Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability: Unlock Guide

What Bash Does and Why It Matters

An incoming projectile can become your route to a ledge instead of something you need to avoid. The Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability matters because it lets Ori launch from suitable targets, redirect attacks, and reach otherwise inaccessible areas. To find the Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability, look for its Ancestral Tree in Kwolok's Hollow.

Bash connects movement, defense, and environmental puzzles through one central mechanic: Ori and a target launch in opposite directions. The community wiki’s explanation of Bash identifies objects, projectiles, and enemies as targets, specifically mentioning lanterns as useful launch points.

That changes how you can approach a room. A lantern offers a way to gain height, while an enemy attack can provide both a launch opportunity and something to redirect toward a breakable obstruction.

Target described in the sources	Supported use
Lantern	Launch Ori toward an otherwise inaccessible location
Enemy	Use the enemy as a launch target
Projectile	Propel Ori while sending the projectile in the opposite direction
Other suitable object	Use it as a target for Bash’s launch mechanic

The important word is suitable. The sources describe several target types, but they do not establish that every object or attack works with Bash. A good approach is to build your plan around an available Bash target rather than assuming any nearby scenery will do.

For broader information about the game itself, visit the official Ori game website. The ability location and mechanics covered here come from the community wiki and the supplied player walkthrough.

Where to Find and Unlock Bash

The Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability is unlocked by absorbing it from an Ancestral Tree in Kwolok's Hollow, according to the community wiki.

The accompanying player walkthrough showing the route to Bash provides additional context for approaching that tree. Its route begins near the place where the player obtained Dash, after opening a door, and continues to the right.

Player experience: The video shows an enemy encounter between that starting point and the Bash pickup. The creator describes using Dash to move underneath the enemy when it jumps, jumping over its fire attack, and switching to healing when needed.

Treat that sequence as the route demonstrated in the video. The wiki supplies the clear unlock condition: absorb Bash from the tree.

Part of the demonstrated route	What the reference establishes
Starting context	The player has obtained Dash and opened a nearby door
Direction of travel	The walkthrough continues to the right
Encounter along the route	The player fights a jumping enemy with a fire attack
Destination	Bash’s Ancestral Tree in Kwolok's Hollow
Unlock action	Absorb the ability from the tree

If you are following the same route, a good approach is to focus on the encounter before planning any Bash movement. The player video demonstrates ways to handle that fight with abilities already available at that point.

Player experience: The creator uses Dash to get to the enemy’s other side during its jumping attack. The video also shows jumping over fire and using healing during the encounter. These are demonstrated tactics, rather than a requirement to defeat the enemy in one particular way.

Afterward, the walkthrough continues toward the pickup. It also shows projectile hazards along the approach, introducing the kind of attacks that Bash can later turn into useful tools.

You do not need an invented map coordinate to identify the destination: Kwolok's Hollow, Ancestral Tree, absorb Bash is the location-and-unlock information supported by the wiki. Use the player video if you want visual context for the nearby route.

How to Use Bash for Movement

The defining feature of the Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability is its directional relationship. Ori launches one way, while a movable target launches the opposite way.

A good approach is to decide where Ori needs to land before choosing a launch direction. If you also need to redirect a projectile, consider its destination at the same time.

For example, launching Ori upward sends a targeted projectile downward. Launching Ori left sends that projectile right. This is a direct application of the opposite-direction mechanic, and it explains why a launch that helps Ori can still send an attack somewhere unhelpful.

Chosen direction for Ori	Opposite direction for a targeted projectile
Up	Down
Down	Up
Left	Right
Right	Left

For a traversal problem, start with the landing area. Look at the ledge or opening you want to reach, then consider which nearby lantern, enemy, or projectile offers a useful launch position.

A good approach is to ask:

• Which supported target can help me reach the destination?
• What direction would send Ori toward that destination?
• Where would a targeted projectile go?
• Does that projectile destination help with anything else in the room?

Lanterns are specifically described by the wiki as launch points for reaching otherwise inaccessible locations. If a lantern is available, consider the angle between it and the destination instead of repeatedly attempting the same jump.

Enemies can also serve as launch targets. That gives you a reason to examine their position as part of a movement problem, alongside any threat they pose.

Player experience: The walkthrough creator emphasizes that Bash adds movement versatility and can help Ori reach high places or get out of trouble. Those observations match the wiki’s description of launching from targets, but they do not establish a precise launch distance or speed.

For the Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability, the useful planning habit is therefore positional: think about target, direction, and landing area. Avoid building a route around a numerical range that the references do not provide.

Redirecting Projectiles and Breaking Obstacles

Bash also lets you redirect enemy attacks to protect Ori or break certain objects, according to the community wiki. This makes projectile direction part of the puzzle.

Imagine an obstruction to the right of a projectile. If that projectile is suitable for breaking the obstruction, the opposite-direction mechanic means Ori needs to launch left to send it right.

That example illustrates the relationship; it does not mean every wall can be destroyed or every projectile can break it. The wiki describes attacks breaking objects that would otherwise resist destruction, without listing all valid combinations.

A good approach is to examine the attack and obstruction together. Consider where the projectile needs to travel, then work backward to Ori’s corresponding launch direction.

What you are trying to accomplish	A useful check before launching
Reach a ledge	Identify Ori’s intended landing area
Send a projectile toward an obstruction	Check the projectile’s required direction
Move away from an incoming attack	Consider both Ori’s route and the redirected attack’s path
Combine movement with a puzzle action	Confirm that the opposite directions serve both goals

The Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability is especially easy to misread when you focus on only one side of the interaction. You might choose a direction that carries Ori toward a platform while sending the projectile away from the object you wanted it to hit.

A good approach is to name both destinations before acting: “Ori goes left; projectile goes right.” That simple check follows directly from the sourced mechanic and makes the intended result easier to visualize.

Player experience: In the walkthrough, the creator demonstrates sending a projectile in a different direction and describes turning troublesome enemy shots into something useful. The video also shows a projectile breaking a wall along the route.

That wall-breaking moment illustrates the broader environmental role of projectiles. It should not be read as proof that Bash destroys every obstruction directly. The supported mechanic is redirecting an attack toward an object it can break.

For defensive use, apply the same reasoning. The wiki says redirected enemy attacks can protect Ori. A good approach is to choose a launch that takes Ori toward a useful position while directing the attack away from that intended destination.

A Practical Approach to Learning Bash

Learning the Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability is easier when you give each attempt a clear purpose. Instead of trying to solve movement and projectile placement simultaneously, identify which outcome matters for the situation in front of you.

If your goal is height, concentrate on reaching the ledge. If your goal is an obstruction, concentrate on the projectile’s path. When both matter, check the two opposite directions together.

A useful practice sequence is:

• Choose a destination: Identify where Ori needs to go.
• Choose a supported target: Look for a suitable lantern, enemy, or projectile.
• Plan the direction: Connect the target’s position to Ori’s destination.
• Check the opposite path: If redirecting a projectile, identify where it will travel.
• Assess the result: Compare what happened with the movement or puzzle outcome you intended.

These are planning tips based on Bash’s documented mechanics, not additional unlock requirements.

If an attempt fails, adjust the part of the plan that caused the problem. Missing a ledge calls for reconsidering Ori’s launch direction or target position. Sending a projectile away from an obstruction calls for reconsidering the opposite direction.

Player experience: The walkthrough creator describes Bash as required for the game and emphasizes using it frequently. The wiki independently documents its role in reaching inaccessible locations and redirecting attacks.

That combination gives you a practical reason to become comfortable with the mechanic: the same directional thinking applies across traversal, enemy encounters, and environmental obstacles. Keep the plan specific to the room, and let the available targets guide your next move.

FAQ

Where do you unlock the Ori and the Will of the Wisps bash ability?

You unlock Bash by absorbing it from an Ancestral Tree in Kwolok's Hollow. The player walkthrough demonstrates an approach from near the Dash pickup, continuing right after opening a door and passing an enemy encounter.

What can Ori use as a Bash target?

The community wiki identifies various objects, projectiles, and enemies as targets. It specifically describes launching from lanterns and projectiles to reach otherwise inaccessible locations. The references do not establish that every object is compatible.

Which way does a projectile travel after Bash?

A targeted projectile travels in the opposite direction from Ori. For example, launching Ori left sends the projectile right. A good approach is to plan both destinations before choosing the launch direction.

Can Bash help break walls or other obstacles?

Bash can redirect enemy attacks toward certain objects that those attacks can break. The wiki supports this environmental use, and the player video shows a projectile breaking a wall. Neither source establishes that every wall or attack works this way.