In Genshin Impact, to solve the puzzles of Nod-Krai, you need to use the special lunar energy that powers numerous mechanisms. By properly interacting with it, you can not only defeat these devices, but also harness various elemental phenomena.
Below in the guide, we'll explain how to use kuuvahki energy in puzzles, and also explore all the possible challenges you'll encounter in these distant, cold lands.
Solving Nod-Krai puzzles in Genshin Impact
The borderlands consists of the initial Lempo Isle, Hiisi Island and Paha Isle, as well as the northern continent with Ashveil Peak, Voidsea Outlook, Wavechaser Plain. They feature both typical and unique puzzle types. Below, we'll explain their mechanics and share links to guides on how to solve them.
Moon Mirror
If you match the reflections in the special mirrors of the Frostmoon Scions, you will unlock valuable rewards. Using kuuvahki, move and rotate the object so that its position exactly matches what is depicted on the other side of the glass. You can reset all objects to their original position by touching the small statue of a deer.
We have a separate article on all the moon mirrors.
Bots of different types
Controlled structures are a common sight in the isolated lands. You can meet small intelligent robots in the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop: by controlling small mechanisms, make them perform a variety of tasks. Large recon drones are placed in enemy camps and can attract a lot of attention if the hero ends up in their area. Turn them off from above to freely explore the lands.
Small cleaning robots are common inside Fatui research bases. Control them via special terminals to enter spaces inaccessible to ordinary people and move the parts needed to activate devices. Being near such devices will give you a short-term energy boost.
We also have a a separate article on all the points with bots.
Airspace Data Collector
Airspace Data Collector is a complex puzzle that requires a lot of actions. Move the modular blocks scattered nearby and arrange them in the right order to create a powerful energy field and launch the sensor into the air. Special screens with hints will inform you about the progress and if the order of the blocks is wrong or right.
This mechanics only appears in "The Power of Research" world quest.
Bobik the Super Strong
A special construct, the activation of which creates a huge unipolar energy field of red or blue color, inside which you can freely use mechanisms of the corresponding force. An unusual device is connected to the "Team Rigor, or Team Intuition?" quest.
After completing the quest, head northwest of Barrowmoss Barrens, where you'll find a translucent barrier with a two-color installation inside. At this point, you'll be able to start the puzzle, the solution for which is described in a separate article.
10 robots in Barrowmoss Barrens
Near one of the teleportation points there are three locked exquisite treasure chests. To open them and get to the Lunoculus in the sky, you will need to find 10 robots.
A luxurious chest underwater on Hiisi
In the Frostmoon Scions' domain on the Light-Bathed Platform, there are three statues, between which a treasure chest is hidden in a pool. To find the treasures inside, you'll have to find 3 kuuhenki.
Oath Lanterns
Scattered around the Final Night Cemetery are lamps left unattended due to the death of their owners. All of them are needed for the 'Lightkeepers' Oath' quest.
Malta and the Stone Crabs
There's a girl standing on Starsand Shoal who's very curious about the behavior of crustaceans. Join her and complete the mini-game.
Data Storage Cassettes
Some chests around the Marionette's Factory Data Storage Cassette with some information written on them. All of them are needed for the "Priorities First" quest.
Exquisite Chest in Thunderclap Reef
After completing the "For a Green Island..." quest, an exquisite treasure trove becomes visible in the underground tunnel behind the boulder, but even small characters have a hard time getting to it. To reach the treasure, pave the way for the bots.
Lyuba's quest
In Nasha Town, you'll find a researcher from the Fontaine Institute, whose quest is suspiciously reminiscent of one of the dailies in Mondstadt. Find out How to defeat all targets on the battlefield in 2 seconds in a separate guide.
Leszek's order
When you enter the Flagman Inn, you'll immediately notice chests guarded by a worker. Help him out in finding 4 targets, get tokens and take them to the man for a reward.
Proofs of the Cognoscenti
On the northern island, there's a statue of a weasel thief that needs five Reed Miller's relics. Read on to find out how to collect all the items and what quests you need to complete to get into the treasury of the great thief.
Slothsheep
West of Dreadshade Mire, there's a sign and a precious chest. Escort the lost animals to the location and collect the reward. If you complete additional requirements, you'll earn the "Sheperd" achievement.
Abyssal Corruption
On the northern island, there are 8 zones with purple eyes, clearing which awards an achievement. This article provides a complete guide with a list of quests in which you'll encounter the zones: 'Abyssal Corruption'.
A separate puzzle is located in the Wing of Keres territory. You must not only fend off the monster's attacks, but also collect 3 seals.
Merchant Kuzmich
You can buy some lunar wonders and materials for upgrading your heroes' talents from the merchant from Snezhnaya. If you meet him at all three points, you will get an achievement.
Beryna's Bread
To the west of Piramida there is a girl who will help you prepare a healing dish and open an exquisite chest. Collect rye from the field and bake it in the oven to not only unlock a new activity in the area but also earn an achievement.
Ghost Wolves and Swords
If you follow the ghosts on the Wavechaser Plain, you'll collect all the notes with the story and reach the top of the hill. There, you'll find a sword in a stone. Interacting with it will grant you an achievement and a chest. If you have Master Varka on your account, add him to your team and interact with the sword to activate a small scene.
Another bloodstained blade is hidden between Lake Amsvartnir and Kipumaki Cliff. Conquer the local legend "The Homesick Lone Wolf" to get closer and examine the sword. Inside there is a challenge available only to the Knight of Boreas.
If you have Varka, you can complete his personal challenge "Nameless Bloodstained Monument".
Treasure chest at the Knights' of Favonius Headquarters
Pull the "thread" to the nycalyx to clear the Void at the precious chest. The puzzle is located next to a small gorge and can be identified by the sheep standing next to the cliff.
Chest among the guards of the ruins
In the northwestern part of Kipumaki Cliff there is a precious chest, around which robots have gathered. Defeat all the opponents to open the chest.
The Key and the Wagon
After completing the Nightingale's Song quest, an option to interact with the cart will appear at Kipumaki Cliff. Reach the point and explore the area to obtain the forgotten key to open the door and collect the reward.
How the main mechanics of the region work
All the existing challenges in one way or another are based on one idea - the lunar power, which manifests and is used in different ways.
Energy of kuuvahki
Almost all the mini-puzzles of Nod-Krai are tied to the lunar energy of kuuvahki, a special force that operates only on the territory of the lunar lands. Obtained from natural sources, it can be used to activate devices.
Kuhuhenki Fairies
Elementalkuhuhenki creatures, the form of which can be taken to interact with special elements of the environment and travel along moonlit paths leading to special hidden areas.
Modular blocks
These are the objects of different shapes, containing charges of different poles. The figures interact with each other and can be used to create stairs, bridges and walls where necessary: different poles are attracted to each other, and the same ones are repelled. When such a block is combined with a kuuvahki repeater, a small field of corresponding energy is created.
Barrier Generators
Some areas may be closed to visitors. Collect special passes nearby and place them onto the highlighted points on the barrier within a short time to gain access to hidden rooms with rewards.
Tideseal Stones
Activate the Lightkeepers' special devices to cleanse the nearby lands of the Wild Hunt's forces. Defeat the enemies that appear and seal the dark forces within the seal. You'll encounter these devices in "The Bell of Mourning Echoes" quest.
Abyssal Corruption
Dark forces are taking over, creating dangerous zones for all creatures. To dispel the small purple haze, use the power of kuuvahki contained within the ground, which can counteract the harmful vapors. To clear larger areas, you have to defeat all enemies.
While traveling through the corrupted lands, your "corruption" meter will fill; when it reaches its maximum, your characters will begin to rapidly lose health. Defeat the Abyss and its monsters to remove all harmful effects.
Ancient Sealing Array
A sword formation of Sealing Blades, said to have been set up by the Torchforger and Moonchanter. The formation is now utterly shattered. To restore the function of this formation, return the Sealing Blades to their scabbards according to the patterns on their hilts.
Lunar Conflux Barrier
The prism slowly infuses itself with the power of kuuvahki through strikes with the lunar resonance attribute, through the offering of appropriate objects, or through other methods. When filling a large natural shield, it is necessary to pay attention to all its facets to track its progress. Once the prism is filled, the objects within become blessed with the powers of kuuvahki, if they were predisposed to it.
Add this article to your bookmarks so that the Genshin Impact guide with solutions to the puzzles of Nod-Krai is always at your hand; later the material will be supplemented with links to individual guides.
Nod's End is a casual paradise. The compass searches for everything, even hidden chests. You need at least 90% of the region to max out the compass, but it's not that hard... This isn't Liyue with its 1135 chests... where the compass won't really help.
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