Beginning the exploration of the depths in Genshin Impact - how to start and complete the task

Beginning your exploration of the depths in Genshin Impact is a continuation of the Journey into the Rift questline. Once you complete the quest " The Secret of Qixing Rock Locks ," you'll be able to enter the Underground Mines. Assist Zhi Qiong with her exploration and complete her quests.

How to start the quest Begin exploration of the depths in Genshin Impact

The Depth Exploration Begins quest opens automatically after completing the previous quest The Secret of Qixing's Rocky Gates. Go to the point indicated on the map to the Rift Entrance.

By activating the lifting mechanism, the character will move to a new location Rift: Underground Mines.

Walkthrough Beginning the exploration of the depths in Genshin Impact

Enter the Breach Mine and speak to the Survey Team Members

Once you find yourself in the Underground Mines, you'll meet Zhi Qiong and Qin Wu. The girls will tell you about the appearance of a light-bearing crystal that wasn't there before and will ask you to help study this phenomenon.

Investigate the luminous crystal near the camp and talk to Zhi Qiong and Jin Wu

On the opposite side is the desired mineral. Approach the indicated place and pick it up.

Paimon notices that the crystal he found looks very similar to Jin Wu's Adjuvant . The girl confirms this. A new item will appear in the " Tools " section of your backpack. Equip it by clicking on it and pressing the "Equip" button.

Find clues where to look for Uncle He

Meanwhile, Jin Wu tells the story of Uncle He , who dedicated most of his life to the mines but disappeared during a disaster. The girl asks for help finding him.

Where to find the first clue

To find the first clue, move forward along the wooden structures and then turn left. Near the clue is a Geovishap that you must defeat.

After the monster is defeated, a " Diary Page " can be picked up near the wooden boxes.

Where to find the second clue

The next clue is a little further down. Jump down and fly towards the group of Treasure Thieves, following the quest navigation. After defeating the enemies, find the clue on the crate.

Where to find the third clue

The final clue is located not far from your current point. Turn left and you'll spot several more enemies in the distance. Defeat the Abductors to obtain the third page—it's on a crate next to a flashlight and spears.

Tell Jin Wu about the clues you found and go to the exploration camp

After finding all the clues, return to Jin Wu, who is located near the first teleportation point . We tell her everything we've learned. The spreading black magma frightens her, and she advises us to return to camp.

Jump down to the tunnel entrance and enter. You don't need to jump all the way to the bottom of the cliff, as the desired passage is located to the left . Don't forget to collect the light-bearing crystals along the way.

Continue along the wooden structures, then turn left toward the stairs. The camp is located next to a teleportation point . Be sure to activate it.

After speaking with Jin Wu, you'll be able to upgrade your Adjuvant and earn rewards by collecting Light-bearing Crystals and Ore. The next section of the map will also open.

Find Zhi Qiong and complete her errands

To progress further in the main quest, you need to complete the subquests offered by Zhi Qun. The girl can be found near the Main Mining Zone . From the camp, soar down into the depths of the Rift. You need to complete two quests in total. The order doesn't matter, so you can start with either one.

First Encounter with the Miasma

Go to the teleport near the camp and hover down to the rope. Use it to get to a new teleportation point on the opposite side.

Climb up the wooden stairs and cross the bridge to the place marked by the task.

Then proceed into the tunnel and continue straight ahead. Find the Light-Bearing Crystal and take a photo of the mineral. After a short conversation with Zhi Qiong, you'll have to fight two Abyssal Mages who appear: Cryo and Hydro.

The easiest way is to wait until they teleport closer, and then neutralize them.

The second point is located near where the Abyssal Mages spawn. Go forward and descend a little further. Zhi Qiong will inform you that the anomalies are gone, after which a short cutscene will trigger, where a mysterious stranger will appear in the distance.

This completes the quest and rewards:

• 200 adventure experience;
• 30 source stones;
• 2 books of hero experience;
• 20 mora.

Making friends and defeating bandits

To begin the next quest, head to the newly discovered teleportation point. There's a ladder nearby —use it to climb up.

Jump down and float down toward the pit. Here you'll encounter Treasure Thieves with a captive . Defeat all the enemies and free the prisoner in the cage. After a short dialogue, his identity and name are revealed, and the "Crazy Alchemist" achievement is awarded. The man introduces himself as Klitofo.

The second camp is located nearby. Defeat the group of enemies again and examine the cannon. Klitofo will inform you that it's useless without ammunition, but there's an ammunition depot nearby—you should head there.

Upon arrival, the gate is locked and two keys are needed . The group decides to return to camp to ask Jin Wu for advice. This completes Zhi Qiong's final task. The reward for completing it is:

• 200 adventure experience;
• 30 source stones;
• 2 books of hero experience;
• 20 mora.

Return to the exploration camp

Return to the first teleportation point, where you've set up camp. A dialogue will begin automatically. After receiving gratitude and rewards for your efforts, you'll gain access to the next quest in the series— The Floating Skystone Fragment.

Video walkthrough of the quest Begin exploration of the depths

How to get the Crazy Alchemist achievement in Genshin Impact

By freeing Clitofo from his cage during the "Making Friends and Defeating Bandits" quest , you earn the "Crazy Alchemist" achievement. Five Primogems can be collected for this achievement in the Wonders of the World section.

Rewards

As a result of passing the quest Beginning the exploration of the depths in Genshin Impact, we get:

• 200 adventure experience;
• 30 source stones;
• 2 books of hero experience;
• 20 mora;
• Luminous ore.

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