Chapter 3: Act 1 Archon Quest | Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark Quest Guide | Genshin Impact

Here's the guide to the Chapter 3: Act 1 Archon Quest, "Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark" coming out in Genshin Impact 3.0. See how to unlock the quest and guides for each Chapter 3: Act 1 quest!

How to Unlock Chapter 3: Act 1

How to Unlock

How to Unlock	Complete Archon Quest Chapter 2: Act 4 - Requiem of the Echoing Depths Reach Adventure Rank 35

You need to complete the Requiem of the Echoing Depths Archon Quests in The Chasm to unlock Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark.

Start The Unappreciated Carving

To go continue a certain part of the quest, you must start The Unappreciated Carving Event Quest. This quest is only temporary, so it won't be a prerequisite once Graven Innocence ends!

The Unappreciated Carving Quest Guide

A Forest of Change

Quest Summary

	Objectives
1	Teleport to the waypoint in the Cinnabar Cliff of The Chasm and head to the marked location.
2	Follow the woman up until you find a cave.
3	During the dream sequence, simply move forward until you reach a tree.

Further Observation

Quest Summary

	Objectives
1	Go to Collei.
2	Go to the marked locations to check the lamps.
3	Climb to the top of the rock to clean the Statue of the Seven.
4	Head down the mountain to talk to Collei.
5	Go back to Ghandarva Ville.
6	Adjust the time to 8:00 tomorrow.

Chronic Illness

Quest Summary

	Objectives
1	Head to the marked location to check on Collei.
2	Go to where Tighnari is to talk to him.
3	Head to the marked location.
4	Collect Fresh Nilopata Lotuses. You can find them on the water nearby beside some lily pads.
5	Go over to the marked location.
6	Clear the Withering Zone using a combination of the Dendrograna and Charged Attacks. You will have to defeat an enemy right after to destroy the Withering Zone.
7	Return to Gandharva Ville.
8	Head over to Haypatia's location.

Silent Seeker of Knowledge

Quest Summary

	Objectives
1	Move forward and go through the hollow trunk of leaves.
2	Defeat the enemies to collect the treasure chest.
3	Use the mushrooms to go up.
4	Head inside the special cave and move forward to collect the first Primeval Rosin.
5	Go to the next marked location using the mushrooms.
6	Defeat the enemies.
7	Go to the green circle to have it take you to the second Primeval Rosin.
8	Use the Four-Leaf Sigils to take you to the final Primeval Rosin.
9	Unlock the door using the Primeval Rosins.
10	Move forward until you find a corridor.
11	Go to the marked location, and adjust your screen to have the two stones connect.
12	Go forward to fight an Abyss Herald: Wicked Torrents.
13	Make some food by the cooking pot by the entrance and give it to Haypasia.
14	Head back to Ghandarva Village to talk to Tighnari.
15	Before leaving, say goodbye to Collei.

How to Investigate the Courtyard Far Down the Corridor

To investigate the courtyard far down the corridor, align the camera so that the two stones with the symbols can connect.

Investigate the Courtyard Guide

The Trail of the God of Wisdom

Quest Summary

	Objectives
1	Go to the city of Sumeru.
2	Visit Rohawi at the rooftop nearby.
3	Go to the Adventurer's Guild in Sumeru City to talk to Katheryne.
4	Head to the Citadel of Regzar to talk to Asfand.
5	Find Dunyarazad.
6	Go to the marked location to head inside the tavern.
7	Talk to Dehya, Dunyarzad, Shrimati, Kumari, and Farhad.
8	Head outside the tavern and go to the Grand Bazaar to talk to Dehya once more.

Lost in Prosperity

Quest Summary

	Objectives
1	Go to Port Ormos.
2	Talk to Elham.
3	Go near the Akademiya Students.
4	Head to the Djafar Tavern and sit by the chairs with umbrellas.
5	Talk to Tariq.
6	Go to the marked location to talk to Alhaitham.
7	Head to the tree with the crates.
8	Talk to Latish.
9	Follow Raunak. Start the The Unappreciated Carving quest nearby to continue.
10	Select the following options: • Congratulations to you. • Dizziness with a side of tinnitus please. • Port Ormos style.
11	Follow Raunak until you are called by Dori.

Ever So Close

Quest Summary

	Objectives
1	Go to Wikala Funduq to talk to Alhaitham.
2	Head outside to the north of Port Ormos.
3	Go to the marked location and defeat the Fungi.
4	Go to Alhaitham and equip the Canned Knowledge found in your Inventory at the quest item menu.
5	Defeat the fungi once more.
6	Adjust the time two days from now to 7:00.
7	Go back up and talk to Dori.
8	Meet up once more with Alhaitham in Wikala Funduq.
9	Head over to the marked location, defeat the Eremites to complete the quest!

Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark Quest Details

Act 1 of the Sumeru Archon Quest

Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark is Chapter 3: Act 1 of Sumeru Archon Quest releasing in Version 3.0.

List of Archon Quests

Chapter 3: Act 1 Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 3.0
Release Date	August 24, 2022

The Chapter 3: Act 1 Archon Quest titled "Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark" was released on Version 3.0, which goes live on August 24, 2022. This was revealed in the 3.0 livestream!

Version 3.0 Release Date and Patch Notes

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Complete Story Walkthrough

Complete Story Walkthrough

Main 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
Chapter 3
1	Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark	2	The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings
List of Temples
Temple of the Falcon		Temple of the Wolf
Temple of the Lion