Uncover the secrets hidden beneath the Vatican’s Fountain of Confession in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle by mastering a trio of intricate puzzles. From aligning dragon statues to solving a baptism-themed diorama and a rotating rings challenge inspired by the Ark of the Bulrushes, this guide will lead you step-by-step through unlocking the fountain’s hidden door and advancing your adventure.
The first puzzle involves three dragon statues at the Fountain of Confession itself. Once you solve that one, you’ll have to solve a baptism-themed statue puzzle. And finally, there’s a Ark of the Bulrushes-themed rotating rings puzzle.
Our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle guide will show you how to solve the Fountain of Confession puzzle, the baptism statue puzzle, and the Ark of the Bulrushes puzzle.
How to solve the fountain puzzle
To solve the Fountain of Confession puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, start by climbing the scaffolding to retrieve the missing dragon claw and attach it to the white dragon statue. Rotate both dragon statues to face each other, which reveals a lever at the fountain. Pull this lever to rotate the fountain and expose the baptism-themed puzzle. Push the child statue to the right, use your whip to pull the ring above the man with the bucket, then push the man statue to pour water onto the child, completing the baptism sequence. After this, pull the lever again to rotate the fountain to the next puzzle involving a boat and rotating rings, which you solve by aligning discs to guide the boat across. Completing these steps unlocks the hidden door beneath the fountain, allowing you to progress further in the game.
After you solve the Sacred Wounds puzzle and explore the Giant Warrior’s Tomb, you’ll find a parchment that suggests there’s a secret entrance at the Vatican’s Fountain of Confession.
When you get there, take a photo of the dragon statue in the center of the fountain, and then photograph the inscriptions to the left and the right. Indy will translate them as saying, basically, “make the dragons face each other.” Now you just have to find the dragons.
Head over to the left side of the fountain to find a chest on the ground. Open it to find the Fountain Gate Key and then use it on the gate to your right.
Inside whip-climb up to the first landing above you. Turn around and whip onto the beam. Hold the left trigger and climb up Indy’s whip a bit, and then swing across to the window.
You’ll end up on top of the scaffolding and you’ll be able to see the two dragons the inscriptions mentioned. Ignore them for now, though.
Instead, turn to the right and look down along the scaffolding. You’ll see an item below you. Drop down to it to find the Dragon Claw. At this point, Gina will show up.
When Gina startled Indy, he broke some boards on the scaffold. Now you can climb up the outside. Do that, and climb up to the first dragon statue – the one on the left side of the fountain.
At the front, equip the Dragon Claw and slot it into the statue. Turn it, and a handle will pop up. Use the handle to turn the entire statue until it’s facing the other dragon statue on the far side.
Use the flagpole to whip across to the other dragon. Repeat the process – turn the claw and then use the handle to rotate the statue – to make this dragon face back at the other one.
Drop back down to the ground and hop into the fountain. Whip the handle on the dragon statue there and yank it to open the secret door.
How to solve the baptism puzzle
To solve the baptism puzzle at the Fountain of Confession in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, start by pulling the large lever in front of the fountain to rotate the mechanism and reveal the baptism scene. Move the statue of the child in the basin (on the left) all the way to the right so it lines up with the sconce or basin behind it. Next, use Indy’s whip to pull the ring or chain above the statue of the man holding a bucket (on the right), which will fill the bucket with water. Finally, push the man-with-bucket statue left toward the child statue until the water pours into the basin, activating the mechanism and completing the puzzle. Once finished, the structure will rotate back, indicating your progress and allowing you to proceed to the next challenge.
After the fountain is done turning, a new handle will appear on the outside. Hop down and turn it with Gina.
This will bring a new baptism-themed puzzle to the front.
To solve it, you have to get water from the right side to splash onto the statue on the left. The steps are:
- Move the leftstatue (the baptisee?) to the right
- Whip yank the ring to pour the water
- Move the right statue (the baptiser?) to the left
As you move the right statue, it will turn and then dump its water.
Once the puzzle is done clunking, the handle will reappear on the outside of the fountain. Hop down and turn it again.
How to solve the Ark of Bulrushes puzzle
To solve the Ark of Bulrushes puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, you need to rotate three concentric rings to create a clear path for the little ark to cross from left to right. Each ring can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or anticlockwise by manipulating vertical stone handles. The challenge involves moving wooden planks blocking certain channels out of the way. The easiest method is to rotate the outer ring clockwise twice, then anticlockwise once; rotate the middle ring clockwise once; and finally rotate the inner ring clockwise twice. This sequence aligns the channels and drops the wooden planks, clearing the path. Afterward, use your whip to pull the ring on the right side to send the ark across. Completing this puzzle unlocks a gate revealing a spiral staircase leading to the secret monastery below.
The other puzzle is boat-themed – the Ark of the Bulrushes – and you have to rotate a few rings to make the path clear for the boat.
The tricky part is there are wooden blocks what will slide and lock rings together. To solve it:
- Spin the outermost ring three times counterclockwise (to the left)
- Spin the middle ring one time clockwise (to the right)
- Spin the innermost ring two times in either direction.
Once the puzzle rotates back to its starting point, all that’s left is to push the remaining statue straight forward. When it locks into place, a staircase will appear that leads to the Underworld.
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Steps to Solve the Fountain of Confession Puzzles in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
1. Locate and Prepare the Dragon Statues
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Find the Fountain of Confession in the Vatican courtyard. Notice two dragon statues on pillars-one is missing a claw.
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Climb the scaffolding to retrieve the missing claw and attach it to the white dragon statue.
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Rotate the white (light) dragon so it faces the dark dragon, then swing across and rotate the dark dragon to face the white one.
2. Reveal the Secret Entrance
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Once both dragons face each other, a handle appears at the fountain’s base.
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Use your whip to pull the handle, opening the fountain and revealing a hidden entrance.
3. Baptism Diorama Puzzle
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Inside, rotate the fountain using the newly revealed lever to access a baptism-themed diorama.
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Move the praying boy statue to the right.
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Use your whip to pull the handle above the man with a bucket, pouring water into the basin.
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Push the man with the bucket left to pour water over the boy. If done correctly, the left statue will be splashed, and the puzzle will progress.
4. Ark of the Bulrushes Puzzle
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Rotate the fountain again to reveal a circular sculpture with three slots and a man in a boat.
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Guide the boat from left to right by yanking the rung above, completing the sequence to unlock the next stage.
5. Unlock the Final Passage
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After completing all puzzles, a hidden staircase opens beneath the fountain, granting access to the secret underground area.
These steps will help you uncover the Vatican’s secrets and continue your adventure beneath the city.
What are the precise steps to rotate the dragons and reveal the secret door
Precise Steps to Rotate the Dragons and Reveal the Secret Door
1. Obtain the Fountain Gate Key
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Open the lockbox to the left of the fountain to get the Fountain Gate Key, which lets you access the area with the dragon statues.
2. Reach the Dragon Statues
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Use your whip to climb and swing to the window by the roof, bringing you to the dragon statues on the turrets above the inscriptions.
3. Find and Attach the Missing Claw
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The light dragon statue is missing its claw. Look over the edge of the scaffolding to spot the claw below, climb down to pick it up, and then climb back up to reattach it to the statue.
4. Rotate the Light Dragon
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Once the claw is attached, twist it to reveal a handle. Use the handle to rotate the light dragon so it faces the dark dragon statue across the fountain.
5. Rotate the Dark Dragon
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Swing across to the dark dragon statue. Rotate its claw to activate a lever, then use the lever to turn the dark dragon so it faces the light dragon.
6. Confirm Both Dragons Face Each Other
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Ensure both statues are facing inward, toward each other. This alignment is the key to progressing the puzzle.
7. Reveal the Secret Door
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After both dragons are facing each other, a handle will appear at the base of the fountain. Drop down and use your whip to pull the handle, which opens the secret door and reveals the next stage of the puzzle.
These steps will unlock the hidden entrance beneath the Fountain of Confession, allowing you to proceed to the next puzzles.
