Complete Genshin Impact's Act I: The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds quest. Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to find Ganyu, complete her and Xiao's trials, and finish the quest.
Walkthrough
- 1Talk to the Jade Chamber secretaries at Yuehai Pavilion.
- 2Head north of Mt. Aozang, gliding across the lake to find Ganyu.
- 3Interact with Ganyu near the cliff edge.
- 4Go south to the site of Ganyu's trial, set by Cloud Retainer.
- 5Complete Cloud Retainer's Trial: Play as Ganyu. Activate twelve Cryo Totems within four minutes. Use updrafts and ring accelerators to reach platforms. Aim carefully for moving totems and those requiring projectile drop compensation.
- 6Talk to Ganyu after the trial.
- 7Glide southeast to Nantianmen and speak with Xiao.
- 8Complete Xiao's Trial: Activate the Ley Line Monolith. Defeat 26 enemies (including Hydro Slimes, Pyro Whopperflowers, and Cicin Mages) while protecting the monolith.
- 9Talk to Xiao to complete the quest.
Tips
- For Cloud Retainer's trial, utilize updrafts and glide through ring accelerators to navigate the platforms efficiently. Charge shots for moving targets and adjust aim for projectile drop.
- For Xiao's trial, use Ganyu's Elemental Skill "Trial of the Qilin" to taunt enemies. Combine Hydro with Ganyu's Cryo for freezing, and then use Electro or Pyro for Superconduct or Overload to deal damage quickly. Bring a mixed party with Hydro, Electro, Pyro, and Geo/Anemo.
Unlock Criteria:
- Location: Liyue Harbor, Liyue
- Requirements: Adventure Rank 40, 1 Story Key, Complete “A New Star Approaches”
- Adventure EXP: 625
- Mora: 38,100
- Other Rewards: 48
- Next Quests: A Secretary in a Sea of Humanity
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