Developer Techland has a long and celebrated history of hiding incredible and often hilarious Easter eggs in their games, and the world of Dying Light: The Beast is no exception. Tucked away in a dark corner of Castor Woods is one of the most elaborate and rewarding new secrets in the game: a multi-layered tribute to two of the biggest franchises in the world, Harry Potter and Minecraft.
Table of Contents
- 1.1 The Legacy of Glova: A Techland Tradition
- 1.2 The Walkthrough: Finding the Last Hand of Glova
- 1.2.1 Step 1: Locating “Platform 9 ¾”
- 1.2.2 Step 2: The Path to the Minecraft Blocks
- 1.2.3 Step 3: The Minecraft Easter Egg
- 1.2.4 Step 4: Mining Your Way to the Secret
- 1.2.5 Step 5: The Golden Train and the Blueprint
- 1.3 Crafting and Using The Last Hand of Glova
- 1.3.1 Crafting Recipe
- 1.3.2 How It Works
Solving this clever environmental puzzle will reward you with the blueprint for a fan-favorite, legendary consumable: The Last Hand of Glova. This guide will provide you with a complete, step-by-step walkthrough to find this amazing Easter egg. We’ll show you exactly where you need to go, how to solve the multi-part puzzle, and what to expect from the powerful and stylish weapon you can craft as your reward.
The Legacy of Glova: A Techland Tradition
Before we begin the hunt, it’s important to understand the significance of this particular item. The “Hand of Glova” is a recurring Easter egg weapon that has appeared in several of Techland’s games. It is named after one of the studio’s lead gameplay programmers, Bartosz “Glova” Kulon, as a fun tribute from his development team.
In past games, the Hand of Glova has taken many forms. In Dead Island, it was a powerful, Wolverine-style claw weapon that could send zombies flying. In the original Dying Light, the tribute was more subtle. Players could find the legendary sword “EXPcalibur,” and after pulling it from a stone, they could find the blueprint for the powerful “Korek Machete,” named after another developer. The “Last Hand of Glova” in Dying Light: The Beast continues this tradition but with a new twist, offering a powerful consumable that unleashes a devastating explosion. Finding this item isn’t just about getting a new weapon; it’s about participating in a long-standing and beloved tradition for fans of Techland’s games.
The Walkthrough: Finding the Last Hand of Glova
This is a multi-part puzzle that requires a keen eye for pop culture references and a willingness to break the rules… and some walls.
Step 1: Locating “Platform 9 ¾”
Your journey begins at the large, abandoned Central Train Station located in the Old Town region of Castor Woods. This sprawling, multi-platform station is a key landmark in the area. To find the secret, you need to be on the lookout for a very specific Harry Potter reference.
Make your way to the far eastern side of the station, where you will find the platforms for tracks 9 and 10. Between these two platforms, you will see a large, square brick pillar that looks suspiciously out of place. This is a deliberate recreation of the magical barrier that leads to Platform 9 ¾ in the Harry Potter series.
Step 2: The Path to the Minecraft Blocks
While your first instinct as a wizard-in-training might be to run directly at the brick pillar, this is a clever red herring. Running into the wall will do nothing. Instead, the real path is hidden nearby.
Go to the end of Platform 9 and look for a small, dark maintenance corridor that runs behind the platform wall. It’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Enter this dark and narrow passageway and follow it to its end.
Step 3: The Minecraft Easter Egg
At the end of the dark corridor, you will be met with a bizarre and unmistakable sight: the corridor is blocked by a wall that looks completely out of place in the gritty world of Dying Light. It is made of blocky, pixelated dirt and stone cubes, a direct and wonderful tribute to the iconic visual style of Minecraft.
Step 4: Mining Your Way to the Secret
To proceed, you must now embrace your inner Steve and “mine” your way through this wall. Equip any melee weapon in your inventory and begin repeatedly hitting the Minecraft blocks. After several strikes, the blocks will break and crumble, just as they do in their home game, revealing a new, hidden pathway behind them.
Step 5: The Golden Train and the Blueprint
Follow the newly revealed path. At the end, you will find yourself in a hidden, secret chamber containing a spectacular and otherworldly sight: a single, gleaming golden train car, sitting on a track in the darkness. This is your final destination.
The legendary blueprint for the Last Hand of Glova is attached to the side of this golden train car. Simply walk up to it and interact with it to learn the recipe and add it to your collection permanently.
Crafting and Using The Last Hand of Glova
Now that you have the blueprint, you can craft this powerful and stylish new weapon at any workbench.
Crafting Recipe
The recipe for The Last Hand of Glova produces two of the consumable at a time and requires the following common materials:
- 15x Rags
- 6x Alcohol
- 4x Cleaning Supplies
How It Works
The Last Hand of Glova is a legendary consumable that functions like a special grenade. When you equip and use it, your character will perform a unique hand gesture, snapping their fingers. A moment later, a powerful explosion will erupt directly in front of you, devastating any zombies caught in the blast. It’s a powerful and visually impressive way to clear out a group of infected that has gotten too close for comfort.
This fantastic Easter egg is a perfect example of the fun and creativity that Techland pours into its worlds. By paying tribute to Harry Potter, Minecraft, and their own development team all in one secret, they’ve created a memorable and rewarding experience for dedicated explorers. Now that you know the secret, go claim this legendary blueprint for yourself. Happy hunting!
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