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The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom Quest Guide

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Genshin Impact - The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom World Quest Guide

The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom is the second quest under the Chronicler of the Crumbling City quest chain in Genshin Impact 5.5. See how to unlock it, how to charge the Astral Assemblage, how to use use the Iridescent Beam, the full quest walkthrough, and the rewards in this guide!

Chronicler of the Crumbling City Quests
The Frozen, Rekindling Land The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom The Sealed Site of Sacrifice
In Search of a Hidden Heart Once, the Sacred Seat of Judgement Where Once There Was a Calculation Array
Where Once Force Was Reversed Where Once There Were Arms Aplenty The End of the Road
As the Burning Sun Sears Shadows

How to Unlock The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom

Progress Through The Frozen, Rekindling Land Quest

Genshin - The Frozen, Rekindling Land Quest Guide

The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom can be unlocked while progressing through The Frozen, Rekindling Land world quest, which is also part of the Chronicler of the Crumbling City quest chain!

The Frozen, Rekindling Land Quest Guide

The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom Walkthrough

Try to activate the Astral Assemblage(s)

Head to the west area of the Ancient Sacred Mountain, at the Sea of Shifting Sentience. Upon arriving, you will see a huge ball made up of pure Phlogiston, which is the Astral Assemblage.

Natlan Interactive Map and Location

Charge the Astral Assemblage(s)

Approach the pedestal of the Astral Assemblage, then follow the objective marker to charge the Astral Assemblage three times to activate it while defeating enemies and solving puzzles.

You will also need to use the indwelling power of Saurians, thankfully there will be Spiritsconces spawned around the objective area.

Saurian Types and Names

How to Charge the First Astral Assemblage(s)

Astral Assemblage(s) - First Charge Area
1
Follow the objective marker to the first charging area. Then, defeat the two Pyro Slimes.

After defeating the Pyro Slimes, a Spiritway will spawn near where they were located.
2
Ride the Spiritway to the top and dive into the middle of the Phlogiston pond to charge the Astral Assemblage.

How to Charge the Second Astral Assemblage(s)

Astral Assemblage(s) - Second Charge Area
1
Follow the next objective marker to the second charging area.
2
Head to the little pond east of the second charging area, jump to the highest pond, and defeat the two Tenebrous Mimiflora to unlock the Spiritway.

The two Tenebrous Mimifloras will be seen as Secret Source Automaton Hunter-Seekers.
3
Ride the Spiritway to the top of the second charging area.
4
Defeat the last Tenebrous Mimiflora at the very top, then dive into the middle of Phlogiston puddle to charge the Astral Assemblage.

The Tenebrous Mimiflora at the very top will take form of a Hilichurl Rogue.

How to Charge the Third Astral Assemblage(s)

Astral Assemblage(s) - Third Charge Area
1
From the top of the second charging area, ride the Spiritway to go to the third charging area.

Remember to jump to the left Spiritway once you reach the point where there are two Spiritways.
2
Indwell with a Tatankasaurus and smash the Phlogiston rock beside the third charging area.
3
Indwell with the Koholasaurus Spiritsconces nearby and dive into the middle of the Phlogiston pond.

Try to activate the Astral Assemblage(s)

Try to activate the Astral Assemblage(s)

Return to the Astral Assemblage and try to activate it. However, it will be covered in Abyssal armor.

Use the Iridescent Beam to clear out the Abyss

Indwell with the Koholasaurus Spirtconce in front of you and activate all the Iridescent Beams around the area. The Iridescent Beam can be activated by standing beside it and pressing the prompt on your screen.

Activating all the Iridescent Beams will remove the Abyssal armor surrounding the Astral Assemblage. The location of the Iridescent Beams will be marked on your map and can be easily seen by following the objective markers.

Re-activate the Astral Assemblage

Re-activate the Astral Assemblage

After clearing the Abyss surrounding the Astral Assemblage, return to its location and activate it using the pedestal beneath it.

The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom Information

Sub-Quest of Chronicler of the Crumbling City

Genshin - Chronicler of the Crumbling City Quest Guide

The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom is the second part of the Chronicler of the Crumbling City world quest chain. This new World Quest is part of the Version 5.5 update.

Chronicler of the Crumbling City Quest Guide

The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom Rewards

Total Quest Rewards

The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom Rewards

Completing The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom will give you two Luxurious Chests as a reward!

Natlan Treasure Chest Map and Locations

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Other Chronicler of the Crumbling City Quest Guides

Chronicler of the Crumbling City World Quest Guides
The Frozen, Rekindling Land The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom The Sealed Site of Sacrifice
In Search of a Hidden Heart Once, the Sacred Seat of Judgement Where Once There Was a Calculation Array
Where Once Force Was Reversed Where Once There Were Arms Aplenty The End of the Road
As the Burning Sun Sears Shadows

Chronicler of the Crumbling City Quest Line Guide

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