“Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises” is a new quest in Genshin Impact’s version 3.2 update. It’s the continuation of the Archon saga, which will lead you to a direct confrontation against the Balladeer, Scaramouche, while attempting to rescue Nahida.
Chapter 3 – Act 5: Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises quest guide
As with all other Archon Quests in Genshin Impact, “Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises” requires the completion of previous chapter objectives. Moreover, you’ll also need to progress Tighnari’s Story Quest further (assuming you’ve unlocked it), or you’ll be locked out of a particular segment later on. In any case, we’ll provide a general outline of what you can expect.
Through the Predawn Night
This involves a lot of dialogue between the Traveler and other playable characters. Alhaitham will present his plans to the group, with the aim of counteracting the Akasha’s logic engine. Eventually, after visiting a few locations and talking to other NPCs, you’ll take out Rahman and his mercenaries in a mock battle.
As by a God’s Side
In this section, you’ll accompany Dehya and meet up with Tighnari. The latter will also tell you of his encounter with the Doctor, one of the Fatui Harbingers. Moreover, the Traveler receives glimpses of the Balladeer, Scaramouche, who promises to attain godhood.
Jnagarbha Day
This is, by far, the lengthiest portion of Genshin Impact’s “Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises” quest. The gist is that you’ll go along with Alhaitham’s plan to get captured (which will trick the Sage). While this is going on, Nilou will cause a distraction by dancing.
Find a way to connect to Nahida’s consciousness – In this particular segment, you’ll have to walk around the chamber while looking at the flash of the Traveler’s Akasha terminal. You should find a glowing marker next to a tree trunk. It leads to a cutscene where the Traveler finally frees Nahida.
Isak’s telltale game – Shortly thereafter, there’s a portion where you control a kid named Isak as he creates a distraction by wearing Nahida’s costume. The mechanics are somewhat akin to what you’ve seen from Telltale Games’ or Supermassive Games’ offerings where you need to make quick decisions. If you fail, you’ll have to restart from that specific point where a choice has to be made. Here are the correct ones:
- Hide behind the house
- Hide toward the left
- Return to the position behind the house
- Keep waiting
- Towards the Grand Bazaar
A bunch of events occur after this, including the defeat of the Akademiya guards, the capture of the Sage, and meeting up with Nahida’s physical form. Soon, you’ll be able to enter a domain.
Note: If Tighnari’s Story Quest is active but unfinished, you’ll need to progress further until you’re able to cure the sick child with the medicine. Otherwise, the location (which is nowhere close) will be inaccessible.
Deus Foundry domain
This is fairly straightforward, as there are markers that will guide you along the way. The goal is to interact with levers to rotate the large symbol in the center. They’ll have a light blue glow if they’re correctly aligned.
As you’re exploring the domain, you’ll battle several Fatui mobs. Likewise, you’ll need to flip switches to get the conveyor belts to move to the faraway ledges. Once the middle section is fully aligned, an elevator will appear.
Scaramouche
When you’re ready, you can go ahead and battle Scaramouche. This fight, if you’re doing it as part of the quest, is relatively easy.
For the first phase, you’ll simply want to deal as much damage as you can. Then, for the second phase, you’ll want to collect the crystals until your floating rabbit Akasha is powered up. Next, press and hold the corresponding button to fire a special projectile to break the boss’ shield. Do this for a second time to stun your foe. You may use your grapple, too, so you can wail away at your foe from a higher vantage point.
Moreover, Nahida also acts as a trial character here so you can test her abilities.
The Boat of Consciousness
After Scaramouche’s defeat, a cinematic and a cutscene will follow. You’ll find yourself in a strange domain where a massive ship is floating in mid-air. Take out the mobs that you see, and grapple/glide until you reach the ship. Eliminate more enemies, then take the helm.
Conclusion
The next segments tend to be full of cutscenes and conversations. Here’s some of the stuff you’ll see:
- Greater Lord Rukkhadevata will say goodbye and the Irminsul tree will be cleansed.
- Nahida will make a deal with the Doctor.
- You’ll talk to important characters from Sumeru, culminating in a feast to celebrate Cyno’s reinstatement as a general.
- Lastly, this is also the introduction of Kaveh, a yet-to-be-released character.
That does it for Genshin Impact’s “Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises” quest. You’ll be able to ask Nahida a few questions, including more news about the Traveler’s sibling, as well as a tidbit about the next region that you’ll visit: Fontaine.
Written by Jason Rodrigeuz on behalf of GLHF.
