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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition guide · Ori awakens and meets Sein

This is the starting region where Ori awakens after the prologue and begins the journey through Nibel. You will acquire the Spirit Flame ability by meeting Sein and retrieve the Keystone artifacts needed to open the Spirit Gate leading into Hollow Grove.

Achievements here

So Many SecretsDiscover any secret area hidden behind a false wall.

Choices ChoicesSpend your first Ability Point in the ability tree using a Soul Link.

The Journey BeginsPlay through and finish the introductory Prologue sequence.

Marking the wayInsert a Map Stone fragment into any Map Stone to reveal a section of the world map.

Self DestructionTrick an enemy into killing itself, such as using the Bash ability to redirect a projectile or Ram enemy into a wall or hazard.

LoveWatch the cinematic where Naru and Gumo reunite with Ori near the end of the story.

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Items

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Sein / Spirit Flame: Found hovering above the Spirit Tree's central pedestal in the lower pathKeystone: Found on the upper ledge to the right of the first Spirit GateKeystone: Found across the wooden platforms to the far left of the Spirit GateLife Cell: On a high ledge above the initial cavern path, reachable after gaining wall jump or careful jumpingEnergy Cell: Submerged in a small pond to the lower left of the central hubAbility Cell: Located behind a destructible barrier above the main thoroughfare

Secrets

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A hollowed-out tree trunk to the left of Ori's starting resting spot conceals an Energy Cell behind a breakable wooden wall.A false wall to the far right of the water pool hides a Spirit Light container.

Enemies

Ram

Charges straight forward when Ori enters its line of sight; dodge and strike it from behind.

Spitter

Stationary ground-based plant creature that fires arcing acidic projectiles at Ori.

Corrupt Slime

Small crawling enemy that hops along surfaces and splits or dies quickly to Spirit Flame bursts.

Tips

You can use Sein's Spirit Flame to attack enemies while running or jumping without interrupting your movement.
Create Soul Links on safe, flat ground often to save your progress, as hazards like thorns can eliminate Ori quickly in the early game.

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