Solving the riddles for the 'Open the Door' quest in Palia

Solving the riddles for the 'Open the Door' quest in Palia
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Kiera Mills

Last updated 

4th Mar 2024 14:16

If you're struggling to know how to complete the Open The Door quest in Palia and solve the riddles within it, we've got you covered.

The Open The Door quest is unlocked after achieving friendship level three with Jina in Palia. Jina needs help continuing her research of the remains of the ancient human civilization in the game.

To find out more about the quest, including how to solve all the riddles, read below.

Palia 'Open the Door' riddle answers

Image showing where to find the bronze statue in Palia
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In the bulleted list below, you'll find the answer to each riddle for the Open the Door quest in Palia.

You'll need these once you have completed the tasks above, as you'll then receive a message in the mail from Jina, telling you that she has found the other half of the key, but the door is locked by the set of riddles.

The various steps and riddle answers to complete the Palia Open the Door quest are as follows:

  • Speak to Jina to receive the first riddle, the answer to the first riddle is "A school"
  • Wait one in-game day for a letter from Jina in the mail
  • Speak to Jina for your next riddle.
  • The answer to the second riddle is "could be water?"
  • To find the next riddle, travel to the large bronze statue in the middle of the town
  • There will be an inscription at the base containing the next riddle
  • The clue to this riddle is represented by the pearl icon within your quest log
  • You need a Pearl to progress through the library
  • To find a Pearl, simply collect unopened oysters from Bahari Bay along the coastline and on sandy areas like Coral Shores, Lighthouse Lagoon, and Beachcomber Cove
  • Open the oysters within your inventory for a chance at receiving a Pearl
  • Once you have a Pearl, return to Jina and you will now have access to the Mirror Pond Ruins

Where can you find the Broken Key?

Where to find the Broken Key to get the Open the Door quest in Palia
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To get the Open The Door quest in Palia, you must first complete the following steps:

  • Achieve friendship level three with Jina - you can do so by completing quests for her, gifting her items and fulfilling weekly wants
  • Complete Jina's previous quests including 'The Broken Key' - the Broken Key can be found from mining normal rocks around Kilima Village, although it is likely random, we found the key in the above location, west of Chapaa Crossing

Congratulations; you have been able to complete the Open the Door quest in Palia. Whilst you're here, check out our complete list of the best Palia villager gifts to give for friendship points or how to finish the Palia Maji Market Mayhem quest

For even more Palia guides for extra tips and tricks, you can find them right here at GGRecon.

Kiera Mills
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Kiera Mills
Kiera is a former GGRecon Guides Writer.
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