wizardry the five ordeals walkthrough

This blog post provides a comprehensive walkthrough for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals

  • Key strategy: Save all Potion of Revival for this scenario.
  • The last puzzle (Floor 10): A riddle asks “What is the true ordeal?” The answer is not “Dragon” or “Darkness”. It is “Loss” (type: LOSS). This refers to the original Wizardry’s permanent death mechanic.

Good luck, adventurer. You’ll need it.

Reward: Sword of Truth (+15 vs. Undead).

The fourth ordeal takes place in a mysterious labyrinth filled with time distortions. Your goal is to navigate through the labyrinth and find the exit.

Floor 2 (The Armory)

  • Layout: Spiral corridors leading to a large rectangular hall.
  • Trap Danger: Random teleport tiles at (05,07) to (07,09). To bypass, move one step at a time and use Dumapic after each step.
  • Boss: Wight Lord (Level 10 recommended)
    • Before the final descent: fully stock consumables, repair/obtain best gear, max out levels if possible, and memorize boss mechanics.
    • Keep multiple saves across key milestones: after clearing each ordeal and before the final boss.

    Back Row: 1 Priest (Healing/Buffs), 1 Mage (Crowd Control), 1 Bishop (Identifying items for free).

    1. The Trial of Skill