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Golden Cicada Shell Hermit
Role	Rewards equipment in exchange for Golden Cicada Shells
Location	Hidden Village

Golden Cicada Shell Hermit is an NPC in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Also known as the Golden Cicada Fanatic, the Golden Cicada Shell Hermit is one of the Hermits of Tianzhu who inhabit the Hidden Village. NPCs are the various characters players will meet and interact with throughout their journey. These characters provide backstory or insight into the game's lore and surroundings, and some also have important roles such as offering quests and merchant services, and some can even accompany the player on missions.

You after the secret of immortality like all the others?
All right, I'm not one to beat around the bush...
Truth is... I'm collecting golden-glowing cicadas to transcend death.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Golden Cicada Shell Hermit Lore Information

The Golden Cicada Shell Hermit is a Hermit of Tianzhu who believes that the secret to immortality lies with the rare Golden Cicada insects. He is a former merchant who still has a hoard of his goods, willing to trade them in exchange for Golden Cicada Shells. 

Where to find Golden Cicada Shell Hermit in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

The Golden Cicada Shell Hermit can be found gazing at the sky at the top of a tall tower in the Hidden Village. To get to him, cross the long vine to the left of the Battle Flag and then cross the vine behind the Concerned Wife hermit. In the next area, turn to your left to find the tower. Climb the tower by using the vines wrapping around it.

Golden Cicada Shell Hermit Role in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

The Golden Cicada Shell Hermit has a mini-quest in the Hidden Village whch involves collecting Golden Cicada Shells and returning them to him. Golden Cicada Shells are the shed husks of a rare insect. They can be found in many Missions, often hidden or off the beaten path. They are Key Items which have a brighter, more yellow glow compared to standard loot found on the ground, but is otherwise indistinguishable from other Key Item-type loot, so you will often need to search every nook and cranny to find these elusive items.

See the Golden Cicada Shell page for locations of where to find them. Note that there is one shell inside the ground floor of the tower where the Hermit is found on.

The Golden Cicada Shell Hermit will reward you with a piece of equipment after giving him 5, 10 and 15 Golden Cicada Shells. These are cumulative and you do not need to hand them in all at once. The rewards appear to be randomized. The Hermit will, amusingly, turn more and more deranged after giving him the shells, eventually laughing maniacally when you interact with him and displaying his full-blown obsession.

Golden Cicada Shell Hermit Related Missions in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Golden Cicada Shell Hermit is not involved in any Main Missions or Sub Missions, but has a mini-questline in the Hidden Village.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Golden Cicada Shell Hermit Notes & Tips

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