Puzzle Solutions

Shelve the Potions Solitaire Puzzle Solution and Card Order

Quick answer

Solitaire order: Red King -> Black Jack -> Black King -> Black Ace -> Red Queen -> Black Queen -> Red Jack -> Red Ace. Keep color and rank paired exactly as shown.

Review record
Published: Last reviewed: Patch-sensitive facts are marked for recheck

Quick Answer

Red King -> Black Jack -> Black King -> Black Ace -> Red Queen -> Black Queen -> Red Jack -> Red Ace

Use the solitaire card clue as a sequence. Do not group all red cards together, all black cards together, or sort by normal card rank.

Solitaire Card Order

PositionCard
1Red King
2Black Jack
3Black King
4Black Ace
5Red Queen
6Black Queen
7Red Jack
8Red Ace

The important part is preserving the exact pair: color plus card rank. A Black Jack bottle is not interchangeable with Red Jack, and Red King does not mean all red cards should come first.

How To Solve It

  1. Restore the solitaire or card clue station if it is missing any visible object.
  2. Read the card clue in the shown sequence.
  3. Match each potion label to the card color and rank.
  4. Place the bottles in the exact order from the table above.
  5. If the shelf rejects, recheck the color/rank pairing before changing the sequence.

If The Solitaire Puzzle Rejects

Run these checks before assuming the answer changed:

  • Confirm you are on the solitaire shelf, not another card-like clue.
  • Check Black Jack versus Red Jack.
  • Check Black King versus Red King.
  • Check Black Ace versus Red Ace.
  • Re-read the clue direction; do not reverse the order.
  • Make sure the station is restored before entering the bottle order.

Location And Requirement

FieldDetail
LocationSolitaire/card clue station and matching shelf
RequirementUse the completed card clue sequence
RewardThe shelf accepts and the room progress can continue

Common Mistake

The solitaire puzzle is not asking for poker strength, blackjack value, suit grouping, or red-before-black sorting. It is a copied clue sequence.

FAQ

What is the Shelve the Potions solitaire puzzle answer?

Red King -> Black Jack -> Black King -> Black Ace -> Red Queen -> Black Queen -> Red Jack -> Red Ace.

Why does the solitaire shelf reject my answer?

Most rejects come from mixing a red card with the black version of the same rank, reversing the clue, or applying the solitaire answer to the wrong shelf.

Should I sort by card rank?

No. Follow the displayed clue order exactly.

Review Note

Reviewed against current community guide material collected on 2026-08-27.