Bakir Riddle Answer & Puzzle Solutions in Blood of Dawnwalker

The Bakir riddle in The Blood of Dawnwalker stops more players than the boss fight itself. Midway through The Lunar Game — Bakir’s tournament quest — a locked gate blocks your path, and beside it sits a mechanism with three openings and a note titled “Odd Riddle.” The wrong choice springs traps. The right choice opens the gate.

This page covers the riddle answer, why the wording lies, and every other puzzle in Bakir’s questline. For the full tournament strategy — recruiting allies, winning the bracket, isolating Bakir — see the complete Bakir boss guide.

The Odd Riddle: Answer & Explanation

The riddle reads:

“Silver coin shimmers on the right, Middle feels like a summer light, Left reeks of blood and fear, Choose wisely, or you will scream!”

The answer is the LEFT switch. The one that reeks of blood and fear.

Why the Wording Lies

The riddle is written to make the pleasant-sounding options feel safe. “Silver coin shimmers” and “summer light” both sound inviting — and both spring traps. Bakir is a vampire who has spent centuries tormenting humans for entertainment. Of course the option that reeks of blood and fear is the only one that opens the gate. The riddle is not a logic puzzle; it is a personality test written by a sadist.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Locate the mechanism — The riddle appears during the maze phase of The Lunar Game, after you have fought through part of the tournament bracket. The gate is a hard blocker; you cannot progress deeper into Lunar Manor until it opens.

2. Read the three clues — The note beside the mechanism describes three switches: right (silver coin), middle (summer light), left (blood and fear).

3. Pull the left switch — This opens the gate and lets you continue. The other two spring needle traps that damage you and lock the mechanism temporarily.

4. Proceed through the gate — The maze continues beyond. Save your game before pulling if you want to see the trap outcomes without consequence.

What Happens If You Choose Wrong

Switch	Result
Right (silver coin)	Needle trap — damage + brief poison
Middle (summer light)	Needle trap — damage + brief stun
Left (blood and fear)	Gate opens — correct answer

The traps are not lethal on their own, but they waste healing resources before the Bakir fight. If you are on a low-health run or Duelist difficulty, save before attempting.

Other Puzzles in The Lunar Game

The Odd Riddle is not the only puzzle in Bakir’s questline. The Lunar Game tournament includes several mechanical and social challenges:

The Maze Navigation

After the riddle gate, the maze under Lunar Manor branches into multiple paths. The correct route is not random — it follows a pattern:

• Left at the first fork — leads to the next tournament bracket
• Right at the second fork — dead end with a loot chest (optional)
• Straight at the third junction — leads to the feast hall

The maze resets if you leave the area, so map your route or mark your path mentally.

The Feast Dialogue Puzzle

After the bracket narrows, Bakir invites the remaining contestants to a feast. The dialogue choices here determine whether you can isolate Bakir for the one-on-one fight or face him with adds:

Dialogue Choice	Result
“I fight alone”	Bakir respects it — solo fight unlocked
“My allies stand with me”	Bakir summons guards — harder fight
“Let the games continue”	Neutral — bracket continues normally

The complete Bakir boss guide covers the full feast strategy and how to recruit allies earlier in the quest.

The Mask Choice

Later in the quest, you must choose between two masks: one that hides your identity, one that reveals it. The choice affects the fight:

• Mask of the Stranger — Bakir does not recognize you; fight starts with him surprised (free opening)
• Mask of the Contender — Bakir knows who you are; fight starts normally but he respects you more (different dialogue)

Neither choice locks content, but the Mask of the Stranger gives a mechanical advantage in the opening seconds.

How the Riddle Fits the Bakir Fight

The Odd Riddle is not a standalone puzzle — it is a filter. Bakir designed The Lunar Game to test contestants physically and psychologically. The riddle tests whether you think like prey (choosing the safe-sounding options) or like a predator (choosing the violent one). Passing the riddle proves you understand Bakir’s worldview, which is why he respects contestants who reach him afterward.

This narrative framing matters because it explains why the riddle has no “logical” solution. It is not meant to be solved by reasoning; it is meant to be solved by understanding who Bakir is. The complete Bakir boss guide covers how this respect translates into the fight itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bakir riddle answer? The LEFT switch — the one that “reeks of blood and fear.” The pleasant-sounding options (silver coin, summer light) both spring traps.

Can you skip the riddle? No. The gate is a hard blocker. You must solve the riddle to progress deeper into Lunar Manor and reach the next tournament bracket.

What happens if you pick the wrong switch? Needle traps damage you and temporarily lock the mechanism. The trap is not lethal, but it wastes healing resources before the Bakir fight. Save before attempting if you want to see the outcomes.

Does the riddle choice affect the ending? No. The riddle is a gate mechanic, not a narrative choice. It does not affect which ending you get or how Bakir treats you in the fight.

Are there other puzzles in The Lunar Game? Yes. The maze navigation, feast dialogue choices, and mask selection all affect the Bakir fight. This page covers the Odd Riddle specifically; the complete Bakir boss guide covers the full quest.

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Source: VGC, Polygon, Space4Games, AllThingsHow