Chapter 1: Act 1 - Of The Land Amidst Monoliths in Genshin Impact is set in Liyue and follows your journey from Mondstadt to Liyue, where you investigate the death of the Geo Archon, Rex Lapis, during the Rite of Descension. Here's a detailed walkthrough:
Prerequisites:
You must reach Adventure Rank 23 and complete the Prologue: Act III - Song of the Dragon and Freedom.
Quest 1: The Seventh Harbinger
1.Upon arriving in Liyue Harbor, head towards the Yujing Terrace. You'll need to talk to three NPCs along the way:
•A merchant near the port for general information.
•A guard at the entrance of the harbor.
•A performer near the stairs leading to the terrace.
2.Witness the Rite where Rex Lapis appears to be assassinated. You're implicated and need to escape without being caught. You can either blend in with the crowd or sprint to the exit.
3.After escaping, you meet Childe (Tartaglia) at the Northland Bank. He offers to help clear your name in exchange for information about your involvement.
Quest 2: A New Star Approaches
1.To clear your name, you need to seek the adepti for help. Here's how to find each:
2.Go to Jueyun Karst. Use food offerings at a shrine to summon her. She'll require you to complete a trial in the domain "Temple Where Jade and Gold Abide."
3.Travel to Qingyun Peak. After defeating the Geo Hypostasis, interact with the stone tablet to meet him.
4.Head to Qingce Village. Speak with Granny Ruoxin, who tells you to collect fragments of Chi of Yore by solving a puzzle involving statues around the village.
5.After gaining insights from the adepti, return to Childe and Zhongli, who will reveal more about the situation.
Quest 3: When the Yuji Reappears
1.Zhongli sends you to meet Xiao, one of the adepti known as the "Yaksha". At Wangshu Inn, speak with the innkeeper Verr Goldet, who gives you some background on Xiao.
2.To meet Xiao, you need to prepare Almond Tofu, his favorite dish. The chef at the inn is too scared to make it due to hauntings. Investigate the ghost issue by following clues that lead you to a possessed Ruin Hunter. Defeat it, and the ghost agrees to leave if you keep her entertained.
3.Deliver the Almond Tofu to Xiao, who gives you more information about Liyue's situation but doesn't commit to helping.
Quest 4: The Crane Returns on the Wind
1.Zhongli tasks you with gathering materials for Rex Lapis's funeral, including Noctilucous Jade and Everlasting Incense. This involves mining and buying items.
2.Zhongli takes you to see Rex Lapis's body, but it's an Exuvia, not the real god. This revelation marks the end of Act 1, setting up the mystery for the next acts.
Additional Notes:
•Exploration: While not mandatory for quest progression, exploring Liyue will yield Geo Sigils, materials for character ascension, and give you a better understanding of the region's lore and mechanics like the Geo Statues.
•Character Quests: If you have characters linked to Liyue, their Story Quests can provide additional context to the region's story.
•Reputation: Completing quests and tasks in Liyue will increase your reputation, unlocking further quests and rewards.
