The Hazy Forest is a unique instance that players must navigate through to reach the Bifrost, while completing the “Wandering Guardian” quest. This guide will help you understand the mechanics and how to complete the instance.

• Must be in a party.
• Only the party leader can initiate the instance.
• Base level: No specific level requirement, but challenging for lower-level players.

1. Talk to the Laphine Soldier in bif_fild01 (158, 340):

1. The party leader must speak to the Laphine Soldier to initiate the instance.
2. You will need a party to start. If you are not the party leader, you cannot initiate the instance.

2. Party Check:

1. The Laphine Soldier will check if you are the party leader and prompt you to organize a party if you are alone.
2. You will be asked to confirm if you wish to enter the Hazy Forest.

3. Instance Creation:

1. Upon confirmation, the instance called “Mistwood Maze” will be created for your party.
2. You will then be directed to the log tunnel that leads to the forest.

Once inside the Hazy Forest, follow these steps:

1. Navigation:

1. The instance is filled with traps and obstacles, requiring careful navigation.
2. You will need to defeat several enemies known as Suspicious Creatures and clear out obstacles.

2. Clearing Garden Trees:

1. Throughout the maze, you will encounter different Garden Trees that block your path.
2. Defeat the monsters associated with the trees, such as Tom, Tomba, Remi, Rem, and others.
3. Each tree corresponds to a specific monster, and once the monster is defeated, the path will open.

1. Defeat the Wandering Purple Dragon:

1. One of the key quests inside the Hazy Forest is defeating the Wandering Purple Dragon.
2. Once the dragon is defeated, the Collapsed Girl and Loki NPCs will become available.

2. Mysterious Young Man and Loki:

1. After defeating the dragon, speak with the Mysterious Young Man (Loki). He will guide you through the rest of the instance.
2. Follow the dialogue to learn more about the story and complete the questline.

1. Final Battle:

1. At the end of the instance, you will encounter the Gardeners' Tree.
2. Several enemies, including Baby Tom, Tomba the Baby, Remi the Tired, and others will spawn.
3. Defeat all the enemies to complete the instance.

2. Exit the Instance:

1. After defeating the final enemies, you will be able to exit the instance through the portal.
2. Speak to the NPCs for any final dialogue and rewards.

• Team Coordination: Make sure your party stays together and defeats enemies quickly.
• Watch for Traps: There are several traps in the instance, so be careful as you navigate the maze.
• Cooldown: Once the instance is completed, you will need to wait for a cooldown period before you can re-enter.

Good luck in the Hazy Forest!