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Genshin Impact - Investigator of Ancient Ruins World Quest Guide

Investigator of Ancient Ruins 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!

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Investigator of Ancient Ruins Quest Location

Go to Atocpan, Natlan

Genshin Impact - Investigator of Ancient Ruins Quest Location

Investigator of Ancient Ruins is located at Atocpan, in the nation of Natlan. This quest will automatically begin upon reaching the Tephric Ruins which is related to another quest, The Way Into the Mountain.

Natlan Interactive Map and Location

How to Unlock Investigator of Ancient Ruins

During The Way Into the Mountain Quest

Genshin Impact - The Way Into the Mountain Quest Guide

You can also unlock this quest while doing the The Way Into the Mountain, as you will have an optional objective to go through the Tephric Ruins, which located at the west of the village.

The Way Into the Mountain Quest Guide

Explore Fallingstar Fields

Genshin Impact - Explore Fallingstar Fields

As you explore the new area, you'll come across the Fallingstar Fields and you can only unlock this quest by walking around the quest area.

Investigator of Ancient Ruins Walkthrough

Defeat the Monsters

Genshin Impact - Investigator of Ancient Ruins Start Ques

While walking at the Fallingstar Fields, Paimon will mention that someone is calling for help due to nearby monsters. Defeat the monsters and make your way to the Tephric Ruins to rescue them.

Investigator of Ancient Ruins Walkthrough

Tephric Ruins
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Genshin Impact - Tephric Ruins Part 1
As you reach the entrance of the Tephric Ruins, the door will suddenly close, requiring you to find another way inside.
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Genshin Impact - Tephric Ruins Part 2
Use the Tatankasaurus on the left side of the door to find a way inside while sprinting.
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Genshin Impact - Tephric Ruins Part 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.
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Genshin Impact - Tephric Ruins Part 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.

Investigator of Ancient Ruins Rewards

Total Quest Rewards

Total Quest Rewards
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Investigator of Ancient Ruins 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

Investigator of Ancient Ruins 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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5 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 month

whwre exactly is rhe doll?

4 Anonymous Anonymous 11 months

place the doll inside tha altar and it qill open

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