The Death Howl egg puzzle is an environmental puzzle located in the Moors of Withered Memories within the Realm of Hostile Plains. Solving it requires matching the glyphs on three roaming eggs across the zone to the three ground symbols near a giant monolith egg in the southeast. Opening the hatched egg lets you enter an arena to fight the secret mini-boss Eggle and claim the Brooder achievement.
Giant Egg Puzzle Location and Solution Steps
In the open-world deckbuilder Death Howl (developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 bit studios), players reach the Moors of Withered Memories after entering the Realm of Hostile Plains from the Realm of Distorted Hollows.
To begin the puzzle, head to the far southeast corner of the Moors of Withered Memories, near the southeastern Sacred Grove:
- Locate the giant egg resting in a shallow pit in the far southeast section of the map.
- Inspect the ground directly next to the giant egg to view three distinct glowing symbols.
- Travel to the three smaller eggs scattered across the zone and interact with each one to cycle its engraved glyph until it matches the corresponding ground pattern.
- Return to the southeast giant egg and interact with it. The shell cracks open, revealing an entrance to an interior chamber.
Egg Locations in Moors of Withered Memories
Community walkthroughs and guides identify the three adjustable egg locations across the Moors of Withered Memories:
| Egg Location | Map Reference |
|---|---|
| First Egg | North of the western Sacred Grove (near the entrance/start of the zone) |
| Second Egg | Directly west of the middle (central) Sacred Grove |
| Third Egg | Near the eastern Sacred Grove (just southeast of the giant dragonfly in the northern area) |
Interacting with any of these eggs rotates its face to cycle through available symbols. Once all three match the target pattern displayed at the southeastern pit, the puzzle resolves immediately.
How to Defeat Eggle
Stepping inside the cracked giant egg initiates a secret encounter against Eggle, described in community guides as a raven-fetus spirit with 30 HP.
According to player guides and walkthroughs, Eggle hits hard and possesses innate retaliation mechanics against both melee and ranged strikes. The encounter revolves around handling the summoned eggs:
- Target the Eggs First: Throughout the battle, Eggle summons Sorrowing Eggs into the grid arena.
- Trigger Stuns: Destroying all active eggs in the arena causes Eggle to become stunned for a turn.
- Exploit the Damage Window: Use the stun turns to deal direct damage while Eggle is immobilized and unable to retaliate.
- Repeat the Cycle: Whenever new eggs spawn, eliminate them immediately to lock down the boss until its 30 HP pool is depleted.
Puzzle Rewards and Brooder Achievement
Defeating Eggle yields the following confirmed rewards:
- Teardrop Points: You receive 3 Teardrop points upon victory.
- Steam Achievement: Defeating the encounter unlocks the hidden achievement Brooder, which carries the description: "You cracked the evil raven fetus."
After the fight concludes, the interior chamber collapses into mist, completing the secret encounter before you proceed deeper into the Realm of Hostile Plains toward the Valley of Desolation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the clue for the egg puzzle symbols?
The required pattern is displayed directly on the ground beside the giant egg located in the far southeast of the Moors of Withered Memories.
What mechanic makes the Eggle boss fight easier?
Focusing down the Sorrowing Eggs in the arena stuns Eggle for a full turn, neutralizing its retaliation damage and opening a safe window to attack.
Which achievement does the Death Howl egg puzzle grant?
Solving the puzzle and defeating Eggle awards the Brooder achievement.
