"Prologue: Act 2 - For a Tomorrow Without Tears" in Genshin Impact continues the story from where "The Outlander Who Caught the Wind" left off. Here's a detailed walkthrough:
1. Adventure Rank Requirement
Unlocking: You need to reach Adventure Rank 10 to unlock this act. Ensure you've completed the previous quests and have been engaging in activities like exploring, completing quests, and opening chests to rank up.
2. Shadow Over Mondstadt
Go to the Knights of Favonius headquarters in Mondstadt. Speak with Jean, who will tell you about the storm over the city caused by Stormterror. JJean tasks you with investigating Stormterror.
3. Unexpected Guest
A bard named Venti will approach you near the statue of the Anemo Archon in Mondstadt. This meeting introduces Venti, who is actually Barbatos, the Anemo Archon, though this is not immediately revealed. Venti will guide you to the Dragonspine area, but first, you need to strengthen your bond with the elements.
4. Venti's Plan
Gather the following Elemental Orbs to unlock the next part of the quest:
1.Hydro Orb: Near the city gates, interact with a Hydro slime to get the orb.
2.Pyro Orb: Near the blacksmith, defeat a Pyro slime or use a torch.
3.Electro Orb: In the eastern part of Mondstadt, near some trees, use the environment or Electro enemies for this orb.
4.Cryo Orb: Near a pond, break an ice chunk or defeat a Cryo slime.
5. Wind, Courage, and Wings
Follow Venti to the Temple of the Lion, where you'll learn more about your Anemo abilities. Inside, you'll face trials where you need to use Elemental Skills to progress, teaching you about elemental interactions and the importance of Anemo in combat strategy.
6. The Story of "Stormterror"
Venti shares the story of Dvalin, Stormterror, explaining how he was once a defender of Mondstadt but has become corrupted. You'll be asked to investigate Dvalin's Tears, which are causing the storm.
7. Curing Dvalin
Venti guides you to Stormterror's Lair, which involves some combat and puzzle-solving. This fight introduces you to facing large bosses:
•First Phase: Dodge Dvalin's attacks and use Venti's abilities to weaken him.
•Second Phase: After losing some health, you'll need to climb onto Dvalin, destroy his protective scales, and attack his weak spots.
8. Cleansing the Tears
After battling Dvalin, you start collecting his tears scattered around Mondstadt:
•Tear of the Calamity: Near the Thousand Winds Temple.
•Tear of the Resistor: In Dadaupa Gorge.
•Tear of the Dragon: In Springvale, by defeating a boss.
9. Return to Mondstadt
Return to Mondstadt with the tears. You'll encounter a confrontation involving Venti, Jean, and other characters, culminating in a plan to heal Dvalin fully.
10. Conclusion
Go back to Stormterror's Lair with Jean and Venti for the final battle where you use the tears to purify Dvalin. Similar mechanics as before, but now with the goal of purifying rather than just damaging. After the battle, Dvalin is purified, the storm clears, and you witness a heartfelt scene between Venti and Dvalin, signaling peace restored to Mondstadt.
Rewards and Next Steps
You receive various rewards like Primogems, Adventure EXP, and in-game currency. This concludes the Prologue. From here, the story continues with Chapter 1: Act 1 - Of the Land Amidst Monoliths, which is set in Liyue.
This walkthrough covers the main story beats and objectives, but remember, exploration and interaction with the world of Genshin Impact are encouraged, as they can provide additional resources, character development, and enrich your understanding of the game's universe.
