Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Color Puzzle Explained

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous' color puzzle requires careful inspection of the environment.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous' color puzzle requires careful inspection of the environment. / Photo courtesy of Owlcat Games

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous' color puzzle is one of the earliest challenges players will find in their adventures in Golarion. They'll come up against it just about as soon as they make their way into the Labyrinth. When you find yourself face to face with a wall full of colored gems, you'll know you've found the color puzzle. Here's how to complete it and continue on your quest.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Color Puzzle Explained

The color puzzle, also known as the Shield Maze puzzle, can be solved by interacting with the colored gems in the correct order. To find that order for yourself, you'll need to watch the walls of the labyrinth for clues. There should be paintings that highlight specific colors, and they'll appear in a specific order. Following that color order will get you inside the locked door, but if going back to find the solution for yourself is too onerous a task, you can simply hit the gems in this order:

  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow

Ignore the green gem entirely, as it plays no role in the puzzle except to mislead.

If you've punched the gems in the right order, the door should unlock and allow you entrance. Inside you'll find the sword of Yaniel. You can speak to Seelah about the sword, and then equip it to any Paladins in your party. No Paladin means no using the sword.