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The Way Into the Mountain Quest Guide

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Genshin Impact - The Way Into the Mountain World Quest Guide

The Way Into the Mountain is a World Quest introduced in Genshin Impact 5.5. See how to unlock this quest, its walkthrough, and all the rewards of this quest here in this guide!

The Way Into the Mountain Quest Location

Go to Atocpan, Natlan

Genshin Impact - The Way Into the Mountain Quest Location

The Way Into the Mountain is located at Atocpan, in the nation of Natlan. Head to the teleporter going to Atocpan and make your way to the Collective of Plenty.

Natlan Interactive Map and Location

How to Unlock The Way Into the Mountain

Talk to the Children in Collective of Plenty

Genshin Impact - Unlock The Way Into the Mountain

Upon reaching the Atocpan in Natlan, head over to the Collective of Plenty and interact with the children to start this world quest.

The Way Into the Mountain Walkthrough

Find a Way Into the Sacred Mountains

After speaking with Duniya and Dutse, you can either enter the Sacred Mountain at the excavation site located south of the mountain or at the Tephric Ruins which is located west of the village.

Proceed to the Excavation Site to Look for Clues

If you choose to visit the excavation site, head south of the mountain and interact with Mposo to gather clues. This will also unlock the quest, A Brief History of Rocks.

A Brief History of Rocks Quest Guide

Excavation Site Walkthrough

Clear Away the Pulverite
1
Use the Tatankasaurus to sprint and smash the Pulverite in the surrounding quest area.
2
After clearing the Pulverite, touch the Iridescent Inscriptions that were hidden inside of the rocks. The first one is located to the right of the sealed ruins.
3
Go down the excavation site and touch the second iridescent inscription.
4
For the third iridescent inscription, it is located near the lava area.
5
After touching the third one, a Fluid Avatar of Lava will appear. Defeat the enemy to collect the last iridescent inscription to unseal the wall.

Talk to Mposo

Genshin Impact - Talk to Mposo

After clearing the rocks and unlocking the sealed excavation site, speak to Mposo again to learn the history of the rocks and he will also mention a way to the Skyfire Circlet.

How to Enter the Volcano

Proceed to the Tephric Ruins to Look for Clues

Head to the Tephric Ruins, located west of the village. As you hear someone calling for help inside, you'll also unlock Investigator of Ancient Ruins quest.

Investigator of Ancient Ruins Quest Guide

Tephric Ruins Walkthrough

Tephric Ruins
1
As you reach the ruins' entrance, defeat the monsters and clear the area. When the door closes behind you, find another way inside.
2
Use the Tatankasaurus on the left side of the door to find a way inside while sprinting.
3
Head to the bottom of the ruins and defeat the enemies guarding the chest. Upon opening each chest in the ruins, more enemies will continue to spawn.
4
After defeating all the enemies inside the ruins, you will unlock two Precious Chests and one Exquisite Chest.

Talk to the Tribespeople

Genshin Impact - Talk to the Tribespeople

After clearing the enemies in Tephric Ruins, you will meet Kimosi and Nzaya outside. They will reveal the path to the top of the Skyfire Circlet, which is an entry into the volcano.

How to Enter the Volcano

The Way Into the Mountain Rewards

Total Quest Rewards

Total Quest Rewards
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The Way Into the Mountain World Quest Information

Quest Chain Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 5.5
Genshin Impact - Version 5.5 - Day of the Flames Return
Release Date March 26, 2025

The Way Into the Mountain was released last March 26, 2025, the same time as Version 5.5's release!

Version 5.5 Release Date and Details

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