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Cutting Through Wrong Paths Quest Guide

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Zenless Zone Zero Cutting Through Wrong Paths

Cutting Through Wrong Paths is Into That Pale Wasteland's second main story event in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Cutting Through Wrong Paths' information, how to unlock it, and the stage's walkthrough and rewards here!

Into That Pale Wasteland Guides
Chapter 1 Pale Wasteland Pale Wasteland Chapter 2 Cutting Through Wrong Paths Cutting Through Wrong Paths Chapter 3 Into the End Into the End
Supply Box Locations All Investigation Commissions

Cutting Through Wrong Paths Quest Information

How to Unlock Cutting Through Wrong Paths Quest

Zenless Zone Zero Pale Wasteland

Cutting Through Wrong Paths can be unlocked by completing the Pale Wasteland main story commission of the Into That Pale Wasteland event.

Pale Wasteland Quest Walkthrough

Part of the Into That Pale Wasteland Event

Into That Pale Wasteland

Cutting Through Wrong Paths is the second main story quest in the Into That Pale Wasteland event.

Into That Pale Wasteland Event Guide

All Cocytus Quests

Chapter Quest
Chapter 1 Starfall Combat / Main Quest:
Pale Wasteland
Section 6 Operation / Side Mission:
Missing Bangboo (I)
• Wish You a Song
Supplies Catcher (I)
Strange Gathering (I)
Chapter 2 Starfall Combat / Main Quest:
Cutting Through Wrong Paths
Section 6 Operation / Side Mission:
Missing Bangboo (II)
• Powerful Recruit
Supplies Catcher (II)
Strange Gathering (II)
Chapter 3 Starfall Combat / Main Quest:
Into the End
Section 6 Operation / Side Mission:
Missing Bangboo (III)
• Restful Break
Supplies Catcher (III)
Strange Gathering (III)
Supplies Catcher (IV)
Strange Gathering (IV)

Cutting Through Wrong Paths Quest Walkthrough

Cutting Through Wrong Paths Location

The Cutting Through Wrong Paths Quest is located on the Lower Floor of Melinoe.

Cutting Through Wrong Paths Guide

  1. Explore the Inner Area of Melinoe
  2. Continue Investigating Melinoe
  3. Go to the Upper Level
  4. Eliminate the Ethereals

Explore the Inner Area of Melinoe

Step Objective
1
Upon starting the commission, talk to Izumi to receive intel for the next phase of the operation. Afterward, follow the quest marker and head to the elevator.
2
After talking to Anne, guide the Ether Beam Disruptor's laser to the receiver ahead to open the path forward.
3
After defeating the enemies, ride the elevator up to the platform to proceed. Talk to the HSO member after arriving.
4
After hearing the member's report, explore the surrounding area and defeat the Ethereals that spawn.
5
Once the area is clear, guide the second Ether Beam Disruptor laser to its receivers to progress forward.
6
Rescue researchers trapped behind barrels and other obstacles and talk to them.
7
Redirect the Ether Beam Disruptor to the newly revealed receiver to open the way downwards.
8
Continue to open the path below by guiding the third Ether Beam Disruptor to its receiver.
9
Collect the Irradiant Crystal and deliver it back to the researcher after defeating an Ionized Farbauti.

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Continue Investigating Melinoe

Step Objective
1
After delivering the Irradiant Crystal, head to the path behind you and defeat the enemies to proceed.
2
Upon defeating the Ethereals, interact with the Bangboo workbench to get the required Carrot data.
3
As Eous, follow the trail of Dennies to make your way through the Marcel maze.
4
Hold the Jump button at the peak of Eous's jump to make it through the jump pad obstacles.

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Go to the Upper Level

Step Objective
1
After collecting the maze crystal, interact with the Ether Topology Disruptor to reveal the way forward.
2
Continue forward and defeat the enemies to connect the fourth Ether Beam Disruptor to its receivers.
3
Once the elevator is operational, ride it to access Melinoe's Upper Floor.

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Eliminate the Ethereals

Step Objective
1
After alighting the elevator, connect the final Ether Beam Disruptor to its receivers after defeating the first wave of enemies.
2
Once the path is open, defeat the second wave of Ethereals to continue upwards.
3
After arriving at the Unstable Spatial Fissure's location, interact with it and defeat Thracian to reveal the Irradiant Crystal Core.
4
Upon collecting the Irradiant Crystal Core, talk to Anne to review the operation results with her.

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Cutting Through Wrong Paths Rewards

All Quest Rewards

Objective Rewards
Explore the Inner Area of Melinoe
Field Experience Field Experience x1000
Denny Denny x3,000
Continue Investigating Melinoe
Field Experience Field Experience x1000
Supply Voucher Supply Voucher x120
Denny Denny x3,000
Go to the Upper Level
Field Experience Field Experience x1000
Supply Voucher Supply Voucher x120
Denny Denny x3,000
Eliminate the Ethereals
Field Experience Field Experience x1000
Supply Voucher Supply Voucher x120
Denny Denny x3,000

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

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Into That Pale Wasteland

Into That Pale Wasteland Quests

Main Quest Related Side Quest
Chapter 1 Pale Wasteland Pale Wasteland Missing Bangboo (I)
• Wish You a Song
Supplies Catcher (I)
• Strange Gathering (I)
Chapter 2 Cutting Through Wrong Paths Cutting Through Wrong Paths Missing Bangboo (II)
• Powerful Recruit
Supplies Catcher (II)
• Strange Gathering (II)
Chapter 3 Into the End Into the End Missing Bangboo (III)
• Restful Break
Supplies Catcher (III)
• Strange Gathering (III)
Supplies Catcher (IV)
• Strange Gathering (IV)

Other Into That Pale Wasteland Guides

Into That Pale Wasteland Guides
Supply Box Locations All Investigation Commissions

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