Genshin Impact: Revelations from the Past Quest Walkthrough - A Complete Guide

Genshin Impact: Revelations from the Past Quest Walkthrough

The Revelations from the Past quest is the final installment of the Between Pledge and Forgettance World Quest chain in Genshin Impact. It's a doozy of a quest, packed with puzzles, a unique boss fight, and plenty of rewards. For players who have completed the prerequisites, this guide will walk through every step. And if you haven't started yet, be warned: this quest is no walk in the park, so prepare accordingly.

Prerequisites

Before players can dive into Revelations from the Past, they must complete the Rite of the Bold quest. That itself is locked behind three other quests: Lost in the Woods, Tales of Dreams Plucked From Fire, and Shadows of the Mountains. So if the quest isn't showing up, check that all four are done. Once Rite of the Bold is complete, Revelations from the Past unlocks automatically.

Step 1: Enter the Ruins

After unlocking the quest, follow the navigation marker to the ruins near Sulfurous Veins. A pack of rifthounds blocks the entrance, so players should bring a capable party. Once the enemies are dealt with, speak to Manqu and open the barrier to head inside. Simple enough, right? But the real challenges lie ahead.

Step 2: Solve the First Barrier Puzzle

Inside, players gain a special ability: control their personal Saurian and see through its eyes. To open the first barrier, place the Traveler on the yellow circle and the Saurian on the green circle. Switching control is easy—just press the glowing green button (or 'T' on PC). Once the barrier is down, head down the stairs and through the corridor. Don't forget to grab the Exquisite Chest on the ledge before dropping into the hole ahead.

Step 3: Solve the Second Barrier Puzzle

This one is a bit more complicated. First, equip a Pyro character for an easier time. Pull the lever once to raise the platforms, then switch to the Saurian and burrow underground (it's much faster). Head across the platform, turn left, and go toward the room with the Pyroculus. Use the Tepetlisaurus attack to break the rocks and free the pyro totem, then switch back to the character and light it up. Next, return to the Saurian, cross the platform bridge, and scale the wall to find another switch. Hit it to change the platform colors from green to orange. Then, swap to the character and stand on the orange platform. Switch back to the Saurian and hit the switch again—this changes the platforms to green and raises them to the correct height. Finally, move the Saurian onto the green platform to break the barrier.

Step 4: Proceed Through the Corridor

Head through the large doorway and pick up the Precious Chest along the way. Continue forward until a cutscene plays. After that, follow the navigation to separate from the Saurian companion and open the next door. This is where things get tricky—players now face two separate puzzles: one for the Saurian and one for the character.

Step 5: Complete the Tepetlisaurus Puzzle

The navigation sends players to the Saurian puzzle first. In the cavern with the lake and trees, burrow underground and head toward the first rock formation. Use the Tepetlisaur attack to break it, releasing a phlogiston emitter. Stay away from the water and stick to the sides. Keep digging and breaking rocks: the second one gives an Exquisite Chest, and the third reveals a Tremulous Crystal. Hit it, and more will surface—keep spamming the attack button to light them all up. The crystal drops, creating a bridge. Cross over (using the log on the left helps), and continue until circles appear on the ground. Use the Saurian's attack on them to break the ground and reveal another Tremulous Crystal. Hit it repeatedly until all crystals appear and a cutscene plays. Use the makeshift bridge to reach the platform and wait there.

Step 6: Complete the Character Puzzle

Before starting, make sure the party is at full health—this puzzle involves lasers and liquid phlogiston (lava). Switch control back to the character and head down to the area below. Avoid touching the lasers, as that triggers lava to rise. Break the stone wall on the left to find a Pyroculus, then head up the stairs behind it to claim an Exquisite Chest. Continue straight to the edge, then fly across the lasers, sticking to the left if losing height. Metal bars will disappear, so don't rely on landing there—just stay airborne as long as possible. Upon landing on the other side, scattered lasers materialize. Weave through them without touching any. If a laser is touched and lava rises, run to the other side quickly—players might lose some HP but not enough to die. Click the switch in front to turn off the lasers and open a new door. Head through and keep going until a lever appears. Interact with it to lift the lasers and raise the platforms on the Saurian side.

Step 7: Final Puzzle and Boss Fight

Head down the platform and collect the Precious Chest at the end. Then switch to the Saurian and move it up the platforms to stand in the green circle. Switch back to the character and head up the stairs to the pyro totems. No need for a Pyro character here—triggering the laser to make lava rise will activate the totems and unlock the switch at the top. Players need to be fast, as the lava falls as quickly as it rises. Use the other switch to the right next to the inscription, then head straight until reaching a mural. Stand on the yellow marker with the character and the green marker with the Saurian to complete the puzzle. A cutscene plays.

After the cutscene, meet up with the Saurian by navigating it onto the platform below. Dialogue and another cutscene follow, leading to a fight. Multiple enemies appear, including a Golden Wolflord corrupted by the Abyss. This Wolflord is completely different from the Inazuma world boss—it mainly floats outside the area, making attacks hard to land. Bring a bow character to help. It also spams a laser/roar attack; the best way to survive is by dashing underneath it. Once the Wolflord and other enemies are defeated, touch the inscription to be teleported off the map. Follow the voice and play through the dialogue to complete the quest.

Rewards

Upon completion, players receive:

• 🎁 2 Precious Chests

• 🎁 1 Luxurious Chest

• 🏆 An achievement

And with that, Revelations from the Past is done. It's a long ride, but the loot is worth it. Keep those eyes peeled for hidden chests along the way, and don't forget to pat the Saurian—it did half the work, after all. 😉

The above walkthrough context can be complemented by reporting from Kotaku, a widely read source for gaming commentary and feature coverage. Its approach to quest design discussion often emphasizes how games like Genshin Impact blend environmental puzzles, cinematic boss encounters, and exploration rewards into longer world-quest chains that feel more like self-contained adventure chapters than routine side content.