"Wind-Riding Knight" concludes the initial set of quests for Prologue: Act I - The Outlander Who Caught the Wind in Genshin Impact. Here's how to go through this quest.
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Unlocking the Quest
1.Prerequisite: You need to complete the previous parts of Prologue Act I, specifically after dealing with the unexpected power and returning to Mondstadt.
Quest Walkthrough
2.Meeting Jean: After your return to Mondstadt with information or after dealing with the domain or disturbance, you'll likely meet Jean, the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, for the first time in the questline. This might happen at the Knights of Favonius headquarters.
3.The Mission to Stormterror's Lair: Jean will brief you about the ongoing threat posed by Stormterror (Dvalin), the dragon causing havoc around Mondstadt. Your mission is to approach or investigate Stormterror's lair.
4.Travel to Stormterror's Lair: You'll head towards the location known as Stormterror's Lair. This journey might involve:
5.Navigation Challenges: Using the wind currents or your glider to navigate through or to high places.
6.Combat: You might encounter enemies or need to clear a path to progress.
7.Confrontation or Observation: Upon reaching the vicinity or an overlook of Stormterror's Lair, there could be either a direct confrontation with environmental hazards caused by Stormterror or an observation point where you see the extent of the dragon's power.
8.Escape or Resolution: Given this is an introductory arc, a full battle with Stormterror might not occur. Instead, you might:
9.Witness Stormterror's power leading to a strategic retreat.
10.Or, engage in a symbolic or minor skirmish that shows the dragon's strength, prompting a need for a more prepared approach in future quests.
11.Return to Mondstadt: After your encounter or observation, return to Mondstadt to report back to Jean. Here, you'll discuss the next steps or the gravity of the situation.
12.Quest Completion: Conclude by speaking with Jean or possibly other key characters like Lisa or Kaeya, setting the stage for the next act or quests concerning the Stormterror issue.
Quest Rewards
•Adventure EXP: A significant amount to help you advance in Adventure Rank.
•Primogems: For completing this part of the Archon Quest.
•Character EXP Materials: Useful for leveling up characters.
•Mora: Standard quest completion reward.
•Artifact(s): Possibly a set piece or a useful artifact for early gameplay.
Quest Tips
•Gliding: Use this quest to get comfortable with gliding and using wind currents, which are crucial for exploration in Genshin Impact.
•Team Preparation: Ensure your team is balanced with elements that can trigger reactions since you might face various environmental or combat challenges.
•Co-op Mode: If you find the journey to Stormterror's Lair challenging, remember that co-op mode is an option for assistance, although this early in the game, you might not have access to it yet or might prefer to experience the story solo.
•Resource Gathering: On your way, gather resources; they're always useful, especially plants like Philanemo Mushrooms which are native to Mondstadt.
This quest not only progresses the storyline but also further immerses you into the lore of Mondstadt, its protectors, and the threats it faces, setting up for deeper adventures into the world of Teyvat.