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Act I: Darknight Hero's Alibi
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Act I: Darknight Hero's Alibi

Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to complete the Genshin Impact Act I: Darknight Hero's Alibi quest, including talking to NPCs and defeating enemies.

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Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to complete the Genshin Impact Act I: Darknight Hero's Alibi quest, including talking to NPCs and defeating enemies.

Alright, let's dive into the 'Act I: Darknight Hero's Alibi' quest in Genshin Impact. This one's pretty straightforward, mostly involving a bit of legwork around Mondstadt. You'll need to have finished the Prologue: Act 3 quest to even start this one, so make sure that's done!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Where: Angel’s Share Tavern, Mondstadt.
    What: Chat with Charles, the bartender.
    What to do: Simply initiate a conversation with him.
    Why: He'll give you the next lead in the investigation.
  2. 2
    Where: Mondstadt Plaza.
    What: Find and talk to Margaret.
    What to do: She's just wandering around the main plaza, so keep an eye out and strike up a conversation.
    Why: She'll point you towards the next person you need to speak with.
  3. 3
    Where: Mondstadt's Entrance.
    What: Locate Lawrence, one of the guards.
    What to do: Head to the main gate of the city and find Lawrence among the guards.
    Why: He's got a piece of information crucial to progressing the quest.
  4. 4
    Where: Near the Flower Shop, Mondstadt.
    What: Find and talk to Donna.
    What to do: Look for Donna, who's usually hanging out near the flower stall.
    Why: She's the last person you need to speak to before the next phase.
  5. 5
    Where: Designated Location.
    What: You'll need to wait or change the in-game time.
    What to do: Access your menu and set the time to evening, specifically between 18:00 and 06:00. Then, head to the quest marker.
    Why: The quest requires a specific time of day to proceed, likely for story or atmospheric reasons.
  6. 6
    Where: Designated Location.
    What: Enemies will appear.
    What to do: Engage and defeat all the required enemies.
    Why: This is the final step to completing this part of the quest.
Tips
  • Keep an eye on your mini-map for quest markers; they'll guide you directly to each NPC.
  • Make sure your characters are leveled up enough to handle the enemies in the final step. If you're struggling, consider doing some Ley Line Outcrops or exploring for materials to upgrade your gear and characters.

Quest Details:

  • Quest Type: Story Quest
  • Chapter: Noctua Chapter: Act I
  • Location: Mondstadt, Mondstadt
  • Quest Giver: Diluc

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