This is Perilous Trail Archon Quest guide in Genshin Impact 2.7 Update. Includes how to unlock, end of the line, rewards, walkthrough, domain puzzle, part 1, 2 and 3, tips!
Table of Contents
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Perilous Trail | A Muddy Bizarre Adventure |
Archon Quest Progression
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The Crane Returns On The Wind | - |
Perilous Trail Part 3 - End Of The Line Walkthrough Guide & Tips
Fantastic Compass Puzzle Solution
In the Perilous Part 3, you will be using the Fantastic Compass to pass through different areas inside the domain. Follow the walkthrough guide below to know how to solve the Fantastic Compass puzzle.
Fantastic Compass Puzzle Solution Walkthrough Guide
No. | Procedures |
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1 | Defeat the Treasure Hoarders. ※ Trial Character: Yanfei ![]() Click to Enlarge |
2 | Go to the Fantastic Compass and choose Rotate the needle forward. ※ A new gateway will be activated, enter the domain gate after navigating the compass. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
3 | Upon entering the domain gate, you must first defeat the Fatuis before you proceed to the compass. ※ Trial Characters: Yelan & Yanfei ![]() Click to Enlarge ※ You can also find a common chest upon destroying the 2 geo barrels at the back, near the pile of rocks. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
4 | After defeating the Fatuis, navigate the Fantastic Compass and choose rotate backwards and then enter the domain gate. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
5 | Destroy the twig / small tree beside the Fantastic Compass. Navigate the compass and choose Rotate forwards, then enter the domain gate. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
6 | Upon reaching the next area, rotate the compass backwards until it reach the symbol indicated at the image below. ![]() Click to Enlarge ※ Open the gate on the right side of the fantastic compass, since in the other area the compass will appear behind that gate. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
7 | Fight Bosacious. ※ Trial Character: Xiao ![]() Click to Enlarge ※ Proceed to the fantastic compass behind the gate and then rotate it backwards until it reaches the symbol indicated on the image below. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
8 | Rotate the clock's hand according to the image below to be able to enter into a new area. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
9 | Upon entering the new area, you will be seeing the traveler's twin. Follow the twin until you reach the Fantastic Compass' location. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
10 | For the last part, a Precious Chest will appear at the domain gate upon completing the quest. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
Perilous Trail Part 2 Walkthrough Guide & Tips
Danger All Around Walkthrough Guide
Perilous Trail Part 2 Walkthrough
No. | Procedures |
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1 | Enter the City of Hidden Runes Domain |
2 | Go to the puzzle areas ▼ Go to the Puzzle Solutions ※ Use the ball-shaped mechanism to transport your way to the puzzle platforms. |
3 | Operate the Lightshapers ▼ How to operate the Lightshapers |
4 | Escape the room/domain (Abyss) |
5 | Look and interact with Xiao ↳ Unlock an Achievement called No Way Home. |
2. Platform Puzzle Solutions

Upon reaching the platform, step on the correct symbol that corresponds to the color and symbol. Be careful when stepping to wrong symbols as it will give you a minimum damage.
Symbol Puzzle Solutions
Green Symbol (Anemo) | Yellow Symbol (Geo) |
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Blue Symbol (Hydro) | Violet Symbol (Electro) |
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▲You can easily follow the images above to know the correct symbols to step on.
3. Operate The Lightshapers

Once the spawned enemies are cleared, you can now approach the lightshaper to operate it. Adjust the light beams accordingly towards the symbols.
Adjust The Beam Light's Positions
Green Symbol (Anemo) | Yellow Symbol (Geo) |
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Blue Symbol (Hydro) | Violet Symbol (Electro) |
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▲You can easily follow the images above to know the positions of the light beams.
Perilous Trail Part 1 Walkthrough Guide & Tips
The Unexpected Guest Walkthrough Guide
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Go to the lower levels of The Chasm. |
2 | Talk to Yanfei |
3 | Go deeper within The Chasm. |
4 | Enter the Chamber of Twisted Cranes and ascertain if the Domain leads outside. |
5 | Navigate the mechanisms and then defeat the enemies on each area. ▼ How to solve the Chasmic Maze |
6 | Exit to the portal |
7 | Talk to everyone |
Chasmic Maze Puzzle Solutions
Perilous Trail Part 1 Maze Puzzle Solution
No. | Procedure |
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1 | ※ It is highly recommended to use Hydro characters, since most of the enemies in this domain are Pyro Slimes.![]() Click to Enlarge |
2 | From area 1, Interact with the mechanism to rotate the area 2. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
3 | Make sure to rotate the platform according to the image below ![]() Click to Enlarge |
4 | From area 2, Interact with the mechanism to rotate the next platform (area 3) vertically ![]() Click to Enlarge |
5 | At area 4, defeat the enemies first in order to unlock the mechanism. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
6 | At the area 4, interact with the mechanism and rotate the area horizontally (to the right) 3x (three times). ![]() Click to Enlarge |
7 | Make sure that the mechanism on the other area 3 is facing your side at the area 4. Then go back to the area 3 towards area 2. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
8 | Once you returned to the opposite side (area 2), interact with the mechanism and rotate it vertically (upward). ![]() Click to Enlarge |
9 | Climb above to the area 4 and defeat the monsters first to unlock the mechanism. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
10 | At the area 4, interact with the mechanism. ![]() Click to Enlarge |
11 | Climb to the next area (area 5) and defeat the 2 Geovishaps ![]() Click to Enlarge |
You Can Continue With Realms Of Guile And War After

After talking to everyone, you can now do the event challenges by interacting with the sign board near Yanfei. The Archon Quest seems to be time-gated, so you'll have to wait for the continuation.
Perilous Trail Event Release Date & Walkthrough GuideWorld Quest & Achievements
You can unlock The Tales Behind the Fan world quest & get additional achievements after completing the Perilous Trail Act 2.
The Tales Behind the Fan Quest GuidePerilous Trail Rewards
Quest Rewards
Adventure EXP | 4525 EXP |
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Mora | 198625 |
Items | Hero's Wit x 19 Mystic Enhancement Ore x 37 Primogems x 60 Guide To Diligence x 2 Guide To Gold x 2 Guide To Prosperity x 2 |
Perilous Trail - How To Unlock & Overview
An Archon Quest Set In The Chasm

Release Date |
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May 31, 2022 |
Eligibility |
- Adventure Rank 28 and above |
How To Unlock |
- Complete Wherefore Did the Spiritstone Descend? - Complete Arataki Itto's Story Quest - Complete Raiden Shogun Story Quest |
The Chasm still holds many secrets and the Traveler along with their companions return to its depths to finally uncover them all.
The Chasm & Underground Mines GuidePrologue | |||
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Act 1 | Act 2 | Act 3 | - |
Chapter 1 | |||
Act 1 | Act 2 | Act 3 | Act 4 |
Chapter 2 | |||
Prologue | Act 1 | Act 2 | Act 3 |
Act 4 | - | - | - |
Interludes | |||
The Crane Returns On The Wind | Perilous Trail | - | - |
Released In The 2.7 Update
The quest was added during the 2.7 Update. Together with it came an Event called Realms Of Guile & War.
Event Schedule
Event Details | Schedule (Server Time) |
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Phase I | Unlocks after Version 2.7 |
Phase II | Unlocks on June 1, 2022 04:00 AM |
Phase III | Unlocks on June 2, 2022 04:00 AM |
Phase IV | Unlocks on June 3, 2022 04:00 AM |
Event Duration
Event | Duration (Server Time) |
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Perilous Trail Event | Until June 20, 2022 03:59 AM |
Event Shop | Until June 27, 2022 03:59 AM |
Must Complete Previous Archon Quest
Genshin Impact follows a linear story line so in order to access this quest, you must complete the previous quests, first.
All Archon Quest Guides
Prologue | |||
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Act 1 | Act 2 | Act 3 | - |
Chapter 1 | |||
Act 1 | Act 2 | Act 3 | Act 4 |
Chapter 2 | |||
Prologue | Act 1 | Act 2 | Act 3 |
Act 4 | - | - | - |
Interludes | |||
The Crane Returns On The Wind | Perilous Trail | - | - |
The Traveler Finally Meets Yelan

Although Yelan briefly showed up during the Traveler's exploration of the Chasm, it's only now that the Traveler will finally meet her. What part will she play in this quest?
Yelan Articles | |
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Yelan - Release Date & Voice Actor | Yelan - Weapon & Build |
Xiao Will Play A Big Part In The Story

After taking a backseat as the Traveler went to Inazuma, Xiao has returned and will play a big part in this Archon Quest. This might be due to the hints that the mysterious voice in the Chasm is actually the lost Yaksha.
Xiao Builds & ReviewGenshin Impact - Related Quest Guides
