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By Way of Old Mission Guide

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Honkai Star Rail - By Way of Old Mission Guide

By Way of Old is an epilogue quest that unlocks after Chapter 5 of the Luminary Wardance event in Honkai: Star Rail. See a walkthrough of the quest and all the rewards in this guide!

Luminary Wardance Event Guides
Honkai Star Rail - Luminary WardanceEvent Guide HSR - Luminary Wardance Chapter 1 Chapter 1 HSR - Luminary Wardance Chapter 2 Chapter 2
HSR - Luminary Wardance Chapter 3 Chapter 3 HSR - Luminary Wardance Chapter 4 Chapter 4 HSR - Luminary Wardance Chapter 5 Chapter 5

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By Way of Old Mission Walkthrough

By Way of Old Mission Guide

By Way of Old Mission Guide
1
HSR - By Way of Old - Step 1
After getting Yanqing's text message, head over to Central Starskiff Haven to meet up with him.
2
HSR - By Way of Old - Step 2
While waiting for the Yaoqing guests to arrive, you can speak to March 7th and Dan Heng. Talk to Yanqing once you're ready to proceed.
3
HSR - By Way of Old - Step 3
After saying your goodbyes to Feixiao, Jiaoqiu, and Moze, it's time for a group photo! You may need to zoom out to get everyone in the shot.
4
HSR - By Way of Old - Step 4
Talk to Yanqing again to have the Zhuming guests arrive. After your farewells, you'll need to take another group photo with Yunli, Lingsha, and Huaiyan.
5
HSR - By Way of Old - Step 5
To everyone's surprise, Fu Xuan will also arrive at the port from her business trip. Take one last group photo for this spontaneous welcoming party and wrap up the epilogue!

By Way of Old Rewards

Mission Clearance Rewards

All Mission Rewards
Star Rail - Stellar Jade Item Stellar Jade x30 Star Rail - Traveler Traveler's Guide x2 Star Rail - Lost Crystal Item Lost Crystal x2
Star Rail - Strale Item Strale x25 Star Rail - Credit Item Credit x30,000

Last Jug of Joy Achievement

HSR - By Way of Old - Last Jug of Joy Achievement

Completing the By Way of Old mission will unlock the Last Jug of Joy Achievement achievement!

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By Way of Old Information

Epilogue Quest After Chapter 5

Honkai Star Rail - Even When Cheers Fade Chapter 5 Match and Mission Guide

Once you've finished Even When Cheers Fade: Chapter 5, you will unlock By Way of Old. This is an epilogue quest that fully wraps up the Luminary Wardance event!

Even When Cheers Fade: Chapter 5 Mission

Part of Luminary Wardance

Honkai Star Rail - Luminary Wardance Ceremony

By Way of Old is a mission from the Luminary Wardance event. In this quest, the Trailblazer, March 7th, and Dan Heng meet up with Yanqing to bid farewell to everyone!

Luminary Wardance Event Guide

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HSR - Luminary Wardance Event

Luminary Wardance Event Guide

Luminary Wardance Mission Guides

Luminary Wardance Mission Guides
Honkai Star Rail - Even When Cheers Fade Chapter 1 Matches and Mission GuideChapter 1 Honkai Star Rail - By His Lonefist to the Xianzhou Mission GuideBy His Lonefist to the Xianzhou
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Honkai Star Rail - The Epitome of Young Morals Mission GuideThe Epitome of Young Morals Honkai Star Rail - Even When Cheers Fade Chapter 4 Matches and Mission GuideChapter 4
Honkai Star Rail - Ordination and Samantha Special Invitational Match GuideOrdination Honkai Star Rail - Even When Cheers Fade Chapter 5 Match and Mission GuideChapter 5
Honkai Star Rail - By Way of Old Mission GuideBy Way of Old

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