Golden Wasteland

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“	Beyond the barren wastes, the Vault of Knowledge awaits	”
–Golden Wasteland opening

Golden Wasteland
Spirits	Regular Seasonal
Winged Lights	18
Pieces of Light	705+
Realm Guide
Previous	Valley of Triumph
Next	Vault of Knowledge
Constellation

Golden Wasteland, often shortened to Wasteland, is a desolate land bathed in the fading glow of a once-mighty civilization. It is the fifth realm the player visits, being the first encounter with light-draining dark water. If the player is in contact with the water, their light begins to drain - similar to Rainfall. The light can be recharged by standing near a light source, or interacting with a friend. Golden Wasteland is separated into nine areas, with loading screens between them all. It can well be positioned as the second hardest realm, only after Eye of Eden. This is also a place where help can be extremely valuable.

Golden Wasteland holds 6 Regular Spirits and 19 Seasonal Spirits. Locations of all available Children of Light, which hold Winged Light, can be found of the Children of Light page.

Wasteland Gateway

After leaving the Valley Temple, the player flies through the clouds, turns left and eventually lands in this area. The Wasteland Gateway has a bonfire surrounded by two benches in the center, an Outfit Shrine to the left, and an entrance to the Nintendo Switch Area to the left as well. To the right is a port, acting as the entrance to Treasure Reef. Scattered around the whole space are Regular Spirits that have been relived in the current realm. There is a jump-off point onwards, where the player is able to dive down to the Broken Temple area via the large whirlwind. There is a Map Shrine on the jump-off point.

In the Social Space, players can find:

• 1 Map Shrine

Nintendo Switch Area

With the release of Sky on Nintendo Switch, thatgamecompany added a small playground area that takes on the character and play-style of Nintendo's Super Mario series of games, turning the camera to a stationary angle to mimic the 2D style of the early Super Mario games and featuring the iconic ? Blocks, Warp Pipes and other hallmarks of the Mario franchise.

The entrance of the area lies behind the Outfit Shrine (around the left-hand side), in the form of a pipe blocked by a Spirit Gate. A player needs either the red or blue cape from the Nintendo Pack in order to enter. As with other specialty capes, a person with the cape can lead players without the cape inside while holding hands with them. There is a red side and a blue side of the Spirit Gate to represent two Joycons, and the player can only enter using the side that corresponds with the cape worn.

Treasure Reef

Main article: Treasure Reef

“	What lies beneath the water?	”
–Treasure Reef Opening

Version 0.16.0 added an area for Season of Abyss to the Golden Wasteland; Treasure Reef. On the right of the Wasteland Gateway, there will be a pier with a boat. Take the boat and sail through the dark cloud of Wasteland into a crystal clear water paradise. The Treasure Reef is home to multiple creatures and acts as the tutorial for the Diving Mechanic, where the player unlocks the feature. Note that the boat will display only if a player has progressed at least to Vault of Knowledge. The Treasure Reef lets players seek the mysteries and surprises that await in the sapphire depths of the reef.

In the Treasure Reef, players can find:

• 2 Children of Light
• 1 Map Shrine
• 4 Seasonal Spirits (Anxious Angler,Ceasing Commodore,Bumbling Boatswain,Cackling Cannoneer)

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The Anxious Angler is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Abyss who offers the Anxious Expression. The Anxious Angler is found in the Treasure Reef, on the far-left islands, on the opposite side of the lagoon past the Abyss Guide's ship. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, a Mask, a Hair, and a Cape.

Anxious Angler
	65
70	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3	35
	2
45	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 228 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Ceasing Commodore is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Abyss who offers the Calm Down Expression. The Ceasing Commodore is found in the Treasure Reef on the back side of the little island where the player first lands, near the Abyss Guide's ship. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair, and a Cape.

Ceasing Commodore
	70
40	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
45	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 168 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Bumbling Boatswain is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Abyss who offers the Ouch Expression. The Bumbling Boatswain is found in Treasure Reef, next to the ladder leading up to the Abyss Guide's ship. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair Accessory, a Cape, and Without a Paddle Music Sheet.

Bumbling Boatswain
	70
35	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3	#27 15
	2
40	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 173 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Cackling Cannoneer is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Abyss who offers the Evil Laugh Expression. The Cackling Cannoneer is found in the Treasure Reef, on the big island to the player's left, where the Abyss Guide's ship is docked. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair, a Cape, and the Sowing Mischief Music Sheet.

Cackling Cannoneer
	#26 15
70	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3	50
	2
40	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 188 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

Broken Temple

This is the area the player lands in after jumping into the whirlwind in the Wasteland Gateway: a desolate landscape of crumbling walls and weathered structures. Here the player first encounters dark water, which drains the player's light when touched. This light can be recovered by surrounding braziers or by burning Darkness Plants for their Pieces of Light. Additionally, the player will have their second encounter with Crabs, and which will be continually encountered throughout Wasteland. The path to the Graveyard Entrance is available by walking or flying straight forward, passing near the broken temple structure. To the far right of the area is a pier hosting a boat that can take players to The Forgotten Ark.

In the Broken Temple area, players can find:

• 2 Children of Light
• 1 Map Shrine
• 2 Regular Spirits (Frightened Refugee,Fainting Warrior)

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The Frightened Refugee is a Regular Spirit in the Golden Wasteland who offers the Duck Expression. The Frightened Refugee is found on an elevated platform near a pit of Dark Crabs, partway through Broken Temple. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Hair and a Contrabass Instrument.

Frightened Refugee
	5
	5
Lv4 5	Lv3 5
	1
3	1	3
Lv2 4
Total: 23 + 8 + 1

The Fainting Warrior is a Regular Spirit in the Golden Wasteland who offers the Faint Expression. The Fainting Warrior is found on the left side of Broken Temple, behind one of the ruined columns. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask and a Hair.

Fainting Warrior
	15
	5
Lv4 5	Lv3 5
	2
5	1	3
Lv2 4
Total: 23 + 20 + 2

The Forgotten Ark

Main article: The Forgotten Ark

“	What was covered in the sand?	”
–Forgotten Ark Opening

The Forgotten Ark is a seasonal area added to the Golden Wasteland, introduced along with the Season of Enchantment in Patch 0.9.0. All the quests, spirits, and activities can be found in this area. To enter The Forgotten Ark, after landing in the Broken Temple area, explore the right-hand side of the map. There you will find a pier and a boat. Sit and meditate on the boat, and it will take you to the new area. Note that this area is also accessible via a Wind Path tunnel added during Season of Flight after completing Flight Quest #3, within the clouds to the right of the ark. In The Forgotten Ark, find colored lights to revitalize the area and the spirits. For more information, see here.

In The Forgotten Ark, players can find:

• 2 Children of Light
• 1 Map Shrine
• 6 Seasonal Spirits (Nodding Muralist,Indifferent Alchemist,Crab Walker,Scarecrow Farmer,Snoozing Carpenter,Playfighting Herbalist)

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The Nodding Muralist is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Enchantment who offers the Nod Expression. The Nodding Muralist is found on the left end of the Forgotten Ark in Golden Wasteland when facing its front. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask and a Hair.

Nodding Muralist
	34
	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
30	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 77 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Indifferent Alchemist is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Enchantment who offers the Shrug Expression. The Indifferent Alchemist is found far past the Forgotten Ark, on the hills behind the polluted pond. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair, and a Cape.

Indifferent Alchemist
	70
42	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
42	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 167 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Crab Walker is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Enchantment who offers the Crab Walk Expression. The Crab Walker is found in the Forgotten Ark, at the entrance of the Dark Crab infested caves to the right of the Ark. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Hair and a Cape.

Crab Walker
	60
	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
42	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 115 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Scarecrow Farmer is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Enchantment who offers the Boo Expression. The Scarecrow Farmer is found far past the Forgotten Ark, on the near side of the farm fields by the polluted pond. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask and a Hair.

Scarecrow Farmer
	34
	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
42	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 89 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Snoozing Carpenter is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Enchantment who offers the Doze Expression. The Snoozing Carpenter is found in front of the Forgotten Ark, on the player's left side when entering the area. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Hair and a Cape.

Snoozing Carpenter
	65
	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
34	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 112 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Playfighting Herbalist is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Enchantment who offers the Play Fight Action. The Playfighting Herbalist is found past the Forgotten Ark, in a set of ruins on the left side of the map. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair, a Cape, a Light Orb Prop, and the Drifting Over Sand Music Sheet.

Playfighting Herbalist
	70
42	5	NEW 20
Lv2 10	5	#13 15
	2
30	5	3
Total: 195 + 10 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

Graveyard

This area has two sections, with the first often being referred to as the Graveyard Entrance, or the 'First Krill Area' by the community. The area is surrounded by gigantic walls and pillars corroded to time. Familiar structures can be seen, similar to the one in the Forest Temple. The Graveyard Entrance serves as the player's first encounter with Dark Dragons, a formidable opponent that players are recommended to avoid. Being seen and hit by one causes the player to lose 1-6 Winged Light and have their light extinguished. The Winged Light can be recollected for a short time after they drop, but it is generally difficult to do so alone.

The second section is the Graveyard proper, past a slope leads them into the lower swamp. The area is teeming with Dark Dragons and Crabs, surrounded by gigantic bones emerging from the unnatural landscape. It is recommended to remain vigilant and cautious in this area, as attacks from Dark Dragons can be devastating. In addition to the dark creatures, it's also filled with Dark Plants, with a large one in the center requiring multiple players to burn. Beware while burning this, as it is in the middle of a Dark Dragon's path.

To continue onwards, move straight ahead, towards where streaks of wind can be seen leading to the next area: Wasteland Battlefield. Alternatively, the player can enter the Crab Fields via a pipe near the beginning slope blocked by a Spirit Gate requiring one Regular Spirit from Wasteland to have been relived, or through an entrance to the far right, also blocked by a Spirit Gate with the same requirements.

In the Graveyard, players can find:

• 6 Children of Light
• 1 Map Shrine
• 2 Regular Spirits (Courageous Soldier,Stealthy Survivor)
• 3 Seasonal Spirits (Saluting Protector,Pleaful Parent,Respectful Pianist)

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The Courageous Soldier is a Regular Spirit in the Golden Wasteland who offers the Courageous Stance. The Courageous Soldier is found in the Graveyard Entrance (also known as the "First Krill Area"), directly in front of the entryway and between two tall columns. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Hair and two tiers ( ) of a Cape.

The Stealthy Survivor is a Regular Spirit in the Golden Wasteland who offers the Sneaky Stance. The Stealthy Survivor is found in the Graveyard, in a tunnel to the left of the largest cave structure. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Hair and two tiers ( ) of a Cape.

Stealthy Survivor
	150
	12
	50
	5
	4
3	1
5
Total: 9 + 205 + 16 Constellation completion only: 9 + 55 + 4

The Saluting Protector is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Gratitude who offers the Acknowledge Expression. The Saluting Protector is found in Golden Wasteland's First Krill Area, on the left under the collapsed bell structure. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Cape, and the Waltzing in the Rain Music Sheet.

Saluting Protector
	42
75	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
#8 15	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 145 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Pleaful Parent is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Belonging who offers the Don't Go! Expression. The Pleaful Parent is found to the right of the slope at the entrance of the Graveyard, past the rock cliffs with a Child of Light and next to the Bonfire. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Cape, and the Guitar Instrument.

Pleaful Parent
	75
65	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
42	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 195 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

The Respectful Pianist is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Rhythm who offers the Respect Expression. The Respectful Pianist is found at the back of the Wasteland's Graveyard, in a round hollow boulder between the large Darkness Tree and the passage to the Battlefield. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair, and the Winter Piano Instrument.

Respectful Pianist
	48
75	5
Lv4 6	Lv3 3
	2
26	5	3
Lv2 4
Total: 162 + 13 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

Crab Fields

Crab Fields is a Dark Crab-infested area, as per the name, with a patrolling Dark Dragon. The area holds an abandoned ship in the center which the dragon orbits, with a large amount of pipes along the walls of the area.

There are three ways to access the Crab Fields area via the Graveyard, for two of them Spirits from the Golden Wasteland will be needed to be found in order to pass through. There is also one entrance via the Wasteland Battlefield.

• First way: through a pipe on the right of the slope that leads to the Graveyard. This pipe is blocked with a Spirit Gate that requires one Ancestor Spirit from Wasteland to open.
• Second way: Above the previously mentioned pipe with the Spirit Gate, there is another pipe that isn't blocked in any way. However, this pipe may be slightly difficult to reach with low wing energy.
• Third way: In the Graveyard area proper, go right along the rocks past Wasteland WL 9 and look for an elevated platform made out of bricks, there should be a round pipe with a Spirit Gate on this platform. The gate needs one Ancestor Spirit from Wasteland.
• Fourth way: in the Battlefield, go to the right along the rocks/wall until large large pipes come to view. It may help to first head towards the Temple, and then take a sharp right. There will be found a Spirit Gate which requires 2 Regular Spirits from Wasteland.

In the Crab Fields, players can find:

• 3 Children of Light
• 1 Map Shrine
• 1 Regular Spirit (Saluting Captain)
• 1 Seasonal Spirit (Crab Whisperer)

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The Saluting Captain is a Regular Spirit in the Golden Wasteland who offers the Salute Expression. The Saluting Captain is found behind the shipwreck at the center of Crab Fields. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Hair and a Fireworks_Staff Prop.

Saluting Captain
	20
	5
Lv4 5	Lv3 5
	3
5	1	3
Lv2 4
Total: 23 + 25 + 3

The Crab Whisperer is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Lightseekers who offers the Crab Call. The Crab Whisperer is found in the Crab Fields, inside a pipe next to the tunnel entrance from Graveyard. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Mask, a Hair, a Cape, a Pipe Prop, and the Relaxed Steps Music Sheet.

Crab Whisperer
	70
#10 15	5	42
	2
30	5	3
NEW 20
Total: 190 + 2
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit.

Wasteland Battlefield

The Wasteland Battlefield is the final open area of Wasteland before entering the Wasteland Temple. It is a barren wilderness scattered with buried structures, spears, and shields. This area is connected to both the Graveyard and the Crab Fields areas. The exit to the Crab Fields is hidden in a corner, and blocked by a Spirit Gate that requires 2 Regular Spirits from Wasteland.

In the center of the area is a large, scattered structure, with a large Darkness Plant requiring multiple players to burn found in the middle. At the very end of the area, just before the temple, there is a closed gate with a button that needs to be activated with the player's candle in order to open the gate. Be warned that upon activating, the gate will open, but three Dark Dragons will also appear and patrol the area. Thus, it is highly recommended to finish exploring and only then activate the switch to enter the Temple.

In the Wasteland Battlefield, players can find:

• 2 Children of Light
• 1 Map Shrine
• 1 Regular Spirit (Lookout Scout)

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The Lookout Scout is a Regular Spirit in the Golden Wasteland who offers the Look Around Expression. The Lookout Scout is found in the Wasteland Battlefield inside the large broken fortress, at the bottom of a broken wall towards the left. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a Face Accessory and a Horn Instrument.

Lookout Scout
	10
	5
Lv4 5	Lv3 5
	2
5	1	3
Lv2 5
Total: 24 + 15 + 2

Wasteland Temple

The Wasteland Temple is a gigantic structure overlooking the entire Wasteland Battlefield despite the fog. The interior is similarly large, with an octagonal shape to each side, along with an arch. The Elder of the Wasteland's altar sits in the center, surrounded by red candles and a set of white candles that can be lit to summon the meditation circle. Sitting down will trigger the Elder Cutscene, which afterwards opens the gates that lead the player to the next realm, Vault of Knowledge.

In the Wasteland Temple, players can find:

• 1 Children of Light
• 1 Map Shrine

The Last City

Main article: The Last City

The Last City is a Seasonal area added to the Golden Wasteland, introduced along with the Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 in Patch 0.30.0. All the seasonal Quests, Spirits, and activities can be found in this area. To enter The Last City, begin a Quest with the Vault Elder's Lantern, which can be found in the Aviary Village Cinema, or teleport alongside the Vault Elder's Lantern on the first floor of the Vault of Knowledge after completing the last Season Quest.

In the The Last City, players can find:

• 1 Map Shrine
• 5 Seasonal Spirits ( Tender Toymaker, Resourceful Recluse, Stern Shepherd, Scarred Sentry, Caring Companion)

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The Tender Toymaker is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of The Two Embers - Part 1. The Tender Toymaker is found at the Marketplace in The Last City, between some stalls on the left side. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, a Hair, a Crab Figurine Prop, and a Manatee Toy Prop.

Tender Toymaker (Season)
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	28
	22
	14
	8
Total: 75 + SP Total without SP: 72

The Resourceful Recluse is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of The Two Embers - Part 1. The Resourceful Recluse is found in The Last City, in an alcove in the wall to the right of the Marketplace. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, a Mask, a Tea Stall Prop, and a Vine Plant Prop.

Resourceful Recluse (Season)
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	30
	24
	18
	12
Total: 87 + SP Total without SP: 84

The Stern Shepherd is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 who offers the Manatee Call. The Stern Shepherd is found in The Last City, at the very back of the area, in front of the Manatee enclosures. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, a Mask, a Hair, a Manatee Staff Prop, and the Life and Sanctuary Music Sheet.

Stern Shepherd (Season)
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	30
	24
	18
	#44 12
Total: 87 + SP Total without SP: 84

The Scarred Sentry is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 who offers the Sentry Stance. The Scarred Sentry is found in The Last City, before the Temple gates, at the back of the Marketplace. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are an Outfit, Shoes, a Hair, a Hair, a Cape, a Sentry Shield Prop, and a Sentry Spear Prop.

Scarred Sentry (Season)
	3
	34
	28
	22
	16
	10
Total: 113 + SP Total without SP: 110

The Caring Companion is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Two Embers Part 1. The Caring Companion is found in The Last City, inside a Manatee holding pen, in the back left of the area. Note that they can only be visited after completing Quest #2. The collectible offered by this Spirit is a Butterfly Toy Prop offered after finishing Quest #5.

Caring Companion (Season)
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Total: 12

Points of Interest

Social Light Areas

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  Abyss Blue Eel

Crab Barbecue

The firepit in the Wasteland Graveyard slowly spawns colorful orbs that players can burn to collect Pieces of Light. This rotating spit of roasting Crabs was added to Wasteland's Graveyard during the Season of Belonging on November 18, 2019. This firepit is home to the Pleaful Parent Spirit. The skewer of Crabs was later replaced by a large pot in Patch 0.19.5. There's an interact prompt to release the Crabs from the pot; when released, these Crabs are friendly towards the player. For more information, see here.

Blue Eel

Light limit: ~500 Pieces of Light

The Blue Eel swimming in Treasure Reef in Golden Wasteland emits a trail of blue Light for players to collect. For more information, see here.

World Events

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  Shard Eruptions

In Golden Wasteland, there is one Shared Space Shrine in Treasure Reef. Shared Space Shrines are a way to play in private or public with friends using props. Shared Space Shrines are accessible to all players who have access to Daylight Prairie, but they must have at least two props to access edit mode. You can have up to 16 props available at a time in your Shared Space, but can be much less depending on the "load" of the props as determined by how much the top bar fills up. Within the Wasteland Shared Spaces, there are featured props given to the player to place regardless of if it is owned, being Crab Whisperer Pipe, Troupe Juggler Brazier, and Shared Spaces Brick. Once a prop is in use, it will stay where you left it as long as you don't move it or remove it. The items are sorted by how much "load” they use in a Shared Space, listed from left to right.

A mechanic implemented with the Season of Shattering, shards periodically erupt from the mountain on the horizon, falling multiple times a day in one predetermined location, determined with the daily quest realm (the top of the realm's portal will also have shards embedded). See more in the Shard Eruptions page. Eruptions in Wasteland can occur in the following areas:

• Regular Eruptions
  • Broken Temple, in the center of the whole area nearby the Broken Temple
  • Broken Temple, on the far left side near the Fainting Warrior
  • Broken Temple, on the far right side, towards the path to The Forgotten Ark
  • Battlefield, outside of the central ruined structure, on the left
  • Battlefield, outside of the central ruined structure, on the right
  • Battlefield, to the left of the central ruined structure, besides the large Darkness Plants
• Strong Eruptions
  • The Forgotten Ark, in the far distance in the farming subarea, besides the Scarecrow Farmer
  • The Forgotten Ark, beside the half-submerged ship, to the left near the Playfighting Herbalist
  • The Forgotten Ark, on the right side of the Ark towards the crab caves
  • The Forgotten Ark, beside the circular pond near the Ark
  • Graveyard, near the slope from the Graveyard Entrance
  • Graveyard, on the far left near the Stealthy Survivor
  • Graveyard, atop the ledge to the right near the Crab Barbecue and Winged Light #6
  • Crab Fields, to the far distance opposite the Battlefield transition
  • Crab Fields, near the transition to #Graveyard, towards the Shipwreck

Easter Eggs

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After the Graveyard Entrance, slide down the slope to Graveyard and you will find the catapult on your right, at the bottom of the hill. You can activate the catapult by lighting the candle next to the kneeling man statue. Once done, the catapult will be ready to use. 7 players can sit in the basket, and if no one activate the arm within 90 seconds, it will break into pieces. To restart the catapult, give a light to the kneeling statue once more. When you are ready to launch your victims, activate the lever by clicking on the hand icon. Although you won't get thrown far, it's a fun way to play with your friends - if you are not afraid of the Dark Dragons.

Catapult before activation

Catapult activated

Promotional image from TGC'S Twitter on June 7th, 2018

Seasonal Content

In the Golden Wasteland, Seasonal Spirits from Season of Gratitude, Lightseekers, Belonging, Rhythm, Enchantment, Abyss, and The Two Embers - Part 1 can be found scattered around the realm. Collecting the Seasonal Spirits does not count towards Realm Constellation Spirit Gates. You will be able to collect their base level emotes, but in order to collect the cosmetics or expression upgrades, you will have to wait for the Spirit to return as a Traveling Spirit. Anything bought from their Friendship Trees do not count towards Realm Constellation Progression.

Acknowledge

Crab Call

Don't Go!

Respect

Nod

Shrug

Crab Walk

Boo

Doze

Play Fight Action

Calm Down

Anxious

Ouch

Evil Laugh

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Manatee Call

Sentry Stance

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In addition, Seasonal Quests from Season of Enchantment can be played to revitalize the Forgotten Ark, Season of Abyss quests can be played in order to discover the mysteries of the Treasure Reef, and Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 quests can be played in order to relive the past of The Last City. Additionally, AURORA's Quest #4, and Quest #8 and Quest #9 are also found here. Only AURORA's, Two Embers - Part 1's, and Migration's Quests are replayable at their respective locations.

Constellation Summary

These are the total number of Candles, Hearts, and Ascended Candles required to complete the Golden Wasteland Constellation. Note that Tier 2 Capes and Seasonal Spirit Friendship Trees do not count toward Constellation completion.

	100% Constellation			Tier 2			Including Tier 2
Golden Wasteland	111	142	14	0	+225	+18	111	337	32

Printable chart

Video Walkthrough

Sky- Children of the Light New Walkthrough Golden Wasteland- Spirits and Winged Light

Sky- Children of the Light- Emotes, Upgrades, and Cosmetics in Golden Wasteland

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Trivia

Change History

Pre-2019

• First called Dusk, then later changed to Forsaken Desert, then to Shores of Manna, then finally Golden Wasteland in June 2019.

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0.6.0

• With Season of Lightseekers, Crab Whisperer has been added to Crab Fields as a Seasonal Spirit.

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0.7.0

• With Season of Belonging, Pleaful Parent has been added into Graveyard as a Seasonal Spirit - with the Crab Barbecue (yet to be a social light area).

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0.8.0

• With Season of Rhythm, Respectful Pianist has been added to Graveyard as a Seasonal Spirit.
• The portal to Home within the Social Space has been replaced by a Return Shrine.

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0.9.0

• With Season of Enchantment, The Forgotten Ark with 6 Seasonal Spirits was introduced, in addition with a pier in the Broken Temple area.

0.9.5

• Changes to Ancestor Tombstones in Social Space, now showcase Wasteland's Regular Spirits instead of Valley's.

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0.13.0

• Addition of Treasure Candles throughout Wasteland with introduction of Daily Light.

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0.14.0

• Past Seasonal spirits now permanently available to relive.

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0.15.0

• A Wind Path from Wind Paths area in Hidden Forest to The Forgotten Ark added.

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0.16.0

• With Season of Abyss, the Treasure Reef with 4 Seasonal Spirits introduced, along with a pier in the Social Space.

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0.18.0

• With Season of Shattering, some areas have been slightly adjusted for the periodically falling Shard Eruptions.

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0.19.0

• With Season of AURORA, Quest #4's meditation ring was added in Battlefield.
• Addition of Map Shrines throughout Wasteland.

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0.21.0

• Home Shrines, including any redundant Bird Statues, was removed.

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0.32.0

• With the update to the World Map, the Wasteland Social Area was given the name Wasteland Gateway.

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Golden Wasteland in Other Languages
Language	Title	Meaning
French / Français	Désert d’or	Golden Desert
German / Deutsch	Goldene Ödnis	Golden Wasteland
Italian / Italiano	Deserto Dorato	Golden Desert
Indonesian / Bahasa Indonesia	Gurun Emas	Golden Desert
Japanese / 日本語	捨てられた地 (Kana: すてられたち) Suteraretachi	Waste Land
Korean / 한국어	황금 황무지 (Hanja: 黃金 荒蕪地) Hwang-geum Hwangmuji	Golden Wasteland
Simplified Chinese / 简体中文	暮土 Mandarin: Mù Tǔ / Cantonese: Mou6 Tou2	Land of Dusk
Simplified Chinese (NetEase) / 简体中文（网易）	暮土 Mandarin: Mù Tǔ / Cantonese: Mou6 Tou2	Land of Dusk
Traditional Chinese / 繁體中文	暮土 Mandarin: Mù Tǔ / Cantonese: Mou6 Tou2	Land of Dusk
Portuguese / Português	Sertão Dourado	Golden Hinterland
Russian / Русский	Золотая пустошь Zolotaya pustosh	Golden Wasteland
Spanish / Español	Páramo Dorado	Golden Moorland
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt	Hoang Mạc Hoàng Kim (Hán Nôm: 荒漠黃金)	Golden Desert