Ciphers are hidden puzzles scattered across the mist-shrouded world of Gyldenmist. They’re one of the most-searched topics in the game’s first weeks, and solving them unlocks unique rewards — often without any combat.

This page collects every confirmed cipher solution in one place. For each puzzle you’ll find the location, the step-by-step solution and the reward.

Cipher Index

Cipher Location Reward Difficulty
Prayer Cipher Prayer statues in the Old City ruins Cosmetic + materials Easy
Old World Cipher Ancient vault in the Sunken District Rare crafting recipe Medium
Score Plucking Cipher Chapel bell tower Hidden lore item + Celestigold Medium

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What is the Cipher System?

Ciphers are interactive puzzles built into the world. Each one has a few consistent rules:

  1. They’re optional — no quest forces you to solve them.
  2. They’re shared — multiple players can interact with the same cipher objects.
  3. They reward unique items — cosmetics, recipes and lore items you can’t get elsewhere.
  4. They don’t require combat — safe extraction content for PvE-averse players.

Prayer Cipher — Quick Solution

The Prayer Cipher is the most famous puzzle in the game and the #1 cipher search on Google Trends. You interact with prayer statues in a specific order to unlock the reward cache.

The sequence (community-confirmed): interact with the statues in the order they appear on the walls left to right, bottom to top — matching the mural’s reading order. Getting it wrong resets the sequence but doesn’t consume anything.

Full walkthrough with screenshots: Prayer Cipher solution

Old World Cipher — Quick Solution

The Old World Cipher guards an ancient vault. Instead of a statue sequence, this one requires rotating the four celestial dials so their symbols align with the cracked mural above the door.

The trick: each dial shows a partial symbol; line up all four so the symbol halves match the mural’s broken glyphs. The correct combination changes per instance, so check the mural carefully rather than looking for a fixed code.

Full walkthrough: Old World Cipher solution

Score Plucking Cipher — Quick Solution

The Score Plucking Cipher hides in a chapel bell tower and is the newest confirmed puzzle. It requires you to ring the chapel bells in a melodic order — matching the musical score written on the wall.

The trick: the score is written in cipher notation, not standard music. Translate each glyph to a bell (left-to-right, glyphs correspond to bells left-to-right) and ring them in order.

Full walkthrough: Score Plucking Cipher solution

Why Ciphers Matter for Your Runs

Beyond the unique rewards, ciphers are safe, profitable content:

  • Zero risk — no monsters spawn near the puzzle locations (community-verified).
  • Unique rewards — cosmetics and recipes that sell well on the Auction House.
  • Extraction anchor — a solved cipher is a guaranteed-loot reason to extract.

Pro tip: solve the Prayer Cipher on every new character — the cosmetic reward sells consistently on the Auction House, making it a repeatable income source.

Browse the full solutions for each puzzle, or head to the Celestigold farming guide to turn those rewards into currency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are ciphers in Mistfall Hunter?
Ciphers are optional puzzles hidden around Gyldenmist. Solving them grants unique rewards such as cosmetic items, crafting materials and occasionally Celestigold — and they don't require combat, making them a safe way to progress.
How many ciphers are in Mistfall Hunter?
Three major cipher puzzles have been confirmed by the community: the Prayer Cipher, the Old World Cipher and the Score Plucking Cipher. More may be added in future seasons.
Do cipher solutions require special items?
Some ciphers require puzzle pieces or specific interactive objects found in the same area. Check the specific guide for each cipher to see what you need before starting.
Can ciphers be solved in co-op?
Yes. Cipher interactions are shared in co-op sessions, so you can solve them together — though the rewards are typically granted per-player.
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