At Stonewash Strand, a silent Buddha guards more than weathered rocks and sea breeze-its hidden mechanism tests both patience and perception, rewarding those who align symbols and serenity with a surprising reveal.
While you can brute force the solution by turning the statues until you crack the puzzle, the clues are all there. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to find the Stonewash Strand Buddha statue puzzle solution in Where Winds Meet.
How to solve the Stonewash Strand Buddha statue puzzle
To solve the Stonewash Strand Buddha statue puzzle, approach the statues and observe their orientation carefully. You’ll need to rotate each statue so they all face the same direction as the central Buddha figure near the cliffside. Once every statue matches its alignment, a brief cutscene or sound cue will indicate that the mechanism has been activated. This will reveal a hidden chest or passage nearby containing valuable rewards specific to this region.
To solve the Stonewash Strand Buddha statue puzzle, you’ll need to turn both statues so that they are facing one another. You can do this by interacting with each statue in turn and tapping R2 on PS5 or F on PC to rotate them clockwise and counter-clockwise as needed.
That’s the solution, but if you’re after how to get there, head over to the stone monument just past the statues. Interact with it, and you’ll see the following message: “The duty of a hero is to wield the sword to quell chaos and never regret it, no matter how many setbacks. Hand in hand in the next life, gazing at each other for a hundred years.”
How to rotate both Stonewash Strand Buddha statues to face each other
Both Stonewash Strand Buddha statues can be rotated by directly interacting with them, then using the rotate button to turn them until their faces line up and look straight at one another.
Controls to rotate
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On PC, walk up to a statue, interact, then press F repeatedly to rotate it clockwise or counter-clockwise until it faces the other statue.
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On PS5, do the same but use R2 to rotate the statue in small steps until both are clearly face-to-face.
Visual check for alignment
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Stop rotating when each Buddha’s gaze points directly toward the other, with no visible angle left or right; they should look like a straight line between the two faces.
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When both are aligned, the Meow Meow challenge/puzzle completes automatically and your reward appears, so if nothing triggers, adjust each by a single click more and check again.
How to rotate both statues in Stonewash Strand Meow Meow puzzle
To rotate both statues in the Stonewash Strand Meow Meow puzzle, interact with each one and tap the rotate button until they are facing each other.
Step-by-step rotation
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Walk up to a statue and interact, then use the rotate input (F on PC or R2 on PS5) to turn it clockwise or counterclockwise.
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Do the same with the second statue until their faces point directly toward one another, forming a straight line of sight between them.
Quick click pattern
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For a fast solution, turn the right-hand statue (the one closer to the edge) two clicks clockwise.
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Then turn the left-hand statue two clicks clockwise as well; once both are aligned, the Meow Meow puzzle completes and rewards are given automatically.
