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

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	+ Talent Ascension Materials

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

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 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 Mondstadt Talent Materials x6 Mora x30,000
Phase 2: Data Sampling	Primogem x160 Liyue Talent Materials x6 Mora x30,000
Phase 3: Live Testing	Primogem x100 Mora x180,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6 Inazuma Talent Materials x6

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