Finding and restoring headless statues in Mina the Hollower is one of the most critical tasks you will face during the early stages of the game. Not only is it required to clear the Queensbury Crypt, but it also unlocks a valuable upgrade if you know where to look. There are five missing statue heads scattered across the Mourner’s Mile and the Queensbury Crypt itself — four of which are mandatory for progression, and one that is entirely optional but rewards you with a spark container upgrade. This guide covers every statue head location in Mina the Hollower, explains how to restore each headless statue, and provides essential tips for carrying these fragile items through hostile territory.
How to Restore Headless Statues in Mina the Hollower
You will encounter a total of five headless statues in and around the Queensbury Crypt, meaning there are five missing statue heads to locate and return. Restoring each statue opens a new path or triggers a significant event, so understanding the mechanics of carrying and placing statue heads is essential before you begin.
To pick up a statue head, simply burrow underneath it. However, while you are carrying a statue head, an angry green spirit will spawn and chase you relentlessly. To restore a headless statue, walk up to it while holding its head and use the interaction button. The following tips will help you manage the process without unnecessary frustration:
- You cannot burrow while carrying a statue head, but jumping is still possible.
- Ropes cannot be used while holding a statue head.
- You can throw the head across gaps of up to about four tiles, but avoid risky throws.
- If the head collides with a floating object — such as a floating candle — it will fall to the ground.
- When entering a chamber with enemies, drop the head in a safe spot, clear the room, then retrieve it.
- Statue heads can be thrown at enemies to deal damage, but exercise caution near gaps.
- If a statue head falls into a gap, it will respawn at its original location.
- The green spirit ignores you when you are not carrying the head, so drop it if you need a break.
Statue Head Location #1: Mourner’s Mile (Optional)
The first headless statue is located on the Mourner’s Mile at a rest area called Knight’s Rest. You will reach this zone after traveling through the Eastern Heath: Grassland, the grassy region directly east of Ossex. However, restoring this statue requires you to have two kears (keys) on hand and to have already cleared the Queensbury Crypt, including its boss and the Spark Generator repair. For this reason, you should postpone this statue until after you finish the Crypt. The entrance to the Queensbury Crypt lies in the northeast of Mourner’s Mile.
Once you have cleared the Crypt and repaired the Spark Generator, exit the crypt grounds to the south. Inside the Mourner’s Mile: Tower Tunnel, take the stairs on the south side of the room, and you will return to Knight’s Rest. Step on the pressure plate to remove the spikes, then burrow through the blue tunnel that leads north. Spend two kears to unlock the two locks, and use a rope to reach the statue head. If you lack kears, return to Ossex and purchase them at the Kear Institute in the City Center.
To bring the head back to its statue, carry it to the southwest exit, then proceed southeast, ride the platform, and hop over to the stairs in the southwest. After restoring the statue, exit to the northwest to find a treasure chest containing a spark container upgrade — a valuable reward for completing this optional objective.
Statue Head Location #2: Queensbury Crypt: Entryway
This is technically the second headless statue you can find, but it is the first one you should restore. It is located at the end of the Queensbury Crypt: Entryway, right next to the spiky blockade. Conveniently, the statue head is in the same room, on the right side. Simply pick it up and carry it a short distance to complete the restoration and remove the blockade.
Statue Head Location #3: Queensbury Crypt: Statue Head Hall (West)
Further north in the Crypt, you will find two headless statues flanking a blocked pathway. The first of these requires you to take the path to the west. Continue north while avoiding arrows and jumping across platforms until you reach the statue head at the top of the area. It is strongly recommended to defeat all minor enemies in the room before picking up the head, as you will need to carry it back along the same route you came. The green spirit will make the return trip challenging enough without additional enemy interference.
Statue Head Location #4: Queensbury Crypt: Statue Head Hall (East)
For the fourth statue head, take the path to the east and then head north. Be cautious here: the porous tiles in this room will disappear after you step on them, meaning you can cross each tile only once. Additionally, a purple demolition roller will gain access to the far left side of the room once you pick up the statue head, so plan your movement carefully before lifting it.
Statue Head Location #5: Queensbury Crypt: Ancestral Chamber
The final headless statue is located in the empty chamber at the northernmost part of the Queensbury Crypt. This statue is noticeably larger than the previous ones. The statue head, however, is not in the same room. Return to the chamber immediately south of the Ancestral Chamber. Look for a porous stone on the left wall — break it with an attack, and you will reveal a grey statue head hidden behind it. Carry this head back to the large statue in the northern chamber to initiate the Duchess boss fight.
Restoring all five statues in Mina the Hollower not only grants access to critical paths and a valuable spark container upgrade but also leads directly to one of the game’s early boss encounters. Whether you are progressing through the Queensbury Crypt or backtracking to Mourner’s Mile for the optional reward, understanding these statue head locations and the mechanics of transporting them will save you time and frustration. Plan your routes, clear enemies before picking up heads, and always keep an eye on that green spirit.
