How to Get the Bring Back The Sun Ancient Ruins Bucket: Full Puzzle Walkthrough

Struggling with the Ancient Ruins map in Roblox's Bring Back The Sun? Here is how to solve the keypad code, get the bucket, and clear the level.

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Struggling to find the Bring Back The Sun ancient ruins bucket to complete the level? You aren't alone, as this tricky Roblox puzzle has stumped many players trying to restore light to their world. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through every step to secure the Bring Back The Sun ancient ruins bucket, solve the tricky keypad code, and complete the map with ease.

Roblox games often challenge players with intricate environmental puzzles, and the "Ancient Ruins" stage in Bring Back The Sun is no exception. This map requires keen observation, basic math skills, and a bit of patience. By breaking down each puzzle step-by-step, you can easily obtain the necessary items and progress to the next stage of the game.

Overview of the Ancient Ruins Map

When you first spawn into the Ancient Ruins, your primary objective is to find a way to escape by restoring power or light to the room. Near the center of the chamber, you will find an ancient book. Reading this book reveals that you need two primary items to solve the room's main puzzle:

Golden Wheat
A Bucket with Water

While finding these items sounds simple enough, they are locked behind a series of sequential puzzles. You cannot get the water bucket without first solving a keypad code, and you cannot get the golden wheat without finding a hidden key.

Item Required	Primary Location	Associated Puzzle
Empty Bucket	Keypad Safe	Pillar, Haystack, and Wheel Stone Count Riddle
Water Bucket	Wall Spout	Water Wheel Valve Mechanic
Golden Seed	Mysterious Box	Stone Hay Statue Trade & Key Hunt
Golden Wheat	Center Bud	Planting and Growing Sequence

Step 1: Finding and Activating the Four Hidden Buttons

Before you can even interact with the keypad or read the riddle on the wall, you must activate the room's mechanism. To do this, search the main chamber for four stone buttons. Clicking or stepping on these buttons will power up the central terminal.

According to community reports and player experiences, these buttons are scattered around the corners and structural pillars of the room.

Button	Location Description	Visual Cue / Landmark
Button 1	Near the spawn entrance	Next to the left wall pillar
Button 2	Right-side wall	Tucked behind a pile of rubble
Button 3	Back-left corner	Behind a standing stone column
Button 4	Near the central pedestal	Close to the ancient book stand

Once you have successfully pressed all four buttons, a text prompt will appear on your screen, indicating that the security lock on the keypad has been initialized.

Step 2: Deciphering the Keypad Puzzle Code

Now comes the most confusing part of the entire level. Near the keypad, a stone tablet displays three words: Golems, Haystacks, and Wheel Stones.

To get the base digits for your code, you must count these specific objects around the map. However, there are a few visual tricks designed to throw you off.

Counting Golems (Pillars)

In this puzzle, "Golems" refers to the large stone pillars holding up the ceiling. If you look around the room, you will see several standing pillars.

There are 6 pillars in total.
Note: Do not count the fallen stone segment on the floor as a separate pillar. It is simply a broken piece of one of the main standing pillars.

Counting Haystacks

Next, search the floor of the ruins for golden haystacks.

Walk carefully around the perimeter and count them one by one.
You will find exactly 7 haystacks scattered across the room.

Counting Wheel Stones

The "Wheel Stone" refers to the large stone wheel mounted on the wall.

There is only 1 wheel stone in the entire room.

Applying the Riddle Math

This gives you a starting sequence of 6 - 7 - 1. However, if you enter "671" into the keypad, nothing will happen. You must read the clue written on the back of the stone tablet (or in the book):

Rule 1: Add 2 to every even number.
Rule 2: Add 1 to every odd number.

Let's apply this math to our base numbers:

Object Type	Base Count	Number Type	Rule Applied	Final Digit
Golems (Pillars)	6	Even	Add 2 (6 + 2)	8
Haystacks	7	Odd	Add 1 (7 + 1)	8
Wheel Stones	1	Odd	Add 1 (1 + 1)	2

Your final keypad code is 882. Walk over to the keypad and enter 8-8-2 to unlock the compartment.

Step 3: Getting and Filling the Bring Back The Sun Ancient Ruins Bucket

With the keypad compartment unlocked, you are one step closer to obtaining the Bring Back The Sun ancient ruins bucket. However, the compartment requires a lock pick to open.

Finding the Lock Pick

Search the haystacks in the room. By interacting with the correct haystack (usually the one closest to the keypad corner), your character will pull out a lock pick.

Completing the Lock Pick Minigame

Interact with the locked compartment. This triggers a quick-time event (QTE) mini-game. You must successfully complete this timing-based minigame three times in a row. If you fail, you will have to restart the lockpicking process.

Once completed successfully, the chest will open, rewarding you with an empty bucket.

How to Fill the Bucket with Water

An empty bucket won't help you escape. To fill the Bring Back The Sun ancient ruins bucket, follow these steps:

Locate the water wheel on the wall.
Click on the wheel to turn the valve.
Place your empty bucket under the stone wall spout.
Wait a few seconds for the running water animation to complete.
The item in your inventory will automatically update to a Water Bucket.

Step 4: Obtaining the Golden Wheat

Now that you have the Bring Back The Sun ancient ruins bucket filled with fresh water, you must acquire the second quest item: the Golden Wheat.

First, look around the room for a piece of Stone Hay. This item is held by one of the stone statues in the chamber. Grab the Stone Hay and carry it over to the secondary statue that has empty hands.

Giving the Stone Hay to the empty-handed statue triggers a mechanism that pushes a secret key out of a wall crevice. Collect this secret key and use it to unlock the mysterious wooden box sitting in the corner of the room. Inside this box, you will find a Golden Seed.

Step	Action Required	Resulting Item / Outcome
1	Take Stone Hay from the first statue	Stone Hay in inventory
2	Give Stone Hay to the second statue	Secret Key is revealed
3	Use Secret Key on the mysterious box	Golden Seed obtained
4	Plant Golden Seed in the central dirt bud	Seed begins to sprout
5	Wait for growth cycle to finish	Golden Wheat ready for harvest

Step 5: Completing the Ancient Ruins Stage

With both the Golden Wheat and the filled Bring Back The Sun ancient ruins bucket in your inventory, you are ready to escape.

Walk to the altar at the back of the room. You will see two designated pedestals. Place the Golden Wheat on the left pedestal and pour the water from your bucket onto the right pedestal (or place the water bucket directly, depending on your active UI prompts).

Once both items are placed, the ancient machinery will hum to life, the barrier blocking the exit will drop, and the sun's light will partially return to the sky. You can now step through the exit portal to complete the map!

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Pro-Tips for Speedrunning the Ancient Ruins

If you are trying to earn badges or set a personal record on this map, keep these community-sourced tips in mind:

Skip the Counting: You do not actually need to count the pillars or haystacks every time you play. The code 882 remains the same across standard playthroughs. Memorizing this code can save you several minutes.
Pre-Locate the Lock Pick: The lock pick is always hidden in the same haystack relative to your spawn instance. Memorize its position during your first playthrough so you can grab it immediately after entering the keypad code.
Turn the Water Wheel Early: You can turn the water wheel to start the water flow even before you unlock the bucket. This saves you from waiting for the water animation to start later on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the keypad code for the Bring Back The Sun ancient ruins bucket puzzle?

The keypad code to unlock the lock pick box is 882. This code is derived from counting the 6 pillars (golems), 7 haystacks, and 1 wheel stone, then applying the riddle rules: adding 2 to even numbers and adding 1 to odd numbers.

Why won't my bucket fill with water?

Make sure you have clicked the stone wheel valve on the wall to turn on the water flow. Once the water is running, stand directly under the spout with the empty bucket equipped in your hand. The bucket should automatically transition into a filled water bucket after a few seconds.

Do I have to count the broken pillar in the ruins?

No, do not count the fallen segment of the pillar on the ground. It is part of the adjacent standing pillar. Counting it as a separate pillar will give you an incorrect base number of 7 instead of 6, which will ruin your math for the final code.

Where can I find the lock pick?

The lock pick is hidden inside one of the golden haystacks scattered around the room. Walk up to the haystacks and click on them to search. Once you find the correct one, the lock pick will automatically be added to your character's inventory.