1 : The Branded Swordsman <Original × 2026>

: Located in the center of the Sacred Land; pulling it is often a prerequisite or milestone for exploring the deeper woods.

To find and unlock Chrom , follow these steps in the section of the Sacred Land: 1 : The Branded Swordsman

: To the west, a puzzle involving torches arranged like a clock unlocks Young Link and Cloud . : Located in the center of the Sacred

: Position your character over the open chest and press the "A" button (or the interact button). Your character will jump inside, revealing a hidden path to the lower-right section of the map. 1 : The Branded Swordsman

: Find the owl statue in the top-right area of the Lost Woods. It will provide the message: "The forest treasure is the path to the branded swordsman" .