The green elemental pillars on Witchspire Island are activated by using the correct familiar/companion to attack the matching pillars, not by hitting them with just any character or tool. A quick rule of thumb: follow the elemental clues in the area, then bring the familiar whose power matches that pillar and interact with each pillar in the required order if the puzzle shows one.

How it works

  • The pillars respond to a familiar’s element or power, so the right companion is the key.
  • If the pillars stay inactive, you likely need to switch familiars and try again on the same set.
  • On Witchspire’s bridge-style puzzles, the game often expects you to stand on or near the correct pedestal after reaching the corresponding root or pillar.

Practical steps

  1. Summon the familiar that matches the green pillar’s required element or symbol.
  1. Attack the pillar with that familiar’s ability until it activates.
  1. If there are multiple pillars, activate them in the sequence shown by nearby clues or environmental markers.
  1. Return to the central objective once all required pillars are lit or active.

Small tip

If you are at the Mira Isles bridge area, some nearby roots and pillars can be confusing because the path loops back on itself, so it helps to follow the glowing green roots and use the pedestal that sits closest to the marked target. The Witchspire community guide also notes that familiar-based activations are part of the region’s puzzle design, so the right companion matters more than brute force.

TL;DR: equip the familiar whose power matches the green pillar, then hit the pillar with that familiar’s ability to activate it.