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Riddle of the Sphinx Hints
I can't get to the far end of the Hallway.
1 of 9: You'll need to show your prowess before you'll have access to the statues at the far end of the hall.
2 of 9: Try a little target practice.
3 of 9: There are two arrows in this room.
4 of 9: You might have to heat things up a little bit first, though.
5 of 9: It's possible to put the arrows into the fire to ignite them.
6 of 9: You will need to shoot a flaming arrow at each of the two statues at the far end of the hall.
7 of 9: Once you hit each with a flaming arrow, your path will be accessible to you.
8 of 9: You'll need to pivot the crossbow to the left and right in order to hit the statues.
9 of 9: Turn the crossbow slowly, until it moves two notches off-center, to position it correctly.
