With update 4.0, marking the third anniversary of Genshin Impact, two Archon story missions have joined the game. One of them is “To the Shining of the Stars in the Deep.” This guide walks through all available quests and explains how to collect every clue and piece of evidence.
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How to start the archon quest “To the shining of the stars in the deep”
Players must meet a set of conditions to begin this archon quest. When all criteria are satisfied, the option becomes visible automatically. To proceed, open the quest log (press J on PC), go to the section “Duties of the Archons,” and select “Follow Goal.”
Awkward tea party
The adventure leads to the underground area of the Cour de Fontaine city. The teleport in this region is now essential, a change from the prior update when it wasn’t strictly needed.
After the dialogue, return to the Hydro Archon statue in the city and enter the Palace of Mermonia. There a new ally named Harlequin awaits. Leave the building and head to the nearest cafe, where Paimon’s monologue is heard and Charlotte is encountered.
Next, visit the Eliquez Opera House to meet Neuvillet. After the cutscene, an elevator becomes available: jump to it and activate it.
Following a lengthy video, the quest concludes and a new achievement, “Aquarium Visitor,” is earned.
- Adventure experience (850)
- Mora (36,825)
- Hero Experience (3)
- Magic Reinforcement Ore (7)
Meropid Fortress
Return to the elevator and descend further. A few new faces appear at a corner, and there is a chance to snap a photo for the collection. Risley guides you to Ring and shares his tale, after which the elevator can be used to reach the barracks. Remember to activate the teleport here.
Meet your elder sister and head to the coupon cafeteria. After long dialogues, take the elevator again to unlock the “Production Site” location. A new task emerges: assemble multiple parts using a forging device.
- Place raw parts into the mechanism to start the test
- Parts may rotate and stall; if the mechanism glows red, press the device several times to resolve it
- Stand on the platform beside the forging device until the lower portion glows, then jump
- Remove the completed part from the mechanism
Once the portion is processed, a reward of 400 discount coupons is granted. After a sequence of dialogues, return to the barracks to rest. A cutscene with Childe plays, and the achievement “Alien Dreams” appears.
- Adventure experience (875)
- Mora (38,100)
- Hero Experience (4)
- Magic Reinforcement Ore (7)
The forbidden in everyday life. How to find all the clues and evidence
An extra objective appears in the new mission. Press and hold the key V to open the menu and follow the prompts.
After the test, a man explains a worker’s story, providing a clue for the investigation. A new item appears in the goals: “During the morning shift, ask Grenville to work without a break.”
On the third day, the hero and Paimon go to the canteen and receive a free meal titled “Strange Flesh.” More clues are needed to resolve the mystery.
- On the same floor, speak with Fitzroy, who admits discomfort when the Duke is mentioned.
- Go to the lower level (production area) and find Deakin. He offers 200 coupons.
- Find nurse Sijwin near the same character. The evidence is “Observing Sijwyn.”
- Return to the top floor (barracks) and talk to Rowan. He reveals that Sijwyn vanishes from his post half an hour before lunch. The proof is “Desert Hospital.”
- Chat with Lynette to receive 400 coupons.
After these steps, head to the rest room. Research notes on the floor yield the evidence “Research on the characteristics of melusina.”
Go to the neighboring barracks and sleep. With all described conversations completed, the player should have around 3300 coupons by this point.
The next morning, the objective updates to visit the Ring for information. This can be done after a shift or by paying 400 coupons to skip a day of work.
Chat with Collins and pay 300 coupons to unlock the pankration test.
- Watch the targets as their order increases
- When the blue indicator appears, strike the targets in the same sequence
- Hit all targets four times in the correct order to complete the challenge
If more than 3,000 coupons are earned, a quick return to Collins is possible. Otherwise more money is earned at the production site.
Completing these steps yields a rewards package the next morning: “Strange fluid the color of blood.” The fortress investigation continues for more clues:
- Move to the middle level and find Promoter. He mentions discontent with the Duke.
- Head to the Ring and speak with Collins. The evidence is “Sponsor of the Pankration Tournament.”
- Near the last character, examine a broken wooden box for “New product development.”
After these actions, return to the dining room and decide the next move. If coupons are low, head to the production location. Paimon reminds about the strange package, and the stage objectives conclude.
- Source stones (30)
- Adventure experience (1425)
- Mora (62,225)
- Hero Experience (6)
- Magic Reinforcement Ore (11)
Lost at sea
Descending to the fortress middle level reveals fewer people than usual. Speak with a man named Vidocq, though three others—Poirier, Alexis, and Leonid—appear in his place and won’t offer help. The option to talk with a guard remains available in the barracks.
Run toward the pipes, staying alert for guards. Wait for the far guard to turn away, then slip through.
Climb into one of the pipes and rejoin the trio you know. They explain they are meeting here to hide Tartaglia’s traces. The task completes, and the player earns the achievement “Until the Shining of the Stars in the Deep” under Wonders of the World.
Yet the tale isn’t over. A new volume begins: “Disaster Approaches: Volume 4, Chapter 4.”
- Adventure experience (875)
- Mora (38,100)
- Hero Experience (4)
- Magic Reinforcement Ore (7)
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Source: VG Times