Stuck on the Origin Sequence quest in Genshin Impact? You're not alone — this multi-stage questline has players scratching their heads at every turn! Here's the complete step-by-step walkthrough to…
Stuck on the Origin Sequence quest in Genshin Impact? You’re not alone — this multi-stage questline has players scratching their heads at every turn! Here’s the complete step-by-step walkthrough to clear it without missing a SINGLE reward!
The Origin Sequence is one of Genshin Impact’s most complex quest chains — combining exploration, combat, puzzle-solving, and lore revelations that fundamentally change how you understand Teyvat’s history. Missing even ONE step means backtracking through hours of content!
Table of Contents
Genshin Impact Origin Sequence Quest – Overview
Detail
Info
Quest Name
Origin Sequence
Region
Multiple (Sumeru + Fontaine)
Prerequisites
Archon Quest Chapter 4 complete
Length
~3-4 hours
Difficulty
Medium-Hard (puzzle-heavy)
Rewards
Primogems, materials, lore entries
Missable Content
Some hidden chests (see walkthrough!)
Full Walkthrough – Step by Step
Part 1: The Awakening
Step
Action
Details
1
Accept quest from NPC in Sumeru Akademiya
Located in the main library hall
2
Travel to marked location in rainforest
Southeast of Gandharva Ville
3
Defeat the Abyss Herald guarding the entrance
Electro + Cryo recommended
4
Enter the hidden underground chamber
Break wall with Geo character
5
Activate the Origin Mechanism
Requires Dendro character
6
Read the first lore inscription on the wall
Don’t skip — important for Part 3!
Part 2: The Sequence
Step
Action
Details
1
Travel to Fontaine — marked research facility
Northeast of Court of Fontaine
2
Speak with the researcher NPC
Gives you the Sequence Decoder
3
Solve the first elemental puzzle
Hydro → Electro → Pyro → Dendro
4
Defeat the Mimic enemies
They copy your party’s elements
5
Activate the second Origin Mechanism
Sequence Decoder required
6
Collect 3 Hidden Runes scattered around facility
See Rune locations below!
Part 3: The Truth
Step
Action
Details
1
Return to Sumeru with all 3 Runes
Go back to original chamber
2
Place Runes on the altar in correct order
Order matches Part 1 inscription!
3
Defeat the Origin Guardian boss
Phase-based — see strategy below
4
Watch the lore cutscene
Major story revelation!
5
Collect final rewards from golden chest
Quest complete!
Hidden Rune Locations (Part 2)
Rune #
Location
How to Access
Rune 1
Behind breakable wall in east corridor
Geo character required
Rune 2
On top of research tower
Climb or use wind current
Rune 3
Underwater chamber (Fontaine diving)
Complete Hydro puzzle to drain water
Elemental Puzzle Solution (Part 2, Step 3)
The puzzle requires activating four elemental monuments in the CORRECT order — wrong sequence resets the puzzle!
Order
Element
Monument Location
First
Hydro
Left side of main chamber
Second
Electro
Right side near staircase
Third
Pyro
Behind the locked gate
Fourth
Dendro
Center platform (appears after first 3)
Origin Guardian Boss Strategy
Phase
HP Threshold
Attacks
Strategy
Phase 1
100%-70%
Elemental AoE combos
Dodge + counter-attack
Phase 2
70%-30%
Mimics your party’s attacks
Switch elements mid-fight
Phase 3
30%-0%
All elements simultaneously
Burst DPS immediately
Bring a versatile team with multiple element types — the boss mimics your party’s elements, so diverse coverage forces it to cycle through weaker attacks!
How long does the Origin Sequence quest take to complete?
Approximately 3-4 hours depending on puzzle-solving speed — the elemental puzzle in Part 2 and the boss fight in Part 3 typically take the longest!
Can I miss any rewards permanently in the Origin Sequence quest?
The main quest rewards are always obtainable, but some hidden chests require specific actions during the quest — follow our walkthrough carefully to collect EVERYTHING!
