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Genshin Impact

Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon Quest Guide

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Genshin Impact - Once There Was Who Hunted the Moon Archon Quest Guide

Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon is the third part of the Archon Quest Song of the Welkin Moon, Act 2 in Genshin Impact Luna I. See how to unlock this quest, its walkthrough, how to use Nefer's Lamp, and all the rewards of this quest here in this guide!

How to Unlock Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon

Complete The Dark Side of Memory Quest

Genshin Impact - The Dark Side of Memory Quest Guide

To unlock Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon, you must have completed the previous subquest of Elegy of Dust and Lamplight, The Dark Side of Memory!

The Dark Side of Memory Quest Guide

Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon Walkthrough

Return to Lauma in Frostmoon Enclave

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Return to Frostmoon Enclave to talk to Lauma. You both agree that Rerir is probably a formidable opponent and you will need allies. Your next stop is the Krumkake Craftshop to seek Ineffa's aid.

Talk to Aino and Ineffa

Genshin Impact - Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon - Talk to Aino and Ineffa

Both Aino and Ineffa are in the Craftshop and they agree to help you. Aino also relays a shocking news: Sousi has been found dead. You suspect it's the Wild Hunt's doing and set out to investigate more.

Investigate with Nefer

Genshin Impact - Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon - Investigate with Nefer

You meet Nefer outside the Lightkeepers' office, who helps you investigate the case. You both learn that Flins is the primary suspect in the case, though Nefer suspects it's actually Rerir in disguise. Nefer gives you a lamp to aid you against the Wild Hunt.

Use Nefer's Lamp in the Fog

Genshin Impact - Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon - How to Use Nefer

Flins was last spotted in the beach north of Nasha Town. Upon arriving, you will be enshrouded in fog. Use the skill of Nefer's Lamp to disperse nearby shadows while heading to the quest marker, where you'll see Flins fighting against Rerir.

Follow the Electro Sparks

Genshin Impact - Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon - Follow the Electro Sparks
If you can't find the quest marker, you can also follow the electro sparks on the ground.

Return to Nasha Town

Genshin Impact - Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon - Return to Nasha Town

After explaining the situation to Flins, you both return to the Lightkeepers' office to further investigate Sousi's death. You then talk to Hintsa, who confirms your suspicions: Rerir was disguised as Sousi. The quest ends after Flins explains his background to you.

Once There Was, Who Hunted the Moon Rewards

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