If you are trying to find the perfect instrument for your magical adventures, our songs of glimmerwick flute guide has you covered. There are six unique flute types you can obtain, and the game determines which one you get based entirely on how you answer a specific series of questions. I spent some time experimenting with the dialogue options to map out exactly how these choices translate to your starting instrument.
How to Unlock Every Flute Type
Each of the six instruments has a distinct aesthetic that matches your answers during the opening segment. By inputting specific combinations of keywords during the dialogue, you can guarantee you walk away with the exact look you want. I have detailed every single combination below so you do not have to guess.
One quick detail that tripped me up at first is the final choice of the sequence. For my testing, I chose 1000 years every single time because it felt like a funnier answer, though choosing one week instead does not seem to alter your final instrument. Just keep that in mind when you are following the steps below.
Cobalt Juniper
The beautiful blue-hued Cobalt Juniper is one of the most versatile flutes to target. You have plenty of different dialogue paths to secure this one, making it highly likely you might stumble onto it naturally.
- Acorn – Salted – Sea – 1000
- Acorn – Salted – Waterfall – 1000
- Acorn – Pickled – Rain – 1000
- Acorn – Pickled – Brook – 1000
- Acorn – Spiced – Rain – 1000
- Acorn – Spiced – Brook – 1000
- Acorn – Honeyed – Sea – 1000
- Acorn – Honeyed – Waterfall – 1000
- Dew – Salted – Sea – 1000
- Dew – Salted – Waterfall – 1000
- Dew – Pickled – Rain – 1000
- Dew – Pickled – Brook – 1000
- Dew – Spiced – Rain – 1000
- Dew – Spiced – Brook – 1000
- Dew – Honeyed – Sea – 1000
- Dew – Honeyed – Waterfall – 1000
Elder Rosemary
If you prefer a lighter, more weathered look, the Elder Rosemary flute is an excellent choice. It has a slightly narrower range of dialogue triggers, but it is easy to grab if you follow these specific paths.
- Acorn – Pickled – Sea – 1000
- Acorn – Pickled – Waterfall – 1000
- Acorn – Spiced – Sea – 1000
- Acorn – Spiced – Waterfall – 1000
- Dew – Pickled – Sea – 1000
- Dew – Pickled – Waterfall – 1000
- Dew – Spiced – Sea – 1000
- Dew – Spiced – Waterfall – 1000
Ghost Pine
The strikingly pale Ghost Pine is easily my favorite instrument in the entire lineup. You can secure this ghostly white flute by choosing either the crystal or spark elements paired with pickled or spiced flavors.
- Crystal – Pickled – Sea – 1000
- Crystal – Pickled – Waterfall – 1000
- Crystal – Spiced – Sea – 1000
- Crystal – Spiced – Waterfall – 1000
- Spark – Pickled – Sea – 1000
- Spark – Pickled – Waterfall – 1000
- Spark – Spiced – Sea – 1000
- Spark – Spiced – Waterfall – 1000
Ochrebark
For a deeply warm and classic wooden design, you will want to target the Ochrebark. This option has an extensive list of compatible choices, mostly focusing on rain and brook environments.
- Crystal – Salted – Rain – 1000
- Crystal – Salted – Brook – 1000
- Crystal – Pickled – Rain – 1000
- Crystal – Pickled – Brook – 1000
- Crystal – Spiced – Rain – 1000
- Crystal – Spiced – Brook – 1000
- Crystal – Honeyed – Rain – 1000
- Crystal – Honeyed – Brook – 1000
- Spark – Salted – Rain – 1000
- Spark – Salted – Brook – 1000
- Spark – Pickled – Rain – 1000
- Spark – Pickled – Brook – 1000
- Spark – Spiced – Rain – 1000
- Spark – Spiced – Brook – 1000
- Spark – Honeyed – Rain – 1000
- Spark – Honeyed – Brook – 1000
Rusted Oak
The Rusted Oak offers a gorgeous reddish tint that stands out nicely during gameplay. If you want this sturdy-looking instrument, you will need to aim for the following combinations.
- Crystal – Salted – Sea – 1000
- Crystal – Salted – Waterfall – 1000
- Crystal – Honeyed – Sea – 1000
- Crystal – Honeyed – Waterfall – 1000
- Spark – Salted – Sea – 1000
- Spark – Salted – Waterfall – 1000
- Spark – Honeyed – Sea – 1000
- Spark – Honeyed – Waterfall
Wenge
Finally, the dark and sleek Wenge flute offers a highly sophisticated look for your character. It requires combinations that pair acorn or dew with rain or brook settings.
- Acorn – Salted – Rain – 1000
- Acorn – Salted – Brook – 1000
- Acorn – Honeyed – Rain – 1000
- Acorn – Honeyed – Brook – 1000
- Dew – Salted – Rain – 1000
- Dew – Salted – Brook – 1000
- Dew – Honeyed – Rain – 1000
- Dew – Honeyed – Brook – 1000
Make sure to pick the look that resonates with you the most, as you will be staring at your instrument for a long time during your magical studies. Personally, I suggest trying a few different combinations on multiple save files to see how they look in action before fully committing.
