Harbinger of Ruin and the Last Petition in Genshin Impact: How to Petition and Defeat the Mechanical Dragon

В Genshin impact The Harbinger of Destruction and the Last Petition quest is the only part of the story that brings the Traveler and their Saurian companion's adventure together to a close. Upon reaching the Heart of the Sacred Mountain, open the final gate using the Golden Petitions.

The final journey will prove extremely dangerous for both the hero and the little zavrenok, who is hiding a big secret. In the guide we will tell you how complete a quest from a chain "Final Flashes of Flame".

How to start a quest

To open a task, please fulfill the following conditions:

• The must have at least 28 adventure rank;
• the last quest is completed "The Lost Traveler in the Abode of Ashes";
• completed quest "Notes on a Lost City";
• the final task has been completed "Between Promise and Oblivion";
• two collected Golden petitions.

The quest will start automatically if all the specified requirements are met. If you have not previously collected the Golden Petitions, after receiving them, you can return to the location through a special teleport on the Heart of the Sacred Mountain level, which opened during the quest Like the scorching sun that illuminates the darkness.

Genshin Impact Harbinger of Destruction Quest Walkthrough and Final Petition

Due to the peculiarities of the place where the heroes find themselves, the little saurian companion will have to go the rest of the way alone, meet the most unexpected acquaintances and even reveal a big secret about himself.

Submit a golden petition

Once both Golden Petitions are collected, head to the central island of the Heart of the Sacred Mountain location and bring them to the monument in the center of the stone structure. You will also open two precious treasure chests.

Enter the light

After the cutscene, a ladder will appear above the pedestal where the petitions were presented. Climb it and enter the light. Before moving, a hint will appear on the screen: "Step into the light and let the flames of the Sacred Mountain cleanse everything. The next part of the story will be quite intense.". Despite the warning, the rest of the game will only take about 15-20 minutes and will consist mainly of dialogues and cutscenes.

Defeat the Mechanical Source Dragon

Once you find yourself in an unusual location, go ahead and explore the arena. Instead of an active squad, you will have to control a test Traveler of the element that the main character on the belongs to at the time of ing.

Once you reach the arena, the hero will be attacked by the Ancient Mechanical Dragon of the Source: The Mechanism of the Final Trial. At this point, fighting the dragon on your own is pointless. Dodge the attacks and wait for the enemy's special attack, during which he will imprison the Traveler and Paimon in a cage. The imprisonment will trigger a notification "All of the squad died", after which the action will move on to the saurian companion.

Save your friends

Once you start controlling the Tepetlisaur, approach the cage with the Traveler and wait for the arrival of the Sage of the Stolen Flame, who will transport the baby to another location.

Talk to the one who calls himself Kukulkan

In the new location, talk to the dragon who introduces himself as Kukulkan and follow him from one island to another. During the dialogue, you will be able to learn a lot of important information about dragons, their civilization and the structure of Natlan.

Go to where Huitzilopochtli is

In the final part of the conversations with Kukulkan, the saurian companion will have to make an important choice and decide what to do with Natlan: accept the offer of the Sage of the Stolen Flame or reject it. During the dialogue, you will have to answer the question: "First confirmation. Are you sure you want to activate Huitzilopochtli?".

The following answer will slightly affect the development of the plot:

• I confirm activation.
• Cancel activation!

If you refuse even once, the quest plot will continue. Three confirmations in a row will open an unusual cut-scene, but in the end you will still be asked to cancel the operation.

Read more about the consequences of the decision in a separate article.

Step onto the path you created

After making a choice regarding Huitzilopochtli, go to the exit of the location and climb the stairs. Returning to the real world, you will receive the achievement Creating the Desired Path.

Return to friends

Follow the path back to the arena, smashing the messages from Kukulkan that appear. Destroy them with a normal attack of the Tepetlisaur, pressing RMB. Release the companions from the cage, getting close enough to them.

How to kill the mechanical dragon of the source

After rescuing the Traveler, the battle with the Ancient Mechanical Source Dragon will continue. Attack the enemy together with the Saurian and watch for its special attacks. When you receive a warning from Paimon or see time slowing down, activate the companion's special skill by pressing the key "T". It can also be used when an enemy is caged.

Sometimes after activating the skill, you will have to hide under the barrier created by the Saurian. Hide inside to avoid taking damage from the boss's attacks. Defeat the enemy using the Traveler's normal attacks, skills, and super ability.

Achievement Creating the Path You Desire

Choose the path you wish to follow after leaving Kukulkan and returning to the Traveler to unlock the achievement. "Creating the Desired Path" in Genshin Impact. The achievement can be found in the section "Wonders of the World" and take a reward for it in the form of 5 source stones.

Achievement Flowers for Someone

Complete the quest Harbinger of Destruction and the final petition to fulfill the requirement. "Perhaps, compared to the world in his hands, there was something even more important." and unlock the achievement "Flowers for someone". The achievement will appear in the section "Remnants of the Radiance of the Sacred Mountain" and will allow you to take a prize of 10 Primogems.

Awards

As a prize for completing the quest, you will receive a number of useful resources:

• × 50 source stones;
• × 400 adventure experience points;
• × 5 hero experience books;
• × 4 magic ore gain;
• × 1 cornerstone of stars and flames;
• ×30 pestilence;
• profile avatar "Silent Meditations on Time".

Completion of the task until 29 July 2025 year will allow you to collect an additional reward of 100 Primogems in the Sacred Mountain and Blessed Lands event tab.

We hope this guide helped you complete the quest Harbinger of Destruction and the Last Petition and submit gold petitions to Genshin Impact. Write to comments, if any difficulties arise. Read about them in special articles all tasks of the world Pyro country.