Out of the Woods (N1) is the first Wario Land 3 level and the home of the first treasure. Use the finder below for every Gray, Red, Green, and Blue chest, all eight Musical Coins, the Anonster boss arena, and the in-level golf door—with exact room-map links for Day/Night and each map variant.
FIRST CLEAR PRIORITY
Open the Gray Chest for the Axe, then leave and open the North map
Carry the Gray Key to the Gray Chest and take the Axe. On the overworld, the Axe cuts the blocked tree and unlocks N2 The Peaceful Village and N3 The Vast Plain. Come back later for the Jar, Prince Frog’s Gloves, Gold Music Box, and 100% Musical Coins.
N1 CHECKLIST · OUT OF THE WOODS
Out of the Woods Finder
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Map links open the Room & Target Index for this level. Match Day/Night and variant to your overworld state. Later variants can move some routes, but chest colors and treasure rewards stay the same. Progress is stored only in this browser.
ALL FOUR CHESTS · N1
Out of the Woods treasures by chest color
Each chest needs its matching key color in the same level. Colors are not unlocked globally—if you drop a key, go back and pick it up again. Room numbers below match the default Day layout; open the map link for live markers on your current Day/Night and variant.
| Chest | Treasure | Key rooms | Chest room | What it does | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray / Grey | Axe |
3, 13, 15, 21, 23 | 5 | First progression item. Cuts the overworld tree and opens N2 + N3. | Open Gray Chest map |
| Red |  Jar |
14, 27, 29 | 14, 27, 29 | Starts the rainstorm and connects W2 to W3 The Pool of Rain and W4 A Town in Chaos. | Open Red Chest map |
| Green |  Prince Frog’s Gloves |
10, 12, 19 | 18 | Permanent ability: swim against strong currents. Strong mid/late revisit. | Open Green Chest map |
| Blue |  Gold Music Box |
2, 11 | 6 | One of the five Music Boxes required for the main temple ending. | Open Blue Chest map |
MUSICAL COINS · MUSIC COINS
All 8 Musical Coins in Out of the Woods
Every level has eight Musical Coins. They are not required for the Perfect treasure screen, but finishing all 200 coins across the game unlocks Golf Building Course 4. Room numbers below match the default Day layout.
| Coin | Primary rooms | Also present in |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Coin 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Musical Coin 2 | 3 | 13, 15, 21, 23 |
| Musical Coin 3 | 3 | 13, 15, 21, 23 |
| Musical Coin 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Musical Coin 5 | 10 | 12, 19 |
| Musical Coin 6 | 10 | 12, 19 |
| Musical Coin 7 | 14 | 27, 29 |
| Musical Coin 8 | 18 | — |
Open all Musical Coin markers on the Room & Target Index → · Full Musical Coins Finder for every level →
BOSS · OUT OF THE WOODS
How to beat Anonster
Anonster
Silk-producing boss for N1 Out of the Woods. The arena is in room 6 on the default Day map—the same area family as the Blue Chest route.
Silk contact can force Ball o’ String Wario. Use the rolling form and temporary silk platforms to close the gap, then keep hitting until Anonster vanishes and the arena clears.
Open Anonster map markers → · Boss catalog → · All boss strategies →
Silk setup
Anonster builds silk hazards and temporary platforms around the arena.
Ball o’ String cycle
Rolling form is the safe way to travel silk paths and re-approach the boss.
Defeat sequence
After the final hit, Anonster vanishes and the arena returns to a clear state.
MAP VARIANTS · DAY & NIGHT
When Out of the Woods layout changes
N1 has four progression variants on both Day and Night. Variant 1 is available from the start. Later variants open after you collect specific treasures elsewhere in the game:
| Variant | Requirements | Notes | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | None | Default first visit. Grab the Axe here. | Open Day map |
| V2 | Lead Overalls (W2 Gray Chest) | Ground Pound opens extra routes inside N1. | Open Day map |
| V3 | Pouch + Eye of the Storm | Opens deeper revisit routes after that treasure pair. | Open Day map |
| V4 | Gold Magic | Late-game layout for remaining N1 routes. | Open Day map |
FIRST VISIT ROUTE
What to do in Out of the Woods on a new file
Gray Key → Axe
Hunt the Gray Key, open the Gray Chest, leave the level, and watch the overworld tree cutscene that unlocks N2 and N3.
Branch to N2 / N3
Collect the Blue Tablet and Green Tablet next so the West map opens. Do not force every N1 chest yet.
Revisit N1 later
Come back for Jar, Gloves, Gold Music Box, Musical Coins, golf door, and Anonster when abilities and variants unlock the remaining rooms.
FAQ
Out of the Woods FAQ
Where is the first treasure in Wario Land 3?
In N1 Out of the Woods, open the Gray (Grey) Chest for the Axe. That is the intended first treasure and the key that opens the rest of the North overworld.
How do I open the Gray / Grey Chest in Out of the Woods?
Find the matching Gray Key in the early forest room set (rooms 3, 13, 15, 21, or 23 depending on map state), carry it without taking a hit that forces a drop you cannot recover, and unlock the Gray Chest in room 5.
What does the Jar in Out of the Woods do?
The Red Chest holds the Jar. Collecting it starts the rainstorm overworld event and connects W2 The Volcano’s Base toward W3 The Pool of Rain and W4 A Town in Chaos. It is usually better after you have Lead Overalls and the desert scroll route moving.
How many Musical Coins are in Out of the Woods?
Eight—the same as every other level. Use the coin table above or the full Musical Coins Finder if you are missing one for 100% side goals.
How do you beat Anonster?
Enter the boss arena in room 6. When silk forces Ball o’ String Wario, roll along silk platforms, re-approach Anonster, and keep dealing hits until the defeat sequence clears the fight.
Is Out of the Woods required for the ending?
The Axe is effectively required to open the early map. The Gold Music Box is part of the five Music Boxes needed for the main ending. The Jar, Prince Frog’s Gloves, and Musical Coins support broader progression and completion goals.