Search in the Algae Sea is a quest for Genshin Impact. Guide contains how to start, walkthrough, answers, how to unlock, & rewards.
Table of Contents
| In The Wake Of Narcissus Quest Line Guides | |
|---|---|
| Act 1: Search In The Algae Sea | Act 2: Savior's Wake |
| Act 3: Waking From The Great Dream | Act 4: Rowboat's Wake |
Search in the Algae Sea - How To Unlock & Location
How To Unlock Search in the Algae Sea
Requires Completing Multiple Quests First
The Search In The Algae Sea is the first quest In the Wake Of Narcissus quest line, which continues the story of multiple quests. In order to play it, you will have to first complete them.
| Pre-Requisite Quests |
|---|
| - Unfinished Comedy - Ann Of The Narzissenkreuz - Ancient Colors |
Search in the Algae Sea - Starting Location
| Map | Location |
|---|---|
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This quest will automatically start when you go to Narzissenkreuz Ordo. Do note that this would only happen once you have completed all of the pre-requisite quests.
Move In-Game Time To 00:01 If It Doesn't Unlock
If the quest doesn't trigger even if you have all the pre-requisites completed, try to move the in-game time to 00:01 to force trigger it.
Search in the Algae Sea - Walkthrough & Tips
Search in the Algae Sea Walkthrough Chart
Walkthrough Guide
- Head to Narzissenkreuz Ordo
Brainstorm a bit, and find a breakthrough
▼ Brainstorm Puzzle 1- Collect more leads and gather your thoughts
- Head to the designated location
- Stop Al and Jack, who have lost control
- Enter the bubble
- Talk to Caterpillar when you're ready
Solve who Mary-Ann is
▼ Brainstorm Puzzle 2- Follow Caterpillar's directions to the specific location
- Complete the following quests:
▼ Muse's Mother
▼ Meteoric Lance
▼ Cupid's Lover
▼ Thalia and Melpomene - Keep moving ahead
- Enter the Tower of Gestalt
- Go to the lower level
- Defeat Jakob
- Go to the lower level
Brainstorm Puzzle 1
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Interpret: - The name "Mary-Ann" - The Oceanid Creatures in Annapausis |
| 2 | Associate: a. There are Oceanids in Annapausis b. The "Mary-Ann" in Annapausis |
| 3 | Interpret: - The enigmatic "Mary-Ann"... |
| 4 | Submit conclusion: - The enigmatic "Mary-Ann"... |
Brainstorm Puzzle 2
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Interpret: - The talkative "Mary-Ann" - Mary-Ann Guillotin's memories |
| 2 | Associate: a. Mary-Ann Guillotin's memories b. Mary-Ann Guillotin |
| 3 | Interpret: - The memories of the Nazissenkreuz Institute |
| 4 | Associate: a. Mary-Ann Guillotin's memories b. Mary-Ann Guillotin |
| 5 | Interpret: - The memories of "waiting in the ruins |
| 6 | Associate: a. The "Red Empress" Lyris b. Director Lyris's memories |
| 7 | Associate: a. "Mary-Ann" is Lyris b. Mary-Ann is the younger sister |
| 8 | Interpret: - Lyris's abilities |
| 9 | Associate: a. Lyris's abilities b. The "Red Empress" Lyris |
| 10 | Interpret: - Dissolving the personality and will |
| 11 | Submit conclusion: - Lyris and Ann |
Muse's Mother Quest & Puzzle Guide
| 1 | Find the Seal |
|---|---|
| 2 | Solve the Orthant's Puzzle ▼ Orthant Puzzle 1 Guide |
| 3 | Obtain the "Memory" piece |
Orthant Puzzle 1 Guide
| First Channel | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Defeat the Meka enemies in front of the device |
| 2 | Release the water from the device |
| Second Channel | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Turn the blue device orange to release the valve | |
| 2 |  Use the octopus ability to align the light mechanism together | |
| 3 |  Quickly turn the device from orange to blue | |
| 4 | Go down with the device | |
| 5 |  Open the gate by using the ability on the device | |
| 6 | Rush to get across the gate before it closes | |
| 7 | Release the water from the device | |
| 8 | Go up with the device then release the water | |
Meteoric Lance Quest Guide
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Find the seal |
| 2 | Look for a way forward ▼ Gate Puzzle Guide |
| 3 | Use the elevator |
| 4 | Continue moving forward |
| 5 | Solve the Orthant's puzzle ▼ Orthant 2 Puzzle Guide |
| 6 | Obtain the "Wish" piece |
Gate Puzzle Guide
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Defeat the Meka enemy first |
| 2 |  Bring up the first pillar |
| 3 |  Turn the light ray device to hit the first pillar |
| 4 |  Fully bring up the second pillar |
Orthant 2 Puzzle Guide
| First Channel | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Use the octopus ability to bring down the pillar and match it with the light ray device |
| 2 |  Use the ability on the other pillar to bring it down and match it with the light ray device |
| 3 | Alternate between bringing down the two pillars until the lights are matched |
| 4 | Use the device elevator |
| 5 |  Use the octopus ability to align the valves |
| 6 | Release the water from the device |
| 7 | Go up with the device elevator |
| 8 | Release the water |
| Second Channel | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Follow the Seelie and jump down the water |
| 2 |  Use the stingray ability to defeat the Meka. This will release the octopus. |
| 3 |  Using the octopus ability, connect the channels |
| 4 | Release the water |
| 5 | Go back to the top and to the elevator in front of the light ray puzzle |
| 6 | Go to the very bottom and bring up the device |
| 7 | Release the water |
Cupid's Love Quest Guide
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Find the seal |
| 2 | Look for a way forward ▼ Barrier Puzzle Guide |
| 3 | Solve the Orthant's puzzle ▼ Orthant Puzzle 3 Guide |
| 4 | Obtain the "Soul" piece |
Barrier Puzzle Guide
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  There are two water channels and devices on either side of the barrier |
| 2 | Use the octopus ability to align the channels on each side and release the water to open the barrier |
Orthant Puzzle 3 Guide
| All Water Channel Guides | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Release the water in front of the barrier |
| 2 | Ignore the water device behind the locked gate. Continue forward until you get to the main Orthant puzzle |
| 3 | Use the elevator to go down |
| 4 |  Head to the water and turn the device from blue to orange to open the gate |
| 5 |  Open the next gate by attacking the device near the door |
| 6 | Attack the device again, then rush through the closing gate to get to the next one |
| 7 |  Release the water |
| 8 | Go back to the elevator and bring it up |
| 9 | Release the water |
| 10 |  Use the other elevator and go up |
| 11 | Release the water |
| 12 |  Grab the Special Key in the window seal |
| 13 | Go down the elevator and release the water |
| 14 |  Go back to the locked gate that requires a special key |
| 15 | Open the gate with the key and go down the elevator |
| 16 | Release the water |
Thalia and Melpomene Quest Guide
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to the final seal |
| 2 | Solve the Orthant's puzzle ▼ Orthant Puzzle 4 Guide |
| 3 | Obtain the "Persona" piece |
Orthant Puzze 4 Guide
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Release the water in the first device you see |
| 2 |  Continue forward. Drop down to the area with the a channel and a device |
| 3 | Release the water from the device |
| 4 |  Use the elevator to bring up the device. Release the water |
| 5 |  Swim down and enter the open area there |
| 6 |  Continue forward until you get to a water channel |
| 7 | Use the crab ability to break all the three rocks in the area. This will release an octopus, a water device, and the device crystals |
| 8 |  Use the octopus ability to align the channels |
| 9 | Release the water |
| 10 |  Go to the next device and release the water |
| 11 | Open the gate and enter the room with a Meka enemy |
| 12 |  Grab the Special Key inside the room |
| 13 | Use the elevator to go up. Release the water |
| 14 |  Open the locked gate with the Special Key |
| 15 | Open the door at the end of the room |
Search in the Algae Sea - Rewards
Rewards List (AR 60)
- Primogems x 60
- Hero's Wit x 5
- Mystic Enhancement Ore x 6
- Mora x 55,000
Genshin Impact - Related Quest Guides
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Prologue Act 3
Chapter 1 Act 1
Chapter 1 Act 2
Chapter 1 Act 3
Chapter 1 Act 4
Chapter 2 Prologue
Chapter 2 Act 1
Chapter 2 Act 2
Chapter 2 Act 3
Chapter 2 Act 4
Interlude Act 1
Interlude Act 2
Interlude Act 3
Chapter 3 Act 1
Chapter 3 Act 2
Chapter 3 Act 3
Chapter 3 Act 4
Chapter 3 Act 5
Chapter 3 Act 6
Chapter 4 Act 1
Chapter 4 Act 2
Chapter 4 Act 3
Chapter 4 Act 4
Chapter 4 Act 5
Chapter 4 Act 6
Chapter 5 Act 1
Chapter 5 Act 2
Chapter 5 Act 3
Chapter 5 Act 4
