I freeze at the doorway, because the room itself gives me nothing. The only hint is the lint-shadowed corridor outside—silent, patient, holding the answer. You have to read the darkness to move forward.
I’ve tripped over this mask puzzle more than once; I’ll save you the head-scratching and show the exact order and follow-up moves that keep momentum on your side. I playtested the sequence on PlayStation and compared notes with Steam and YouTube speedruns so you don’t waste time guessing.
Outside the mask room the light is the loudest thing; read it like a ticket-stub to the show before you step in
The masks themselves don’t tell you anything, so your brain will want to blame the room. Don’t. Walk the short stretch outside the door and study the shadows each mounted mask throws on the wall. The number of bright spots in each shadow is the only clue you’ll need.
How do you solve the Mask Puzzle?
Shoot the hanging mask copies in the order indicated by the light spots. The correct sequence is: Light Blue (1), Orange (2), Yellow (3), Purple (4). Hit each target in quick succession so the game registers the chain, then go to the altar inside and grab the Unsettling Mask. Think of those shadowed dots as a combination lock you can read with your bow.
In workshops a lever usually means ‘stop’ or ‘start’; here it’s the same, but the timing matters
After you pick up the Unsettling Mask, go back through the Spirit Mirror door on the right. There’s a two-step lever sequence that halts the contraption—miss one step and you’ll trigger extra enemies or traps.
First, enter the room on the right and pull the first lever. An enemy spawns; handle him quickly—he’s alone but persistent. Move down the corridor that opens and interact with the second lever to stop the machine. If you read Steam community guides or watch Capcom’s release clips on YouTube, you’ll see players stressing the same timing: handle the spawn, then finish the second pull.
The pitfall clears the stage for a boss; clear the supporting cast before the main act begins
Walk into the pit and treat the area like a kitchen before service: clear every enemy and remove anything that can go up in flames. That preparation is what gives you space to fight Byakue – Hundred Defilements on your terms.
How do I beat Byakue?
Don’t rush him. Use objects in the room to open the fight with a heavy chunk of damage, then close distance. Parry or block his dashes, deflect his long swings, and bait the downward slash—its telegraph is generous, and that’s your cue to land a decisive Issen. Watch out for area-of-effect moves late in the fight; they’ll punish anyone trying a no-item run.
If you want to practice the lever sequence or the boss timing, check community clips on YouTube and Steam guides from players who post short, timestamped runs. Capcom’s own release notes and controller maps for PlayStation and Xbox Series can help you map the inputs faster. Ready to tell your friends you solved the one puzzle that stumped half the Discord server?