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Act I: A Ruin Under Lock and Key
Genshin Impact

Act I: A Ruin Under Lock and Key

Follow this Genshin Impact walkthrough to complete Act I: A Ruin Under Lock and Key. Learn how to solve the contraption puzzles and light the monuments in Sal Terrae.

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Follow this Genshin Impact walkthrough to complete Act I: A Ruin Under Lock and Key. Learn how to solve the contraption puzzles and light the monuments in Sal Terrae.

Alright, let's get through this part of Zhongli's Story Quest, 'Act I: A Ruin Under Lock and Key'. It's all about solving a little puzzle involving some ancient contraptions. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward if you follow along!

Walkthrough
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    Head to Sal Terrae: First things first, teleport to the Sal Terrae Waypoint. You know, the one west of Dragonspine? From there, make your way to the small island to the north. You'll spot a ruin with a magical seal and a Stone Tablet right in front of it. Go check it out, and a cutscene will kick off, mentioning a contraption that can unlock the seal.

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    Find the First Contraption: Now, you need to head southwest across the sea. Keep going west from the larger island in the middle. You'll find the first contraption there.

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    Align the Relics: This is a bit of a visual puzzle. You need to position your camera so that the Glyph you see aligns perfectly. It's like lining up pieces of a picture. Just stand in front of the tilted pillar of salt and face the rocks to the west. Give your camera a little nudge until the golden glyph lines up just right.

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    Locate the Second Contraption: Head over to the east end of the same island. You'll trigger a small scene where Zhongli shares some lore about different regions: "Tianheng in the South, Yaoguang in the East, Jueyun in the West, Qingce in the North - All desolate and devoid of life, Liyue is vast, yet even one haven is hard to find." This is your clue!

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    Light the Monuments: Listen to Zhongli's clue! You need to activate the Electro totems in the exact order he mentioned: South, then East, then West, and finally North. Once you've activated them all, you'll get some dialogue confirming your success.

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    Return to the Ruin: Head back to the ruin you saw earlier, up north. After another cutscene, this quest chapter will wrap up.

Tips
  • Pay close attention to Zhongli's dialogue for the order of the totems. It's the key to solving the puzzle!
  • The alignment puzzle can be a little tricky. Don't be afraid to move around and adjust your camera angle until it clicks.

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