The Stars Are Cold Toys in Honkai Star Rail: how to start the mechanisms and defeat Kokoliya

In Honkai: Star Rail, The Stars Are Cold Toys and are part of the exploration mission and part of the chain. "Under the scorching dawn sun", in which you have to start all the mechanisms of the swing bridge and defeat Kokoliya. If you're having trouble accepting and completing this quest, check out our guide.

Passage of the mission "The Stars Are Cold Toys"

How to start a task

It starts automatically immediately after completing the previous mission of the line called "Leave the conversations in the ranks", where you must defeat several waves of opponents, and then leave Serval with his brother Cheetah.

Find the switch to open the door

After passing into the new location Corridor of the vanishing echo, move forward to the quest marker and inspect the ground. Then you will see an echo of Kokoliya and Armor. Go in the same direction as them. Approach the locked grate. Then return back to the mechanism power supply center (large metal ball) and interact with it.

Unfortunately, the gate still won't open. To do this, you will need to activate four mechanisms (three left) located in the marked area.

How to start all mechanisms

All of them will be shown on your map. True, this location has not yet been studied, so it will be difficult to navigate the map. Next, we will tell you in detail how to get to each of the devices.

First mechanism

First of all, go down the stairs located to the right of the iron ball and turn right. Below you will find a controller guarded by level 35 enemies. Their vulnerabilities are shown in the screenshot below. After dealing with them, interact with the panel to open the gate leading to the bridge.

Automaton bumblebee (mystery)

After passing through the gate, on the left you will find a broken robot, which is not necessary to repair. To repair, you need to solve the puzzle with magnetic modules. The correct option is shown in the screenshot below. After repairing the automaton, start following him, however at this stage you will not be able to go further. You will be able to follow the car when you go to the second mechanism. At the end of the path you will find a valuable chest.

After going to the middle of the bridge in the form of a gear, turn right to the next boiler. It will be guarded by a group of level 35 monsters. The vulnerabilities are shown in the picture below. Having dealt with opponents, activate the mechanism.

Second mechanism

Now approach the controller near the dimensional anchor and turn it counterclockwise once to move the bridge in the right direction. Next, go to the middle of the bridge again and turn right into a new area.

Crossing over to the other side, you will find your first portal leading to the Cave of Corrosion. We are talking about special tests that allow you to get various relics. There is no need to visit now. Run to the right and you will find the next group of level 35 monsters.

Having dealt with opponents, activate the second mechanism and chat with your friends again.

Third mechanism

It will be the hardest to get to. First, roll to the right of the second device and interact with the console to open the lattice gate. As a result, you will return to the first mechanism.

Approach the controller and turn the bridge counterclockwise once. Return to the alley where the portal to the Corrosion Cave is located, and from there step onto the bridge. Get to its middle and turn right into a new area.

Here another group of level 35 enemies will be waiting for you. Deal with them and activate the third mechanism.

Go deeper into the corridor and open the door

Climb up the stairs from the third mechanism and interact with the controller to open the lattice gate. Watch a short video. As a result, you will return back to the main grate, which is now open.

Run forward to the quest marker. There you will encounter Shadow of the Keeper Level 36, which is vulnerable to physical, wind and quantum damage, so we advise you to take Dan Heng to the team. After dealing with the enemies, move on and open the door by interacting with the controller on the right.

Automaton bumblebee (mystery)

After passing through the passage, you will find a broken robot on the right, which can be fixed by solving a puzzle with magnetic modules (optional). The correct version of the rotation of the terminals is shown in the picture below.

Then examine the automaton and start following him, going to the right alley. There you will encounter a group of level 36 enemies. At the end of the road you can find Shadow of the Keeper Level 42 guarding a luxurious chest. Its vulnerabilities are shown in the screenshot below. She may well be defeated by characters level 39-40. We advise you to use physical, ice and wind heroes.

Continue to follow the robot, turning into the left lane and engaging in a fight with the next level 36 enemies. At the end of the path you will find a valuable chest.

How to defeat the echo of Kokoliya

Now go back and continue to follow the quest marker. Deal with the next level 36 enemies. Get to the next echo of Kokoliya, but don't get close to it just yet, as this will start the fight.

This enemy is vulnerable to quantum, electrical and fire damage. With Zele in the squad, this battle will turn into an easy walk in the park. Otherwise, we advise you to assemble a team of Serval, Asty, March 7 and Natasha. The Shieldman and the Healer will help keep the pack in combat-ready condition. It would be nice if their superpowers were in a ready state.

Kokoliya has an area-of-effect attack that deals massive damage. Fortunately, it takes 2-3 turns to charge it. If you manage to destroy the boss's stamina within the specified time, you will be able to avoid this blow.

In addition, Kokoliya will create two large ice spears that will periodically deal area damage. We advise you to destroy their resistance as quickly as possible with the help of fire or electric attacks, and then finish off these icicles so that they do not reduce the health of your fighters.

After dealing with the boss, watch a short cutscene. When it ends, the task will come to an end. As a reward, you will receive 1000 development experience, 80 star jade, 3 travel guides and 3 refined ether. You will also unlock access to the next quest, Paths to the Past Closed Long Ago.