Honkai Star Rail 3.7 Golden Scapegoat Locations & Solutions
The Golden Scapegoat puzzles in Honkai: Star Rail version 3.7 are hidden challenge objects found in the new Amphoreus maps. You need to locate the golden goat statue, interact with it, and then solve a small environmental puzzle to earn a reward chest. This guide lists every known Golden Scapegoat location in the 3.7 update and explains the solution for each one.
What Are Golden Scapegoats?
Golden Scapegoats are special interactive objects introduced in the 3.7 update, tied to the new “Eternal Holy City” area of Amphoreus. They appear as small golden goat statues, often tucked into corners, behind pillars, or on ledges. Interacting with one starts a short challenge: you must find and activate a sequence of glowing markers or breakable objects within a limited time or in a specific order. Completing the challenge rewards you with a Basic Treasure Chest (sometimes a Bountiful Chest) containing Stellar Jades, credits, and upgrade materials.
Unlike regular puzzles, Golden Scapegoats are not marked on the map. You have to spot them by eye, which makes them easy to miss. The solutions are also not obvious at first glance, because the game does not show a tutorial prompt—you simply see a golden goat and a few floating light orbs nearby.
How the Puzzle Mechanic Works
When you interact with a Golden Scapegoat, a short cutscene plays and a set of 3–5 glowing “motes” appear floating in the air around the area. Your goal is to touch these motes in the correct order. The correct order is indicated by the motes’ color or by the sequence in which they appear (they flash one by one). If you touch them in the wrong order, the puzzle resets and you must start again.
- Motes are usually within a 20–30 meter radius of the goat.
- Some motes are hidden behind crates, under stairs, or inside small alcoves.
- You can use the Trailblazer’s sprint and jump to reach high motes.
- There is no time limit, so take your time to observe the flashing order.
After you touch all motes in the correct order, the goat glows and you receive the chest reward. If you leave the area, the puzzle resets, but the goat remains for you to try again.
All Golden Scapegoat Locations in 3.7
There are 6 Golden Scapegoats in the 3.7 update, spread across two new maps: the Marmoreal Palace and the Abyss of Echoes. Below are the exact locations and solutions for each.
Location 1: Marmoreal Palace – West Courtyard
Fast travel to the Marmoreal Palace Space Anchor. Head west into the courtyard with the broken fountain. The goat is on a small stone bench behind the fountain. Solution: The motes appear in a line from the fountain to the eastern archway. The flashing order is: left mote (near the bench), then right mote (under the arch), then the top mote (on the arch’s roof). Use the nearby crates to jump up to the roof.
Location 2: Marmoreal Palace – East Balcony
From the same Space Anchor, go east up the stairs to the balcony overlooking the city. The goat is on a railing at the far end. Solution: Motes are on the balcony itself, but one is below on a lower ledge. The order is: the one on the railing, then the one on the ground floor, then the one on the pillar. Drop down to the lower ledge to get the second mote, then climb back up.
Location 3: Marmoreal Palace – Library Annex
Enter the library annex through the door on the north side of the main hall. The goat is on a bookshelf in the back corner. Solution: Motes are hidden behind bookshelves and a rolling ladder. The correct order is: the one on the ladder, then the one behind the first shelf, then the one on the top shelf. You need to move the ladder to reach the top shelf mote.
Location 4: Abyss of Echoes – Lower Depths
Fast travel to the Abyss of Echoes Space Anchor. Go down the spiral ramp to the lowest level. The goat is on a broken pillar near a pool of water. Solution: Motes are arranged in a vertical column. The order is: bottom (near the water), middle (on the pillar), top (on the hanging chain). Jump from the pillar to reach the top one.
Location 5: Abyss of Echoes – Forgotten Corridor
From the same anchor, go through the corridor on the left. The goat is in a small alcove behind a cracked wall (break it with a normal attack). Solution: Motes are in the corridor, but one is behind a locked gate. You need to find a switch on the wall to open the gate. The order is: the one near the goat, the one behind the gate (after opening it), then the one on the ceiling. Use a ranged character to hit the ceiling mote.
Location 6: Abyss of Echoes – Final Chamber
After the main story quest, return to the final boss arena. The goat is near the back wall. Solution: Motes are on the pillars around the arena. The order is: left pillar, right pillar, then the center one. You need to use the jump pads to reach the pillar tops. The center mote appears only after you touch the first two.
Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting
Many players report getting stuck on these puzzles. The most common mistake is touching motes in the wrong order because the flashing sequence is easy to misread. If you fail, the motes reset and you can try again, but sometimes the game does not show the sequence again clearly. In that case, wait a few seconds and watch carefully—the motes will flash in order again.
- If a mote is not appearing, check if you have cleared nearby enemies. Some puzzles require you to defeat all enemies in the area first.
- If a mote is behind a gate, look for a switch or a breakable wall nearby.
- If you are playing on mobile, the motes can be hard to see. Increase your brightness or use the “interact” prompt to locate them.
- If you leave the area and come back, the puzzle resets, but the goat remains. You can retry as many times as you want.
Rewards and Why They Matter
Each Golden Scapegoat puzzle gives you a chest. The chests contain 5 Stellar Jades, 20,000 credits, and 2–3 Adventure Logs. While the Stellar Jade amount is small, these puzzles are part of the 100% exploration requirement for the new maps. If you are a completionist or saving for a future banner, every bit of Stellar Jade counts. Additionally, some achievements are tied to solving all Golden Scapegoats in a specific area.
Tips for Finding Hidden Scapegoats
If you are missing a Golden Scapegoat, use the interactive map on the official HoYoWiki or community tools like the HSR Map (from Honey Hunter World). These tools show the exact location of every puzzle. Alternatively, you can walk around the map with your camera pointed down—the goats are small but have a distinct golden glow that stands out against the stone textures.
Also, note that the Golden Scapegoats are not the same as the “Scapegoat” enemies you fight in combat. Those are different. The golden statues are purely for puzzles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Golden Scapegoats respawn?
No, each Golden Scapegoat puzzle can be solved only once per account. After you complete it and get the chest, the goat disappears. If you miss a chest, you cannot go back to get it later, so make sure you solve them all before leaving the area.
Can I solve the puzzles with any character?
Yes, any character can touch the motes. However, for motes that are high up, you may need a character with a jump boost (like a Destruction character’s skill that launches you) or the use of jump pads. In most cases, you can reach them with normal jumping and climbing.
What if the motes don’t appear after interacting with the goat?
This is a known bug. Try reloading the game (exit to title screen and re-enter). If that doesn’t work, check if you have an unfinished quest that might be blocking the puzzle. Sometimes, the puzzle is tied to a quest step, and you need to progress the quest first.
Are there Golden Scapegoats in older areas?
No, Golden Scapegoats are exclusive to the 3.7 update’s new areas. Older areas have different puzzle types like the “Maze” or “Torch” puzzles. They are not retroactively added to previous maps.
Do I need to solve all Golden Scapegoats for the achievement?
Yes, there is an achievement called “Golden Fleece” (or similar) that requires you to solve all Golden Scapegoats in the new areas. You can check your achievement progress in the game’s menu.
Can I use the interactive map to find them?
Yes, the official HoYoWiki and community tools like the HSR Map show the exact locations. Just search for “Golden Scapegoat” on those sites. They are usually marked with a golden icon.
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