The “Time and the Wind” quest can be activated by interacting with the ruins located on a hidden island off the Eastern coast of the Genshin Impact’s mainland. This Nameless Island can be spotted from the highest point of Starsnatch Cliff. Reaching the island can be done in one of two ways. Players can either use a Cryo character to build an ice bridge to the island or glide there from the top of Starsnatch Cliff.
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Before starting this mission, players must have access to at least one of the many Anemo users, as the Anemo elemental skill is required to complete this quest. The Traveler can be used, however, players should be sure that their character is attuned to Anemo before embarking.
How to Reach the Nameless Island?
The fastest method of reaching the island is by gliding from the top of Starsnatch Cliff. This is best for players with high-leveled or maxed-out stamina. Stamina consumption can be further reduced by including at least two Anemo characters in the party. This’ll activate Anemo Elemental Resonance, reducing stamina consumption by 15%. Players can also consume food items that restore stamina, such as the Northern Smocked Chicken. But remember that each item has a cool-down before another can be consumed.
Those having difficulty gliding to the island may also try reaching it on foot. Use one of the Cryo Elemental users to construct an ice bridge across the water. This method, however, is much more time-consuming. Although, players can alternate between their Cryo and Anemo characters to help spread the ice and make the trip a bit faster.
How to Complete the Quest?
Once on the Nameless Island, players should explore the ruins located in the center of the island. Examine the “Ravaged Carvings” on the sundial. Paimon will advise the player to continue searching for clues to uncover the mystery of the island. The “Time and the Wind” hidden quest is now activated.
Next, players should head to the southern coast of the island, where the abandoned campsite can be found. There will be a group of breakable stones nearby. If having trouble locating them, look for a shovel sticking out of the dirt. Beneath the stones will be a copy of the “Ragged Notebook.” A quick read of the notebook reveals that a previous scholar attempted to study the sundial, but failed due to him not being a Vision holder. They did, however, take note that the air felt strange during the early morning hours between 2 AM and 5 AM.
Players will need to utilize their Elemental Sight during the hours of 2 AM and 5 AM (in-game time). By doing so, players will be lead to a number of wind clusters scattered around the island. Use Anemo to disperse them. There are four wind clusters in total:
One is located atop the tallest pillar next to the sundial. One is located on the northeast coast of the island, floating above a rock. One is located on the southeastern coast of the island. It will be floating above the water. One is located on the ruins behind the sundial.
After dispersing all of the wind clusters, players will receive the new objective, “Scatter the Deposit of Wind.” Return to the sundial and use the Elemental Skill again. Players will notice another cluster of wind floating in front of the sundial. Use Anemo to scatter the wind deposit. This will reveal an Eye of the Storm that the player must defeat. However, before players are able to defeat it, the enemy will retreat and fly away. Follow it by using the wind currents it leaves behind. If a player happens to lose track of the direction they are supposed to be going in, they can simply teleport to the Temple of the Wolf and head northeast until they come across a group of hilichurls around another sundial.
Defeat the group of hilichurls. Players will need to once again use their Elemental Sight to search for wind clusters between the hours of 2 AM and 5 AM. All of the clusters are around the sundial. After finding all of the wind clusters, the Eye of the Storm will reappear for the final battle.
After defeating the Eye of the Storm, speak with Henry to complete the quest. Upon completion, players will be rewarded with 500 Adventure XP, 60,000 Mora, 5 Hero’s Wit, 3 Mystic Enhancement Ore, as well as 60 more free Primogems to save up. They’ll also receive the “Nothing to Lose But Time” hidden achievement.
Genshin Impact is currently available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5.
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