I almost didn’t see it. Hours I spent grinding through the Woolhaven campaign in Cult of the Lamb, convinced the “Wool of the Rancher” was some myth, a cruel joke by the developers. But there it was, nestled behind a bizarre puzzle, mocking my frustration. Let’s save you the same headache.
The Wool of the Rancher is a quest item, yes, but the game isn’t exactly forthcoming on where to find it. You’ll also face a quirky mini-puzzle blocking your path. I’m going to walk you through pinpointing the item and cracking that puzzle.
The Ewefall Revelation
Ever get the feeling that game designers are just messing with us? To find the Wool of the Rancher, head to the final chamber of the Ewefall Base. You’ll need to have the Woolhaven DLC campaign active. Push through, defeat all enemies—no shortcuts here.
At the end, you’ll see a huge statue surrounded by four glowing doohickeys. These are the key. The dungeon itself is a gauntlet, a proving ground. Slip up, and you’re back to square one.
What happens if you fail the Ewefall Base puzzle?
Failure in the Ewefall Base means a reset. All enemies respawn, and the puzzle pieces revert to their initial positions. It’s a war of attrition, a test of patience more than skill. But that Wool of the Rancher is the light at the end of the tunnel.
Decoding the Ewefall Base Puzzle
I remember staring at that puzzle, feeling like I needed a degree in ancient lamb symbology. Four circles in each corner of the room, each demanding a specific glowing something. Here’s the order you need:
- Green – Bottom right corner structure
- Blue – Bottom left corner structure
- Purple – Top right corner structure
- Yellow – Top left corner structure
Where does the Wool of the Rancher go once you find it?
Once you acquire the Wool of the Rancher, it’s earmarked for your cult. Think of it as digital sheep-herding. Each correct placement will morph the item into a strange, meaty substance. Success means the large statue becomes a meaty blob, revealing the precious Wool. After that, the path is laid out for you.
Homeward Bound
Solving the puzzle is like detonating a controlled explosion of bizarre artistry. Return to your cult, follow the prompts, and reap the rewards. The remaining steps are straightforward, almost anticlimactic.
So, was all that struggle worth a bit of digital wool? Is the reward justified by the effort, or is it the challenge itself that holds the real value?