In Grow a Garden, the formidable Lich companion becomes accessible through solving mysteries tied to the Lich Crystal, introduced during the Harvest Reaper seasonal event. This rare creature offers unique advantages for players focusing on Halloween-themed gameplay elements.
Acquiring the Lich Companion
To unlock this undead guardian, players must first obtain the Lich Crystal from Ghosty Gadgets’ Spooky Market stall. The acquisition process involves solving sequential riddles while collecting specific event-limited items:
- Lich Crystal (Ghosty Gadgets stall)
- Nocturnal Bat (Spooky Egg reward)
- Graveyard Crow (Gravedigger mini-game prize)
- Ancient Scarab (Spooky Crate drop)
- Mystic Spell Tome (Devilish Decor stall)
- Twin Spectral Candles (Spooky Crate item)
Solving the Cryptic Challenges
With required items collected, activate the crystal in an empty garden to begin solving its enigmatic puzzles. Each solution unlocks subsequent challenges:
Challenge 1: Night’s Sightless Sentinel
“Faint vibrations suggest companionship with a winged dweller lacking vision” – Place the Bat from Spooky Eggs in your garden.
Challenge 2: Feathered Omen Bearer
“Murmurs seek a dark-plumed scavenger of secrets” – Position the Crow earned from Gravedigger challenges.
Challenge 3: Eternal Cycle Symbol
“Ancient energies crave an emblem of perpetual renewal” – Deploy the Scarab obtained from Spooky Crates.
Challenge 4: Forbidden Knowledge Vessel
“Unreadable incantations demand arcane translation” – Display the Spell Tome from Devilish Decor.
Final Challenge: Dimensional Gateway
“Flickering voids require twin flames to illuminate the path” – Place two Halloween Candles from Spooky Crates.
Lich’s Gameplay Enhancements
This spectral companion provides dual benefits within its 32-stud radius:
- Botanical Boosts: Spooky plants gain increased variant chances (+66%), accelerated growth (1.53x), and enhanced size potential (+48%)
- Companion Synergy: Halloween pets nearby earn bonus 1.46XP/second