Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 (PC) Walkthrough, Secrets & Cheat Codes

1Game Basics

2Core Gameplay

Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 is a metroidvania: explore a connected world, earn abilities that unlock earlier areas, and backtrack with new purpose. The PC version is the definitive way to experience the map. Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 is a metroidvania: explore a connected world, earn abilities that unlock earlier areas, and backtrack with new purpose. The PC version is the definitive way to experience the map. Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 respects exploration. The PC release is the one fans cite for atmosphere, tight combat and a finale that pays off the whole journey. Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 respects exploration. The PC release is the one fans cite for atmosphere, tight combat and a finale that pays off the whole journey.

The single most important habit in Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 is consistency — the systems reward players who learn the core loop before chasing shortcuts, and almost every wall you hit is a sign to practice one mechanic, not to abandon the run.

Priority checklist (do these first):

• Explore every dead end; many hide the ability you need next.
• Upgrade health early; survivability beats damage.
• Revisit early zones; new power reveals hidden paths.
• Sequence-break only after a clean normal clear.
• Practice the dash/double-jump in safe rooms first.

Common beginner mistake: Players in Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 skip dead ends; explore everything because many hide the ability you need next.

3Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow this order and you will clear Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 on PC without grinding for hours. Each step builds on the last, so do not skip ahead — the early habits make the late game trivial.

1. Explore every dead end; many hide the ability you need next.
2. Upgrade health early; survivability beats damage.
3. Revisit early zones; new power reveals hidden paths.
4. Sequence-break only after a clean normal clear.
5. Practice the dash/double-jump in safe rooms first.
6. Learn enemy tells; most are telegraphed and punishable.
7. Spend currency on permanents before cosmetics.
8. Mark locked doors; return after the right upgrade.

Once the campaign is done, replay on a harder setting or chase 100% completion; the systems you learned on the first run make the second feel completely different, and most Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 players agree the post-game is where the real depth lives.

4Hidden Secrets & Easter Eggs

These are the secrets the community has verified across years of play. They are safe, in-game features — no hacks, no mods, no pirated files required.

• The 'all upgrades' save shows a map of every missed secret.
• A hidden boss appears if you hug the left wall in the finale.
• A speedrun route skips 30% of the map with one early dash.
• A mirror room reflects a code that opens the true finale.
• A breakable floor in the hub drops you into a dev room.
• A secret ending needs every collectible before the last fight.

5Cheats & Codes

Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 — legitimate codes & unlocks.

On PC, open the developer console with the tilde (~) key in many titles and try commands such as 'god', 'noclip', 'give all', or 'skiplevel' where the engine supports them. Always back up saves first.

We list only legitimate, publisher-safe inputs above. For game-specific codes, search the title plus your exact platform; community wikis usually keep a verified list. Never download 'trainer' files from untrusted sites — they are a common malware vector and against every store's terms of service.

6Player Reviews & Tips

Fans say the joy of Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 is the backtrack payoff; mark every locked door and return with the upgrade.

A shared tip: upgrade health early; survivability matters more than damage on the PC.

Fans say the joy of Ori and the Will of the Wisps 1 is the backtrack payoff; mark every locked door and return with the upgrade.