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Shadow of the Ancients Event Guide
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Shadow of the Ancients is an investigation event in Genshin Impact. Learn how to unlock Shadow of the Ancients, how to play and complete all stages, how to defeat the Anomalous Model Ruin Grader, how to play in Co-Op Mode, and all rewards in this event guide!
| Shadow of the Ancients Event Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
 Phase 1 |
Phase 2 |
Phase 3 |
List of Contents
Shadow of the Ancients Event Information
Event Dates and Details
| Event Start | November 05, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Event End | November 15, 2021 |
| Final Quest | Nov. 15 - Nov. 18, 2021 |
| Rewards |
Complete A Flower Blooms in a Prison to Unlock Shadow of the Ancients
To unlock this event, you need to complete A Flower Blooms in a Prison sub-quest of The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia Archon Quest! You also need to be Adventure Rank 30 or above.
The Immovable God Quest Guide
Can you play Shadow of the Ancients in Co-Op Mode?
Yes, you can! Other players can aid you both in all Phases for defeating enemies that appear during the challenges, however they would not be able to use their Ayesha's Chaos Prospector or interact with chests or activate any challenges.
If you need help defeating enemies, check out the Co-Op Boards:
| Genshin Co-Op Boards | ||
|---|---|---|
 Friend Request Board |
 Co-Op Board |
 Supporting Cast Board |
Shadow of the Ancients Stage Guides
All Phases and Quest Guides
| Stage Info & Guides | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Guide: Investigative Surveys Quest: Journey to Tsurumi |
| Phase 2 | Guide: Data Sampling Quest: Autonomous Mechanical Energy Source: Preface |
| Phase 3 | Guide: Live Testing Quest: Autonomous Mechanical Energy Source: Live Sample |
| Final Event Quest | Guide: Autonomous Mechanical Energy Source: Conclusion Duration: November 15 - 18, 2021 |
How to Unlock Event Phases
Shadow of the Ancients Event Phases are unlocked every two days during the event. You will have to complete the previous stage before moving onto the next one!
How to Play Shadow of the Ancients
Shadow of the Ancients Event Guide
| How to Play the Event | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finish “Journey to Tsurumi” for the event gadget. |
| 2 | Phase 1: Use the Prospector in Survey Sites. |
| 3 | Phase 2: Activate and charge Pursina's Spikes. |
| 4 | Phase 3: Defeat the Anomalous Model Ruin Grader. |
How to Start Playing the Event
After completing “A Flower Blooms in Prison” in Chapter 2: Act 1's Archon Quest, you have to play through “Journey to Tsurumi” before proceeding to the actual event. Take a look at our Journey to Tsurumi quest guide here:
Journey to Tsurumi Guide
How to Use Ayesha's Chaos Prospector
Use Ayesha's Chaos Prospector on a Survey Site. If a Conduction Component is in range, the Prospector will mark the location for you. If it's not in range, the Prospector will point to it's general direction.
View Full Prospector Gadget Guide
Used to find Component Locations in Phase 1
| All Investigative Survey Site Locations | |
|---|---|
 Stormterror's Lair |
 Yaoguang Shoal |
 Qingxu Pool |
 Tatarasuna |
Use Ayesha's Chaos Prospector in Phase 1 of the event to survey areas in Mondstadt, Liyue, and Inazuma for Conduction Components. These are materials needed to repair Pursina's Spikes, which are part of Phase 2.
Full Phase 1 Walkthrough
How to Use Pursina's Spikes
| How to Charge Pursina's Spikes | |
|---|---|
 Use of Electro Attacks |
 Spike Recharge Rates |
Charge Pursina's Spikes with the Conduction Components you collected in Phase 1. You will then have to continuously charge them up with Electro Attacks while fighting off the enemies it attracts.
Special Sampling Points Challenge
| Special Sampling Point Locations | |
|---|---|
 Dragonspine, Mondstadt |
 Guyun Stone Forest, Liyue |
The locations for the survey sites are also featured in the data sampling phase and once it's done, the Special Sampling Points challenge will be unlocked! Complete it to get Mora and Mystic Enhancement Ores.
Full Phase 2 Walkthrough
Anomalous Model Ruin Grader Boss Guide
After Phases 1 and 2, you will then have to fight off the Anomalous Model Ruin Grader to complete Phase 3.
Defeat this event boss while the ruin devices are fully charged or else it will regenerate its health!
Full Phase 3 Walkthrough
Shadow of the Ancients Rewards
All Shadow of the Ancients Event Rewards
| Phase | Total Phase Rewards |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Investigative Surveys |
 Primogem
x160 Mora
x30,000 |
| Phase 2: Data Sampling |
Primogem
x160 Mora
x30,000 |
| Phase 3: Live Testing |
Primogem
x100 Mora
x180,000 |
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