The Outlander Who Caught the Wind | Prologue: Act 1 Quest Guide
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The Outlander Who Caught the Wind is the first act in the Prologue chapter of the Archon Quests and the first act of the Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event in Version 6.4 Luna V of Genshin Impact. Check out the tutorials and walkthrough guides to progress in Genshin Impact here!
The Outlander Who Caught the Wind Event Quest Guide
Meet the Requirements for Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind
You must complete the Song of the Dragon and Freedom quest and Reach Adventure Rank 20 in order to gain access to the quest and the event itself!
Do note that this requirement is only for the event in Version 6.4 Luna V!
Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event
Recommended Quests
It is highly recommended to complete the Varka Story Quest first before starting The Outlander Who Caught the Wind as some of the events that occured in the former are referenced during the latter.
Lupus Majoris Chapter Act I Guide
| Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
 Once you met the requirements to unlocking the Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event, you will automatically receive an invitation from Jean for a welcoming celebration for the return of the expedition team from Nod-Krai. Go to the beach where it all begun in Starsnatch Cliff to progress. |
| 2 |  After a dialogue with Paimon, go down memory lane by following her. Retrace the footsteps you took at the beginning of the game and you will encounter an Anemo Fungus eventually. Quickly defeat the Fungus and proceed in following Paimon. |
| 3 |  Following the trail of Paimon, you will encounter several Dodoco Bombs splattered in a nearby tree. During this scene, you will obtain a Spotter Camera. Equip in your Gadget by going into your Inventory and selecting it. Use the Spotter Camera to take a picture of the tree. |
| 4 |  Go to the Statue of the Seven in Cider Lake. You will see that the statue is vastly different as it depicts Klee instead. Use the Spotter Camera once again and take a picture of it. |
| 5 |  After taking the picture, Dvalin will fly above you. Follow his trail in the woods to see Venti and Dvalin. It will be revealed that this was all Nicole and Alice's experimental magic to portray past events using memories. |
| 6 |  After talking with Nicole, Alice, and Venti, proceed to the event venue and meet up with Jean. She will tell you all about the celebration for the expedition team's return. Varka will briefly appear before the quest is officially concluded. |
The Outlander Who Caught the Wind Event Quest Rewards
| Total Quest Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
 Primogem
x20 |
 Mora
x20000 |
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The Outlander Who Caught the Wind Walkthrough
Prologue: Act 1 Walkthrough Summary
| The Outlander Who Caught the Wind Quests | |
|---|---|
| - | Wanderer's Trail • Choose your Main Character. • Go to Paimon. • Follow Paimon. • Unlock the Teleport Waypoint. • Go to the foot of the cliff. • Climb to the top of the rock face. |
| 1 | Bird's Eye View • Follow the path. • Go to Paimon. • Talk to Paimon. • Follow Paimon. • Swim to the island in Starfell Lake. |
| 2 | Unexpected Power • Talk to Paimon. • Press/Tap to unlease Elemental Skill. • Defeat the slimes. • Hold Elemental Skill. • Defeat the slimes. • Use Elemental Burst. • Defeat the slimes. |
| 3 | Forest Rendezvous • Go to Mondstadt. • Advance to the heart of the forest. • Talk to Paimon. • Investigate what Paimon has found. • Talk to Paimon. |
| 4 | Wind-Riding Knight • Keep heading towards Mondstadt. • Talk to the perky girl. • Use Amber to defeat the airborne slimes. • Go to the location designated by Amber. |
| 5 | Going Upon the Breeze • Defeat the nearby hilichurls. • Clear out the nearby hilichurl camp. • Talk to Amber. • Keep heading towards Mondstadt. |
| 6 | City of Freedom • Talk to Amber. • Go to the location designated by Amber. • Talk to Amber. • Meet Amber at the fountain plaza. |
| 7 | Dragon Storm • Fend off Stormterror. • Attack Stormterror in an aerial battle until its health falls to 15-20%. • Go to the Knights of Favonius Headquarters. |
| 8 | Knights of Favonius • Enter the Knights of Favonius Headquarters. • Talk to Jean. |
| 9 | Winds of the Past • Meet Amber at the temple. • Talk to Amber. • Enter the temple's quest domain: Deep Within the Temple of the Falcon. • Explore the temple's depths. • Destroy Stormterror's cyrstal in the Temple of the Falcon. • Leave the temple. |
| 10 | Crash Course • Meet Kaeya at the temple. • Talk to Kaeya. • Enter the temple's quest domain: Deep Within the Temple of the Wolf. • Talk to Kaeya. • Explore the temple's depths. • Destroy Stormterror's crystal in the Temple of the Wolf. • Leave the temple. |
| 11 | Sparks Amongst the Pages • Meet Lisa at the temple. • Talk to Lisa. • Enter the temple's quest domain: Deep Within the Temple of the Lion. • Talk to Lisa. • Explore the temple's depths. • Destroy Stormterror's crystal in the Temple of the Lion. • Leave the temple. |
The Outlander Who Caught the Wind Quest Information
Introduction to the World of Teyvat
The Outlander Who Caught the Wind serves as Genshin Impact's tutorial quest. It centers around the Traveler, who lost their twin to the Unknown God, and is making their way towards The Seven with the help of Paimon to learn about Teyvat's divinations.
Prologue: Act 1 Release Date
| Genshin Impact Version 1.0 | |
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| Release Date | September 28, 2020 |
On September 28, 2020, The Outlander Who Caught the Wind Quest was released alongside Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact Related Guides
Other Prologue: Act I Guides
| All Prologue: Act I Quests | |
|---|---|
| 01 | Bird's Eye View |
| 02 | Unexpected Power |
| 03 | Forest Rendezvous |
| 04 | Wind-Riding Knight |
| 05 | Going Upon the Breeze |
| 06 | City of Freedom |
| 07 | Dragon Storm |
| 08 | Knights of Favonius |
| 09 | Winds of the Past |
| 10 | Crash Course |
| 11 | Sparks Amongst the Pages |
Complete Story Walkthrough
| Prologue Chapter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Outlander Who Caught the Wind | 2 | For a Tomorrow Without Tears |
| 3 | The Song of the Dragon and Freedom | ||
| Chapter 1 | |||
| 1 | Of The Land Amidsth Monoliths | 2 | Farewell, the Archaic Lord |
| 3 | A New Star Approaches | - | Prelude: Bough Keeper: Dainsleif |
| 4 | We Will Be Reunited | ||
| Chapter 2 | |||
| 0 | Prologue: Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves | 1 | The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia |
| 2 | Stillness, Sublimination of Shadow | 3 | Omnipresence Over Mortals |
| 4 | Requiem of the Echoing Depths | ||
| Interlude Chapter | |||
| 1 | The Crane Returns on the Wind | 2 | Perilous Trail |
| 3 | Inversion of Genesis | ||
| Chapter 3 | |||
| 1 | Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark | 2 | The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings |
| 3 | Dreams, Emptiness, and Deception | 4 | King Deshret and the Three Magi |
| 5 | Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises | 6 | Caribert |
| List of Temples | |||
| Temple of the Falcon | Temple of the Wolf | ||
| Temple of the Lion | |||
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