- Little Witch in the Woods ice puzzle takes place in Starlit Cave Top.
- Blue Chalk opens the entrance, while Red Chalk is the main reward.
- Warmth Potion melts ice blocking the upper cube route.
- Long Throw Potion is required for one difficult cube placement.
- Moon Tears are needed after the puzzle to challenge the Floating Island core.
Little Witch in the Woods Ice Puzzle Location
The Little Witch in the Woods ice puzzle is found in Starlit Cave Top, inside the blocked gate reached during Chapter 3. It is part of the route toward the Floating Island core and appears after Ellie prepares the third Moon Tears potion.
Before entering, complete the required story steps. Visit the White Cat God at night to obtain Sacred Water, ask Diane for the updated Sunlight Potion recipe, and collect the Starlit Cave ingredients needed to make Moon Tears. You will also need Blue Chalk to open the puzzle entrance.
The puzzle contains two connected rooms. Both rooms use throwable cubes that must be placed into empty slots. The first room teaches the basic throwing route. The second room combines ladders, ice, elevated platforms, and a long-distance throw.
| Requirement | Where to obtain it | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Chalk | Collected during Chapter 3 progression | Opens the blocked gate |
| Moon Tears | Brewed with Sacred Water and Moon Blossoms | Continues the core objective afterward |
| Warmth Potion | Recipe from the Witches’ Catalogue | Removes ice in the second room |
| Long Throw Potion | Recipe from the Witches’ Catalogue | Reaches the distant cube slot |
| Starlit Cave Top access | Cross the Starlit Cave route | Reaches the puzzle entrance |
Blue Chalk
Use it at the blocked gate in Starlit Cave Top. Without it, the ice puzzle entrance remains inaccessible.
Warmth Potion
Required in the second room to clear the ice around the central ladder and expose the useful cube route.
Long Throw Potion
Save this potion for the final long-distance cube throw on the left side of the second room.
Red Chalk
The reward for solving both rooms. Use it later to open the cage around the core.
Bring both puzzle potions before entering. Preparing them in advance prevents a return trip through Starlit Cave when you reach the blocked cube routes.
First Room Cube Solution
The first room is a positioning tutorial for the more complicated chamber beyond it. Each cube must travel through a specific path before it can reach an empty slot. Avoid throwing cubes randomly from the lower floor because the room’s ladders and ledges determine which side of each slot is reachable.
The safest approach is to solve the left cube first, then return to the right side for the second cube. The key is to move each cube upward before attempting the final throw.
| Cube | Starting area | Required route | Final action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left cube | Left upper platform | Carry it down, move right, then climb the stairs | Throw it toward the slot and place it |
| Right cube | Right side above the ice | Cross the ice and bring it toward the stairs | Throw it across, then place it in the slot |
Collect the left cube
Move to the left side of the room and pick up the cube. Carry it back toward the lower ground instead of throwing it directly from the starting ledge.
Reach the stairs
Walk to the right and use the lower route to reach the stairs. Carry the cube upward so you have a clear angle toward the empty slot.
Throw and place the cube
From the upper position, throw the cube across toward the slot. Climb the nearby ladder, collect the cube, and place it into the empty opening.
Move to the right side
Cross to the right side and climb the ladder. Walk across the ice to reach the second cube.
Finish the second slot
Pick up the second cube, throw it toward the stairs, and return to the lower route. Carry it up and throw it into the remaining slot before placing it.
The next room opens after both cubes are correctly placed. If a cube lands in an awkward position, reposition Ellie around the platform rather than repeatedly throwing it. Most failed attempts happen because the cube is thrown before Ellie reaches the correct height.
Do not throw the right-side cube toward the slot from the lower floor. Move it toward the stairs first, then use the upper ledge for a controlled throw.
Second Room Ice and Cube Routes
The second room introduces the puzzle’s main obstacle: ice blocks the central route and prevents access to the correct throwing positions. Use the Warmth Potion on the upper central ladder area first. Clearing this ice creates the route needed for the right-side cubes.
After the right side is complete, move to the left side. The left route requires careful cube handling because the cubes must be lifted, carried around the upper walkway, and thrown into separate slots.
| Area | Main obstacle | Best solution | Potion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right side | Ice around the central ladder | Melt the ice, then move both cubes to the slots | Warmth Potion |
| Left lower route | Cube cannot reach the upper ledge directly | Carry it up the stairs and throw from the ladder top | None |
| Left upper route | Final slot is too far away | Use the long-distance throw from the top position | Long Throw Potion |
Clear the central ice
Climb the ladder in the center of the right side. Use the Warmth Potion to remove the ice covering the route and open access to the cubes.
Solve the right-side slots
Pick up the available cubes and throw them across into the two empty slots. Check that both cubes are seated before moving to the left side.
Lift the first left cube
Return to the left side and collect the cube from the bottom. Go up the stairs and around the route, then throw the cube toward the top of the first ladder.
Place the first left cube
Climb the ladder, collect the cube, and walk straight upward. Throw it to the right into the open slot.
Use the long throw
Take the remaining cube to the same upper position. Drink the Long Throw Potion, then throw the cube left into the final slot.
The potion timing matters. Use the Warmth Potion only after reaching the central ladder, and save the Long Throw Potion for the final left-side slot. Using the long-throw effect early can leave the last cube without enough range.
For the final cube, stand at the top of the ladder route and face the left slot directly. The throw is most reliable when Ellie has a clear line across the upper platform.
Rewards and Chapter 3 Progression
Once all cubes are in their slots, collect the Red Chalk and pull the lever. The lever activates the water route to the Floating Island, allowing the main story to continue.
Return to the Floating Island core and use the Red Chalk to open the cage. Apply Moon Tears to the core as instructed. This attempt does not immediately destroy the core. Instead, a backpack falls out, providing a die and a key for the next investigation sequence.
| Puzzle result | Next destination | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Red Chalk obtained | Floating Island core | Use Red Chalk to open the core cage |
| Lever activated | Water route | Follow the newly opened route |
| Backpack appears | Tanis’ Workshop | Use the key to unlock the workshop |
| Workshop investigation complete | Workshop exterior | Bring a Starry Flash to the lantern |
| Hidden statues revealed | Starlit Cave areas | Collect the remaining Witches’ Dice |
After entering Tanis’ Workshop, inspect the bookcases, lantern, cauldron, and second bookcase. Leave the workshop to collect a Starry Flash, then bring it back to the lantern. The lit lantern reveals hidden statues connected to Tanis’ map.
The statues are located in:
- Starlit Cave Top
- Starlit Cave Outer Wall
- Starlit Cave Bottom
Place the collected Witches’ Dice in the workshop cauldron to create a Polaris Potion. Follow its path back toward the core and locate the hidden chest. This sequence provides the assistance needed to remove the Starlit Cave prickly vine core.
Ice Puzzle Progress Checklist:
- Obtain Blue Chalk and open the Starlit Cave Top gate
- Prepare Warmth Potion before solving the second room
- Prepare Long Throw Potion for the final left-side cube
- Place every cube into its matching slot
- Collect Red Chalk and pull the water-route lever
The puzzle is solved when the Red Chalk is available and the lever has been pulled. The remaining core investigation is a separate continuation of the same Chapter 3 objective.
Troubleshooting and FAQ
Use the checklist below if the puzzle does not progress as expected. Most problems come from entering without the correct chalk, using a potion in the wrong room, or leaving one cube slightly outside its slot.
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gate will not open | Blue Chalk has not been used | Return to the blocked gate in Starlit Cave Top |
| Ice route remains blocked | Warmth Potion was not used | Climb the central ladder and use the potion |
| Final cube falls short | Long Throw Potion was not active | Return to the upper left position and use the potion |
| Puzzle does not finish | A cube is not fully seated | Reposition the cube until it rests inside the slot |
| Core cage remains closed | Red Chalk has not been used | Return to the Floating Island core |
Q: Where is the Little Witch in the Woods ice puzzle?
It is inside the blocked gate in Starlit Cave Top during Chapter 3. Use Blue Chalk to open the entrance.
Q: Which potion melts the ice in the second room?
Use a Warmth Potion on the ice around the central ladder. This opens the route for the right-side cubes.
Q: Where should I use the Long Throw Potion?
Use it for the final cube on the left side of the second room. Carry that cube to the upper ladder position, then throw it left into the distant slot.
Q: What do I receive for solving the puzzle?
You receive Red Chalk and can pull the lever that activates the route to the Floating Island. Red Chalk then opens the cage around the core.
For a visual reference to the wider Chapter 3 route, see the Little Witch in the Woods Chapter 3 Complete Quests Guide. The ice puzzle is one section of the Starlit Cave progression described in that walkthrough.
Solve the two cube rooms, collect Red Chalk, pull the lever, and return to the Floating Island core. The puzzle reward is required for the next story step.