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Moon Grotto

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition guide · Ori navigates the caves to reach the Ginso Tree

Moon Grotto is a cavernous underground zone connecting the Hollow Grove to the Ginso Tree. Ori must navigate past deadly lasers, crushing blocks, and lava hazards to restore energy and rescue the Water Vein stolen by Gumo. Completing the chase sequence through the grotto opens the entrance to the Ginso Tree.

Achievements here

Get Back Here!Pursue the shadowy thief, Gumo, through the Moon Grotto as part of the main story.

Let's be FriendsRescue Gumo from being crushed by a rock in the Moon Grotto.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

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Water Vein: Held by Gumo at the end of the chase sequenceMap Stone: In the western section of the grotto, near the vertical laser corridorsMap Stone Fragment: Found in an upper alcove guarded by laser beams and a crush blockEnergy Cell: On a high ledge in the central laser puzzle chamberAbility Cell: Hidden beneath a wooden floor in the lower drainage corridor

Secrets

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Breakable wall hiding an Energy Cell in the vertical drop shaft; smash it with Spirit Flame after baiting an explosive enemy near the cracked surface.Hidden ceiling alcove holding an Ability Cell above the shifting crush-block gauntlet, accessible by double jumping through a false wall canopy.

Enemies

Ram

Charges horizontally when Ori is in line of sight, useful for baiting into breakable barriers.

Purple Spitter

Stationary plant enemy that fires homing projectiles, which can be dodged or redirected later with Bash.

Green Slime

Hops toward Ori and splits into smaller slimes when destroyed.

Tips

Time your movements carefully around the giant stone crushers, as getting caught under them results in an instant death.
Keep a reserve of Energy to create Soul Links frequently, particularly before navigating the timing-heavy laser rooms.
Watch the laser cycles to find safe stopping points between continuous beam emitters.

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