Genshin Impact | Lotos Somno: Act 1 (Story Quest of Nilou) Guide & How To Unlock

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Last Updated: August 19, 2026 12:54 PM

Lotos Somno: Act 1 is Nilou's story quest for Genshin Impact. This guide includes how to unlock, guides, release date, walkthrough, and rewards.

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Table of Contents

How To Unlock
Walkthrough Chart
Rewards
Release Date

Nilou Story Quest - How To Unlock

Requirements	Story Key x 1
How to Unlock	- Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above. - Complete Archon Quest: Chapter 3 Act 2

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Use Story Keys To Unlock

To unlock Nilou's Story Quest, you need to use story keys. You can obtain Story Keys by doing daily commissions and keep a maximum amount of 3 keys. You can unlock the story by heading to the Quest page of Menu.

Nilou Story Quest (Lotos Somno Chapter) Walkthrough

Nilo Story Quest (Lotos Somno Chapter Act 1) Walkthrough Guide

1	Go to the Grand Bazaar at Sumeru City
2	Talk to Nilou
3	Talk to Jut and collect the purchased goods
4	Talk to the merchants: Afshin and Hushang
5	Go to the theater
6	Talk to Inayah, Rekhar and Khasari, located just around the theater
7	Talk to Nilou
8	Talk to NIlou once again
9	Gather everyone by talking to any NPC
10	Talk to Sheikh Zubayr, Rekhar and Khasani
11	Talk to Hushang
12	Go back to the theater
13	Go outside and find Inayah
14	Go to Vimara Village
15	Go to the emergency area and save Inayah
16	Choose an interpretation & submit a conclusion (see image above for conclusion 1)
17	Go back to Sumeru City
18	Choose an interpretation & submit a conclusion (see image above for conclusion 2)
19	Adjust the in-game time within 2 days (15:00 - 18:00)
20	Go to the theater
21	Choose an interpretation & submit a conclusion (see image above for conclusion 3)
22	Choose an interpretation & submit a conclusion (see image above for conclusion 4)
23	Choose an interpretation & submit a conclusion (see image above for conclusion 5)
24	Choose an interpretation & submit a conclusion (see image above for conclusion 6)
25	Choose an interpretation & submit a conclusion (see image above for conclusion 7)
26	Talk to Nilou
27	Adjust the in-game time within 2 days (20:00 - 22:00)