Yelan Story Quest and Puzzle Guide | Calculated Gambit Walkthrough and Rewards

Calculated Gambit is Yelan’s Story Quest in Genshin Impact. We’ve got the quest walkthrough and rewards, unlock requirements, and a walkthrough for the domain and domain puzzles in Yelan's Story Quest in this guide!

Calculated Gambit Walkthrough and Rewards

Seven-Star Selection

As you stroll around Liyue, you bump into a familiar person.

Seven-Star Selection Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Go to Liyue Harbor to start the quest.
2	Head to the Yanshang Teahouse nearby and go to the 2nd floor.
3	Make your way to the Yuehai Pavilion and approach 3 men.
4	Check the three manifestos on the table.
5	Head back to the Yanshang Teahouse to talk to Tian.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×400	Mora ×24100	Hero's Wit ×3
Mystic Enhancement Ore ×5

Candidature Analysis

Yelan does not seem particularly reassured by Zhiyi and decides to go down to the wharf to speak to Bolai and find out how well he is rated by others.

Candidature Analysis Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Head to the North Wharf of Liyue Harbor and talk to Bolai.
2	Sneak around and listen to Zhiyi and Linlang's conversation. Use the crates and the stalls and hide behind them to avoid suspicion.
3	Go to the South Wharf of Liyue Harbor.
4	Approach Uncle Sun and talk to him.
5	Go to the other stall nearby and talk to Uncle Gao.
6	Head to the anchor nearby to talk to Dugu Shuo.
7	Go back to the Yanshang Teahouse to check Zhiyi's Manifesto.
8	Make your way to the Blackcliff Forge.
9	Look for a book called Worksite Records and collect it.
10	Talk to Iron Shoulder nearby.
11	Follow the footprints on the road. You can look at your minimap for the location if you get lost.
12	Interact with the shiny objects around and inside the abandoned camp.

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×575	Mora ×34075	Hero's Wit ×4
Mystic Enhancement Ore ×7

Foregone Conclusion

You decide to announce the Zhiyi has passed the selection to make him lower his guard. Now all that's left to do is wait...

Foregone Conclusion Objectives

Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Adjust the time to the next day at 09:00 - 11:00.
2	Go back to Yuehai Pavilion.
3	Go to Feiyun Slope.
4	Enter the Xinyue Kiosk.
5	Leave Xinyue Kiosk and head over to Xigu Antiques to talk to Linlang.
6	Adjust the time to after 20:00 and talk to Yelan by the Yanshang Teahouse.
7	Go to the Qingxu Pool and enter the underground ruins. See the full walkthrough of the domain here!
8	Adjust the time to tomorrow at 08:00 and go back to Yanshang Teahouse one last time to complete the quest!

Rewards

Rewards
Adventure EXP ×750	Primogem ×60	Mora ×44000
Guide to Prosperity ×5	Hero's Wit ×5	Mystic Enhancement Ore ×10

Yelan Story Quest Puzzle Guide

Domain Statue Puzzle Solution

The Green arrows signify where the yellow statues should be, while the pink and red arrows signify where the blue statues should be pushed to give way to the yellow statues.

We recommend moving the outermost statues first to have space for the other statues!

Yelan Story Quest Domain Walkthrough

Qingxu Pool Underground Ruins Domain Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	As you enter the domain, you will encounter Hilichurls on your way. Defeat the enemies to continue.
2	Approach the gate that the suspicious ambassador entered.
3	Use the elevator nearby and go to the top of the waterfall.
4	Collect the Pyro Spirit and place it in one of the lanterns by approaching the lantern.
5	You can find the other spirit inside the locked gate nearby which is protected by Geovishap Hatchlings. Defeat the Hatchlings to unlock access to the room.
6	Glide down and enter the underwater entrance and use the elevator.
7	You can find the Pyro Spirits inside the entrance with Hilichurls guarding it.
8	Interact with the walls to open up the path for the first Pyro Spirit.
9	After collecting the first spirit, head to the path on the left. You will find a group of hilichurls and a Pyro Abyss Mage along the way.
10	After defeating the enemies, open up some walls to get access to a treasure chest and the second Pyro Spirit.
11	Head back and place the Pyro Spirits inside the lantern.
12	Move the three yellow statues towards the three lit up areas. You will have to clear the path by moving the blue statues away. See the puzzle solution here!
13	Once all three yellow statues are in the right position. Go in the unlocked room and defeat the Stonehide Lawachurl.
14	Enter the next room to complete the domain!

Yelan Story Quest Basic Info

Quest Details

Quest Type	Story Quest
Chapter	Umbrabilis Orchis: Act I
Location	Liyue
Required AR	40

How to Unlock

How to Unlock	Story Key x1 Complete Archon Quest Interlude Chapter: Act 2 Perilous Trail Complete Ganyu Story Quest Sea of Clouds, Sea of People Reach Adventure Rank 40

In order to unlock Yelan's story quest, Calculated Gambit, players will need to reach Adventure Rank 40. They will also need to complete Ganyu's story quest Sea of Clouds, Sea of People and the new 2.7 Archon quest Perilous Trail.

A Story Key is also required to unlock the quest. A Story Key can be earned after completing 8 Daily Commissions.

Released in Version 2.7

Genshin Impact Version 2.7
Release Date	May 31, 2022

Officially, Yelan's Story Quest was released at the same time as the Version 2.7 update of Genshin Impact on May 31, 2022. However, players got to play Yelan's Story Quest on June 2, 2022, as the Perilous Trail Archon Quest was fully unlocked on that day.

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