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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

All Golden Cicada Shell Locations in Wo Long

By
Matt Chard

There is a hidden collectible in Wo Long that goes by the name of Golden Cicada Shells. These mysterious items can be found throughout all the missions, and once they’ve been found, they can be traded into the hermit atop the watchtower in the Hidden Village. Trading a few of these at a time will result in a reward. There are 21 Golden Cicada Shells in total, but you only need 20 of them to obtain the Ascension trophy/achievement. This page will show you where you can find all of these items.

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Ascension

Gave a certain someone the maximum amount of Golden Cicada Shells.

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25

Where to Find All Golden Cicada Shells

Part Mission Type Mission
2 Main Two Chivalrous Heroes
2 Main The Valley of Crying Wraiths
2 Main The Demon Fort of the Yellow Heaven
3 Main In Search of the Immortal Wizard
3 Main Fall of the Corrupted Eunuch
4 Main The Battle of Hulaoguan Pass
4 Main Centuries of Glory Burned Away
4 Main Darkness Over the Hanshui River
4 Main Tyrant’s Final Banquet
5 Main War’s Flames Blaze Fiercely
5 Sub The Uninhibited Heart
5 Main The Way of the Warrior
5 Main Lu Bu, Mightiest Among Men
6 Main Behold the Glaive of Righteousness
6 Main Decisive Battle of Guandu
Hidden Village (Mt. Tianzhushan)

Two Chivalrous Heroes Golden Cicada Shell

After you defeat the first boss and after you’ve activated the Battle Flag. Follow the path until you reach an open area. Continue onwards into the small building to your right where you’ll find a high-morale enemy to take care of.

Follow the path up to your left (where the log gets kicked down) and continue until you reach the scaffolding to your left. Climb up it to reach the top wooden platform. The Golden Cicada Shell can be found at the end of the wooden ledge sticking out from the scaffolding.

(1 of 2) After the first boss, follow the path until you enter the small building. When you exit it, follow the path left, and climb to the top of the scaffolding.

After the first boss, follow the path until you enter the small building. When you exit it, follow the path left, and climb to the top of the scaffolding. (left), At the top, you’ll find a wooden platform leading away from the scaffold with a shiny item at the end of it. This is the Shell. (right)

The Valley of Crying Wraiths Golden Cicada Shell

Progress through the mission until you reach the corrupted Battle Flag with the Changgui Tiger as its leader. Follow the right path up the cliff where a Warlock will hurl spells down at you. Continue around the corner to find climbable rocks to your left where you can use these to reach the Warlock. Run past the first bridge until you reach the second bridge where you’ll find a hole in it. Drop through the hole to the platform below where you’ll find the Golden Cicada Shell.

(1 of 2) From the Changgui Battle Flag take the right path up the cliff and jump up the blocks around the corner to reach the Warlock.

From the Changgui Battle Flag take the right path up the cliff and jump up the blocks around the corner to reach the Warlock. (left), Go past the first bridge, then drop through the hole on the second to find the shell. (right)

The Demon Fort of the Yellow Heaven Golden Cicada Shell

From the Battle Flag when you leave the cave to reach the first large open area. Progress through the area until you’re about to go into another cave. Just before the cave, you can climb the house to the right of it, and from, climb onto the roof with the yellow flag hanging off it. Walk over to the other side of the roof to find the Golden Cicada Shell.

(1 of 2) Just before you enter the cave area, climb onto the roof then jump on the second roof with the yellow flag.

Just before you enter the cave area, climb onto the roof then jump on the second roof with the yellow flag. (left), Walk to the other side of the roof to find the shell. (right)

In Search of the Immortal Wizard Golden Cicada Shell

Progress through the mission until you enter a cave full of corruption. Once you reach the Battle Flag, prepare to fight a giant alligator to unlock it. From the flag, rotate your camera west/northwest you’ll see a vine leading up to a small rocky ledge. Walk up the vine to collect the Golden Cicada Shell.

(1 of 2) Near the end of the mission in the cave. From the Battle Flag climb the vine against the wall.

Near the end of the mission in the cave. From the Battle Flag climb the vine against the wall. (left), Follow it onto a small rocky ledge to find the shell. (right)

Fall of the Corrupted Eunuch Golden Cicada Shell 1

There are two Golden Cicada Shells to find in this mission! The first one can be found in a cell where two Huoshu hedgehogs reside. The quickest way to get there is to drop into the purple pools (not poison) at the bottom, and take the ladder to the right of the Corrupted Battle Flag up to the bridge. Run past the bridge and go down the broken stairs (make sure you jump at the end). Here, you’ll see the first Huoshu (small one) with a larger one in the cell to its right. In the cell with the large Huoshu is where you’ll find the first Golden Cicada Shell.

(1 of 3) At the start of the area, drop to the bottom, run to the other side, and climb the long ladder.

Fall of the Corrupted Eunuch Golden Cicada Shell 2

The second shell can be found a bit further on. Progress through the mission until you reach the courtyard full of Gazebos and bridges. This will be after the first boss. When you’re in the courtyard, make your way to the back end of it where you’ll find a Battle Flag. The Golden Cicada Shell is on the roof above, but you’ll need to get on the roof of the building to the right of it (if you’re facing the courtyard). Run to the right side of the long building where you’ll find a tiger, and some wooden platforms at the back behind it. Climb the platforms to reach the roof, follow it towards the Battle Flag roof, and jump over.

(1 of 2) At the end of the level. From the last Battle Flag, climb the building to the right of it.

At the end of the level. From the last Battle Flag, climb the building to the right of it. (left), Follow the roof to the end then jump on the opposite roof above the flag to find the shell. (right)

The Battle of Hulaoguan Pass Golden Cicada Shell

Progress through the mission until you reach the Battle Flag outside the large encampment with palisades and battlements. Just in front of the Battle Flag is a trench. Drop into the trench, and follow it all the way to the right while defeating the tiger along the way. The Golden Cicada Shell will be at the end of the trench, but be careful as there is an enemy to the left of it.

(1 of 2) Progress to the Battle Flag outside the large fort. Walk forward to drop into the trench.

Progress to the Battle Flag outside the large fort. Walk forward to drop into the trench. (left), Follow it all the way right to find the shell at the end. (right)

Centuries of Glory Burned Away Golden Cicada Shell 1

This mission also has two shells to find. The first one can be found near the second Battle Flag in the center of the town. From the Battle Flag, head west towards the flames, and turn left where you can see a Shitieshou. Turn immediately to your left where the Golden Cicada Shell will be hidden in the corner of the two buildings among the fire.

(1 of 2) From the Battle Flag in the center of town. Walk towards the flames, and turn left into the next area.

From the Battle Flag in the center of town. Walk towards the flames, and turn left into the next area. (left), Immediately turn left again to find the shell hidden in the corner among the fire. (right)

Centuries of Glory Burned Away Golden Cicada Shell 2

The second shell can be found a bit further into the mission. When you exit the town area, you’ll find yourself needing to go into the water to progress. To the right of the stairs, above the water is a Marking Flag on a small platform. Directly below the flag is a tunnel that leads to the Golden Cicada Shell, but be careful of the spider that will drop from the ceiling.

(1 of 2) Progress the mission until you reach the water area.

Progress the mission until you reach the water area. (left), Drop into the water and go into the tunnel underneath the Marking Flag to find the shell. (right)

Darkness Over the Hanshui River Golden Cicada Shell

At the start of the mission, take the right path and defeat the enemies in the pool of water. Follow the path to the end, and go left over the capsized boat. The Golden Cicada Shell will be on a small wooden platform below the boat, on the right side.

(1 of 2) At the start of the mission. From the first Battle Flag take the right path.

At the start of the mission. From the first Battle Flag take the right path. (left), Follow that to the end and climb on top of the capsized boat. The shell will be on a small wooden platform underneath it. (right)

Tyrant’s Final Banquet Golden Cicada Shell 1

Another mission with two shells. The first one can be found in the second fort area. Defeat the Leader near the corrupted Battle Flag, and climb up on the roof via the wooden platforms opposite the flag. Follow the roof until the end and jump onto the roof of the building to the right of the gate. This can be a difficult jump to make and may require a few attempts. Try to jump right at the end of the highest point of the roof which is its center. When you’ve made the jump, drop onto the wall top, and follow it to your left where you’ll find the Golden Cicada Shell at the end.

(1 of 2) In the second fort area. Climb the roof opposite the corrupted Battle Flag. Follow it to the end and jump onto the roof that follows it.

In the second fort area. Climb the roof opposite the corrupted Battle Flag. Follow it to the end and jump onto the roof that follows it. (left), Jump onto the thin wall and follow it to your left to find the shell. (right)

Tyrant’s Final Banquet Golden Cicada Shell 2

You’ll need to progress the mission until you defeat the Fengxi (Boar) mini boss to find the second shell. After defeating the Fengxi, proceed into the next area. This area will be guarded by three Channgui (tigers), fortunately you can ignore them. The Golden Cicada Shell can be found right on top of the roof of the building in front of the door. To reach it, climb up the nearby broken wagon and jump onto the red veins. From there, jump onto the roof, take out the Warlock, and get your prize.

After you defeat the Boar mini boss, go through the doorway. The building in front of you will have the shell. Climb the nearby wagon, jump onto the red veins, and climb the roof.

War’s Flames Blaze Fiercely Golden Cicada Shell 1

Two shells to find in this mission. The first shell is quite far into the mission, so progress it until you defeat the large spear-wielding leader to unlock the corrupted Battle Flag. This is after exiting the second sewer and going across the broken bridge. From the flag, jump over the fallen watchtower, follow the path right, and right again at the next intersection to find a chest with an enemy sitting in front of it. The chest will contain the Golden Cicada Shell.

War’s Flames Blaze Fiercely Golden Cicada Shell 2

From the last shell, head back to the intersection, but continue on, over the nearby bridge. Follow the path right until you can head down some stairs. Interact with the contraption to lower the water and head into the sewers which are to your left, past the alligator. Progress through the sewers, and you’ll end up going through a hallway with numerous statue enemies.

Run past or defeat them into the next room, and you should spot a large chest in the center of the room. From the room entrance, hop onto the pillars to the right, and use them to reach the chest. There is another statue enemy here, so make sure you defeat them before opening the chest. The chest will contain the second Golden Cicada Shell.

The Way of the Warrior Golden Cicada Shell

This Golden Cicada Shell can be near the start of the mission. From the first Battle Flag, follow the linear path until you reach the open area with a branch leading into it. Jump off the branch and take the left path through the heaviness-inducing waters where you’ll enter a side room. You can see the Golden Cicada Shell glowing brightly at the back, but as you approach it you’ll be attacked by a Zhupolong (alligator). You can just run up to the shell and pick it up quickly before running if you don’t feel like defeating it.

(1 of 2) At the start of the mission. Progress until you reach the first open area and jump off the branch to your left.

At the start of the mission. Progress until you reach the first open area and jump off the branch to your left. (left), This will lead to a side room where an alligator will attack you. The shell can be found at the back. (right)

Lu Bu, Mightiest Among Men Golden Cicada Shell

The last mission’s Golden Cicada Shell was a nice quick one right? Well, it’s the opposite in this mission as you’ll need to get near the end of the mission to get it. Progress through the mission until you get inside the Fort. In the fort area, there is a large building with a corrupted Battle Flag. Now, the Golden Cicada Shell is nearby, and you can get it one of two ways.

First, exit the building, go right, and right again to reach a small structure leading into a window. The Golden Cicada Shell will be behind the small structure. The other way is to climb the shelves in the south of the building and jump out of the window onto the structure.

(1 of 2) Near the end of the mission. Head towards the large building in the fort where the Corrupted Battle Flag is.

Near the end of the mission. Head towards the large building in the fort where the Corrupted Battle Flag is. (left), From the entrance, take the path left and around the corner to find the shell behind the small wooden structure. (right)

Behold the Glaive of Righteousness Golden Cicada Shell 1

Two Golden Cicada Shells in this mission and the first one isn’t too far away. Progress through the mission following the linear path until you reach the Corrupted Battle Flag. Once you’ve dealt with that, take the right path where you’ll see a couple of Changgui (tigers), one patrolling the path in front, and one to your right, asleep. Continue along the path, past the cave into the misty area.

Drop to the area below and follow the path left. Follow the path under the bridge to the right where a Suanyu will be patrolling. In the same area is a watchtower. Climb up the watchtower, shoot the enemy on the branch then walk along the said branch to find the Golden Cicada Shell.

(1 of 3) When you reach the misty area, follow the path until you go under the bridge.

Behold the Glaive of Righteousness Golden Cicada Shell 2

After the first boss, you’ll be in a new area. Progress through the area until you reach the large double doors leading underground. Progress through the linear area until you reach a door with two large statues guarding the door with a large black circular disc in front of them. Opposite the door is a couple of blocks you can jump up, and up there is a hole in the floor with a ladder leading down. This will lead to a shortcut by kicking the ladder down, but before you do that, head down the path where the hedgehog is, and behind the large glowing red orb-type object you’ll find the Golden Cicada Shell.

(1 of 2) In the underground area, follow it until you reach two large statues guarding a big door.

In the underground area, follow it until you reach two large statues guarding a big door. (left), Climb up the blocks opposite the statue and take the left path at the top where a hedgehog will be. Behind it will be the shell which is being obscured by the red orb. (right)

Hidden Village (Mt. Tianzhushan) Golden Cicada Shell

This is a simple shell to find. Head to the eastern side of the village, where you’ll find a large watchtower with vines leading up. The Golden Cicada Shell can be found at the bottom of the watchtower, inside it. Note: The Golden Cicada Shell “Merchant” can be found atop this tower.

(1 of 2) Make your way to the large watchtower at the back.

Make your way to the large watchtower at the back. (left), At the bottom will be the Golden Cicada Shell. On top of it will be the NPC you give them to. (right)

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  • Publisher
    Koei Tecmo
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5, Steam, XB One, XB X|S
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    1 March 2023
  • Last Updated
    21 March 2023
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A dark fantasy set during the Three Kingdoms period. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is the follow-up game to the much acclaimed Nioh Series developed by Team Ninja. Wo Long promises to be more accessible than what Nioh was giving the players aid during the missions with the help of the Reinforcement companions system. This guide will cover everything you need to know about Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty including the following:

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