Capturing the Mastermind in Genshin Impact refers to a specific part of the "Narration Footnotes" World Quest during the "Summertide Scales and Tales" event, added in Genshin Impact 4.8. Here's how to go about capturing the mastermind:
Steps to Capture the Mastermind:
Start the Quest:
How to Capture the Mastermind: Begin this quest by talking to Kirara, Image via: HoYoverse
1.Begin this quest by talking to Kirara in Constellation Metropole, which you can reach by taking the Maritime Express Train from Forest of Blessings Station Platform.
Proceed Through the Quest:
2.Follow the quest markers and complete the series of puzzles involving Oracle Pillars, where you'll need to:
3.Copy patterns from family crests to activate mechanisms.
4.Solve puzzles to unlock new areas.
Reaching the Confrontation:
5.After solving the puzzles and learning the truth about the clans, you'll confront the detective who has been narrating the events, revealing themselves as the mastermind.
Chase and Capture:
How to Capture the Mastermind: Chase and Capture, Image via: HoYoverse
6.The Chase: When you confront the mastermind, they will attempt to flee, leading you on a chase through an obstacle course:
7.Use Kirara's Elemental Skill (Hold E on PC) to scale walls quickly, which is essential for catching up. If you don't have Kirara, you can still chase the mastermind, but it might be more challenging.
8.Follow the mastermind across rooftops, avoiding or overcoming obstacles like superglue traps designed to slow you down.
9.Capturing: You'll need to catch up to them until they run out of places to escape. The chase involves a series of jumps and possibly platforming elements where you need to be quick.
End of the Chase:
How to Capture the Mastermind: End of the Chase
10.Once you catch the mastermind, they will admit their guilt. This ends the chase sequence, and you'll proceed with the narrative resolution of the quest.
Tips for the Chase:
•Kirara's Skill: Her Urgent Neko Parcel skill allows you to climb faster and higher, which is crucial during the chase.
•Timing Your Jumps: Pay attention to the timing of your jumps and movements to avoid traps or get stuck.
•Restart: If you fail to catch the mastermind, you can restart the chase from the crime scene.
Conclusion:
After capturing the mastermind, you'll engage in dialogue to understand their motivations, and the quest will conclude with a reward of Primogems and other in-game items.
Note: This quest not only provides a narrative twist but also engages players with its unique mechanics of solving puzzles and then participating in a dynamic chase sequence. Remember, while you can use any character, Kirara's abilities make this part significantly easier. |
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