How to Make the Bell Ring at Phainon’s House in Aedes Elysia in HSR 3.4

That mysterious bell at Phainon’s house got you scratching your head? You’re not alone. This thing’s been driving HSR players crazy since 3.4 dropped, and for good reason – it’s one of the most complex puzzles the game’s thrown at us yet.

Unlike every other bell you’ve smashed in Aedes Elysia, this one hits you with that cryptic “It needs the right moment to ring” message. Translation? You’ve got work to do, and it’s not the kind you can brute force your way through.

Here’s the deal: making the bell ring at Phainon’s house isn’t just about timing or lucky button mashing. It’s a whole adventure that’ll take you through ten different mini-games, multiple interactions with Cyrene, and eventually unlock the secret mission “Ripples Destined to Rise Again.”

Ready to crack this puzzle? Let’s break it down step by step.

What You Need Before Starting

Don’t even think about touching that bell until you’ve knocked out the main Trailblazing mission in HSR 3.4. This isn’t optional – the whole challenge is locked behind story progression.

Once that’s done, head straight to Aedes Elysia and track down Cyrene on the western side of the map. She’s your key to everything. Talking to her kicks off the “Girl Once Known as ‘Mem’?” mission, which is basically your golden ticket to the bell challenge.

Think of Cyrene as your puzzle partner. Every mini-game you complete opens up new ways to hang out with her, and each unique interaction triggers a distant bell ring. That’s your hint that you’re on the right track.

The Ten Mini-Games You Can’t Skip

Here’s where things get interesting. The bell challenge requires you to complete ten specific mini-games scattered throughout Aedes Elysia. Each one’s got its own twist, and missing even one means that bell stays silent.

1. Accept Flower From Cyrene

Start simple. Find Cyrene chilling in the Sacramental Courtyard and take the flower she offers. This sets up everything that follows – consider it your official enrollment in Bell Ringing 101.

2. Little Chimera Interaction

Hunt down the Little Chimera near where Cyrene hangs out. Interact with it and watch it vanish like a magic trick. Head back to Cyrene’s spot and you’ll find your furry friend waiting there. The game’ll ask you to name it – pick whatever feels right, because this little guy’s going to be part of your journey.

3. Investigate the Blocked Road

Take a left from the Little Chimera’s original location until you hit a blocked road. Investigating this area summons a Droma, which leads to a conversation that lets you ride around with Cyrene. It’s like getting a tour guide, but cooler.

4. Two Seals Challenge

This one’s got some strategy to it. Find the Solitary Leopard seal in the pool where Cyrene waits – it’s looking for a challenger. You’ll need to navigate to the docking pier next to the Old Garmentmaker to find the Lonely Leopard, then send it to face off against the Solitary one. Think Pokémon battles, but with seals.

5. Pier Conversation

Cyrene likes to sit at the pier’s edge with her feet dangling over the water. Join her for a chat and make sure to examine the reflection in the water. Sometimes the best conversations happen when you’re just watching the world go by.

6. Sleeping Cyrene

You’ll find Cyrene catching some Z’s with her head on the table next to the Chimera. Here’s where player choice matters – you can either wake her up or wait for her to wake naturally. Both options work, but they’ll give you different dialogue. Pick based on what kind of person you are.

7. Bell Summoning

Time to make some noise. Ring the bell that’s located left of the Sacramental Courtyard by attacking it. This summons a Droma on the building’s roof, but don’t stop there. Keep ringing that bell multiple times – you’ll summon various creatures until the whole scenario wraps up. It’s like a supernatural doorbell that actually works.

8. Anchor Point Interaction

Find Cyrene near the Sacramental Courtyard Anchor Point, where she’ll be giving the Little Chimera a pep talk about growing up fast. Exhaust all the dialogue options here – every conversation matters for your final goal.

9. Flower Planting

Head to the Membrance Maze and collect those little yellow flower buds. Then it’s back to the Sacramental Courtyard to plant these seeds in every flower pot you can find. Don’t forget the upper levels of the building – those pots count too.

10. Sleep at Membrance Maze

Near the Membrance Maze entrance, you’ll get a “Sleep” option. Take it and complete all the conversations that follow. Sometimes the best adventures happen in dreams.

Cyrene Interactions: Your Path to Success

After each mini-game, you’ll want to circle back to Cyrene. She’ll give you two interaction choices that shape your experience:

“I Want to do Something Meaningful” opens up activities like:

• Navigate the Membrance Maze with Cyrene
• Play Hide and Seek
• Participate in a photoshoot with Cyrene
• Go fishing with Cyrene

“We Could Hang Around Here and Get to Know This Place Better” leads to more chill options:

• Lie on the balcony and watch the windmills
• Walk around the wheat fields
• Enjoy the scenery from the rooftop
• Lie beside Cyrene and stargaze

Both paths work, so pick based on your mood. The community’s documented that either choice gets you to the same destination.

Unlocking “Ripples Destined to Rise Again”

Once you’ve completed all eight unique interactions with Cyrene, the secret mission “Ripples Destined to Rise Again” becomes available. This is your final boss fight, except instead of combat, it’s one last meaningful conversation with Cyrene.

Complete this mission by interacting with her one final time and going through all the dialogue options. Think of it as the emotional climax of your bell-ringing journey.

The Moment of Truth: Ringing the Bell

With “Ripples Destined to Rise Again” complete, it’s time to head back to Phainon’s house. That bell that’s been taunting you? It’s finally ready to cooperate.

Interact with it, and you’ll get the satisfying message: “Ding — this wind chime carrying the promise ‘Departure’ rang again, as if echoing a distant memory from the past.”

That’s it. You’ve cracked one of HSR 3.4’s most intricate challenges. The bell rings, the mystery’s solved, and you’ve got bragging rights in the community.

Community Resources and Learning

The HSR community’s been incredible about documenting this challenge. YouTube creators like Enviosity have put together comprehensive guides, while sites like Game8 maintain updated walkthroughs for every step.

If you get stuck, the Reddit community provides real-time troubleshooting support. The official HSR Discord also has structured learning channels for different skill levels.

Final Thoughts

The bell challenge at Phainon’s house represents everything great about HSR 3.4’s approach to content. It’s not just about combat or grinding – it’s about patience, exploration, and building connections with the world and its characters.

Sure, it takes time to complete all ten mini-games and build that relationship with Cyrene. But that’s the point. The bell doesn’t ring because you’re strong or fast – it rings because you took the time to understand what it really needed.

Next time you’re exploring Aedes Elysia, remember that the best rewards often come from the challenges that make you slow down and pay attention. That’s what makes this game special, and that’s what makes finally hearing that bell ring so satisfying.

Now get out there and make some noise – the right kind of noise.

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