In this area, the "Traces in the Tianqiu Valley" quest is the most challenging - it will present you with three difficult trials. In this guide, we will tell you how to successfully complete the "Traces in the Tianqiu Valley" quest and get the maximum benefit. Let's go! 

How to start the quest

The valley is hardly visible on the map, so it's best to head southwest to the Liyue region. To start the quest, read the ancient sign, which will be located in the center of the map. To find it faster, you need to enable active objects. 

In the end, you will come across three triangular recesses and towers, with each tower representing one of the trials. 

How to complete the southern tower

In this part of the mission, you will have to defeat four enemies within a certain time limit. For comparison: on the second and third stages, you will be given 60 seconds each, but there will be more enemies. 

You shouldn't have any difficulties unless you choose the wrong party for the expedition or your heroes have low skills. First, think about who you will take with you on these trials. For defeating the enemies, you will receive a shining pyramid - one of the three possible keys. 

Western tower: puzzle solution

In this tower, you will encounter a spatial puzzle. Climb to the top (there won't be any stairs nearby). We recommend taking the character Geo with you to create platforms for more comfortable movement. You can give the Geo element to the main character directly. To do this, approach the statue of the Seven and choose the option that suits you best.  

You will also need the abilities of Keqing, but it's not necessary. Throw daggers and quickly move along them - this will allow you to reach the goal more quickly. Be prepared to try several times, as you may not succeed on the first attempt. 

Eastern tower: solving the torch puzzle

Get ready, you are about to face the most difficult part of the mission - a puzzle involving torches. Take a character with fire and a bow with you. 

First of all, pay attention to the pyramid of torches. You will see large torches at the corners and small torches nearby. Light one large torch, and all the others will light up automatically. Perform the same action with the small torches. As a result, you need to ignite only two torches. 

The second floor will present you with a challenge in the form of a five-pointed star. Each lit torch will ignite two adjacent torches that are located diagonally. Remember that the torch that was lit will go out if activated again. 

Proceed as follows: light the first torch on the right, and then the second torch diagonally on the opposite side. This way, the first torch will extinguish the second one - that's what we need. Then do the same with the opposite diagonal. 

The last floor will present you with a similar challenge. Torches will be located on each wall. The mechanics of solving the puzzle are as follows: the left torch extinguishes the opposite one, and the right one does the same. So, light the first torch on the right, and the left one on the opposite side. Repeat the same with the perpendicular walls. 

Head to the altar, and as soon as you arrive there, hand over all the keys - treasure looters will appear in front of you. Your task is to kill them and claim your reward. The quest can be considered complete. In addition to the three chests, you will also receive 450 Adventure Points, 60 Primogems, and 30,000 Mora. 

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