With the 3.0 update in Genshin Impact, the «Sumeru» region was added. This is a large location with new enemies and flora. In this guide, we will explain how to get to the new region and describe the walkthrough of the Archon Quests Through Mists and Dark Forests.
To enter the new region, you need to meet several conditions:
Move to the entrance to the Chasm's underground mines and pass through the Cinnabar Cliff. Here you will see a small passage that leads to the new region. If the above conditions are met, upon reaching this point, the Archon Quest chain Through Smoke and Dark Forests: Volume 3, Chapter 1 will begin. Below, we will describe how to complete all the quests and collect available rewards.
Teleport to the area indicated on the map and reach the Cinnabar Cliff. Follow the marker to trigger a cutscene. In front of the Dendro Archon statue, you will see a hint.
When the player is in Sumeru, a special icon appears in the lower left part of the screen. Symbols for fast travel are scattered throughout the region. They work on the principle of thunder spheres, which are activated with electrogranums. Unlike spheres, symbols can be used without external items. They will help to reach hard-to-access places and heights. Also, on the first use, you will receive the achievement Child of Karma.
In Sumeru, you will encounter unusual inflorescence buds. Upon contact with the Dendro element, they scatter four-leaf symbols.
We advise not to wait for the events to unfold and immediately activate the Dendro Archon statue to unlock part of the region on the map.
After the cutscene, the main character will find themselves in a new location. Keep moving forward and then talk to a girl named Collei. A little later, you will meet her mentor — Tighnari. This completes the quest.
Rewards:
Follow the path to Collei's hut and talk to your new friends. Tighnari will ask you to inspect the street lamps nearby and also clean the Archon statue. Run to the marker, and after talking to Collei, climb to the top of the cliff.
Return to the girl and listen to her. Wait until the next morning to complete the quest and meet with Tighnari.
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Approach Collei's hut and listen to Tighnari. He will talk about the girl's rare illness and also ask to gather herbs for a decoction. Follow the marker on the map until you reach the waterfall.
Look into the water and find several Nilotpala Lotus flowers. Give them to the guy, after which another cutscene will start. Several forest guards will report that a Withering Zone has appeared in the forest thicket.
The Withering Zone is a phenomenon of plant mutation that is deadly to humans and animals. Go to the marked area and try to clear it.
Upon reaching here, you will notice several infected branches and one tumor. First, you need to eliminate the branches using dendrogranums. This is a green substance scattered throughout the region. Collect it, then approach the infected branch and use a charged attack with any hero (you need to hold the attack key).
While fighting infected enemies, you will accumulate Withering. Depending on the accumulated Withering, all party members' resistance to all elements, physical resistance, and maximum health decrease.
If a hero accumulates the maximum amount of Withering, heroes lose consciousness. In such zones, Life Candles and Life Flames can also appear, which reduce the accumulation of Withering.
Destroy the three infected branches, then eliminate the tumor. Once you do this, return to Gandharva and talk to Tighnari again.
Rewards:
This time, the player needs to follow to the cave where the main character first lost consciousness. When you arrive at the place, you will again fall into an illusion.
Leave the cave and fight the monsters in the center of the location to gain access to the common chest. Use special mushrooms, with which you can climb to the elevation, and pass through the hollow.
In this part of the walkthrough, the main character will find themselves in ancient rooms. When the first illusion begins, go down the stairs and inspect the common chest.
As soon as you get out, you will notice a strange stone — Primal Amber. You need to find three such stones and use them to open the corresponding passage.
Continue climbing higher until you reach a group of hilichurls. After dealing with them, inspect the luxurious chest and enter the teleport. It will take you to the bud where the second Primal Amber is located.
To escape, aim the camera at the four-leaf symbol and press the corresponding button.
Outside, find the third piece of amber, then use the stones and unlock the exit.
This will take you into another illusion. To escape, match the two parts of the drawing on the stones behind the fence. If you have difficulties, use our screenshot.
Returning back, you will meet the Abyss Herald. It is impossible to kill the enemy. Use all heroes, deal critical damage to him, and wait for the cutscene to start.
Talk to Hypasia and prepare bento at the campfire. Give her the dish and return to Gandharva. After talking with Tighnari, the quest will be completed.
Rewards:
Tighnari will give you a recommendation letter, with which the hero can enter the city of Sumeru. Follow the marker, activating fast travel points along the way.
Upon approaching the city, the player will be met by Panah. He will talk about Akasha — the treasure of knowledge and the legacy of the great ruler Rukkhadevata. After the conversation, visit Rohavi, then head to the Adventurer's Guild. Rohavi and Katheryne will not be able to help you, but the secretary will give you the coordinates of another character named Asfand.
Advisor Asfand will share some information with you. On the way back, you will encounter a girl named Dunyarzad. Follow her to the tavern and watch a lengthy cutscene.
Leave the tavern and head to the Grand Bazaar. Here, talk to five characters. They are all marked on the map. After doing this, return to the entrance of the Citadel of Regzar and listen to Dehya. This will complete the task.
Rewards:
To continue the storyline, the player will have to go to the southern part of the region. We recommend visiting the Dendro Archon statue in this area beforehand.
Upon reaching Port Ormos, talk to the Academy members and run to the Jafar tavern. In conversation with a member of Ain al-Ahmara, agree to give 500,000 Mora and watch the cutscene with Al-Haytham.
Catch up with the man and ask about the thing. He will talk about the Knowledge Capsules. One such capsule, containing the knowledge of the Archon, was lost by the Academy members in the Desert. When Al-Haytham asks to use elemental senses, answer But the left one glows brighter.
Meet the informant Dori. Note that all informants speak in ciphers. When it comes time to talk to Raunak, you need to give three correct answers:
If you do everything correctly, Raunak's trust will increase. You just need to follow the guy and meet Dori. Use elemental senses to track suitable Knowledge Capsules. Paimon will ask to purchase another capsule against your will, but you cannot refuse. After the conversation, the task will be completed.
Rewards:
Al-Haytham will be waiting for you at the Hazelnut wikala. He will ask you to follow him out of the city to test the Knowledge Capsule that Paimon insisted on buying. Deal with several groups of enemies, after which Al-Haytham will draw a conclusion.
Use the Paimon menu and wait for two days. Return to Dori, give her Al-Haytham's Mora, and take the deal snapshot. Provide the snapshot to the guy, then head to the pier to meet the bandits.
Upon arrival, you will have a small battle with the members of Ain al-Ahmara. Defeat the enemies and watch the cutscene, after which the quest chain will be completed.
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