Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves in Genshin Impact: Archon Quest Volume 2 Prologue Walkthrough

Autumn wind, crimson leaves in Inazumu. In it, the Traveler will become a participant in the competition, get acquainted with the captain of the Alcor and the escaped samurai.

In the guide, we will tell you how to start and complete the quest Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves, as well as how to get secret achievements for the quest.

How to start Archons' quest Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves in Genshin Impact

In order to start the age of the plot, you must:

• to reach 30 adventure ranks;
• complete the previous Archons quest "We will meet again".

After completing all the conditions, move to the teleport north of Li Yue Harbor. On the hill overlooking the city, look out to sea and talk to Paimon to start the quest. The heroes will discuss the meeting with the twin and decide to head to Inazuma.

Path through the storm

To get a chance to visit the Electro Kingdom, the Traveler will have to participate in a competition.

Ask Atsuko how to get to Inazuma

Travel to Li Yue Harbor to find the girl from Inazuma. Atsuko stands on the edge of the pier in the east of the city. According to her, getting to the Electro region is not easy, and it is best to cross the sea on the Alcor ship.

Meet Bay Dou on the Alcor

Next, you need to go aboard the Alcor to seek help from its captain. There is a teleport on the ship itself, which becomes available after completing the quest "Lone Ship in Guyun".

In this case, it is possible to get to the ship from the nearest island.

Move to Guyun's realm, get out of the cave, run around it and climb up to the hill south of the dungeon.

Fly to the ship across the sea and climb aboard on the oars lowered into the water. On the second floor in front of Alcor you will find Beidou. After meeting, the captain will offer to become a participant in her competition in order to win a prize - escort on a ship to Inazuma.

Go to the fighting arena and rate the other participants

Head to the southwestern landmass in Guyun Stone Forest. When you get to the venue of the competition, get to know your future competitors.

To the south stands the first challenger, Uncle Yun. Not far from him, you will see two more NPCs - Liang and Chai Yi. The third participant named Jin Yu sits a little further away, near the coast to the north of the arena.

Speak to Zhu Han in charge of registration

After reviewing all the competitors, run to the registration desk in the center of the island. A girl named Zhu Han will write down the main character and invite them to enter the arena. Selecting a replica "Ready", automatically proceed to the next stage of the quest with a battle.

Southern Cross Fighting Tournament

The traveler became a participant in the tournament, where he will have to several tests.

Take part in the tournament and win

The first round will unfold in the center of the arena, where you need to fight Jin Yu. Only the main character is available for battle, and his elemental skill and elemental explosion are missing. It is possible to fight only with normal attacks, the damage of which is significantly increased, so it will not be difficult to defeat the opponent.

Once defeated, run to Kazuha and Beidou, who are waiting on the side of the arena. The heroes will cheer up the Traveler before the next stage.

Talk to Zhu Han and win the semi-finals

Run to the registration desk again to get permission from Zhu Han to proceed to the semi-finals. Here you need to defeat Rong Shi. The principle of the battle is similar to the previous round, so it will not be difficult to win.

Ask about your opponent

The heroes decide to find out more about the Traveler's final opponent. First, run east of the arena to the NPC named Uncle Yun and consult with him.

Nearby you will find another participant named Liang. Ask him too.

After discussing with all the participants, go to Beidou and Kazuha for advice. The guy will offer to move away to discuss the finalist in private.

Follow Kazuha to a secluded area

The place mentioned by Kazuha will be at the exit of the cave where Guyun Realm dungeon. From the dungeon, run to the shore and talk to the hero.

Kazuha decides to test the Traveler by fighting: defeat the monsters to show off your elemental skills. In the first half of the battle, the hero is expected Pyro slime, and in the second - a group of two Electro slimes, as well as one Cryo and one Hydro enemy. After successfully completing the test, return to the competition with the samurai.

Along the path of the wind

At the final stage of the quest, the main character will have to return the stolen trophy.

Proceed to the arena to start the final round

Returning to the venue of the competition, you will find that the opponent for the final round is nowhere to be found. Kazuha will wonder if there is a prize for the winner.

At the edge of the tournament area is a prize stand. After checking it, find out that Eye of God disappeared.

Follow Kazuha to find God's Eye

The heroes discuss the missing artifact, and Kazuha volunteers to go looking for it. The traveler decides to go with him.

Run to the northwest of the tournament site and an air current will appear on the edge of the shore.

Take off on the current and fly through a series of rings to a small patch of land to the west. The entire distance must be overcome in half a minute.

Look for clues on a small island

After landing on land, run west to the shore. There you will see a yellow glow, signaling evidence.

After investigating the lead, Kazuha will sense the robber on the other side, and a new wind current will immediately appear nearby.

Take off on it, and in 30 seconds cover the distance to the opposite coast.

After landing, run into the crevice between the rocks, and inside you will stumble upon a group treasure thieves. Get rid of them to get back to chasing the robber.

Speak to the Treasure Thief who stole the Eye of God

Run around the rocks, and on the left you will see a thief named Glider Fay. In a conversation with him, it turns out that he was the final opponent of the Traveler, but he chickened out and fled with the stolen prize. After the dialogue, the man will attack the heroes.

The battle with the Glider will not cause difficulties, since you can use all the characters from the squad without restrictions. Kazuha will intimidate the defeated robber, and he will return the Eye of God.

Return to the arena in Guyun Stone Forest

After watching the cut-scene with Kazuha's story, head back to the deserted competition area.

Report to Zhu Han about what happened, and she will recognize the Traveler as the winner of the tournament.

Next story quest - "Unchanging God and Eternal Utopia".

Achievements for the quest "Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves"

Volume 2's Prologue has three hidden achievements that unlock as you progress.

Achievement A Storm is Coming

By agreeing with Beidou on a trip to Inazuma, you will earn the achievement “A Thunderstorm is Coming” worth 5 Source Stones.

Achievement Fight!

Achievement "To Fight!" can be obtained by defeating an opponent at the beginning of a fighting competition. Together with her, you can pick up 5 source stones.

Achievement Autumn wind, crimson leaves

For the complete completion of the Prologue of Volume 2, you will unlock the achievement "Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves". For finding it, you will receive 5 source stones.

Awards

After completing the quest "Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves", you will receive the following resources as a reward:

• 60 source stones;
• 2150 adventure experience;
• by 2 Books of Instructions on "Prosperity", "Gold" and "Diligence";
• 18 magical gain ores;
• 9 hero experience books;
• 103625 pestilence;
• a commemorative item for the Inventory is the medal of the champion of the Southern Cross Fighting Tournament.

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