Albedo Quest Guide | Traveler Observation Report Story Quest Walkthrough and Rewards

The Princeps Cretaceus Chapter is Albedo's Story Quest in Genshin Impact. Learn how to unlock this Quest and where it is found, how to solve the nearby mechanisms, required quest for Shadows Amidst Snowstorm event, as well as its rewards and a full walkthrough for completing the Quest.

Traveler Observation Report Basic Information

Quest Details

Quest Type	Story Quest
Chapter	Princeps Cretaceus, Act 1
Location	Dragonspine, Mondstadt
Required AR	20

How to Unlock

During The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Event

How to Unlock	Available after Version 1.2 Reach Adventure Rank 20

After The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Event

How to Unlock	Complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act 2 For a Tomorrow Without Tears Reach Adventure Rank 20

Required Quest for Shadows Amidst Snowstorms

Albedo's Story Quest is required to be completed before being able to participate in the event. After completing all prerequisite quests, you will be able to access The Snowy Past Event quest.

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Event Guide

Traveler Observation Report Walkthrough and Rewards

The Rumored Alchemist

You arrive at Timaeus' alchemy store in Mondstadt one day to stock up on adventuring supplies. But here, you encounter someone altogether unexpected...

The Rumored Alchemist Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Go to the Alchemy Shop in Mondstadt, where you will be met by Sucrose.
2	Follow the marker on the map to the entrance of Dragonspine.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×275	Mora ×17050	Adventurer's Experience ×8
Mystic Enhancement Ore ×4

The Genius Researcher and the Seed of Another World

While searching for Albedo, you encounter and odd-looking nun named Rosaria. She claims to know where Albedo is and expresses her willingness to show you the way.

The Genius Researcher and the Seed of Another World Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Use Elemental Sight to follow the tracks until you find Albedo. There are some enemies along the path that might get in your way too.
2	Defeat the 3 Hilichurls and speak to Albedo afterwards.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×375	Mora ×22000	Hero's Wit ×2
Mystic Enhancement Ore ×5

The First Experiment: Elements

After finding Albedo, Rosaria leaves on her own. You chat with Albedo and discover the objective of his research: to use alchemy to cause a seed from another world to sprout and flourish. To better understand otherworldly lifeforms, Albedo states his desire to observe you and to perform some experiments in the process.

The First Experiment: Elements Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Follow the path to the test site and defeat the Cryo Slimes.
2	Continue on the path and mine 3 Starsilver Catalysts.
3	Follow the marker to Albedo's campsite.
4	Take the potion from the desk then go to your inventory to drink it.
5	Once you drink the potion, talk to Albedo again.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×375	Mora ×22000	Hero's Wit ×2
Mystic Enhancement Ore ×5

The Second Experiment: The World

After the experiment begins, Albedo first checks your elemental flow. The result is that both your internal and external elemental flows run smoothly and that there is nothing unusual about them. These results seem very normal indeed, but according to Albedo, this is something to be happy about.

The Second Experiment: The World Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Observe the Table, Record Board, and Shelf.
2	Talk to Albedo.
3	Use the campfire nearby, cook up Sunshine Sprat and give it to Albedo.
4	Use Elemental Sight to find the Anemo Mark.
5	Use Elemental Sight to find the Electro Mark.
6	Talk to Albedo again.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×375	Mora ×22000	Hero's Wit ×2
Mystic Enhancement Ore ×5

The Third Experiment: Life

After the elemental flow tests, Albedo asks you to display any special, otherworldly abilities you may have, though nothing comes of this. Still, Albedo's interest in you has not waned in the least...

The Third Experiment: Life Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Climb the mountain to where the marker is to meet up with Albedo.
2	Glide and make it to the objective within 70s.
3	Talk to Albedo.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×375	Mora ×22000	Hero's Wit ×2
Mystic Enhancement Ore ×5

The Final Experiment: Withering Glory

As the experiments proceed, Albedo obtains more and more data related to you, and the alchemy he envisages begins to take shape. Finally, after a simple test of your physical capabilities, the experiments draw to a close...

The Final Experiment: Withering Glory Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Follow the marker to the ruins.
2	Solve the 2 Seelie puzzles to unlock the middle mechanism.
3	Once unlocked, activate the central mechanism.
4	Follow the marker and investigate the drained area.
5	Head back to Albedo's campsite and talk with him.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×475	Primogem ×60	Mora ×27825
Guide to Ballad ×5	Hero's Wit ×3	Mystic Enhancement Ore ×6

Traveler Observation Report Tips & Strategies

How to Solve the Nearby Mechanisms

Time the Seelies

To solve the nearby mechanisms, you will need to time the Seelies so that you can activate the monuments as the Seelie passes nearby.

To the north of the mechanism are two Seelies and 5 monuments you will need to activate. Time the activation when following the Seelie, so that before the monument deactivates again, the second Seelie will activate it again.

Recommended Party

All Characters
Yoimiya	Traveler (Pyro)	Dehya
Arlecchino	Lyney	Hu Tao
Klee	Diluc	Xinyan
Yanfei	Amber	Thoma
Xiangling	Bennett	Chevreuse
Gaming	Mavuika

It is highly recommended to bring a Pyro character while adventuring and exploring Dragonspine. Most of the enemies you will encounter in this area has the Cryo element.

Using the Pyro element can help stave off the Sheer Cold debuff too.

Ruins Seelie Puzzle

Follow the Seelie to their nest

Seelie by the cliff	Seelie on ruin pillar

To the south of the mechanism are two Seelie Nests. You can use Elemental Sight to find which direction the Seelie are.

One of the Seelie's is on a nearby cliff, while the other in on a ruin pillar in the water.

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