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Hutuo Puzzle Guide

A compact English guide for the Hutuo puzzle pair in Where Winds Meet: Hutuo March Simulation and Bujian Mountain Hutuo Crossing. Focuses on route rules, fail states, support placement, and what still needs Global proof.

Hutuo滹沱Puzzle routeBujian Mountain

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Pinned puzzle note

Hutuo puzzles are won by reading constraints, not memorizing a screenshot.

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Fast answer

March is a facing puzzle. Crossing is a straight-line build puzzle.

The march puzzle asks you to manage enemy facing, tile coverage, and morale. The crossing puzzle asks you to build a short, straight path. Treat both as rule checks first and route guides second.

Player question

Why does Hutuo March fail?

The main failure is walking into a tile where two enemies face you at once. Back out, change the angle, then continue when only one enemy is front-locking you.

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Player question

What are the win conditions?

You need both conditions: defeat every enemy and step through every map tile. Clearing only the enemies is not enough.

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Player question

What is the efficient March route idea?

Circle around the outside first, then cut inward. That covers tiles cleanly and reduces wasted turns or retreats.

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Player question

How do I solve Hutuo Crossing?

Talk to Miaomiao, enter build mode, aim at the yellow marker, and place two or three supports on a straight start-to-finish line.

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Pinned read March route Decision table Crossing route Proof queue FAQ Source boundary

Puzzle rule

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Do not force a double lock

In Hutuo March, the main danger is standing where two enemies face you at once. Retreat and reset the angle instead of pushing forward.

Puzzle rule

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Win conditions are paired

The march puzzle needs both goals: clear every enemy and cover every tile. Missing either one can waste the run.

Puzzle rule

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Circle before cutting in

The source recommends moving around the outside and then working inward to reduce wasted turns and cover the board cleanly.

Puzzle rule

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Crossing supports should be straight

In Hutuo Crossing, place supports along the direct line from Miaomiao to the yellow marker and keep the gaps jumpable.

Hutuo March

Avoid the double lock, then clear the board cleanly.

The best source rule is simple: do not move into a tile where two enemies can front-lock you. Once that is under control, manage tile coverage and morale.

Step 1

Trace the outer ring

Pick clockwise or counterclockwise based on enemy placement. The goal is to cover edge tiles without zigzagging.

Step 2

Keep only one enemy in front

If two enemies are looking at your tile, do not advance. Reposition until the angle is safer.

Step 3

Use sneak attacks when lined up

The source says a back attack costs less morale than a strong attack. Use that whenever the route gives you the angle.

Step 4

Close the center last

After edge coverage is stable, cut inward to finish blank tiles and remaining enemies without backtracking.

March decision table

What does the board state mean?

This table is the useful part of the guide: read the board, then choose the lower-risk action.

Board state	Read	Answer
Two enemies face your tile	This is the fail-state the source calls out first. Moving forward while double-targeted is likely to fail.	Retreat or turn out of the lock until only one enemy is facing you, then continue.
You have enemies left but few steps	Every move, turn, and retreat spends the step/morale budget, so late strong attacks can trap the run.	Prefer back attacks when possible and use strong attack only when you have enough remaining budget.
You cleared enemies but missed tiles	The source lists full tile coverage as a win condition, not just enemy defeat.	Route around the outside first, then close inward so blank tiles are not stranded.
You keep wasting turns	The guide warns that empty clicks or failed facing changes can consume resources.	Confirm the facing change before advancing. Move straight when no enemy blocks the line.

Hutuo Crossing route

Step 1

Talk to Miaomiao

The source describes entering build mode after talking to the target Miaomiao in Bujian Mountain.

Step 2

Raise the camera

Use a higher view to see both riverbanks and the yellow destination marker clearly.

Step 3

Place the first support near the start

Put the first support close to Miaomiao's side of the river so the first jump is not stretched.

Step 4

Place the second support on the line

Use the straight line from start to yellow marker. The source says two supports can be enough on a normal crossing.

Step 5

Add a third only if the gap is wide

If the river is wider, add one more support between the first two points instead of making a messy bridge.

Step 6

Exit build mode and watch the attempt

Miaomiao should attempt the crossing automatically. If it fails, spacing or alignment is the likely issue.

Common fail states

March fail

Double enemy lock

Retreat and re-angle. Do not spend morale trying to push through two front-facing enemies.

March fail

Uncovered tile

Prioritize full-board coverage early. A late isolated blank tile usually costs too many steps.

Crossing fail

Support gap too wide

Move supports closer together or add a third midpoint support.

Crossing fail

Crooked support path

Rebuild along the straight start-to-marker line instead of placing supports off-axis.

Step economy

Movement, turning, and retreating all matter because they spend morale or step budget. Straight lines and fewer turns are part of the solution.

Reset without shame

If the board enters a double-lock state or the crossing supports are crooked, resetting the angle is usually cheaper than forcing progress.

Screenshot proof needed

Exact Global board layouts, yellow marker wording, and build-mode labels should be captured before writing a step-perfect route.

FAQ

The Hutuo puzzle questions worth answering before drawing a route.

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How do I avoid failing Hutuo March Simulation?

Do not advance while two enemies are facing your tile. Retreat or reposition until only one enemy is front-locking you, then continue the route.

What does Hutuo March Simulation require to win?

The source gives two paired requirements: defeat every enemy and step across every tile. You also need to manage the step or morale budget because movement, turning, and retreating all cost resources.

What is the best route idea for Hutuo March?

Use a clockwise or counterclockwise outer-ring path first, then move inward. This keeps coverage clean and reduces wasted turns before the board gets tight.

How do I solve Bujian Mountain Hutuo Crossing?

Talk to Miaomiao to enter build mode, raise the camera, aim for the yellow destination marker, and place two or three supports along a straight line. If Miaomiao cannot jump, reduce the gaps or straighten the supports.

Source ledger

Keep puzzle advice traceable.

滹沱行軍推演小遊戲玩法攻略

Entertainment14 / internet source, posted 2026-01-12. Used for enemy-lock risks, dual win conditions, morale/step costs, ring movement, and attack economy.

不見山滹沱過河遊戲玩法

Entertainment14 / internet source, posted 2026-01-12. Used for Miaomiao build mode, yellow marker target, two-to-three support route, and spacing/alignment fixes.

Next content pass

The next upgrade should add Global screenshots for each Hutuo board state, then convert this into a step-perfect route if the layouts match the CN source.

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