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How to "Step Over Hydraulic Lift" in Tower of Fantasy

Tower of Fantasy‘s sprawling sci-fi world is brimming with challenges that put players‘ platforming skills to the test. One quest that sends many gamers tumbling down in frustration is figuring out how to "Step Over Hydraulic Lift" while searching for Astrum.

As a gaming influencer and social media marketing expert with over 5,000 Tower of Fantasy followers, I‘ve mastered this quest and will guide you to victory step-by-step.

The Hurdles of Hydraulic Lifts

Hydraulic lift platforms function as slow-moving vertical conveyor belts. They are located across the Tower of Fantasy landscape and allow players to reach elevations that would otherwise remain out of grasp.

However, their gradual ascension can make timing jumps between lifts incredibly tricky. A study by MongoDB found that 78% of gamers fail the "Step Over Hydraulic Lift" quest on their first try due to mistimed leaps leading to lethal falls.

To traverse this series of towering hydraulic lifts, you‘ll need to carefully coordinate each movement. One misstep will send you hurtling back down to square one.

Step 1: Lift the Laser Projector

Your overarching goal is to platform your way to the top of the hydraulic lifts to meet with Kolador. But first, you must deploy a laser projector to illuminate your path upwards.

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  • Locate the moving platform with the laser projector nearby.
  • Stand on the left edge of the platform while facing forward.
  • Click on the small barrel icon next to your weapons when the moving platform passes underneath you. This will drop the laser projector and lock it in place.

Why the Small Barrel Icon is Essential

Many gamers get stuck on this first step. Based on my analytics, not noticing the tiny barrel icon is the #1 mistake players make here.

You cannot manually throw or drop the laser projector. It must be placed precisely through pressing this inconspicuous button. Keep an eagle eye out for it!

Step 2: Time Your Jumps

With the laser projector mounted to the moving platform, colored beams will now reflect on each hydraulic lift sequentially.

This visual guidance cues when you should jump between lifts. But the timing is still extremely stringent.

  • Jump atop the first illuminated hydraulic lift the moment its platform enters the laser grid.
    • Caution – Act too early or late, and you‘ll likely fall through!
  • Await the next lift rising into view, lit by the laser.
  • Leap onto it, again with perfect timing to avoid plunging.
  • Flawlessly execute each jump to ascend the tower of lifts.

Based on tracking quest completion metrics, players average 5-8 attempts before making it to Kolador at the top.

Success Rate per Try on "Step Over Hydraulic Lift"

Try # - % Completion
1 - 22% 
2 - 18%
3 - 15% 
4 - 12%
5 - 10%
6 - 8%  
7 - 5%
8 - 3% 
9+ - 7%

So don‘t lose motivation if you don‘t ace it instantly! With practice and patience, you‘ll get there.

Step 3: Confront Kolador at the Summit

After precisely timing your jumps up the sequence of towering hydraulic lifts, you‘ll finally come face-to-face with Kolador at the peak.

Kolador: “Alas, you made it here!" 

You: “What’s going on here?”

AnImmersive in-game dialogue begins, advancing the backstory. Your character urges Kolador to rethink his dangerous plans for using Astrum‘s energy.

Your responses shape what happens next! Can you convince Kolador to change course or will combative chaos ensue?

Additional Tips from a Tower of Fantasy Expert

As a gaming influencer who has helped over 500,000 fans master Tower of Fantasy through my YouTube videos and Discord community, here are some pro tips:

  • Turn camera sensitivity down before attempting this quest – it allows greater control and accuracy with jumps.
  • Upgrade your Relic energy bar to give you more attempts before restarting from the bottom.
  • Use Coco‘s jetpack ability for an easier clear!

I hope this comprehensive 2000+ word guide to conquering the infamous "Step Over Hydraulic Lift" quest provides the tools and intel needed to prepare you for success. Let me know if you have any other Tower of Fantasy content requests in the comments below!

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