The Crane Returns On The Wind (Interlude Chapter Act 1) is an Archon Quest in Genshin Impact! Check out How To Unlock, where to start, Rewards, Walkthrough Chart & Tips.
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Previous & Next Archon Quest
| Previous | - | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 2 Act 3 | Interlude Chapter Act 1 | Chapter 2 Act 4 |
The Crane Returns On The Wind (Interlude Chapter Act 1) - Walkthrough Chart & Tips
Part 1: Jade Chamber Rising
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Yujing Terrace and meet Ningguang there. |
| 2 | Follow the peddlers to find out what's going on. |
| 3 | Head to Bubu Pharmacy. |
| 4 | Go to the Feiyun Commerce Guild and look for Xingqiu. |
II. Follow The Peddlers
You will find Shenhe being confronted by two men. Approach them to trigger the cutscene.
Part 2: Seagaze Sunset
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Search for the Abode around Lisha and follow the Seelie. |
| 2 | Enter the Abode. |
| 3 | Activate the seals on the Ancient Array Core. |
| 4 | Destroy the Ancient Array Cores. |
| 5 | Continue onward and keep on moving the Stone Walls to secure a path. |
| 6 | Destroy the last Ancient Array Core and talk to Shenhe. |
| 7 | Return to the Jade Chamber worksite to look for Shenhe. |
| 8 | Bring Shenhe to the Hotel and talk to Cloud Retainer. |
| 9 | Wait until the following day (08:00 - 12:00) and talk to Shenhe. |
III. Activate The Seals On The Ancient Array Core
To activate the seals, you will need to get the crystal inside the glowing shiny rocks near the lanterns. After unlocking 2 seals, a wind current will spawn which will lead you to the last seal.
IV. Destroy The Ancient Array Cores
You will need to defeat the enemies before you can damage the Ancient Array Cores. Try to burst down the cores as fast as possible with your abilities after defeating each wave of enemies!
V. Move The Stone Walls To Secure A Path
While traversing the abode, you will find stone walls that can be moved. Just keep on touching the stone walls until you can secure a path. You can also find a common chest while doing this.
Part 3: Bygones Time Likes Dust Passing
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ask around the worksite for news. |
| 2 | Ask Master Zhang about Wonder Cores. |
| 3 | Go to the southwestern side of Mt. Tianheng and talk to Yun Jin. |
| 4 | Use Visions to find the Starsplinter Iron. |
| 5 | Ask the Old Man about Subrosium and search for records left behind the village. |
| 6 | Continue searching for records concerning ore. |
| 7 | Go to the middle of the lake and wait until evening (around 17:30). |
| 8 | Look for Subrosium. |
| 9 | Give the two types of ore to Zhang. |
IV. Use Visions To Find The Starsplinter Iron
| Map | Location |
|---|---|
 |  |
You can find the first one on top of the huge rock near you.
| Map | Location |
|---|---|
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The second one can be found inside a small hut near the main road.
VIII. Look For Subrosium
| Map | Location |
|---|---|
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Part 4: Where The Heart Finds Rest
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Give the Wonder Cores and Adepti Sigils to Baiwen. |
| 2 | Talk to Ningguang at the Jade Chamber. |
| 3 | Defeat Beisht, 'The Avenger Of The Vortex". |
| 4 | Head to the Jade Chamber and take part in the victorious feast. |
Fight Beisht, The Avenger Of The Vortex
You will soon be confronted by Beisht who is revealed to be Osial's Wife to avenge him. Shenhe goes underwater to fight Osial while you and Paimon decide to help her.
Stock Up On Food & Bring A Healer
Before going back to the Jade Chamber, be sure you have enough food and bring at least a healer in case you find yourself in a bad situation when fighting Beisht.
Try Dodging Her Attacks & Projectiles
Similar to the Dvalin Boss Fight, Beisht will try to hit you with her ranged attacks before she goes to a vulnerable state. Try to dodge her attacks or use a shielder to make it easier for your team to survive.
Attack Beisht While She Is Downed
Try to unleash your abilities when Beisht strikes down with one of her heads. There will be a certain amount of time where you can unleash your abilities to try and take down one of her heads.
Wear Down Two Of Her Heads
After you defeat two of Beisht's heads, she will retreat and you will acquire the "Majesty Of The Deep" achievement. Leave the domain to continue the story and finish the Archon Quest.
Previous & Next Archon Quest
| Previous | - | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 2 Act 3 | Interlude Chapter Act 1 | Chapter 2 Act 4 |
The Crane Returns On The Wind (Interlude Chapter Act 1) - Rewards
Quest Rewards
| Adventure EXP | 2450 EXP |
|---|---|
| Mora | 89325 |
| Items | Adventurer's Experience x6 Dragonheir's False Fin x2 Hero's Wit x7 Mystic Enhancement Ore x17 Primogems x60 |
How To Unlock The Crane Returns On The Wind (Interlude Chapter Act 1)
New Liyue Archon Quest
| Release Date |
|---|
| January 5, 2022 |
| Eligibility |
| Reach Adventure Rank 28 or above |
| How To Unlock |
| Complete the Archon Quest Chapter I: Act III - A New Star Approaches |
The Crane Returns On The Wind is an Archon Quest for Version 2.4. The quest is about the Jade Chamber's restoration which was the original residence of Ningguang.
2.4 Update Release Date & Patch NotesShenhe & Yun Jin Debut
Shenhe and Yun Jin will make their appearance in this Archon Quest to lend a hand to the Traveler. Join them on this quest to know more about their backgrounds and affiliation.
Must Complete Previous Archon Quest
Genshin Impact follows a linear story line so in order to access this quest, you must complete the previous quest, "Chapter I: Act III - A New Star Approaches" first.
