Paralogism in Genshin Impact: Walkthrough of Chapter 4 of the Intermediate Volume of Archon Quests

В Genshin impact Interim Volume 4 of the Archon Quests Paralogism will bring the Traveler back to Mondstadt to participate in the annualWindblume Festival. The traditional festival will be overshadowed by a sudden attack by the forces of the Abyss on the city, which all residents will rise to defend.

Shortly before the raid, a meeting of representatives of the most important communities will come to the conclusion that the mysterious murders are the forces of the Abyss, who have already managed to penetrate the walls of the fortress. In the guide, we will analyze how to protect Mondstadt, correlate the evidence, the trial and defeat the final boss in the Witches' Sabbath trial.

How to Start the Paralogism Quest in Genshin Impact

To open the mission you will need:

• to reach adventure rank not less than 40;
• finish chapter 3 of the intermediate volume "Inversion of Genesis";
• Complete Chapter 1 of Albedo's Legends Quest "The Cretaceous Princeps. Experiments on a Traveler".

In the period from the release of update 5.6 until the end of patch 6.0, you can launch a mission without fulfilling the specified requirements using the function "Fast start", which opens after finishing Chapter 3 of Volume 1 of the Archon Quests "The Approach of a New Star".

After accepting the quest, head to Mondstadt. To the right of the main gate, find a spark with a blue glow and interact with it. This will transport you to special story mode, which will allow you to focus on the story.

Be careful: switching to this mode will close access to free exploration of the world and the general map. In some moments, even the current squad settings will be unavailable. Despite the ability to leave the mode at any time, we recommend preparing for the launch of the story in advance.

How long does it take to complete the quest?

It will take up to 10 minutes to complete the game, including reading dialogues and completing side objectives. 2-2,5 hours. Skipping conversations and following only the main storyline will allow you to complete the mission in 1,5 hours or less.

First and second crimes

Having received an invitation from Ordo Favonius, visit the homeland of Anemo to take part in theWindblume Festival celebration. Despite the preparations for the event, many residents are in a state of unrest. It seems that the cause of these worries has been found by Jinn, who has started a secret meeting at headquarters.

Head to Ordo Favonius Headquarters

After accepting Captain Kaeya's invitation, visit the organization's headquarters near the Anemo Archon statue. Inside, you'll meet Knight of the Genie and learn about the trial of Albedo. Together with the Church of Favonius, the Deputy Magister is investigating a case of murder and illegal burial of remains, in which a brilliant alchemist is likely involved.

Since you can't use the big map in story mode, use the markers in the world and minimap as a guide. You can track the current marker by pressing "V" keys on a PC or by clicking on the task target on your phone.

When you arrive at the hearing, listen to the prosecution and defense to learn more about what happened. As evidence of the suspect's guilt, they will present a letter in which the alchemist discusses life and death, as well as testimony from witnesses who saw the head of the research team dispose of the bodies.

After the preliminary hearing is over, you will be able to review your memories. They will briefly tell you about the events of the game event. "White Dust and Snow Shadow", in which there was a clash with the Prince of Chalk's doubles on the Dragon Spine.

Travel to Starcatcher's Rock

Following Rosaria's instructions, run to meet the stranger. The wind flow and air rings near the dungeon will help you get there faster. "July Gardens". Talk to Venti and Dahlia waiting on the cliff and agree to conduct an independent investigation into Albedo's case.

To maintain communication between the Traveler and the Anemo Archon, they will be given a Dodocommunicator, personally created by Venti from a Klee bomb.

Go to Albedo's office

Return to the Ordo Favonius headquarters and re-enter the special story mode via the sparkle at the stairs leading to the main entrance. Meet Jeanne in her office and receive permission to inspect the alchemist's private office on the second floor.

From the main hall of the headquarters, go up the stairs opposite the main entrance and turn right. Enter the doors next to which the guard Virat is standing.

Examine Albedo's desk

In the office, examine the alchemist's workbench. During the inspection, a unique interactive interaction will be launched, which will allow you to independently examine the surrounding objects by turning the camera left and right.

During the inspection, examine the book with a white cover lying next to the scales. If you do not find anything significant on its pages, look under it, and then look under the table to find a secret drawer with secret texts.

After finding the box, the investigation will be completed, but you can return to it by examining the table again. This will allow you to examine the test tubes, the safe, and the research notes lying on the left, but not related to the investigation.

In addition to the documents on humification and decomposition, on the shelf you will find a hand-drawn map, which shows two points where the Chalk Prince hid bodies, as well as one unknown location on dragon backbone.

Head to the location marked on the map

The zone is located in the "Snow-Covered Path" area. From the teleporter next to the road above the "Sleeping Dragon's Gorge", go down into the crevice between the rocks. At the foot of the mountain you will find a dug hole covered with an unknown substance.

After carefully examining the land, return to the headquarters and talk to Jeanne in her office. The girl will tell you that the second meeting will take place in two days.

How to interpret evidence

During the new hearing, you will be able to report your findings and speak out in your friend's defense. Once you enter the reasoning mode, select the recording and interpret it to come to the right conclusion. To submit your conclusion, do the following:

1. Take turns interpreting the clouds "The First Mark", "The Second Mark" и "The Third Mark", to all the details regarding possible burial sites.
2. Exploring the idea of ​​the second point will reveal new evidence "Human Remains", which should also be interpreted to obtain information.
3. Compare the thought illuminated by the golden glow "The Third Mark" и "The Second Mark", to determine an additional fact "Differences between labels".
4. Interpret "Differences between labels" and listen to all the thoughts about it in order to move on to other points on the matter.

5. On the new reflection screen, interpret the evidence "Albedo's Personality" и "Dragonback Ridge Ecosystem", to important information about the area and events of a long-standing game event.
6. Compare both facts and then examine the idea. "Meetings on the Dragon's Spine".
7. Having made a conclusion about the possible double of the young man, submit the following entry as a conclusion "Meetings on the Dragon's Spine"

The meeting will be interrupted by the arrival of the real Herta, which will scare off all the doubles gathered in the hall. Having defeated some of the impostors, those gathered will leave the headquarters to fight off the attack of the monsters that have already made their way into the city.

Awards:

• ×875 Adventure XP;
• ×4 hero experience;
• ×7 Magic Enhancement Ore;
• ×38 moras.

The wishes of all living beings

A wave of monsters descending from the Dragonspine is approaching the settlement. the defense group and repel monster attacks in all corners of Mondstadt. Meet up with your friends and make sure everyone is safe.

Provide mobile in different areas of the city

Upon arrival at each of the points, you will be given a squad with trial characters to manage, which will include a Traveler with the currently activated element and the current level of pumping:

• Heroes cannot be changed, so if difficulties arise due to insufficient leveling or an unsuitable element, it is worth exiting the special mode and changing the character's element at the desired Archon statue.
• It is possible to make battles easier by lowering the world level.

There are a total of 3 additional objectives in the capital of winds, which you should if you wish:

• tavern "Angels' Share";
• city ​​center;
• Residential area.

The main objective is marked with a large marker in the southern part of the area. By going there right away, you can skip all the listed stages and move on to the next one.

Ignoring the side points or after completing them, head to meet Venti, waiting next to the fountain near the Ordo Favonius headquarters.

During a conversation with the Archon, the head of the research team will tell a little more about what happened and explain how the doubles infiltrated Mondstadt. Having figured out how to identify impostors, the friends decide to use the power of Barbatos to help the knights capture the enemies without harming them.

Defeat the monsters and help the wounded

While the others rush to help, Diluc and Kaeya the fight at the main gate. Controlling the cavalry captain and the distillery owner, deal with three waves of opponents. The following will appear on the bridge one by one:

• several Hilichurls with ice shields;
• a pair of Mitachurls;
• Lavachurl with Frost Shield.

The last enemy can be difficult, as some of his attacks cause significant damage to the health of trial characters. Try to knock down the enemy's shield as quickly as possible with Diluc's elemental skill. Use the food in your inventory to boost and restore their health. If you can't dodge the monster's attacks, you can avoid receiving damage with a well-timed burst of Diluc's elemental skill.

The healer and Rosaria are taking care of the wounded knights at this time. Use the elemental skill Pastor Barbara, to restore the health of the injured of the Ordo Favonius.

It is enough to approach each of the NPCs and after pressing "E" Wait until the life bar above the character's head is full. It is important that the wounded character falls within the skill's area of ​​effect.

Rosaria will leave with the restored knights, leaving the care of the church to Barbara.

Further, the following are issued under management: cartographer Mika, fighting on the wall. Although there are few opponents, this fight is not very convenient due to the low damage. The most damage to the Hilichurls can be done with Baron Bunny Ember, by long pressing "E" from afar placed close to the enemies, and her charged shots from a bow to the head.

Once you defeat the crossbow monsters on the starting section of the wall, an air current will appear that will help you move forward. Fly over the tower to the next section and deal with three more monsters.

Head to the side gates of Mondstadt and defeat the monsters.

After talking to the alchemist in the main square, go to help Eole, who is fighting at the northern gate. Go past the alchemy shop and go down to the place where the coordinator Gerta was previously standing, giving out orders reputation of Mondstadt. Leave the settlement and meet your friend at the pier.

Talking to Eola is the main goal of the stage, and when you start it, the side points will automatically close. Don't go through the gate if you want to meet someone else first.

When you meet at the side gate, you will learn that Captain Eola.

Be careful: during the battle, Klee will launch bombs at enemies, setting nearby grass on fire. The burning can remove a significant portion of the characters' HP, so try to collect the Geo shards that appear to form shields.

Return to the center of Mondstadt

Go back to the main square and engage in dialogue with Genie. The deputy magistrate will congratulate everyone on the end of the operation and allow you to catch your breath. When only a few people remain at the meeting, the remaining double of the girl knight will reveal herself by trying to eavesdrop on the conversation. Then it will count Trophy Child's Anxiety.

Awards:

• ×1 Adventure XP;
• ×4 hero experience;
• ×8 Magic Enhancement Ore;
• ×44 moras.

Gardener

Having accidentally ed Sabbat, head to a strange dungeon created by magic and encounter the amazing creations of the witches. After victory, you will be able to talk to the sorceresses and deal with Durin.

Go to the place indicated by Alice

Leave Djinn's room and head to Albedo's office. His office is on the second floor of the building, so go up the stairs to the right side and approach the first door.

After completing the dialogue with Mini-Durin You can chat with the dragon again, then he will tell you about his experiences again. After finishing the conversation, leave the office and return to the first floor. To visit the mysterious room, you will need to go through the library. After going down the stairs, enter the first door on the left.

The double doors leading to the room in question are located one floor below. Jump down or go down the stairs and enter the age marked with a marker.

Inside you will see a warning about the impossibility of changing the squad during the test and the recommended elements for ing it. It is worth following the advice and, if necessary, changing the composition, since after talking to the witch you will no longer be able to do this.

Take heroes with Cryo and Hydro elements to your team to be able to freeze the enemy and avoid his deadly attacks. More details about the best groups and tactics against him were told in separate article.

After closing the warning, go to the table and talk to Alice, who is sitting at the head.

Albedo will tell the witch of her intentions to kill Durin of Dragonspine and ask the coven for alchemical materials. In exchange for the necessary ingredients, Reindottir's creation must a test. Tell Alice that you are ready, after which she will shrink the heroes and place them on a chessboard, where they will have to fight the boss.

Complete the Witches' Sabbath Challenge

The first stage of the test involves fighting on a board with an actively moving chess piece. To the first phase, follow these rules:

• When pawns appear on the field and the king starts moving in a straight line, direct his attack on their own soldiers. When facing one of them, the opponent will waste a shield, the complete destruction of which will lead to significant damage.

• Destroy the Electric Shield figures to deal massive damage.

• Before finishing off the almost defeated king, you need to deal with the queen figure that has appeared. The enemy has significantly less health, but constantly attacks in the area.

Once you finish off the defeated chess piece, the arena will change and the fight will move to the second phase. Now there will be two opponents, and there are tricks for this stage too:

• While charging any opponent's Deathblow, cause a Freeze reactionto interrupt his attack and stop the boss.

• You can use the frozen queen direct a sprint strike king. In this case, the queen will take huge damage.

• Try to kill first the queen, as it has the ability to resurrect an ally.

Throughout the fight, Albedo will deal additional damage, making the battle a little easier. Successfully the trials set by the Witches' Sabbath to receive achievement "Walpurgis Game".

Head to Dragonspine

After receiving the materials the Chalk Prince needs from the Witches' Sabbath, move to the Dragon's Ridge. From the teleport point above the Gorge of the Sleeping Dragon, glide northwest between the dragon bones.

At the very bottom of the ravine, find the entrance to the cave with the heart. As you approach it, watch as the companion extracts the core from Durin's organ.

Return to Mondstadt

Move to the teleporter in front of Mondstadt and say goodbye to Albedo. You can continue the quest through 2 daysDo other things or rewind the clock.

After two days, return to the square in front of the Cathedral of Barbatos. To continue the quest, enter the special story mode through the glowing portal nearby.

Once at the Wind Blossom Festival, listen to Genie's ceremonial speech. After declaring Venti as this year's Anemone Star, Albedo will complete the alchemical ritual and turn Mini-Durin into a human.

After watching the cutscene, you will receive A dazzling mystery gift. This sparkling crystal ball can be found in the "Task" section of your inventory. There is currently nothing you can do with it. Once all dialogues are completed, it will unlock achievement "Paralogism".

Awards:

• ×60 source stones;
• ×875 Adventure XP;
• ×4 hero experience;
• ×7 Magic Enhancement Ore;
• ×38 moras.

Awards

Completing the quest will yield the following total prizes:

• × 60 source stones;
• ×2 adventure experience;
• × 12 hero experience;
• ×22 magic gain ores;
• ×120 pestilence;
• ×1 Intertwined Fates Prayer and other helpful resources from Traveler's guide.

Achievements

Completing this will allow you to unlock 3 achievements from the "Wonders of the World" section, worth 5 Primogems each:

Child's anxiety	Fight off the attack of monsters from the snowy mountain together with your friends.
Walpurgis Game	Complete the trials set by the Witches' Sabbath.
Paralogism	Complete "Paralogism".

We hope this guide helped you get through the mid-volume Paralogism in Genshin Impact. If you encountered any difficulties while completing it, please report them. in comments. We invite you to familiarize yourself with full list of Archon quests.