Chapter 3 Act 1 (Through Mists Of Smoke And Forests Dark) is a quest for Genshin Impact. Guide contains how to unlock, puzzle, correct replies, answers for Chapter III Act I.
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Previous & Next Archon Quest
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| Interlude Chapter Perilous Trail | Chapter 3 Act 1 | Chapter 3 Act 2 |
Chapter 3 Act 1 (Through Mists Of Smoke And Forests Dark) - How To Unlock & Location
How To Unlock
| Eligibility |
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| Adventure Rank 20 or above |
| Complete Requiem Of The Echoing Depths Archon Quest |
Starting Location
The quest will start at the Sumeru nation, beside the Chasm area. There will also be a new waypoint located in the Chasm, upon activating it, go through inside the cave to reach the quest location.
| Map | Location |
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Chapter 3 Act 1 (Through Mists Of Smoke And Forests Dark) - Walkthrough & Tips
Gandharva Ville Walktrhough
| Procedure | |
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| 1 | ▼ Go to the Chasm └ ▼ Unlock the new waypoint |
| 2 | Go inside the cave, and continue following the path until you reach the quest location |
| 3 | Continue following the mysterious person |
| 4 | Walk towards the middle of the branch |
| 5 | Continue walking |
| 6 | Go to Collei |
| 7 | Go to the locations of the lamps along the path |
| 8 | Climb to the top of the rock └ Unlock Sumeru's statue of seven |
| 9 | Go back to Collei |
| 10 | Return to Gandharva Ville |
| 11 | Adjust the in-game time to 8:00 (the next day) |
| 12 | Go to Collei |
| 13 | Follow Tighnari below the hut |
| 14 | Collect (4) Fresh Nilotpala Lotus |
| 15 | Go back to Tighnari |
| 16 | Go to Amir and talk to him |
| 17 | Go to the Withering Zone |
| 18 | ▼ Clear the Withering Zone └ Defeat the enemies └ Hit the Withering Branches |
| 19 | Destroy the Tumor of Withering └ Summon a Dendrograna before destroying the tumor |
| 20 | Return to Gandharva Ville |
| 21 | Rescue Haypasia |
| 22 | Go through the mysterious mist |
| 23 | Go inside the tree hollow |
| 24 | Defeat the enemies |
| 25 | Go to the special cave above & collect └ ▼ Make use of the Four-Leaf Sigil & Bouncy Mushrooms |
| 26 | Collect Primeval Rosins └ ▼ How to get the Primeval Rosins └ Defeat the enemies you'll encounter |
| 27 | Unlock/Activate The Gate |
| 28 | ▼ Solve the mini puzzle inside the courtyard room |
| 29 | Go to the upper platform, make use of the Four-Leaf Sigil |
| 30 | Defeat the Abyss Herald |
| 31 | Cook/Make box lunch for Haypasia |
| 32 | Go to Haypasia |
| 33 | Return to Gandharva Village |
| 34 | Go to Collei |
1. Go To The Chasm & Unlock The New Waypoint
Unlock the new waypoint in the Chasm. In that same area, you will see an entrance to a cave. Go inside and follow the path to reach the quest location.
| New Waypoint Location | |
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18. Clear The Withering Zone & Summon Dendrograna
Locate the red branches that indicate withering. Summon a Dendrograna and use it to hit the Withering Branches, used a charge attack or aimed shot.
| Dendrograna | Withering Branch |
|---|---|
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25. Four-Leaf Sigil & Bouncy Mushrooms
Make use of the Four-Leaf Sigil and bouncy mushrooms to progress inside the domain. Four-Leaf Sigil functions the same as Thunder Sphere, while the Bouncy Mushroom is the same as Sproutrock.
| Four-Leaf Sigil | Bouncy Mushroom |
|---|---|
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26. How To Get The Primeval Rosins
The Primeval Rosin is located around this certain area of the tree hollow domain, you can check the table below on how to get the rosins.
| 1st Primeval Rosins |  Located above, make use of the bouncy mushrooms and four-leaf sigils to reach the top. You will enter a new domain/room. Just follow the path along and you will reach the Primeval Rosin's location |
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| 2nd Primeval Rosins |  Located above also, but on the other side. Defeat the enemies. Enter the green orb, and you will get teleported to the 2nd primeval rosin |
| 3rd Primeval Rosins |  Located above, slightly below the main gate. Follow the path down as you will easily see the primeval rosin |
28. Solve The Mini Puzzle Inside The Courtyard
Connect the images to unlock to solve the mini puzzle inside the courtyard room. You can check the table below for your reference.
| Before | After |
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Sumeru City Walkthrough
| 1 | Go to Sumeru |
|---|---|
| 2 | Go to Rohawi |
| 3 | Go to Katheryne (Sumeru) |
| 4 | Go Asfand |
| 5 | Catch up with Dunyarzad |
| 6 | Go to the Djafar Tavern |
| 7 | Go to the Grand Bazaar |
| 8 | Go with Nilou |
| 9 | Talk to Kumari, Dehya, Farhad, Shirimati and Dunyarzad |
| 10 | Go to the entrance of the Citadel |
| 11 | Go to Port Ormos |
| 12 | Go to Elham & eavesdrop on the Akademiya students |
| 13 | Go to the Djafar Tavern |
| 14 | Talk to Tariq |
| 15 | Follow and talk to Alhaitham |
| 16 | Talk to Latish |
| 17 | Follow Raunak └ Complete The Unappreciated Carving world quest (it coincides with the archon quest) |
| 18 | Talk to the artisan |
| 19 | Talk to Raunak Correct Replies: └ "Congratulations to you" └ "Dizziness with a side of tinnitus, please" └ "Port Ormos style" |
| 20 | Catch up with Raunak |
| 21 | Go to Dori |
| 22 | Go to Wikala and look for Alhaitham & test the Canned Knowledge └ Defeat the enemies |
| 23 | Go to your inventory and use the Canned Knowledge |
| 24 | Adjust the in-game time to 7:00 (the next 2 days) |
| 25 | Go back to Dori |
| 26 | Go back to Alhaitham |
| 27 | Go to the port and defeat the enemies |
Previous & Next Archon Quest
| Previous | - | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Interlude Chapter Perilous Trail | Chapter 3 Act 1 | Chapter 3 Act 2 |
Chapter 3 Act 1 (Through Mists Of Smoke And Forests Dark) - Rewards
Rewards List
- Adventure EXP x 575
- Primogems x 30
- Hero's Wit x 2
- Mystic Enhancement Ore x 4
- Mora x 22,775
Unlocks Achievements
You will also be able to unlock achievements upon completing this quest.
| Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| Kara's Child | Drift freely in the forest. (first time using the four-leaf sigil) |
| Voice of Akasha | Hear the voice of divine wisdom |
| The Merchant and the Gate of Knowledge | Meet Dori and purchase Canned Knowledge |
| The House of Canned Time | Use the Canned Knowledge to Increase your combat strength |
Chapter 3 Act 1 (Through Mists Of Smoke And Forests Dark) Release Date
Released On August 24
Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark was released on August 24, 2022 together with Genshin Impact's game update, 3.0 Update.
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