Updated October 1, 2026
If you're stuck in Wrath of the Sculkers because the musical gate won't open, you need to free three captured Tuners first. Once all three are released, they follow you to the gate and activate it.
The quest has another potential roadblock shortly afterward: Ichor Cores. These are needed to activate the next gate toward Lullaby Hills.
This guide explains where to find the Tuners, how to open the musical gate, what to check if a Tuner disappears, and where to find and use the Ichor Cores.
Quick Answer: How to Open the Wrath of the Sculkers Gate
To open the musical gate during Wrath of the Sculkers:
- Reach the Echo Den.
- Speak to the Echo Golem.
- Find the three captured Tuners.
- Open all three Tuner cages.
- Follow the Tuners back to the musical gate.
- Let the Tuners activate the gate.
You don't need a separate key or item to open this musical gate. The three Tuners are what activate it.
If you've already freed the Tuners but they have disappeared, check the troubleshooting section below before continuing.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer: How to Open the Gate
- Where to Find the 3 Captured Tuners
- How to Free All 3 Tuners
- How the Tuners Open the Musical Gate
- Tuners Missing or Disappeared?
- What Happens After the Musical Gate
- How to Find the Ichor Cores
- What to Do With the Ichor Cores
- What Comes After Wrath of the Sculkers?
- Wrath of the Sculkers FAQ
- Final Takeaway
Where to Find the 3 Captured Tuners
The three Tuners are part of the Free the captured tuners objective in Wrath of the Sculkers.
After reaching the Echo Den, speak with the Echo Golem to begin this part of the quest.
The Tuners are being held inside cages in the area.
Your objective counter starts at:
Free the captured tuners 0/3
The quest markers on the map and minimap point toward the remaining cages, so you don't need to search the entire area blindly.
Once you find a cage, interact with it to release the Tuner.
The Tuner counter tracks your progress
Each freed Tuner increases the objective:
- First Tuner: 1/3
- Second Tuner: 2/3
- Third Tuner: 3/3
When the counter reaches 3/3, the quest moves on to the musical gate.
How to Free All 3 Tuners
1. Free the First Tuner
Find the first caged Tuner in the Echo Den and interact with its cage.
The objective changes from 0/3 to 1/3.
2. Find the Second Tuner
Use the remaining objective marker to locate the next cage.
Open it to free the second Tuner.
Your progress should now read:
Free the captured tuners 2/3
3. Free the Third Tuner
Follow the final marker to the third cage and release the last Tuner.
The objective becomes:
Free the captured tuners 3/3
At this point, you have completed the Tuner portion of the objective.
You don't need to collect the Tuners as inventory items or carry them manually.
How the Tuners Open the Musical Gate
Once all three Tuners are free, they follow you.
Return to the musical gate in the Echo Den.
The Tuners move into position and interact with the musical mechanism. You'll see the gate's colored musical symbols activate as the Tuners work.
When the mechanism is fully activated, the gate opens.
The objective then changes to:
Find the passage to Lullaby Hills
Do You Have to Activate the Gate Yourself?
No.
Once you've freed all three Tuners, they handle the musical-gate mechanism for you.
If the gate isn't opening, first check that your objective has reached 3/3.
Tuners Missing or Disappeared?
If you've freed a Tuner but it is no longer following you, don't immediately assume you've missed another cage.
Some players have reported situations where Tuners disappeared during this part of the quest. A missing Tuner can prevent the musical gate from progressing if the required Tuners do not reach it.
There isn't a confirmed universal fix for every missing-Tuner situation, but there are a few things worth checking.
Check the Tuner Area Again
Return toward the cages and look for the missing Tuner.
Also check the route back toward the musical gate in case the Tuner is no longer where you expect it to be.
Check the Musical Gate
If you've already reached the gate, check whether the Tuners have arrived there.
The current quest objective is also useful here. If the counter has not reached 3/3, you still need to locate another Tuner.
Try Reloading the Game
If a Tuner appears to have genuinely disappeared, restarting the game is a reasonable troubleshooting step.
However, don't rely on this as a guaranteed fix. A restart may not restore a missing Tuner in every situation.
What If the Tuner Is Still Missing?
If the Tuner remains missing and the objective cannot progress, there is currently no guaranteed recovery method to rely on.
Before restarting the entire playthrough, check all three cage locations and the route to the musical gate once more.
What Happens After the Musical Gate?
Opening the musical gate lets you continue toward Lullaby Hills.
However, another gate soon becomes important.
When you reach the next locked gate, the Echo Golem explains that the Illagers have taken the Ichor Cores needed to activate it.
The next objective is:
Find the ichor cores
This sends you toward a nearby Sculker Nest.
How to Find the Ichor Cores
After reaching the locked gate toward Lullaby Hills, speak with the Echo Golem.
The Golem explains that the Illagers took the Ichor Cores needed to activate the gate.
Follow the objective toward the nearby cave.
The route leads into the Sculker Nest, where you'll need to continue through the quest objectives and deal with the enemies guarding the area.
The important progression is:
- Reach the locked gate.
- Speak to the Echo Golem.
- Start the Find the ichor cores objective.
- Follow the marker toward the Sculker Nest.
- Enter the nest.
- Search the area for the Ichor Cores.
- Collect both Ichor Cores.
- Return to the Echo Golem.
You don't need to search the earlier musical-gate area for the cores. They are part of the later Sculker Nest section.
What to Do With the Ichor Cores
Once you've collected both Ichor Cores, return to the Echo Golem.
Your objective changes to:
Place the ichor core 0/2
Take the cores to the gate and interact with the designated receptacles.
Place both cores to power the mechanism.
Once the gate is activated, you can continue toward Lullaby Hills and the next part of the main story.
If you're continuing through the later Lullaby Hills progression, the Soul Block gate becomes another important obstacle. For that specific puzzle, see our guide on how to open the Soul Block gate at Lullaby Hilltop.
What Comes After Wrath of the Sculkers?
Wrath of the Sculkers leads into the next major story progression, The Final Souldown.
The later quest takes you through Lullaby Hills and toward the Illager Stronghold before eventually sending you back through the portal into the Deep Dark.
If you're still working through the earlier Sift progression, our guide to A Friend Till The End covers another Lullaby Hills quest involving the Scared Golem and its Soul Block.
Wrath of the Sculkers FAQ
How many Tuners are needed to open the musical gate?
You need to free three Tuners. After all three are released, they follow you to the musical gate and activate it.
Where are the Tuners in Wrath of the Sculkers?
The three Tuners are found inside cages in the Echo Den during the Free the captured tuners objective.
Why won't the musical gate open?
Make sure all three Tuners have been freed and that the objective has reached 3/3. The Tuners then need to reach the musical gate and activate the mechanism.
Do I need an item to open the musical gate?
No. The three freed Tuners activate the musical gate.
What should I do if a Tuner disappears?
Check the Tuner cage locations and the route back to the musical gate. You can also try restarting the game, although this isn't a guaranteed recovery method if a Tuner has disappeared.
Where do you find the Ichor Cores?
The Ichor Cores are obtained later in Wrath of the Sculkers, after reaching the locked gate toward Lullaby Hills and entering the nearby Sculker Nest.
What do I do with the Ichor Cores?
Return to the Echo Golem and place both Ichor Cores in the gate's receptacles to activate the gate and continue toward Lullaby Hills.
What quest comes after Wrath of the Sculkers?
The next major story quest is The Final Souldown.
Final Takeaway
The musical gate in Wrath of the Sculkers is controlled by the three captured Tuners.
Free all three in the Echo Den, let them follow you back to the musical gate, and they'll activate it automatically.
If a Tuner disappears, check the cages and gate area before assuming you've missed an objective. A restart is worth trying, but there isn't a guaranteed fix for every missing-Tuner situation.
After the musical gate, your next major progression check is the Ichor Cores. Find both in the Sculker Nest, return to the Echo Golem, and place them at the locked gate to continue toward Lullaby Hills.
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