This guide details the "Where Wind Returns to Celestial Realms" exploration quest in Honkai: Star Rail's Wuthering Waves region. While optional, completing this quest is recommended to access a Nightmare Echo. The quest is lengthy and requires strong Resonators.
Quest Walkthrough:
Phase 1: Charging the Steles
This phase involves charging three Discipline Steles. Stand on the glowing circle at each marked altar. Enemies will disrupt charging; eliminate them quickly. Staying too far from the altar drains its energy. Utilize elemental advantages introduced in the 2.0 update. The final stele requires repositioning before charging to prevent enemy spawns.
Phase 2: Chasing and Defeating the Lumiscale Construct
Use your strongest Resonators to defeat the Lumiscale Construct at the starting point. After a health threshold, a cutscene triggers, and you chase it deeper into the ruins. Beware of environmental hazards (falling debris, lightning) and enemies along the way. A final confrontation with the Construct ensues.
Phase 3: Defeating the Dragon of Dirge
The Dragon of Dirge is a formidable foe; its attacks can easily one-shot characters. Prioritize stunning the dragon and avoiding its breath and falling star attacks. Focus on exploiting openings between its major attacks.
Upon defeating the dragon, the quest concludes, unlocking access to Shores of Last Breath, including Dream Patrols and Nightmare Tempest Mephis. Remember to utilize strong Resonators and strategic combat to overcome the challenges within this quest.