’ll want to keep an eye on the top left corner of the next room, as that’s where the exit is waiting for you. It’s a little detour, but trust me, it gets you closer to what you need!
As you venture forward, you’ll come across some pesky moving spikes—just run right past them! You’ll want to head up and then veer left into the next room. Keeping a steady pace is key here, so stay sharp!
Get ready for a bit of a challenge up ahead! You’ll face some more sections with those annoying moving spikes. This time, you’re going to need to pull out your trusty Slingshot to successfully navigate through the second set of spikes. Timing and precision will help you breeze through!
After rescuing the siblings, return right to activate a switch connecting the new area to the rest of the castle.
Make your way back to the Save Tent, then head to the room directly east of it.
Climb to the top of the room and exit through the opening above.
Rescuing the Last Pair of Ilda’s Siblings
Once you’ve heroically rescued the siblings, keep moving right. Follow the path below, and it will lead you into the next room where you’ll find another switch. Hitting this switch is important because it’ll connect your area with the broader castle. It feels great to see those connections unfold!
Use the Slingshot to create a safe spot as the larger block moves towards you. Time your jump carefully to soar across.
Your adventure isn’t over yet! Make your way to the top of the room and seek out the exit that’s waiting above you. You’re getting closer to conquering this area—just keep pushing onward!
Make your way up to the top of the room, and you’ll be faced with an intriguing puzzle that features two moving blocks alongside a wheel. Give that wheel a good tap so the smaller block, which has a solid wall you can grab onto, shifts toward you. It’s a fun little challenge to get the gears turning!
Once you’ve snagged that wall, don’t forget to use the Slingshot ability to carve out a little standing space for yourself. As the larger block makes its approach, take a leap and hover across to the other side. Timing is key here, so stay sharp and enjoy the leap!
As you continue your adventure, you’ll soon spot Looter doing what he does best just up ahead. Don’t be shy—have a chat with him, and when you’re ready, make your way through the exit that’s positioned right above you. It’s always good to catch up with fellow adventurers!
Gear up for a few more tricky sections filled with obstacles waiting to be conquered. Once you’ve managed to navigate through these challenges and reach the top, head into the room situated above you. The journey just keeps getting more exciting!
Get ready to gear up for a battle! Fight off the enemies lurking around, and once you’ve dealt with them, head for the exit located at the top right corner. Remember, every victory brings you one step closer to your goal!
Keep moving to the right along the upper pathway. There might be a few more tricky sections to navigate, but don’t worry! Eventually, you’ll find yourself able to slip through the bottom exit located at the far end. Just keep pushing forward and make sure to enjoy the scenery along the way!
To unveil a handy shortcut that takes you back to the nearest Save Tent right below you, hit that switch! Once you’re all set, continue down the path to the right; prepare yourself as this is where a boss battle is about to kick off.
How to Beat the Silver Doll
Meet the Silver Doll—she’s more like a mini-boss than an intimidating main villain. Her job? To guard the last pair of Ilda’s Siblings. Don’t underestimate her, though; she’s still got some tricks up her sleeve!
This particular fight is pretty manageable overall. You’ll notice the boss zipping around the arena, and each time she lands, she causes a shockwave in a small area underneath her. So keep an eye on her moves to avoid those shockwaves!
In addition to the shockwaves, she has another ace up her sleeve—sharp, spinning wheels that zoom across the ground horizontally. Make sure to dodge these, as they can catch you off guard if you’re not careful!
And just when you think you have her figured out, she brings out her third tactic, unleashing several wheels of flame that come hurtling towards you. Keep your cool and don’t hesitate to maneuver quickly to evade those fiery projectiles!
Proceed forward and find the Looter up ahead. Talk to him, then exit through the door above.
You’ll encounter more obstacles to clear. At the top, go to the room above you.
Reaching the Queen’s Chamber
Once you’ve saved all the precious Ilda’s Siblings, your next move is to fast travel back to the Save Tent located near Ilda. When you get there, have a chat with him. He’ll join forces with his siblings, making it possible for you to climb up to the higher ground to your left and finally make your way to the exit. Adventure awaits!
As you progress on your adventure, you’ll bump into all your siblings, and it’s a good moment to have a little chat with them. Once your conversations wrap up, keep pushing forward to see where the journey takes you next!
Make sure to keep on moving ahead and don’t forget to hit up the Save Tent that pops up along your path. It’s the perfect little pit stop to save all your hard-earned progress!
You’ll soon discover the Mother Bird ensnared in a cage inside a shadowy room. But don’t worry, when you strike up a conversation with her, the cage begins to shift away. Just keep chasing after it to kickstart the epic final boss showdown that awaits!
How to Beat the Queen
Get ready because The Queen is the ultimate boss you’ll face in this journey, and taking her down is your ticket to wrapping up the adventure. Be prepared as she has two awesome but challenging phases to her fight!
In the initial phase of your showdown, brace yourself, as she unleashes a barrage of attacks that you’ll need to dodge while aiming for her face. Watch out specifically for the first attack where she conjures a series of spiked balls that bounce once before scattering into a flurry of smaller spikes in the air!
Then comes her next trick, which involves two fiery wheels racing horizontally from each side and heading straight for the middle. Right after that, she drops a spiked statue from above, causing even more fiery wheels to shoot outward. And if that wasn’t enough, the statue will roll towards you along the ground, so stay alert!
Our boss has this fascinating ability where she conjures a sword along with a spiked platform. You’ll need to watch out as it plummets down and then sweeps horizontally across your path, so stay alert!
After you’ve whittled down enough hit points on the boss, get ready because we’re entering the second phase! The battlefield transforms dramatically, filling up with menacing spikes, meaning you’ll need to be on your toes. Your safest haven will be those little moving pillars floating around the arena, so be sure to keep an eye on them.
This phase really ramps up the challenge, mainly due to the cramped nature of the arena. Time to pull out all your tricks and unleash your full might! You’ll want to throw everything you have at the Queen to finish her off swiftly. Don’t hold back those precious Fire Vessels—the sooner you close this chapter, the better!
The Queen won’t make things easy for you either. She’s going to unleash several dangers that will further limit where you can safely stand. Watch out for the golden swords she summons that will crash down onto the pillars, along with those pesky moving spikes that dart along them!
If you can keep your positioning just right, you’ll find that this fight wraps up quicker than you might think. Staying nimble and aware will be key to sailing through this encounter.
As you approach the grand finale of this battle, expect a dramatic moment when the Queen captures Glimmer in a cage. But don’t fret! This is all part of a scripted event for the end-game sequence, so just focus on what’s next.
Well, here we are! It’s time to kick back and soak in those final moments of Well Dweller. You’ve made it to the endgame, and what an adventure it’s been! Congratulations on crushing this journey!
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Muhit Rahman, your friendly guide, thrives on two major loves: energizing gaming marathons and an endless supply of steaming tea. Crafting guides and reviews is what I do best, and sometimes, it’s easy to lose track of reality since it doesn’t have any respawn options! My heart belongs to the challenging worlds of Soulslike and Metroidvania titles, with all-time favorites like Dark Souls III, Hollow Knight, and Dota 2 taking prime spots on my gaming throne.
