Part 2 is the Fading Seal follow-up: restore the four Barrier Stones at the broken Lake Kharonso pillars, then finish Nightmare of Kharonso by taking down Runewalker Vordis.
Once you have collected and sealed all four Barrier Stones in Destroyed Barrier Stone of the Lake, the objective rolls straight into Fading Seal — the puzzle where you slot those stones back into the ruined pillars on the southern shore of Lake Kharonso. Repair the barrier and the game immediately spins up the boss encounter against Runewalker Vordis. This guide covers both halves of Part 2 in the order you’ll hit them: the pillar restoration first, then the fight.
Where Part 2 fits in the Lake Kharonso quest chain
Part 2 only begins once Destroyed Barrier Stone of the Lake is done — that first stage is where you track down all four Barrier Stones from the ruins and caves around Kharonso and seal each one into your Kuku Pot with Axiom Force. With the stones stored, the follow-up Fading Seal tasks you with restoring them onto the broken pillars at the lake barrier.
KEY!Finishing that restoration doesn’t end things — it instantly triggers Nightmare of Kharonso, whose sole objective is to defeat Runewalker Vordis in the lake ruins. So treat Part 2 as one continuous run: fix the barrier, then deal with the boss it wakes up.
How to restore the Lake Kharonso barrier in Part 2
You’re placing each stored Barrier Stone back into a broken pillar and letting the green acceptance cue confirm the fit rather than fussing over a strict order.
STEP 1/6
Head to the broken pillars
Return to the ruins on Lake Kharonso’s southern shore where four broken columns wait.
STEP 2/6
Open your Kuku Pot
Pull up the inventory Kuku Pot to access the Barrier Stones you sealed away in Part 1.
STEP 3/6
Offer a stone to a pillar slot
Drop each piece and place it into a column, matching the in-game Pillar No. 1–4 numbering rather than any left-right description.
STEP 4/6
Watch for the green cue
A correctly seated stone turns green, so use that confirmation as your guide instead of guessing the order.
STEP 5/6
Seat it with Axiom Force
Use Axiom Force to lock the stone into place, which is far cleaner than trying to jump on the pieces.
STEP 6/6
Restore all four
Repeat for each pillar and they snap into place quickly, completing Fading Seal and waking the boss.
Don’t sweat the pillar order — offer each stone until it turns green, and the barrier repairs itself regardless of which slot you fill first.
Defeating Runewalker Vordis after the barrier is restored
- INTRO: Vordis looks intimidating but folds fast once you crack open his head, so aim for the core rather than trading blows with the body.
- Enter the Vordis fight — With the barrier fixed, Runewalker Vordis manifests in the lake ruins and Nightmare of Kharonso begins automatically.
- Attack the head and pull the core — Stay near the ruins pillars for cover and use Axiom Force to grab the glowing prism in his head, holding and pulling down on the right stick to yank it out.
- Break the head open — Keep the pressure on until his head blows off and he collapses into scattered stone blocks.
- Smash the exposed head — Bash the exposed head and rocks hard while he’s down — heavy attacks tear through his health fast.
- Collect the Abyss Core — He goes down within a minute of the first exposure, dropping the Abyss Core.
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Rewards for beating Runewalker Vordis
| Reward | Use |
|---|---|
| Abyss Core | Dropped when Vordis is defeated |
| Mossy Secret Map | Use from Key Items to reveal all Legendary Fish |
| Abyss Artifact | Picked up when approaching the new stone structure |
| Power Core – Verse of Sowing | Progression material tied to the quest chain |
| +100 Hernand Contribution | Raises your standing in the Hernand faction |
The kill itself hands you an Abyss Core, and finishing Nightmare of Kharonso closes out the Lake Kharonso barrier chain. The wider reward list varies a little depending on which stage you’re crediting, so the table below keeps the wording conservative — the Abyss Core is the on-kill drop, while the map and artifact are tied to the completed quest and the new stone structure nearby.
Common mistakes that stall Part 2
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Quest won’t start | Unlock Kharonso Troll Alliance by finishing more Hernand Faction Quests until it appears in your journal |
| Missing earlier Barrier Stones | Complete Destroyed Barrier Stone of the Lake and seal all four into the Kuku Pot first |
| Stones on the wrong pillars | Follow the in-game Pillar No. 1–4 numbering and re-seat each stone |
| Barrier not restoring | Offer each stone until it turns green, then lock it in with Axiom Force |
| Stones moved too early | If you shifted them before Fading Seal formally started, use Recover items in camp to return them to the Kuku Pot |
| Vordis won’t take damage | Pull the glowing prism from his head with Axiom Force instead of attacking the body normally |
Most players who get stuck here trip on a prerequisite or on the boss’s gimmick rather than the puzzle itself. If the quest won’t advance, check the barrier setup first — the stones only count once each pillar flashes green — and if Vordis feels like a damage sponge, you’re almost certainly ignoring the core in his head.
With Nightmare of Kharonso wrapped, the natural next stops are using the Mossy Secret Map to reveal the region’s Legendary Fish and chasing the Runewalker follow-up content at the lake. Beyond that, pushing further into Kharonso Troll Alliance progression opens up later faction beats, so this quest is as much a gateway as it is a finale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destroyed Barrier Stone of the Lake Part 2 called in-game?
Part 2 is the Fading Seal objective, where you restore the Barrier Stones onto the broken pillars. Completing it immediately triggers Nightmare of Kharonso, the quest that pits you against Runewalker Vordis.
Do the Barrier Stones need to be placed in a specific order?
There’s no strict left-to-right sequence you have to memorize. Each stone is numbered 1–4, so match the in-game Pillar numbering and rely on the green confirmation when a stone seats correctly — offering them up in whatever order still repairs the barrier.
Why is the barrier not restoring after placing the stones?
A stone only counts once it turns green, so if nothing is updating, the piece hasn’t locked in — seat it with Axiom Force until you see the cue. If you moved the stones around before Fading Seal officially began, use Recover items back at camp to return them to your Kuku Pot and try again.
How do you damage Runewalker Vordis quickly?
Grab the bright prism in his head with Axiom Force and pull it out — hold and drag down on the right stick until it flickers. Vordis collapses into stone blocks, and hitting those exposed pieces with heavy attacks deals massive damage, potentially clearing most of his health in a single cycle.
What do you get for defeating Runewalker Vordis?
The kill drops the Abyss Core, and completing the quest is tied to the Mossy Secret Map (which reveals all Legendary Fish), an Abyss Artifact, a Power Core – Verse of Sowing, and +100 Hernand Contribution.
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