В Honkai: StarRail The seventh chapter of the Exploration missions, "Darkness Returns to the Wasteland," will once again unfold on "To the Eternal Land" and will be dedicated to the Pathfinders, who took their place in the prophecy of those who pursue the flame. After defeating Zandar, a group of Nameless Ones, a savior, and a mysterious pink-haired heroine must decide the fate of the world and attempt to lead it to a brighter future by undoing all the computational processes initiated by the creator of Nus.
Over the course of several missions, the identities of all key figures will be revealed, and the logical conclusion of the planet's history cycle will be brought closer. Below, we'll break down the storyline of 3.6 in XSR, presenting brief summaries of the main events and all achievements, and calculating the total rewards.
How to start the quest
The chain can be launched if the following requirements are met:
- there is Mastery level 21 or higher;
- chapter completed "While heroes live".
If you didn't manage to complete the previous story, you can start a new one using the function "Vision of Completeness", giving access to missions.
How long does it take to complete?
Depending on your involvement in dialogues, it may take you a while to complete all the quests. from 3 to 4 hoursBy actively using dialogue skipping, you can spend only about 1 hours.
How did the previous task end?
Returning several hundred years back to the moment of the return of the Talent core, the hero in the company mysterious Cyrene The plans of Zandar's first genius, hiding behind the guise of Lycurgus, are thwarted. Having imprisoned the creator of the Aeon of Nus, the new saviors of Amphoraeus interrupt the algorithms' execution and allow the Guild of Erudites to breach the planet's defenses, interfering with its history.
O night that comes before dawn
Continue your pioneering expedition and try to return the flame core of the world-supporting titan to The Vortex of Genesis - so you will encounter it again mysterious DarknessThe girl will try to convince the Nameless One that she is an echo left over from true March 7 After all her memories were destroyed, the core of the time flame was never returned: for a long time, it hid within the Pathfinder, allowing the "stranger" to penetrate the great sanctuary of the flame-chasing heroes.
The goal of the Child of Memory, guarding the path of Exploration, is to create a flawless Amphoraeus, devoid of the "useless" and "unnecessary," to counter the Ironcrypt. To achieve this, she sacrificed much, including putting in considerable effort to persuade March 7, after many years of leisurely conversations, to voluntarily surrender all her memories to her alternate personality.
Oh, the road home, so close, yet so incomprehensible
Guardian Dan Heng returns to the Star Express: he hears a voice Himeko's mentors, but can't establish a clear connection with her. Explore the general carriage, and then head to the sleeping car to witness a conversation between the train owner and the keeper of memories, the Black SwanYou'll notice that my dear friend isn't participating in the active discussions.
Head to the Mart room: it doesn't matter what you choose - knock gently or push the door, the girl won't give an answer anyway. Once in the compartment, you'll find Nameless surrounded by blocks of ice, and scarlet jellyfish hovering above her.
Fight against a group memory zone memes: can be used within the combat trial epic Dan Heng, if you previously placed him in the squad. This will break through the memory barrier and share with the crew the events that have occurred recently. You will also learn about plans. Garden of Memories: They wish to secretly gather information about the death of the Aeons.
Upon completion, the Star Express guardian will express a desire to return to Amphoraeus to rescue his friends. The mentors will not interfere.
O traveler, find the truth
Examine the strange painting located in the center Pioneer's rooms. Automatically move to Hotel "Dreams" (reality): Head to the lobby and find out what's going on by talking to the mentors and the guide - to do this, go forward down the corridor.
You'll notice that Nameless is missing from the crew. Confused, Himeko will suggest playing a game where you have to find her friend in the hotel lobby. Take turns looking through the visitor records, answering the phone, and examining the message on the phonograph. Distant male and female voices will urge you to resist the influence of the memory:
- "Listen to the melody of Harmony";
- Catch That Pink;
- "Let yourself drown."
Regardless of your choice, Memo will come to your aid. Escape with Cyrene, hiding in the area. Herta Space Station, where you will meet Stellaron hunters.
Explore your own memories before waking up and thanks to follower of Elio Kafka Learn about the Terminus Prophecy. In it, the four Paths attempt to bring about the end of the cosmos, and the birth of the Pathfinder is the will of the universe itself. As long as he remains the protagonist of the story, there is a chance to escape the fate of Finality.
Having decided to return to the Zlatius warrior, you will discover that the Temeni memorials have managed to banish the "fairy." Aid will come. Messenger of Harmony: having moved to Penacony Grand Theater, escape with Sunday. But "Mrs. March 7," who exists out of a desire to "protect," will once again succeed in stopping the uninvited guests.
O keeper of memory, return along the course of fate
From the Black Swan's perspective, examine the bodies of the memory keepers. You'll discover that their consciousness has either completely vanished or is only briefly revealing fragments of what happened. The thieves were searching for the Memory Seed, but were stopped by a scarlet-eyed stranger and her spirits. The Darkness' influence is far more widespread than initially thought: before escaping the zone, the memory keeper will have to confront a new enemy.
Meanwhile, Cyrene searches for echoes of the Pathfinder in his past. Following the spark of light that is maintained Stellaron, the girl stumbles upon a camera, from which a blue clot of memory bursts out, begging for the protection of its comrades.
O scorching sun, illuminate the path of the lost
The Guardian of the Star Express, together with Lycurgus, sets off to The dawn peak, along the way he has to fight with guests whose bodies have been affected by the black current. Having reached the upper tier Hall of the Lost Sun, touch the cleansing golden blood and call upon your friend - thus awakening memories savior PhaenonThe young man will promise to destroy evil with Destruction and pave the way for Development into "tomorrow."
O earth, bear the suffering of all living things.
Once in the territory Shining scar of the Grove of Muses, you'll meet a giant posing as the Voice of the Wasteland. Having decided to embellish the power of Constancy, the creature will attack the Nameless One: you must defeat him. three enemy waves, consisting of golden-blooded spirits of memory and other enemies of the past. During the battle, memories will become confused, and the vidyadhara Dan Feng will come to the guard's aid. incarnation of the Moon Eater.
Continue through the Grove and find the Voice of the Wastes
Explore the new area until you reach the Janus device created by Tribios babiesRotate the clues to reveal a secret path and use it to navigate your way forward.
Help the thief spirit pass this place
You will soon find yourself on one of the lower tiers of the area where you will meet spirit of Bartholos. Use the device "Bartholos's POV" and stop the leakage of spiritual waters.
Block the drain with bubble bombs
Move your viewpoint to the drain and press continuously "Space" towards the structure to block the leak. If the charges run out, replenish them by shooting at bubble spheres in the form of shields.
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Manifest the Cognicolor using the Prophecy Slab
Use the "LKM", to go down to the lower level, to the unnamed prophecy slab, and examine it.
After releasing the cognitsvet, launch shrine of prayersto enhance Oronis's ability. Then, stand on the unusual plant and use the power of time on it—this will allow you to continue your journey through the Shining Scar. Along the way, you'll have to contend with echoes of memories affected by the Black Current.
Eventually, you'll reach the giant and, having exposed him, meet the true god of the land. The Voice of the Wasteland will entrust its power to Dan Heng, who will become a Zlatius, gaining enough power to save the Pathfinder. Finally, there will be a farewell to Dan Feng: the young man will be freed from the shackles of the past and begin to forge his own path into the future.
O great tomb that hides the secret of rebirth
Set out in search of the real Mart 7, who, in the distant past, finally managed to reach Amphoraeus. Collect the Titan Runes along with fragments of "Memo" memories to unlock access to a great tomb, devoid of mystery. The book "Thus Written by Me," which has accompanied you throughout your adventures across the planet, is the key closely linked to a mysterious place and echoes of past dreams.
Along the way, you'll discover that over the course of many cycles, Cyrene has repeatedly returned to this tomb to sacrifice herself to Memory. Having obtained all the symbols of the deities, enter the Demiurge Matrix and battle the embodiment of darkness—a creature of the Black Current that protects the Darkness. All this is solely to bring back the true Nameless One.
If you encounter difficulties while completing a task, you can check out the detailed walkthrough "O great tomb that hides the secret of rebirth".
Oh reunion, hugs with tears and laughter
Caught in Elysia Eides, head to the coast and find March 7, who has completely merged with the Darkness. The girl managed to bring her second personality to her senses, and now it has become a part of her, granting her limitless power capable of assisting in saving the "Eternal Land." The Follower of Memory lived to protect the Nameless and will continue to fulfill this task, but now from the shadows.
O gods, sing a paean to the resurrecting earth
Finally, all the conditions for the dawn of the era of the resurrected earth are fulfilled. The Pathfinder, the Nameless One in a new incarnation, the Guardian Dragon, who always remains the guardian of the Starlight Express, and the Warrior Fairy once again penetrate the Demiurge Matrix, located within the great silent tomb, to retrieve the flame cores of the twelve titans and complete the sacred ritual. They write a new history in hopes of ending the mad curse driven by Destruction, for the sake of a blinding "tomorrow."
Achievements for completing Chapter 7
In total, for successfully completing the objectives of the Exploration missions, you will receive 8 silver trophies (80 Star Jades) from the "Path to the Stars" category:
| "Listen, sweet blue-black night" | Behold the exit of the Darkness. "Since Amphoraeus is behind this door..." |
| Until the first cry of fate | Reawaken a non-existent memory. "Listen: remember these words, and then forget them.". |
| Remember | Cyrene found the real March 7. "So that's why the camera's memory card is full..." |
| "I stand here and am responsible for everything that exists." | Dan Heng receives the Earth Flame Core. "We will announce to the earth the name of a new god.". |
| "Souls recognize each other by memories" | Dan Heng found you in the memory stream. "I will take heaven and earth as the transverse axis, and time as the longitudinal axis, and I will bring you home.". |
| "And the golden blood flowed" | Defeat the Golden-Blooded Spirit of Memory and speak with Darkness directly. "Some memories must be sacrificed in the fire.". |
| "You never have to walk alone." | Reunite with March 7. "We explore, we understand, we affirm, we connect... and we find our way home.". |
| "Tales of the Heroes of Amphoraeus" | Complete the final era of the resurrection land. "Come with me and become heroes!" |
Rewards
In Honkai: Star Rail, after completing all the quests in the chapter "Darkness Returns to the Wasteland", you will receive:
- Mastering experience;
- star jade ×720;
- travel guide ×44;
- lost crystal ×26;
- purified ether ×42;
- disorderly ambrosia ×2 280;
- loans ×777;
- music records "Sacred Grove", "Matrix" and "Unholy Blood".
