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The Witness: Shady Trees Laser Puzzle Walkthrough

It has to do with shade.

Shady Trees Laser Puzzles Part 3

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For this half, you’re once again avoiding the tree shade. Most of the puzzles are blocked in some way, and you’ll have to learn the paths by observing the light patterns on other objects. Below, you can see half of the puzzle’s light is on this orange… something.

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This next puzzle is also covered by orange somethings. You can see the maze patterns on the coverings before you zoom in to complete the puzzle.

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This one below has half its maze on the orange cover to the right.

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This next one actually has a panel that’s leaning more rightwards than usual. Observe the pattern on the orange board to the left, then complete the puzzle shifted two blocks to the right.

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Half of the light for the puzzle below is on this tree. Memorize it, and then head downwards to complete the maze.

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

This puzzle is a mess. The light pattern can be found sprawling across this rock.

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

None of the appropriate light made it onto this panel below.

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

The last puzzle is also spread across wooden beams.

shady trees laser trophy puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

shady trees laser puzzle solutions shadow panels the witness

Complete the last puzzle above to open the gate fully. Head back over to the orange woods and you’ll see this puzzle. Each half of the puzzle follows the rules of the puzzles used to unlock it. On the right side of the board, you’ll need to avoid shade, and when crossing over to the left side of the board, you’ll have to follow shade.

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Finishing this puzzle will activate the Shady Trees laser, and earn you a gold trophy.

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For a video walkthrough of the puzzle, in case you like motion, check out our YouTube guide below.

For more The Witness guides, be sure to check out our constantly expanding wiki of puzzle solutions.

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