Walkthrough of Archon Quests in Genshin Impact: Act 3, Chapter 5. Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises

Today in Genshin Impact, the latest major update 3.2 has become available, along with which a series of story quests Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises appeared in the game. The Archon Quests turned out to be interesting and quite lengthy. In this guide, we will describe a detailed walkthrough of all the quests in the series.

Open the task log and go to the Archon Quests tab. If all the above conditions are met, you will see the new quest The Night Before Dawn here. Click Track and use the time skip in the Paimon menu to wait until the next day. Teleport to Aaru Village and talk to Kankadia. This will start the first quest.

It is worth noting that while completing this chapter of the third volume, you will have a lot of conversations with various characters. In the guide, we will not describe these dialogues.

Talk to Alhaitham and use fast travel to the Hermits' base. Here, watch the lengthy cutscene.

Move to Caravan Ribat and listen to Cyno's conversation with Rahman. Regardless of your response, Cyno will agree to stick to the plan. Go around the main building and talk to the guards. Watch another in-engine cutscene.

Skip two in-game days and follow the marker on the map. Here, Cyno and several guards will be waiting for you. After Rahman appears with his squad, players need to complete a small challenge: defeat all opponents within five minutes. The level of the enemies will match your world level, so there should be no difficulties. After the victory, the quest will be completed.

Rewards:

In this quest, players will also need to listen to a lot of information. Meet with Dehya and Tighnari, then teleport to Port Ormos.

Here, you need to eavesdrop on the conversation of two Fatui sergeants without being noticed by the other guards. To do this, use the environment and move along the left wall. You can also crouch by pressing the corresponding button (on PC, the LMB key).

Return to Pardis Dhyai and deal with several Fatui soldiers. A little later, you will meet with the Storyteller. Wait until 19:00 and move to the Grand Bazaar in Sumeru. After talking with friends, the quest will be completed.

Rewards:

Head to Alhaitham and proceed to the Akademiya. From this moment, you will observe the story from different perspectives. When you find yourself in a solitary cell with Paimon, you need to find a way to contact Nahida. Examine the left side of the room and find the tree trunk. Stand behind it and interact with the object.

After several cutscenes and controlling Nilou, players will need to play as the boy Isaac, who will pretend to be Nahida. You need to avoid the guards by making several decisions.

Choose:

Next, you will have many dialogues, after which the quest will be completed.

Rewards:

Wait for several in-game hours and return to Nahida. The Archon will suggest finding the Storyteller before he becomes a deity. Head to the divinity workshop and find the guy.

First, you need to reach the central hall to activate the elevator. On the way, you will encounter Fatui followers.

First Mechanism

Sit on the moving platform and climb higher using the four-leaf sigil. An enemy will be waiting near the lever. Interact with the mechanism twice.

Second Mechanism

Turn the camera to the left and up to climb higher using the yellow glow. In the passage room, defeat several enemies and examine the rich chest. Move the pattern near the elevator three times.

Third Mechanism

Go to the platform on the right and switch the device twice. This will allow you to reach the next mechanism. Fight the Fatui henchman and examine the common chest. The platform needs to be rotated three times.

Fourth Mechanism

On the way, you will encounter two rotating platforms that determine the direction of the elevator. Both need to be rotated once. In the passage corridor, several groups of enemies will be waiting for you. After defeating them, you can take the contents of the rich chest. Activate the mechanism six times to activate the elevator.

How to Defeat Shouki no Kami

The battle with this boss is divided into three stages. In the first stage, simply use elemental skills and elemental bursts of heroes to deal critical damage to the enemy. There are no additional requirements in this fight.

After the cutscene, the enemy will change its form. It is currently impossible to defeat him. Just try not to die. After some time, a video will play, interrupting the battle.

The final stage of the battle is decisive. Nahida will appear in your party, use the skills and element of this character to deal damage to the enemy. Additionally, collect the crystals scattered around the arena. They are needed to charge Nahida's device. When it is fully charged, press the T button.

For defeating the boss, you will receive the achievement You Do Not Meet the Requirements.

Once near the Consciousness Ship, move forward and fight various enemies. Upon reaching the ship, climb to the bridge and interact with the helm. Watch the lengthy cutscene.

Rewards:

To complete this quest, simply follow the markers on the map and talk to several friends. After finding Alhaitham and talking to other characters, head to the city of Sumeru and wait until 19:00 (time skipping won't work in other regions).

When you attend the festival, proceed to Nahida in the Surasthana Sanctuary and complete the quest.

Rewards: