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Thornfelt Swamp

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition guide · Ori travels toward the Forlorn Ruins

Ori journeys through the murky, bramble-choked Thornfelt Swamp to locate the Water Vein and gain access to the Ginso Tree. The area features hazardous water, acidic pools, and dense thorn thickets that test your platforming and puzzle-solving skills. Navigating through it requires draining dirty water and acquiring the Stomp ability from an Ancestral Tree.

Achievements here

Close CallEscape Kuro's attack after exiting the Ginso Tree by hiding in the environment.

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Items

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Stomp ability: Acquired at the Ancestral Tree (Iki) located in the lower chambers of the swampWater Vein: Held by the friendly creature Gumo, recovered after pursuing him through the swampMap Stone: Near the entrance area of Thornfelt Swamp, used with a Map Stone Fragment to reveal the zone map

Secrets

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Ability Cell hidden behind a breakable floor | Smash the cracked wooden surface with Stomp in the water-drained lower section to uncover the cacheEnergy Cell hidden within a hollow trunk | Wall jump high into the ceiling crevice of the central pathway to pass through an illusory wall

Enemies

Ram

Charges straight forward when it spots Ori; dodge past it and hit its rear or lure it into hazards

Acid Spitter

Stationary plant creature clinging to walls or ceilings that shoots dangerous projectiles at Ori

Jumping Slime

Bounces toward Ori periodically, damaging on contact

Tips

Avoid touching the murky purple water early on, as it deals continuous damage until you purify the waters of Nibel.
Use your newly acquired Stomp ability on heavy wooden posts and cracked stone plugs to manipulate water levels and open pathways.
When pursuing Gumo, watch for his falling-rock traps and use wall jumps to stay clear of the falling debris.

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