In the shadowed depths beneath Nicholas the Fifth’s tower, Indiana Jones faces one of his most enigmatic challenges yet: the Sacred Wounds puzzle. This intricate riddle, etched into a mural of Christ’s crucifixion, demands keen observation, a bottle of Father Antonio’s wine, and the clever alignment of five levers corresponding to sacred wounds. Unlocking this secret passage not only tests your wit but also propels you deeper into the Vatican’s hidden mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Ready your journal and camera-every detail counts on this sacred quest.
Our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle guide will show you how to find the Sacred Wounds puzzle, and includes a full Sacred Wounds puzzle solution.
How to find the Sacred Wounds puzzle
The Sacred Wounds puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is located in the Underworld beneath Nicholas the Fifth’s tower in the Vatican. To find it, you first need to explore the area after photographing four Strange Inscriptions for Father Antonio. Once at the tower, enter the west-side room where the main mural of Jesus Christ is displayed. Nearby, you will find several other murals with basins where you can pour wine to reveal Roman numerals. These murals are scattered through adjacent rooms, some of which require moving objects or squeezing through cracks to access. By photographing each mural and pouring wine into their basins, you gather the numbers needed to set the levers on the main mural and unlock the puzzle.
After Indy and Father Antonio solve the mystery of the Strange Inscriptions, you’ll have to head to Nicholas the Fifth’s Tower right down the road.
Find the Underworld Gate
When you get to the tower, head into the room on the west side of the tower. As you approach the altar, snap a picture of the Strange Mural.
Pour some wine into the basin and the mural will become a lock. Interact with it and turn it until the door opens.
Explore the Underworld
On the other side of the Underworld Gate, you’ll find a deteriorating staircase. Before you go anywhere, grab a candle from the altar so you can see what you’re doing (the Underworld is dark).
If you head up, you can find the Parade Helmet – part of the Lost Artifacts of Europe discovery. Once you’ve got it, take the stairs all the way down.
Keep lighting braziers and torches as you go and follow the only path you can. Eventually, you’ll reach the Sacred Wounds puzzle.
How to solve the Sacred Wounds puzzle
To solve the Sacred Wounds puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, start by pouring Father Antonio’s blessed wine into the basins located in front of five different murals depicting parts of Jesus Christ’s body. Each basin reveals a Roman numeral that corresponds to a specific lever on the main mural of Jesus on the cross. These levers represent Jesus’s left hand, right hand, chest (wound), left foot, and right foot. Players must adjust each lever to match the Roman numeral found at the corresponding mural. For example, the left and right hands are typically set to II, the chest to III, the right foot to IV, and the left foot to III, though numbers may vary per playthrough. After setting all levers correctly, the main mural will open, revealing a secret passage to progress further in the game.
As you approach the puzzle, snap a picture of it, and then pour wine into the basin. Five levers will appear corresponding to Jesus’s hands, side, and feet – the titular sacred wounds.
To the left and right of the puzzle, there are five more murals and basins to interact with. They’ll give you the numbers you need to set the various levers to.
We’ll start by heading left.
Holy Chalice (left hand)
Just to the left of the Sacred Wounds puzzle, you’ll find the Holy Chalice mural.
When you get there, there’ll be an antique bust laying on top of the basin. Pick it up and move it out of the way.
Grab a picture of the mural and note the body part with a halo-like circle around it – Jesus’ left hand (your right).
When you’re ready, pour wine in the basin. This will reveal a number (Roman numeral) – 2.
Body of Christ (right hand)
Continue left and through the gate. When you pass under the gate, it will close behind you. That’s fine – there’s another way out.
Snap a picture and pour wine in the basin to get your next number – 2.
Spear of Longinus (side)
Over to the left of the mural, you’ll find a torch next to a door. Light it from the fire by the mural and then pass through the door.
Around the corner, you’ll find the next mural. Before you do anything with it, though, grab one of the heavy candlesticks from the ground on your left and use it to break down the fragile wall. That’s your way back to the main room.
Grab a photo of the mural (statue) and do the wine trick again to get the next number – 3.
Walking on Water (right foot)
Back in the main room, look to the right of the Sacred Wounds puzzle. This mural doesn’t have any extra steps to it. Snap your picture and pour the wine to get another 3.
Anointment of Jesus (left foot)
To the right, you can see the next mural, but there’s a gate in the way. Luckily, there’s a crack in the wall right next to it. Pass through and turn to the left to find a chain that will open the gate (or ignore it and go back through the crack).
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Sacred Wounds puzzle solution
The Sacred Wounds puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is solved by interacting with the central mural of Jesus Christ, where five levers represent his wounds: both hands, both feet, and his side. To find the correct positions for each lever, pour wine into basins in front of nearby murals, which reveal Roman numerals corresponding to each wound. Match these numbers to the respective parts on the main mural: set both hands to II (2), the side wound to III (3), the left foot to IV (4), and the right foot to III (3). Once all levers are aligned with the correct numerals, the mural will open, allowing you to continue your adventure beneath the Vatican.
Back at the Sacred Wounds puzzle, move the levers to match the numbers you found. This will open a new door and give you an objective to find the warrior giant’s tomb.
What is the secret to aligning the levers in Indiana Jones’ Sacred Wounds puzzle
The secret to aligning the levers in Indiana Jones’ Sacred Wounds puzzle lies in finding five murals scattered around the chamber, each depicting a part of Jesus’ body with a basin in front. Pouring wine into these basins reveals Roman numerals that correspond to the correct lever positions on the main mural of Christ’s crucifixion. The levers represent the wounds on Jesus’ left hand, right hand, chest (sacred wound), right foot, and left foot. After photographing each mural and pouring wine to reveal the numerals, set the levers on the main mural to these numbers:
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Left Hand: II (2)
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Right Hand: II (2)
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Chest (Sacred Wound): III (3)
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Right Foot: III (3)
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Left Foot: IV (4)
Once all levers are set accordingly, the mural will rotate, revealing a secret passage to continue your quest.
What is the key to matching each lever with the correct wound number
The key to matching each lever with the correct wound number in Indiana Jones’ Sacred Wounds puzzle is to use the wine bottle to pour wine into the basins in front of the five murals depicting different wounds on Jesus’ body. The wine reacts with the basins to reveal Roman numerals, which correspond to the correct positions for each lever on the main mural. Each lever represents a specific wound-left hand, right hand, chest (the sacred wound), right foot, and left foot-and must be set to the number revealed by the wine in the corresponding basin. This method ensures you align each lever accurately by associating the revealed numeral with the correct wound location on the mural.
