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Destined Encounter Quest Guide

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Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide

Destined Encounter is the first part of the Archon Quest Chapter 5, Act 6 in Genshin Impact. See how to unlock this quest, its walkthrough, and all the rewards of this quest here in this guide!

Chapter 3: Act 6 Quest Guides
Destined Encounter Fortune-Mocking Pedigree
A Lamenter at Fate's End Portended Fate

How to Unlock Destined Encounter

Complete the Prerequisite Quest

Genshin Impact How to Unlock Destined Encounter - Complete the Prerequisite Quest

Unlock Destined Encounter by completing Chapter 3, Act 5 Archon Quest, Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises!

Chapter 3: Act 5 Archon Quest Guide

Destined Encounter Walkthrough

Talk to Masrur

Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide - Walkthrough - Talk to Masrur
Head over to Port Ormos and talk to Masrur about a stranger who exploited a loophole in their Mailing System. Afterwards, obtain the letter from him and read its contents.

Go to Djafar Tavern

Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide - Walkthrough - Go to Djafar Tavern
After learning that the letter is from Kaeya, wait until the following morning (16:00 - 18:00) and go to Djafar Tavern. There you'll see Kaeya trying out different local alcoholic beverages.

Go to the Place Dainsleif Mentioned

Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide - Walkthrough - Go to the Place Dainsleif Mentioned
Dainsleif will then tell you about regaining a piece of memory that involves his travels with the Traveler's twin. Go to the place Dainsleif mentioned in Avidya Forest, afterwards.

Enter the House to Investigate

Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide - Walkthrough - Enter the House to Investigate
Enter the house to know more. After a short while, investigate the interior of the house. You'll have to investigate the bed, a box, and a bowl that resembles a mortal and pestle. Talk to Dainsleif about everything you discovered inside the house.

Check out the Situation Outside

Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide - Walkthrough - Check out the Situation Outside
Check out the situation outside after Dainsleif mentions about hearing a noise. Defeat the attacking monsters, which consists of a mob of enemy slimes.

Talk to Dainsleif

Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide - Walkthrough - Talk to Dainsleif
Talk to Dainsleif after defeating the monsters. He will then investigate the forest for Ley Line anomalies, while you take a rest. Light the bonfire by the field using a Pyro attack.

Talk to Paimon

Genshin Impact Destined Encounter Quest Guide - Walkthrough - Talk to Paimon
Talk to Paimon while you sit by the bonfire. After dozing off to sleep, talk to Dainsleif as soon as you wake up. You'll also get the Star-Crossed Night achievement after.

Destined Encounter Rewards

Total Quest Rewards

Quest Rewards
Genshin - Adventure EXP Image Adventure EXP x625 Genshin - Mora Image Mora x25450
Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x2 Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x4

Genshin Impact Related Guides

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List of All Archon Quests

Other Chapter 3: Act VI Guides

All Chapter 3: Act VI Quests
1 Destined Encounter
2 Fortune-Mocking Pedigree
3 A Lamenter at Fate's End
4 Portended Fate

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
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Temple of the Falcon Temple of the Wolf
Temple of the Lion
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