When fighting monsters in episode two ofBrighter Shores(Hopeforest), one thing players will eagerly want to do is find and activate the portal. This is because, when injured by creatures, you’re sent back to Hopeport’s Infirmary in theTraining Groundand have to walk all the way back to the Town Gates to re-enter the forest.
Thankfully, getting to the Hopeforest portal isn’t too difficult. However, you’ll need to do some grinding and unlock nearby areas on the map first to locate it. This guide will share all the details onwhere to find the Hopeforest Portal Stoneand how to teleport back quickly in the second episode ofBrighter Shores.
Where To Find The Hopeforest Portal Stones In Brighter Shores
Unlike Hopeport, there are two portals in Episode Two ofBrighter Shores. One is located in theHopeforest Central Portal Stonearea, and the other is in theHopeforest North Portal Stoneregion.
Hopeforest Central Portal Stone Location
To reach thefirst portal, start from the Road to Hopeport region. This is the spawning location when entering the second episode, so you might already be familiar with it. From the Road to Hopeport, head to Forest Clearing. Take the northeast trail leading to Forest Path andkeep moving eastuntil you reach Central Crossroads, where you’ll see a giant Thicket in the center (this spot is also crucial for finding the second portal, so it’s worth remembering). Turn south to Ivy Path and take the first path to the east — that’s it, you’ll arrive at the first portal of the Hopeforest.
The Forest Path ispacked with Outlaws(street thieves) who will start attacking if you get too close, so make sure your weapons are ready. Luckily, tools collected in Hopeport will also work in this new area, so this shouldn’t be a problem. This region is swarming with enemies since it’s near the Goblin Camp, where you’ll find aHopeforest Obeliskand plenty of goblins to take on.
If combat kicks off, you canuse the Immunity Spellyou learned early in the game to stop it. For players new to Hopeforest and looking to grab some Episode Two weapons and gear, defeating outlaws and goblins is a great way to get started. You can use the loot later, especially for the main Nullify the Corruption story quest. However, it’sbetter to trigger the teleport first so you don’t risk getting sent back to Hopeport. The Hopeforest Central Portal Stone allows travel to the east side of Episode Two from anywhere in the game.
Hopeforest North Portal Stone Location
To access thesecond portal(Hopeforest North Portal Stone), you’ll first need to complete theForgotten Things side questand defeat the level 60 boss, Scaramdar. This quest is quite long, but it unlocks the full north side of the map, including the area beyond Treeway Clearing. To find the second portal, keep moving north from Central Crossroads straight up to Road to Nowhere Much and turn right.
How To Use The Hopeforest Portal Stones In Brighter Shores
To use a Hopeforest Portal Stones in the game, simply click on theSpell iconat the top left of the screen and hit theTeleport button.This will display both portals from Episode Two (if you have unlocked them). From the menu, tap on eitherHopeforest CentralorHopeforest Northto reach your destination. Since the Episode Two map is pretty massive, having access to both teleports is super handy for getting back to specific areas — whether it’s to complete quests,sell items to merchantsor level up professions.
