Deltarune: Clock Puzzle Guide (Chapter 1)

Learn how to quickly solve both parts of the Clock Puzzle in Chapter 1 of Deltarune using timing, sprinting, and help from allies.

Clock Puzzle
First part of the Clock Puzzle (Image via Tobyfox)

The Clock Puzzle is a two-part challenge that appears in the Dark World of Deltarune Chapter 1. Kris and Ralsei encounter the puzzle past the Great Door, in the Field of Hopes and Dreams. Solving the brain teaser comes down to timing your movements over the right pressure plates and clearing the way ahead. While the first part of the puzzle can be solved on your own, the second one requires help from your party members, one of whom will join you during this time. 

How To Solve the Clock Puzzle in Deltarune Chapter 1 

Solving the Clock Puzzle requires a basic understanding of Deltarune’s controls in the Overworld, with the sprint button playing a key role. 

Clock Puzzle Part 1

Solve the Clock Puzzle with speed
Solve the Clock Puzzle with speed (Image via Tobyfox)

The first part of the Clock Puzzle has three dark pressure plates in the center and a clock on the top wall with a sign beside it. Solving the puzzle in time will open the spikes to the right, creating a clear path forward. 

To solve the puzzle, interact with the clock and step on the dark pressure plates in the order that they light up. Hold the Cancel button (X on PC) to sprint and reach the plates in time. You can also turn on Auto Run in the configuration settings. When you run over each of the tiles in time, the spikes will lower, and you can proceed to the right. 

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Clock Puzzle Part 2

Clock Puzzle
Second part of the Clock Puzzle (Image via Tobyfox)

Once you near the end of the Field of Hopes and Dreams, you will come upon the second part of the Clock Puzzle after an encounter with Lancer’s minions. However, you cannot complete the puzzle initially and need to find another companion to do so. Head down the path on the right until you come across Susie wailing on a door. After the dialogue, head back to the puzzle and approach the clock. 

Interact with the clock to start the timer and sprint onto the pressure plates in the correct order. With the help of Susie and Ralsei, the puzzle will be solved quickly, and a door will open nearby. Travel down the right path once more to find the open door being blocked by an enemy. The fight serves as Susie’s battle tutorial, and you can continue to progress through the chapter after completing it. 


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