Scarecrow Field Puzzle — Walkthrough & Wiki

Lost in the rice fields' fog? This guide gives you the fastest, spoiler-light path through the five-station Scarecrow Field puzzle. You'll learn how each riddle points to the correct scarecrow, what happens if you choose wrong, and how to navigate the fog between groups.

How This Puzzle Works

The field contains five stations. At each, read the small wooden clue scarecrow, then pick the one human-like scarecrow it describes and pull the nail/thorn from its body.
Pick correctly and the scarecrow points the way; a gust of wind marks the path to the next station. Pick wrong and the scarecrows attack (you'll lose time and durability).
All clues begin with "Can you imagine how I feel?" and reference posture, mask, smile, or tools.
If you stray too far in the fog, you'll be reset toward the route; keep to the indicated path.

Quick Answers (Five Stations)

Use this if you just want the solutions. Details and reading tips are below.

Station 1 — "the most polite smile": The female scarecrow with a polite smile, a mask on the back of her head, and her right arm stretched sideways holding a sickle. Pull the nail from her upper left shoulder.
Station 2: Follow the posture & mask hint; pick the one matching the wording exactly (see "Reading the Clues" below for pattern-matching tips).
Station 3 — "no boy has ever looked at me that way": The backward-bending female scarecrow with a sad gaze, far left — the only one not being admired by a male counterpart.
Station 4 — "the disgrace": The female leaning to the right, without a sickle, wearing a sorrowful expression.
Station 5 — "forced to smile falsely": The female with head bowed forward, arms outstretched, a sickle in her back. After pulling, follow the direction indicated by the pointing posture.

Note: Some writers describe shoulder or back nail locations; aim for the visible thorn on the correct model. If positions vary slightly, rely on posture + mask + tool combo over exact coordinates.

Reading the Clues (Reliable Pattern)

Mask logic: If the hint mentions a smile yet shame, pick the one with a mask on the back (polite face outward, truth hidden).
Posture logic: "looked at" implies interaction — pick the one not receiving attention; "disgrace" tends toward slumped/leaning postures.
Tool logic: Mentions of harm or labor → identify sickle; absence can be just as telling (e.g., Station 4).

Step-by-Step Route

At each station, read the small clue scarecrow first. Then scan faces, masks, and tools to match the wording.
When you pick correctly, follow the wind + pointing posture to the next station. Keep to the path or you may reset in the fog.
If you choose wrong, be ready for a fight. Clear the encounter, then re-read the clue and try again.
Final area: watch for corpses pointing their arms — follow the chain of directions to the lone scarecrow to finish.

Rewards & Achievement

Clearing all five choices advances the Ebisugaoka Fields segment and can contribute toward related field-challenge achievements/trophies (e.g., precision "acupuncture"-style picks).

Common Mistakes & Fixes

"I can't find the next group." Backtrack to where the last scarecrow pointed and walk straight into the breeze; don't drift sideways in the fog.
"Hints feel vague." Prioritize mask placement, then posture, then tool — this triage solves most riddles quickly.
"I keep losing time in fights." Play patiently: block, counter, and keep durability in mind. A wrong pick doesn't lock you out; you can always re-try.