Cataclysm's Quickening in Genshin Impact: how to start and pass

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In Genshin Impact The Cataclysm’s Quickening is the fourth chapter of the fourth Thoma . main storyline, in which you will continue your investigation into the Meropid Fortress by exploring the production site, participating in an open house, asking Wriothesley directly about the secrets of the prison, and solving a new crisis. If you have difficulties starting and completing the quest, then study our guide.

How to start the mission “Cataclysm’s Quickening”

Before you can take on this mission, you will have to meet a number of conditions, which include:

Reach at least Adventure Rank 40. In separate material We have made several recommendations to increase this parameter.
Complete the previous Archon quest called "To the Shining of the Stars in the Deep".

When you deal with the requirements discussed above, you should automatically begin the corresponding quest. It will appear in your mission log - open it by pressing the "J" key, and then select the desired mission and start tracking it. If for some reason this does not happen, then try logging out of your account, wait 20-30 minutes and re-enter the game.

Into the Deepwater Murk

Continue your research

The next morning, go down to the dining floor and explore the three areas shown on the map. First, approach the group of people standing next to the tables. Listen to what the prisoners are talking about.

Then go into the zigzag corridor and approach the two guys near the wall - chat with them. You will learn from them about a scientist named Jurieu and the girl Lurvin.

Now go to the last place to explore. There you will come across Baviglier. You will learn from him that Wriothesley was also a prisoner in the past.

Find Lyney in the production area

Take the lift down to get to the parts processing workshop. Then go to the top floor of the production area using another elevator. Upon entering the site, turn right and approach Lyney, who stands next to the production mechanism.

Next, watch a long video that takes place in the infirmary. After its completion, return to the barracks. Watch another cutscene in which 9 days will fly by. The quest will come to an end, and you will be rewarded with 775 adventure points, 34 thousand mora, 3 hero experience and 6 magic ore enhancements.

The Truth Shrouded in Shadow

Find clues in the infirmary

You will automatically be transported to the production workshop. Go to the marked area to trigger a cutscene with the magician. After talking with him, return to the infirmary, where there will be no one, so you will need to look for clues.

Examine the books on the table on the left side.
Examine the bed in the middle.
Metal sheet hidden behind boxes.

After studying all the clues, watch the new video in which Lyney will panic and run to Wriothesley. Go down to the dining room level and go to the door leading to the Duke's office. Go inside and listen to the conversation Lyney and Wriothesley.

How to answer Wriothesley questions correctly

You will ask the Duke to release Lynette and Freminet. He will agree to fulfill your request if you answer his three questions honestly. After this, you will switch to evidence selection mode:

“What happens if you break a secret rule on the production floor?” – select the “Strange Meat” clue.
“Who will know if you work without a break?” – select the evidence “Observing the workers Sidzhvin”.
“Why does the strange meat look like this?” – select the evidence “Melusines perceive the world completely differently from people.”
“Under what circumstances does strange meat appear?” – select the evidence “Half an hour before lunch, Sijwin is never in the infirmary.”

The second secret rule states that in pankration you cannot support two fighters at the same time by betting on both. Why? Select evidence again:

“What happens if you break the secret rule of pankration?” – select the evidence “Parcel with a strange blood-colored liquid.”
“Who sent the package with the strange blood-colored liquid?” – select evidence “According to Collins, pankration tournaments are held only thanks to Fonta company.”
“Why do only those who simultaneously bought tickets for the victory of both fighters receive the package?” – select the evidence “Fonta’s promoter constantly fails due to the fact that he undervalues premium coupons.”
“Why does the strange blood-colored liquid look like this?” - select evidence "Fonta's internal reports show the company is beginning a trial of an as-yet-unnamed, unpackaged product."

After a short introduction, chat with two groups of people: Lyney, Sijwin and Freminet; Wriothesley and Clorinda.

Return to the infirmary and talk to Freminet

Go to the infirmary, located on the same level as the barracks, and then talk with Freminet. He will begin to tell you what happened to him in the pipeline. Moreover, you will see the story from his point of view.

Find evidence related to Childe

Taking control of Freminet, go down to the very bottom, and then go through the huge round door. Approach the mechanism on the right and activate it to lower the platform. Move forward to the next device and spin it to rotate the pad. Then start climbing the stairs, going left.

Having risen, do not rush to interact with the first mechanism - instead, turn the second device on the right side in order to change the angle of the platform. Now you can activate the first “Handwheel” to raise the platform upward. Next, just follow it to the round passage and jump into the hole ahead.

Continue forward and then dive into the water. Swim through the tunnel until you reach a dead end. Then watch the video. Next, try to return to the shore and watch another cut-scene where Clorinda will come to your aid.

You will soon return to the infirmary. Talk to Lyney again. This will complete the task, and you will receive as a reward 1275 adventure points, 30 primogems, 55 thousand mora, 5 hero experience and 10 magic ore enhancements.

Keeper of Secrets and the Forbidden Zone

Go to the Duke's office and talk to Wriothesley

Return to Wriothesley private office, the entrance to which is located on the same level as the dining room. Go up the spiral staircase and chat with Clorinda and the warden there. Ask the latter all the questions that interest you.

Next, start following Wriothesley. Go downstairs, and then go along the stairs to the secret basement. Use the lift to go even lower. Once below, interact with the mechanism near the huge door. Go even further and watch a short video in which many of Meropid's secrets will be revealed.

Then Wriothesley will show you a giant ship, which, according to his idea, should save the Fontaines from an impending disaster. This will bring the task to an end. As a reward, you will receive 850 adventure points, 37 thousand mora, 3 hero experience and 7 magic ore enhancements.

In the Calamitous Tread

Return to the infirmary and go to the cafeteria

After talking with Wriothesley , return to the infirmary and your friends. Talk to them and tell them everything you found out. Then head to the local diner and have lunch With You Sijwyn. Before heading to the barracks, you can chat with Clorinda standing near the table. Return to the bunk and go to bed.

Go to the restricted area

The next morning the evacuation of the fortress will begin. Go downstairs and enter the Duke's office. Next, go to the restricted area by walking along the spiral staircase and using the lift. Then watch the spectacular video.

You will automatically return to the surface, where Nevillet will be waiting for you. Chat with him, and then move to the entrance to the Epicles Opera House and watch a few more videos with Arlecchino, Furina and Nevillet.

After a painful tea party, head to the theater entrance and chat with Arlecchino. Next, talk to the chief judge. You will find out that he is a Hydro Dragon. This will bring the quest to an end. As a reward, you will receive 950 adventure points, 42 thousand mora, 4 hero experience and 8 magic ore enhancements.

A Moment’s Respite

Return to prison and find out how your friends are doing

Return to Meropid and talk to some people in the prison. First of all, you can visit Jurie and Louvrin, who will be waiting for you in the restricted area, the entrance to which is in Wriothesley office. Go down the stairs and turn right.

Next, chat with Custeau and Laverun, who are standing in the zigzag corridor on the same level as the dining room. Visit the dining room itself and talk to Melusina Sijwin there. At the end, go to the infirmary and chat with Lyney, Lynette and Freminet here.

Now you can talk with Wriothesley in his office. After the conversation, return to the barracks and go to bed. You will see the last vision with Childe, in which the harbinger will meet a huge whale.

As a reward for completing the quest, you will receive 775 adventure points, 30 primogems, 34 thousand mora, 3 hero experience and 6 magic ore enhancements. Plus, you will be given the Memory of Running Stream - this item is necessary to activate the constellations of the Hydro Traveler.