Sacrifice in Genshin Impact: Find the barrier in the abandoned shrine

Sacrifice in "Purification of the Sacred Sakura". Hanachirusato asks the Traveler to break all the barriers in order to clear the roots of the Sacred Sakura. One of the barriers is located northeast of the village of Konda, near an abandoned sanctuary.

In this article, we'll show you how to start the Sacrifice quest in Genshin Impact, explore the abandoned shrine, and destroy the barrier.

How to start the Sacrifice quest

You can get the quest Sacrifice only after completion "A Strange Case in the Village of Konda". The task will automatically be added to the log. Follow the description of the quest in which Hanachirusato sends the Traveler to an abandoned shrine northeast of Konda Village. The mission will begin as soon as you enter its area at the temple gate.

Walkthrough of Sacrifice in Genshin Impact

Go to the abandoned shrine northeast of Konda Village

To start the task, you need to go to the northeast from the village of Konda to the foot of Mount Ego (on the map this area is marked in purple and blue). As soon as you approach the gates of an abandoned temple, a search area will be displayed on the map.

Continue investigating in the abandoned sanctuary

Once the scope of the assignment is clear, investigate in an abandoned sanctuary. From the main gate, go straight along the path, and then turn right near the temple, where you will see a fox statue, similar to the one near the village.

Paimon will start a dialogue by saying that there is no amulet near the statue, and, apparently, it is hidden somewhere.

Near the statue, Paimon found a leaflet with directions. Necessary collect three shikigami near the three kitsune statuesto find clues on where to look for the amulet.

Puzzle of mysterious shadows

The three shikigami are the three ghosts of the priestesses. To move the shadow, with it need to talk twice. Location of all silhouettes:

Тень near a small shrine near the entrance. Talk to her and continue down the path - the priestess has moved to the kitsune statue. Interact with her again to get her in the right place.

The shadow is near the temple. Moves after the conversation to the big kitsune statue. her a second time so that she appears where necessary.

The shadow stands on the roof of the temple. Talk to the ghost to move her behind the trees south of the temple, and then to the other two.

When all three shadows are collected near the statues, three rich chests will appear.

Sakura petals float on the stone in the center between the kitsune. Walk up to them and click "Research". An instruction sheet will appear there, but neither Paimon nor the Traveler understands what they need to do, so they decide to go to the professionals at Narukami Grand Shrine.

Head to Narukami Grand Shrine to investigate

Teleport to the Great Narukami Temple. Right next to the entrance stands a priestess named Inagi Hotomi, with whom you need to talk. After the dialogue, she will give the Traveler lens of memories, showing what is hidden from view when looking at the statues of Earth Kitsune.

Equip the lens in Inventory and return to the abandoned temple.

Return to the abandoned shrine and use the Memento Lens to investigate

In the shrine, you need to find small kitsune statues and use the lens of memories on them. Kitsune to interact with glow with blue light. To activate the lens, use it and point it at the statue (the principle is similar to a camera). Let's take a closer look at where they can be found:

On a large rock next to three statues where shikigami used to be collected.

On the edge above the steps near the large kitsune statue (here the woman says that the canal on the way to the Chinju forest has locked gate, key from which is located in the village of Konda, in the well).

To the left of the large statue on a ledge.

Near the templesecond line - clan of the White Dragon (genus Hakushin))

Under a canopy near the path.

Near the small sanctuary near the entrance (First line - Messenger Narukami)

On a stone between the trees just south of the three statues (third line - Bring the fried tofu and hurry).

Read the sacred words in front of the Heavenly Kitsune Statue and receive a charm

When all the kitsune are found and all the lines are known, return to the large statue. Walk up to her and press "Research". Choose the options in the correct order:

In the name of the messenger Narukami.
And the kind of Hakushin (White Dragon).
Bring Fried Tofu!

If all answers are chosen correctly, a talisman will appear at the feet of the statue. Take it.

Find the barrier

Now you need to find a barrier. Head south towards a small pool of water where the Abyssal Cryo mage flies over. A little to the west of it, under a cliff near the fairy garden, is the entrance to the cave. Go inside, there is a barrier.

If there is a Rusty Key, which is picked up in the well in the village of Konda, then you can enter immediately through the grate behind the Abyss mage.

Destroy the barrier

Go to the closest altar and press "Clear"to use the ward.

Now you need to set the correct order so that the rays form the correct pattern. There are four altars in total, not counting the main one:

In the center - 2.
Left - 3.
Center back - 3.
On right - 3.

After activating all the altars, change the party, if necessary, and return to the main one. Click "Pray".

The Mysterious samurai (Pyro Kairagi) to be defeated. Beware of AOE attacks from the enemy and by the block from the back.

After the battle, a cutscene will start, in which you need to talk with Hanachirusato (previously her name was Kazari). She will talk about what the purification of Thunder sakura is and why it is needed. In addition, the priestess will send the Traveler to help with the purification in three more places - under his mountain.