If you’ve spent any time exploring the demon-infested wilds of Corruption of Champions II, you know that the game is a mix of deep narrative choices, tactical turn-based combat, and the occasional head-scratching puzzle.
For many players, one particular puzzle has been the source of more frustration than a boss fight with a lust-focused build: The Chest Puzzle. corruption of champions 2 chest puzzle patched
Good news, Champion. The latest patch has addressed this issue, smoothing out the experience for adventurers everywhere. Here is everything you need to know about the fix and how it changes your playthrough. Corruption of Champions II: The Infamous Chest Puzzle
Patch note: Earlier versions sometimes consumed gems on failure — now fixed. Click each pedestal, choose the matching gem
If you are encountering a chest with numerical tumblers (e.g., 3 dials with numbers 1-9) and the game tells you "The sum of the first and second equals the third" or similar cryptic clues, here is how to approach it in the patched build.
The "Mastermind" Approach: Many of these puzzles function like the board game Mastermind. You have to deduce the position based on limited feedback.
Step 1: Understand the Feedback When you make an incorrect guess in the patched version, the game gives specific feedback text. Do not mash the button. Read the text.