Hey there, fellow Dreamlight Valley adventurers! If you’re anything like me, you’ve been absolutely loving the Haunted Floating Festival event that’s taken over our valley. I mean, who doesn’t love a good spooky season celebration with Disney magic? But let’s be real – some of these puzzles can be pretty tricky to figure out on your own.
When I first stumbled upon the Potion Brewer’s House puzzle, I’ll admit I was completely stumped. The riddles were cryptic, the ingredients were mysterious, and I spent way too much time running around like a headless chicken trying to piece everything together. But don’t worry! I’ve done all the hard work for you, and I’m here to share my complete step-by-step guide to solving this puzzle and claiming that awesome Black Cauldron reward.
What is the Potion Brewer’s House Puzzle?
The Potion Brewer’s House puzzle is the fourth major challenge you’ll encounter during Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Haunted Floating Festival event. This limited-time Halloween event brings a mysterious floating island to our valley, packed with five different puzzles that each reward you with exclusive spooky furniture items.
I’ve got to say, out of all the festival puzzles, this one really got my gears turning. It’s not just about finding items – you actually have to solve riddles to figure out what ingredients you need for a special potion. How cool is that? The puzzle takes place in a creepy little house tucked away behind the castle wall ruins on the festival island, and inside you’ll find a massive bubbling cauldron just waiting for the right combination of ingredients.
Where to Find the Potion Brewer’s House?
Before we dive into solving the puzzle, you need to know where to find it. Trust me, I spent a good hour wandering around the festival island before I finally stumbled upon it!
Here’s exactly where you need to go:
- Teleport to the Haunted Floating Festival island (you can do this from your map once the event is active)
- Head through the stone arch at the main spawn point
- Turn right and look for the house with the giant potion bottle outside
- Interact with the sparkles by the front door to enter
The house is pretty easy to spot once you know where to look – it’s got that classic haunted house vibe with a mysterious cauldron bubbling away inside. When I first walked in, I got chills (the good kind!) from the spooky atmosphere.
Understanding the Puzzle Mechanics
Okay, so here’s the deal with this puzzle. When you first enter the Potion Brewer’s House, you’ll see a big green cauldron on your left. If you try to interact with it right away, you’ll notice it has four empty slots for ingredients – but no clues about what to put in there.
Don’t make the same mistake I did and start randomly tossing items in! That’s just a waste of time and resources. Instead, you need to find the clues hidden within the house itself.
Pro tip: Look for the sparkling book at the back of the room. This is your key to solving the puzzle! The book contains a series of riddles that hint at the ingredients you need. I’ll break down each riddle and its solution for you, but I think it’s more fun if you try to figure them out yourself first!
Decoding the Riddles: Your Complete Ingredient Guide
Alright, let’s get to the meat of this puzzle. The book in the Potion Brewer’s House contains four cryptic riddles, each pointing to a specific ingredient you need to collect. I’ve spent hours testing different combinations and verifying locations, so I can give you the definitive guide to what each riddle means and where to find every ingredient.
Riddle 1: “A thorny bloom of petals white”
Solution: Haunted White Rose (x1)
When I first read this riddle, I was scratching my head trying to figure out what “thorny bloom of petals white” could possibly mean. White roses make sense, but where would I find haunted ones? As it turns out, these special roses are scattered all around the Haunted Mansion on the festival island.
Where to find Haunted White Roses:
- Location: Around the Haunted Mansion on the festival island
- Appearance: Glowing white roses on the ground
- Spawn rate: You’ll find several at once, and they respawn over time
- Pro tip: If you’ve been working on the Terror-rific Tree puzzle, you might already have some of these in your inventory!
Riddle 2: “A feline fish”
Solution: Catfish (x1)
This one had me laughing when I figured it out. A “feline fish” – how clever is that? It’s obviously referring to a catfish! But here’s where it gets a bit tricky: you can’t find catfish on the festival island itself. You need to head back to the main valley to catch one.
Where to find Catfish:
- Location 1: Peaceful Meadow biome (look for gold fishing bubbles)
- Location 2: Check Moana’s Boat – she might have already caught some for you
- Fishing tip: Catfish appear in gold ripple spots, so keep an eye out for those sparkling fishing areas
- Time of day: I’ve found they’re more active during certain times, but honestly, just keep fishing and you’ll get one eventually
Riddle 3: “Two fleshless fish (favored by a ghostly fox!)”
Solution: Haunted Skeleton Fish (x2)
This riddle is actually super helpful because it gives you two clues in one! Not only does it tell you that you need skeleton fish, but it also hints that they’re related to the ghostly fox puzzle. If you’ve been working on befriending Zero the ghost fox, you’re already familiar with these spooky fish.
Where to find Haunted Skeleton Fish:
- Primary location: Around the Ghostly Zero Fox’s grave/kennel
- Appearance: They’re not caught by fishing – you pick them up from the ground
- Quantity needed: You need two for this puzzle, but grab extra if you’re also working on the ghost fox friendship
- Spawn rate: Several spawn at once, and they respawn regularly
- Bonus tip: These are also used in the Terror-rific Tree puzzle, so stock up!
Riddle 4: “A fish that is always en garde”
Solution: Swordfish (x1)
Okay, this riddle is my absolute favorite! “En garde” is what fencers say when they’re about to duel, and what’s more sword-like than a swordfish? I love how clever these riddles are! Like the catfish, you’ll need to head back to the main valley to catch this one.
Where to find Swordfish:
- Location 1: Dazzle Beach (gold ripple spots)
- Location 2: Check Moana’s Boat for pre-caught swordfish
- Fishing strategy: Swordfish are rarer than some other fish, so be patient
- Best times: I’ve had better luck catching them in the evening, but your mileage may vary
Complete Ingredient Checklist
To make things super easy for you, here’s a complete checklist of everything you need to gather:
| Ingredient | Quantity | Location | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted White Rose | 1 | Festival Island (Haunted Mansion area) | Pick up from ground |
| Catfish | 1 | Peaceful Meadow (main valley) | Fish in gold bubbles |
| Haunted Skeleton Fish | 2 | Festival Island (Ghost Fox grave) | Pick up from ground |
| Swordfish | 1 | Dazzle Beach (main valley) | Fish in gold ripples |
Pro tip: I recommend gathering all the festival island ingredients first (Haunted White Rose and Haunted Skeleton Fish), then make one trip back to the main valley to catch the fish. This saves time and prevents multiple trips between locations!
Step-by-Step Puzzle Solution
Now that you have all your ingredients, let’s walk through exactly how to complete the puzzle. I’ll take you through it step by step, just like I did when I finally figured it out myself.
Step 1: Enter the Potion Brewer’s House
- Teleport to the Haunted Floating Festival island
- Navigate to the house with the giant potion bottle outside
- Interact with the sparkles to enter
Step 2: Read the Clue Book (Optional but Recommended)
- Approach the sparkling book at the back of the room
- Read through all four riddles (it’s pretty cool to see how they match up with the ingredients!)
- This step isn’t necessary since I’ve given you all the solutions, but it adds to the experience
Step 3: Interact with the Cauldron
- Walk up to the big green cauldron on the left side of the room
- Press the interact button to open the ingredient interface
- You’ll see four empty slots waiting to be filled
Step 4: Add the Ingredients in Any Order
Here’s something I discovered that might save you some stress: the order you add the ingredients doesn’t matter! I was worried I had to add them in a specific sequence, but you can toss them in however you like.
Add each ingredient to the cauldron:
- Haunted White Rose (1x)
- Catfish (1x)
- Haunted Skeleton Fish (2x)
- Swordfish (1x)
Step 5: Watch the Magic Happen!
Once all four ingredients are added, the cauldron will start bubbling and glowing with magical energy. It’s really cool to watch! After a few moments, you’ll receive your reward.
Your Reward: The Black Cauldron
Drumroll, please… 🥁 For solving this puzzle, you’ll receive the Black Cauldron furniture item! And let me tell you, this is one of the coolest rewards from the entire festival.
Black Cauldron Details:
- Type: Interactive furniture
- Size: 8×8 placement area
- Cost: 4,000 Star Coins (if you want to buy additional ones later)
- Collection: Part of the Dreamlight Valley Furniture Sets
- Special Features: Fully interactive with animations and color changes!
What Makes the Black Cauldron Special?:
I absolutely love this item because it’s not just static decoration. When you place it in your valley, you can actually interact with it to toggle different effects:
- Active Mode: The liquid glows brightly, runes on the outside glow pink, a pillar of light shoots up from it, and it generates pink smoke all around
- Inactive Mode: Returns to its normal bubbling state
- Animation: The transition between modes plays a beautiful animated sequence with changing colors
I’ve placed mine in my Halloween-themed area, and it’s become a real conversation piece when friends visit my valley!
Troubleshooting Common Issues
During my time solving this puzzle (and helping friends in my Discord server), I’ve noticed a few common issues that pop up. Let me address them so you don’t get stuck like I did!
Issue 1: Ingredients Not Appearing
Problem: You can’t find Haunted White Roses or Haunted Skeleton Fish on the festival island.
Solution: These items respawn over time. If you don’t see any, wait a bit (I usually check back every hour or so) or try leaving and returning to the festival island. Also, make sure you’re looking in the right spots – around the Haunted Mansion for roses, and near the ghost fox’s grave for skeleton fish.
Issue 2: Can’t Catch the Fish
Problem: You’re fishing in the right spots but not catching catfish or swordfish.
Solution: These fish only appear in gold ripple spots, not regular fishing bubbles. Look for the sparkly golden ripples in the water. Also, make sure you’re fishing in the correct biomes (Peaceful Meadow for catfish, Dazzle Beach for swordfish).
Issue 3: Cauldron Won’t Accept Ingredients
Problem: You have all the ingredients but the cauldron won’t let you add them.
Solution: Double-check that you have the exact quantities: 1 Haunted White Rose, 1 Catfish, 2 Haunted Skeleton Fish, and 1 Swordfish. Also, make sure you’re not trying to add regular white roses or regular skeleton fish – they need to be the haunted versions from the festival island.
Issue 4: Puzzle Not Completing
Problem: You added all ingredients but nothing happened.
Solution: This happened to me once! Try leaving the house and re-entering, then interact with the cauldron again. Sometimes the game needs a little nudge to register that you’ve completed the puzzle.
Time-Saving Tips from My Experience
After going through this puzzle multiple times (yes, I’m a bit of a completionist!), I’ve picked up some tricks that can save you a ton of time:
Tip 1: Multi-Task Your Ingredient Gathering
Since several festival puzzles use the same ingredients, I recommend gathering extra while you’re at it:
- Grab extra Haunted White Roses for the Terror-rific Tree puzzle
- Collect extra Haunted Skeleton Fish for both the ghost fox friendship and Terror-rific Tree
- This way, you won’t have to make multiple trips back to the same locations
Tip 2: Use Moana’s Boat
Don’t forget about Moana’s Boat in your village! Often, she’ll have already caught some of the fish you need (catfish and swordfish). It’s worth checking before you spend time fishing yourself.
Tip 3: Time Your Festival Island Visits
The festival island ingredients respawn on a timer. I’ve found that checking back every hour or so is usually enough to see fresh spawns. Try to do multiple festival puzzles in one visit to maximize efficiency.
Tip 4: Bring a Friend
If you’re playing with others, coordinate who gathers what ingredients. This can cut your gathering time in half. Plus, it’s more fun to solve puzzles together!
How This Puzzle Fits Into the Bigger Festival Picture?
The Potion Brewer’s House is just one of five puzzles in the Haunted Floating Festival event. Here’s how it fits into the complete event experience:
Complete Festival Puzzle List:
- Ghostly Critter Puzzle – Befriend Zero the ghost fox
- Combination Pillar Puzzle – Solve the symbol wall
- Terror-rific Tree Puzzle – Gather items for the spooky tree
- Potion Brewer’s House Puzzle – Brew the special potion (this one!)
- Haunted Mansion Puzzle – Answer the haunted armor’s quiz
Why You Should Complete All Puzzles:
Each puzzle rewards you with exclusive Halloween-themed furniture that you can’t get anywhere else. Plus, there’s something really satisfying about completing the entire event and having that full collection. I’ve been displaying all my festival rewards together in a spooky corner of my valley, and it looks amazing!
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve compiled this FAQ based on questions I’ve seen in the community and from my own experience. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask in the comments!
How long does the Haunted Floating Festival event last?
The event runs from October 22 to November 11, 2025, so you have plenty of time to complete all the puzzles. But don’t wait too long – you’ll want to enjoy your rewards while the spooky season is still in full swing!
Can I complete the puzzles after the event ends?
Unfortunately, no. The festival island and all its puzzles are limited-time only, so make sure to complete everything before November 11. The furniture rewards will remain in your inventory, but you won’t be able to obtain them after the event ends.
Do I need to complete the puzzles in order?
Not at all! You can tackle them in any order you like. I actually did the Potion Brewer’s House puzzle last because it seemed the most intimidating, but now I wish I’d done it earlier since it’s actually quite straightforward once you know the solutions.
What happens if I lose my ingredients?
Don’t worry! All the ingredients can be re-gathered. The festival island items respawn over time, and you can always catch more fish in the main valley. Just head back to the locations I mentioned and collect them again.
Can I buy the Black Cauldron from Scrooge?
Yes! After you’ve earned the Black Cauldron by completing the puzzle, you can purchase additional copies from Scrooge’s Store for 4,000 Star Coins each. This is great if you want to create multiple spooky areas in your valley or if you’re like me and just love having cauldrons everywhere!
Is the Black Cauldron worth the effort?
Absolutely! In my opinion, it’s one of the best interactive furniture items in the game. The animations are beautiful, it fits perfectly with Halloween decor, and it’s just plain cool to have a bubbling, glowing cauldron in your valley. Plus, the puzzle itself is really fun to solve once you understand what you’re doing.
Final Thoughts
I hope this guide helps you solve the Potion Brewer’s House puzzle and claim your awesome Black Cauldron reward! I know these puzzles can be frustrating at times, but trust me, the feeling of accomplishment when you finally figure them out is totally worth it.
Remember, the Haunted Floating Festival is all about having fun and enjoying the spooky season in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Don’t stress too much about getting everything perfect – just take your time, enjoy the atmosphere, and celebrate when you finally solve that tricky puzzle!
If you found this guide helpful, make sure to bookmark it for future reference, and feel free to share it with your fellow valley residents who might be struggling with this puzzle. And don’t forget to check out my other guides for the remaining Haunted Floating Festival puzzles!
Happy potion brewing, everyone! 🎃✨
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