The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow is the northern side of Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact. Guide includes release date, location, how to unlock, gimmicks, area previews and more!
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The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow - Release Date & How To Unlock
To Be Released On Luna 4 (6.3 Update)

The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow is said to be in the Northern area of Nod-Krai and is also heavily attacked by the Wild Hunt. This new Nod-Krai area will be released during the Luna 4 (6.3 Update) which will happen on January 16, 2025.
How To Unlock The New Nod-Krai Area?
This new Nod-Krai area will either be unlocked with or without completing or progressing in a quest, however, the exact information about unlocking the area is still unkown and we will update it once it is officially added in the game!
The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow - Area Preview
New Nod-Krai Area Preview
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Check out the table above and see a glimpse of the new upcoming area in Nod-Krai!
Nod-Krai Region GuideNew Area Map Location

Located on the north side of Nod-Krai, where it is said to be heavily affected by the Abyss Corruption. You will also encounter the camps of The Lightkeepers and also The Knights of Favonius inside this new upcoming area.
The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow - Gimmicks
New Nod-Krai Local Specialty & Species
Evil Eye of Blightsteep | - Automatically attacks any person on sight. - Can deflect its attacks using a Spirebloom. |
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The Abyssal Riftlines | - Riftlines that connect living beings, making them corroded by the Abyssal Will that makes them lose their mind. - Use the Spirebloom Kiuuvahki Lightblades and aim it at the riftline's weak points. |
The Fisher of Hiddne Depths | - A new Nod-Krai enemy. - Use your new Nod-Krai companion, the Slothsheep to attack it. |
Mandragoras | - An interesting plant that absorbs and purifies those areas or things that are affected by the Abyss. |
Spirebloom | - A new plant that will help you combat the abyss attacks on corroded areas. |
Slothsheep | - A new Nod-Krai companion where it helps you attack and beat the Fisher of Hidden Depths. |
The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow - Factions
New Factions Inside the New Area
Lightkeepers: Cliffwatch Camp | - One of the Lightkeepers' camps that is stationed in the Kipumaki Cliff since that place is heavily infested by Abyss powers. - The squad here is led by Illuga. |
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Lightkeepers: HQ at Piramida | - Lightkeeper's Headquarters that is located in the Piramida. |
Knights of Favonius Camp | - A new Knights of Favonius camp that is assigned to the area close to the Amsvartnir. |
Hexenzirkel: The Witch's Garden | - Located also inside the The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow area, but how to get inside is still unknown. |
The Lament of the Cliff-Shadowed Hollow - Local Legends
New Local Legends For Luna 4
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Hexadecatonic Mandragora | The Homesick Lone Wolf | Hiljetta |
There will be three (3) new Local Legends that will be added in 6.3 Version (Luna 4), and all are located inside the new upcoming Nod-Krai area. You can track them as well through the Valiant Chronicles.
Valiant Chronicles Guide