WoW The War Within The Ringing Deeps The Waterworks with a Death knight in black and silver armor and a red dragon flying in the distance beyond rock pillars and spikes

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How to solve the Blocked Intake puzzle in WoW The War Within

Get the water flowing.

Danny Forster

Published: Aug 28, 2024 02:07 pm

You can earn a World of Warcraft Blightbud pet through The War Within by completing the Blocked Intake puzzle in The Ringing Deeps.

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Hidden prizes are scattered throughout the four zones of WoW: The War Within, providing treats for PvE players who enjoy quests. But solving the quest slows most down on the quick grind to level 80. The KaJa’Cola Machine puzzle is a good example of an easy puzzle that can make you dizzy. And finding the Smuggler’s Treasure was obvious, in hindsight. When I heard about the Blocked Intake puzzle, the style immediately piqued my interest as you shift one block at a time within a seven-by-seven square. Plus, I wanted a new pet. Here’s how to solve the Blocked Intake puzzle in The War Within.

How to find the Blocked Intake puzzle in The War Within

Death Knight standing in front of blue pool of water with pipe puzzle in purple glowing through in WoW The War Within — The puzzle isn’t near any enemies. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The Blocked Intake puzzle is in The Ringing Deeps zone of TWW, or the second of four zones. No level requirements are needed unless you land outside the puzzle area and encounter enemies that out-level you.

The map coordinates for the Blocked Intake puzzle are 48.19 and 48.94. The puzzle is located in a small pool of water outside the Hallowfall Gate in The Waterworks area of The Ringing Deeps. Approach the puzzle and press the gear icon to get started.

Tips to solve the WoW Blocked Intake puzzle in The War Within

Blocked Intake Puzzle in WoW The War Within featuring pipes and a 7x7 square — Find the path of least resistance. Screenshot by Dot Esports

I’ve seen at least two ways you can solve the Blocked Intake puzzle in TWW. My pipe-solving path was one of minimal resistance that still required around 20-plus moves to accomplish. Only one square block can move at a time, and it has an automatic path it will follow unless you block it and force the block to move in another direction.

Most of the pipes you need are nearby. But the square that needs to be moved first is sometimes four or five blocks away. Force the square you need into the block and repeat the process.

What is Blightbud in WoW The War Within?

Pet Journal Blightbud in WoW The War Within with Blightbud in red and brown pointy hat and leaf clothing and sticks for a body — A Rare pet to add to the collection. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Completing the WoW Blocked Intake puzzle unlocks a treasure chest. Inside the chest are 150 reputation points within the Assembly of the Deeps and a Rare Blightbud. Open the Blightbud in your bag to place it in your Pet Journal.

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Danny Forster

Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.