What can you do as a free member?

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and unlock all our premium features and tools to enhance your gaming experience.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save articles to your watchlist and get notified when they're updated with new information.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save your favorite games for quick access later, synced across all your devices.

Member benefits illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you'll receive instant notifications when someone replies to your posts.

Comment rating feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can make use of convenient features in the comments section, such as rating and sorting comments.

Premium archive feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can access Premium articles that are exclusively available to members.

Site Interface

Guest
Free Member
Article Watchlist
Game Bookmarks
Cross-device Sync
Light/Dark Theme Toggle
User Profiles
Direct Feedback
Comment Rating

Game Tools

Guest
Free Member
Interactive Map Access
Interactive Map Pins
Interactive Map Comments
Interactive Map Pins Cross-Device
Check List
Event Choice Checker
Deck Builder Cross-Device
Message Board Notification
Message Board Cross-Device
Build Planner
Stat Calculator
Diagnostic Tool
Weapon/Armor Wishlist

Want more information?Learn more

Duet Night Abyss

Stranger from Afar Event Guide

Sponsored
Add to Watchlist

★ Tier Lists: Characters | Weapons | Demon Wedges
★ Builds: Kezhou | Fushu | Fina | Lynn | Psyche
★ Wind Awakening Part 2 | Characters: Zhiliu | Yuming
┗ Mechanics: Mount | Gifting | Reputation | Accessory Customization
★ How to Get Characters | Mystic Maze | Redeem Codes

Stranger from Afar Event Guide DNA

Stranger from Afar is an event where you will help Zhiliu gather what she needs in Duet Night Abyss (DNA). See how to unlock Stranger From Afar, its rewards, and duration period here.

List of Contents

Stranger from Afar Event Information

Event Time Period

Stranger from Afar Event Menu

Event Start December 8, 2025 10:00 (UTC+8)
Event End December 23, 2025, 04:59 (UTC+8)

Zhiliu, a merchant from the region of Huaxu, has temporarily settled in The Asphodel.

As a proven Phoxhunter, you've been recommended to assist her in preparing for her stay.

Complete her daily requests to gather supplies and earn generous rewards. Zhiliu will give two commissions each day, a Hunting List and Shopping List.

A Hunting List is a limited-time event quest where you’re tasked with defeating Filthoids in specific locations, while a Shopping List is a fetch quest that requires you to collect certain materials for Zhiliu.

Stranger from Afar event period will be from December 8, 2025, 10:00 to December 23, 2025, 04:59 (UTC+8).

List of All Huaxu Characters

Stranger from Afar Event Schedule

# Commissions Unlock Date
I Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (I)
Shopping List		 December 8, 2025
II Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (II)
Shopping List		 December 9, 2025
III Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (III)
Shopping List		 December 10, 2025
IV Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (IV)
Shopping List		 December 11, 2025
V Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (V)
Shopping List		 December 12, 2025
VI Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (VI)
Shopping List		 December 13, 2025
V Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (VII)
Shopping List		 December 14, 2025

The event schedule runs daily until Day 7, during which Zhiliu will give you one Hunting List and one Shopping List task each day. All tasks can be completed until December 23, 2025, at 04:59 (UTC+8).

How to Unlock Stranger from Afar

Complete Requiem for the Nameless

Duet Night Abyss Requiem for the Nameless Rhythm

To unlock the Stranger from Afar event, you must first complete Chapter Noctoyager: Requiem for the Nameles in Chapter 3.

Requiem for the Nameless Story Walkthrough and Guide

Complete Stranger from Afar Event Quest

Stranger from Afar Quest
To unlock the Stranger from Afar commissions, players must complete the Stranger from Afar event quest first.

How to Play Stranger from Afar

Complete the Daily Released Commissions

Stranger from Afar Commissions DNA
To play Stranger From Afar, commissions are released daily. You must complete all commissions from the previous day to unlock and accept the next day's tasks.

Stranger from Afar Rewards

Hunting List Rewards

Day Hunting List Rewards
1 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2
2 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Carmine Globule x300
3 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2
4 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Carmine Globule x300
5 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2
6 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Carmine Globule x300
7 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2

Shopping List Rewards

Day Shopping List Rewards
1 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Coins x20000
2 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2
3 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Coins x20000
4 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2
5 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Coins x20000
6 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2
7 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2

In addition to the rewards from completing the daily Hunting List and Shopping List commissions, finishing Zhiliu’s commissions for 7 consecutive days will reward you with 7 Twilight Treads.

Duet Night Abyss Related Guides

Duet Night Abyss Events

List of All Events

All Current Events

Event Schedule & Summary
When the Stone Falls When the Stone Falls Duration: February 5, 2026 - February 15, 2026
When the Stone Falls is a limited-time event where you can earn rewards when you log in.
Zhiliu X Giveaway Zhiliu X Giveaway Duration: 2/2/2026 - 2/16/2026
Get a chance to win a random character acrylic keychain in Zhiliu X Giveaway.
Return to Atlasia Return to Atlasia Duration: January 30 Onwards
Returnee players can complete daily-check ins and quests to claim rewards in Return to Atlasia.
Phoxhunter Summit Phoxhunter Summit Duration: 1/23/2026 - 2/9/2026
The Phoxhunter Summit features a Group Stage and Apex Rankings that players can compete in.
Drift of Youth Drift of Youth Duration: 1/20/2026 - 2/10/2026
Players logging in for seven consecutive days will receive 10 Prismatic Hourglasses.
Kezhou Reddit GiveawayOfficial Page Preview Kezhou Reddit Giveaway Duration: 1/20/2026 - 2/9/2026
Post a discussion focused on Kezhou in the official Duet Night Abyss subreddit for a chance to to receive $200.
Roaring Drills Roaring Drills Duration: 1/20/2026 - 2/10/2026
Players can man turrets to destroy Filthoids to receive rewards.
The Wind Awakening Fan Creations Contest Event PreviewThe Wind Awakening Fan Creations Contest Duration: 12/23/2025 - 2/9/2026
Submit your fan art and creations to win rewards.
Traces in the Sand Event PreviewTraces in the Sand Duration: 12/23/2025 - 2/10/2026
Test and have a preview of Kezhou and his abilities.
Huaxu - Incense and Marvels Event PreviewHuaxu - Incense and Marvel Duration: 12/23/2025 - 4/6/2026
Players follow Zhiliu and explore the mysterious land of Huaxu.

All Old Events

Duet Night Abyss When Dreams Gild the Night Guide.pngWhen Dreams Gild the Night Guide Duet Night Abyss - Global Milestone Rewards Event GuideGlobal Milestone Rewards
Duet Night Abyss - DNArt UGC Event GuideDNArt UGC Event Duet Night Abyss - Friendly Games Event GuideFriendly Games
Duet Night Abyss - How to Redeem Leap! Helix Leap! RewardsLeap! Helix Leap! Duet Night Abyss - Global Milestone Rewards Event GuideGlobal Milestone Rewards
Duet Night Abyss Ode to the Bloom.png Ode to the Bloom Duet Night Abyss - List of Web Events.pngList of Web Events
Stranger From AfarStranger From Afar Message of the Nightingale Message of the Nightingale
Bountiful Day EventBountiful Day Official Reddit Giveaway EventOfficial Reddit Giveaway
Under the Apricot PetalsUnder the Apricot Petals Gleam of Flowing Waters Gleam of Flowing Waters
LunoLuno's Special Theatre Amazon Gift Card GiveawayAmazon Gift Card Giveaway
Covenant of Avian SpiritCovenant of Avian Spirit

Comment

Post (0 Comments)

Author

Duet Night Abyss (DNA) Walkthrough Team
This article was created by Game8's elite team of writers and gamers.
    Leave feedback(Login required)

    Rankings

    Popular Articles
    Message Board
    • We could not find the message board you were looking for.

    Gaming News

    MENACE Review [Early Access] | Menacing, But Only at the Start

    MENACE Review [Early Access]

    Popular Games

    Recommended Games

    All rights reserved

    Game Copyright©Pan Studio All Rights Reserved.

    The content we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
    We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.

    ©Pan Studio (Provider)

    Duet Night Abyss (DNA) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

    Quick Access
    Guide Index

    Version 1.1 Part 2 Guides

    New Mechanics

    Version 1.1 Guides

    New Character Builds

    New Weapon Builds

    New Characters

    New Main Quests

    New Bosses

    New Event Quests

    New Side Quests

    New Banners

    New Events

    New Mechanics

    Livestream and Version Details

    Tier Lists

    Characters

    All Character Guides

    All Hydro Characters

    All Pyro Characters

    All Anemo Characters

    All Electro Characters

    All Lumino Characters

    All Umbro Characters

    Upcoming Characters

    Latest News and Updates

    Recommended Guides

    Maps

    Tips and Tricks

    All Tips and Tricks

    FAQs

    News and Updates

    All News and Updates

    Versions and Patch Notes

    Bugs and Errors

    Commissions

    All Commissions

    Bosses

    All Bosses

    Enemies

    Weapons

    All Weapons

    Demon Wedges

    Geniemon

    Hydro Geniemon

    Pyro Geniemon

    Anemo Geniemon

    Electro Geniemon

    Lumino Geniemon

    Umbro Geniemon

    No Element Geniemon

    Quests

    Main Quests

    Side Quests

    Icelake Side Quests

    Huaxu Side Quests

    Dynamic Quests

    A Rainbow-Colored Dream Quests

    Myriad Gacha

    All Myriad Gacha Banners

    Events

    All Events

    Upcoming Events

    Cosmetics

    All Cosmetics

    Items

    Readables

    Message Boards

    All Message Boards