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Ever So Close Quest Guide

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Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Quest Guide

Ever So Close is the last part of the Archon Quest Chapter 3, Act 1 in Genshin Impact. See how to unlock this quest, its walkthrough, and all the rewards of this quest here in this guide!

How to Unlock Ever So Close

Complete the Lost in Prosperity

Genshin Impact - How to Unlock Ever So Close
To unlock the Ever So Close quest, you will need to reach Adventure Rank 35 or above and complete the sixth part of Chapter 3: Act 1: Lost in Prosperity!

Lost in Prosperity Quest Guide

Ever So Close Walkthrough

Go to Wikala Funduq

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Go to Wikala Funduq
Meet Alhaitham at Wikala Funduq, southeast of Port Ormos.

Test the Canned Knowledge

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Test the Canned Knowledge
After speaking with Alhaitham, proceed to the north of Port Ormos to test the Canned Knowledge.

Initiate First Combat Test

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Initiate First Combat Test
Alhaitham wants you to defeat a series of Fungi enemies to test the Canned Knowledge. Proceed to the designated location to begin the first test.

Use the Canned Knowledge

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Use the Canned Knowledge
After you've defeated the enemies, return to Alhaitham and equip the Canned Knowledge from your Inventory from the quest item menu.

Initiate Second Combat Test

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Initiate Second Combat Test
Defeat the Fungi once more.

Wait Until 7:00 Two Days From Now

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Wait Until 7:00 Two Days From Now
After speaking with Alhaitham, you'll have to wait two in-game days. Use the in-game clock to adjust the time.

Go Ask Dori

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Go Ask Dori
Return to Port Ormos and speak with Dori.

Inform Alhaitham

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Inform Alhaitham
After receiving the information from Dori, return to Wikala Funduq and inform Alhaitham of the news.

Fight the Members of Ayn Al-Ahmr

Genshin Impact - Ever So Close Walkthrough - Fight the Members of Ayn Al-Ahmr
Head over to the marked location southwest of Port Ormos, and defeat the Eremites to complete the quest!

Ever So Close Information

Part of the Archon Quest Chapter 3, Act 1

Genshin Impact - A Forest of Change Information - Part of the Archon Quest Chapter 3

Ever So Close is the last part of Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark Archon Quest. Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark is the first act of the third Archon Quest chapter.

Chapter 3: Act 1 Quest Guide

Ever So Close Rewards

Total Quest Reward

Quest Rewards
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x30
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x22,775 Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x2
Genshin - Adventure EXP Image Adventure EXP x575 Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x4

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark Image

List of All Archon Quests

Other Chapter III: Act I Guides

All Chapter III: Act I Quests
1 A Forest of Change
2 Further Observation
3 Chronic Illness
4 Silent Seeker of Knowledge
5 The Trail of the God of Wisdom
6 Lost in Prosperity
7 Ever So Close

Complete Story Walkthrough

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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
3 Inversion of Genesis
Chapter 3
1 Through Mists of Smoke and Forests Dark 2 The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings
3 Dreams, Emptiness, and Deception 4 King Deshret and the Three Magi
5 Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises 6 Caribert
List of Temples
Temple of the Falcon Temple of the Wolf
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