Follow this Genshin Impact walkthrough to complete the 'Let the Wind Lead' Archon Quest. Learn how to defeat the Eye of the Storm and progress the story.
Alright, so you're tackling the Archon Quest 'Let the Wind Lead' in Genshin Impact. Don't worry, I've got your back! This quest is all about following Venti to Windrise and dealing with a nasty surprise. Let's get you through it smoothly.
- 1
Where am I? You'll start near Mondstadt.
What do I see? You need to go to Windrise.
What do I do? The game tells you to go to Windrise. Just follow the quest marker!
Why this way? This is the main story quest, so you gotta do it to progress.
- 2
Where am I? You're now at Windrise, a large area southeast of Mondstadt, marked by a giant tree.
What do I see? You'll spot Venti chilling by the base of the massive tree. There's also a Statue of the Seven nearby that you can teleport to if you've already activated it.
What do I do? Walk up to Venti. A cutscene will trigger automatically.
Why this way? This is where the story picks up, and Venti will explain a bit more about his connection to Dvalin.
- 3
Where am I? Still at Windrise, right where you were talking to Venti.
What do I see? Suddenly, an enemy called the Eye of the Storm shows up! It's an Anemo-based creature.
What do I do? You need to defeat the Eye of the Storm. This fight can be a bit tricky if you're not ready, especially since it's immune to Anemo attacks. If you don't have any ranged characters, you'll need to be good at dodging.
Why this way? This is the main combat encounter of the quest. You can't proceed until this creature is dealt with.
- Attack Patterns: The Eye of the Storm has a few moves. It does a charging spin attack – just dodge to the side to avoid it. It also hovers and slams down, pulling you into an AoE marker. Keep dodging out of the marker until it lands; this is your best window to attack since it's stationary for a few seconds.
- Elemental Combos: Since it's an Anemo enemy, avoid using Anemo yourself. Hydro and Cryo are your friends here! Xingqiu's 'Fatal Rainscreen' can apply 'Wet', and Chongyun's 'Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost' can 'Freeze' it. If you have Pyro, hitting a Frozen enemy causes 'Melt' for extra damage. You don't need those specific characters, though; any characters applying those elements will work!
- Anemo Barrier: When it creates a large circular Anemo barrier that damages you, look for random wind spouts. Double-jumping on these lets you ride a current for a short time. It's actually safer to stay put and wait for a new spout to spawn nearby rather than chasing them, as they can disappear just as you reach them. If you have ranged characters, hitting the boss during this phase can immobilize it briefly.
After the fight:
Once you defeat the Eye of the Storm, another scene will play out. Venti will ask who told you about the dragon (you'll say Lisa), and he'll share some insights about the Abyss Order. He'll then mention he's heading to the Cathedral in Mondstadt to retrieve the 'Holy Lyre der Himmel'. Once that scene is over, the quest is complete!
- Adventure EXP: 250
- Character EXP: 2,850
- Mora: 5,450
- Primogems: 20
- Other Rewards: 5
Next Quest: Venti’s Plan
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