Arrow Puzzle: Clocktower Code

Solve the Clocktower Arrow Puzzle

The Clocktower arrow puzzle uses three loose gears to reveal a directional code. Search the room for the small, medium, and large gears, then place all three on the wall mechanism. Rotate the pieces until their arrow sections line up. The completed arrangement reveals the sequence Right, Down, Up, Left, Right, Down. Keep that order visible or write it down before moving away from the mechanism.

The arrow alignment opens the next route, but the sequence still has to be entered separately. Find the nearby crank-operated gear device and input the six directions in the order shown above. A missed direction or a swapped pair changes the code, so check the sequence from left to right before confirming it. The Clocktower walkthrough also places this arrow lock after the three gears are aligned.

Enter the Direction Code

Use this checklist if the lock does not open:

1. Confirm that the small, medium, and large gears are all installed on the wall.
2. Turn the gears until their arrow pieces form the intended alignment.
3. Read the arrows in sequence rather than guessing from the gear positions.
4. At the crank-operated device, enter Right → Down → Up → Left → Right → Down.
5. Check that each input registers before entering the next direction.

The code is a sequence, not a set of directions. Entering the same six arrows in a different order will not solve the lock. If you already have the sequence written down, compare every position individually instead of restarting the alignment.

Continue Through the Clocktower

After the arrow lock releases the ladder, climb to the next area and inspect the telescope. The following planetarium section uses a shape order, so note the shapes before moving on. Treat each new mechanism as a separate clue: the gears reveal the arrow sequence, while the telescope provides information for the next puzzle.

The arrow puzzle is easier when you separate observation from input. First finish the wall alignment, then record the resulting directions, and only then use the crank device. This avoids mixing the mechanical gear layout with the code-entry step.