Follow our Genshin Impact guide for Act 1: The Truth Is Also a Lie. Learn how to rescue Shinnojou, defeat guards, find the key, and uncover the plot behind the wedding.
Walkthrough
- 1Go and save Shinnojou: Travel to the cave west of the Grand Narukami Shrine (near Araumi waypoint). A scene will play upon approach.
- 2Investigate the situation inside the cave: Engage the guards.
- 3Defeat the guards / Talk to the guards: Use Ayato's Elemental Skill (Kamisato Art: Kyouka) to create an illusion and enter the Takimeguri Kanka state for rapid Hydro attacks. Use his Elemental Burst (Kamisato Art: Suiyuu) for AoE damage and attack buffs. Defeat the guards; they will flee.
- 4Look for the key the Bake-Danuki made off with: Find the Tanuki by listening for its melody and approaching it before it disappears. Repeat this process a few times. The Tanuki will eventually drop the key.
- 5Use the key to free Shinnojou / Talk to Shinnojou: Use the key to unlock Shinnojou's cage. He will reveal the wedding is a scheme. After leaving the cave, Ayato will plant false information with Matsuura.
- 6Check the current situation using the city Bulletin Board: Teleport to the upper Inazuma City waypoint and head to the bulletin board to see public discussion about the wedding.
- 7Talk to Kujou Kamaji: Proceed to speak with Kujou Kamaji.
- 8Go observe the Kanjou Commission informant / Follow Hideo and do not be discovered: Follow Hideo without being detected.
- 9Observe from Afar: Continue observing the situation from a distance.
Tips
- When fighting the guards, Ayato's Elemental Skill followed by normal attacks is highly effective.
- The Tanuki can be found near a torch, behind a rock pile, inside a large crate, and at the back of the cave. Attack the suspicious objects to reveal it.
- Ayato lets the guards go, stating they are needed as bait.
- After freeing Shinnojou, Ayato manipulates Matsuura by feeding him false information.
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