How to Upgrade Your Clearance in Genshin Impact: A Comprehensive Guide
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Upgrading your clearance level in Genshin Impact is crucial for progressing through certain quests and exploring specific areas in the Sumeru desert. Specifically, the Golden Slumber and Dual Evidence world quest series are pivotal to unlocking the full potential of this region. This article provides a detailed walkthrough on how to upgrade your clearance, what it means when you lack sufficient clearance, and answers some frequently asked questions to further your understanding.
Upgrading Your Clearance: The Core Process
To fully upgrade your clearance level in Genshin Impact, you need to complete two primary quests: Golden Slumber and Dual Evidence. These quests are not unlocked immediately after each other, requiring a server reset in between them. Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved:
Step 1: Golden Slumber
- Initiate the Quest: Head to Aaru Village in the Sumeru desert. You will find Bonifaz, an NPC standing near the bridge close to the Statue of the Seven. Interact with him to start the Golden Slumber quest.
- Follow the Quest Objectives: The quest will lead you to various locations in the desert as you assist Bonifaz in finding a researcher named Tirzad and his archaeological team.
- Complete Golden Slumber: Progress through the main story and objectives of Golden Slumber. Successfully finishing this will grant you your basic clearance level.
Step 2: The Daily Reset and Dual Evidence
- Wait for Server Reset: After completing Golden Slumber, you must wait for the daily server reset to occur. This reset happens at a specific time depending on your server’s region.
- Teleport to Aaru Village: After the reset, teleport to the Statue of the Seven in Aaru Village.
- Start Dual Evidence: Upon arrival, a cutscene will automatically initiate the Dual Evidence quest.
- Complete Dual Evidence: Follow the quest objectives in Dual Evidence. Completing this quest will fully upgrade your clearance, allowing you to access all areas that require clearance.
By following these steps, you will have the highest clearance possible, granting you access to all areas locked behind such restrictions. It is vital to complete all the quest steps to avoid the “You do not have enough clearance” messages.
Understanding Clearance Restrictions
When you encounter the message “You do not have enough clearance,” it usually means one of two things:
- You are in the wrong area. Many puzzles and mechanisms in the Sumeru desert require specific quests to be completed first. Ensure you’re following your current quest objectives.
- You haven’t completed the necessary quests. In most cases, this means you either haven’t started or fully completed the Golden Slumber and Dual Evidence questlines.
What Does Full Clearance Unlock?
Having full clearance after completing both the Golden Slumber and Dual Evidence quests means you will have access to:
- Primal Beams: You can now operate Everlight Cells to direct Primal Beams, which are essential for solving puzzles.
- Previously Restricted Areas: You will be able to access previously restricted areas within King Deshret’s ruins and other locations.
- Additional Treasure and Achievements: Specific treasure chests, including the luxurious chest in Khaj Nisut, and achievements are unlocked upon achieving full clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the concept of clearance in Genshin Impact:
1. How do I start the Golden Slumber quest?
To start the Golden Slumber quest, teleport to the Statue of the Seven in Aaru Village, then speak with Bonifaz, who is standing right at the bridge entrance. He will ask for your assistance, triggering the start of the quest.
2. How long do I have to wait for Dual Evidence after Golden Slumber?
You need to wait for the daily server reset after completing Golden Slumber before the Dual Evidence quest will become available.
3. Where do I start the Dual Evidence quest?
After the daily reset, teleport to the Statue of the Seven in Aaru Village. A cutscene will automatically start, beginning the Dual Evidence quest.
4. What are Primal Beams and how do I use them?
**Primal Beams** are energy beams emitted by **Everlight Cells** within King Deshret's ruins. With sufficient clearance, you can interact with these cells to adjust the beams' direction and solve puzzles.
5. What happens if I haven’t achieved full clearance?
If you lack full clearance, you will encounter the message "You do not have enough clearance" when attempting to access certain areas or interact with mechanisms. You'll need to complete **Golden Slumber** and **Dual Evidence** to rectify this.
6. Is the Golden Slumber quest as long as the Aranyaka questline?
No, **Golden Slumber** is considerably shorter and less extensive than the **Aranyaka** questline. It also generally features more focused and substantive plot elements.
7. Can I go back to Khaj Nisut after completing the quests?
Yes, if you have achieved full clearance, you can return to Khaj Nisut after finishing the related quests and will find a luxurious chest and unlock an achievement.
8. How do I unlock the Altar of Mirages domain?
To unlock the Altar of Mirages domain, progress through the Golden Slumber questline until you obtain your basic clearance. After that, use the underground Teleport Waypoint east of the Mausoleum of King Deshret.
9. How do I unlock the Garden of Endless Pillars?
You need to activate the totems using a pyro character in a specific sequence, often following the pattern suggested by the flame flowers in the area.
10. What is the “Golden Dream” quest?
The Golden Dream quest is the starting quest of the Golden Slumber world quest series. It is triggered by speaking to Bonifaz in Aaru Village.
11. Why is Dual Evidence not triggering for me?
Make sure you have completed **Golden Slumber** fully and waited for the daily server reset. After that, teleport to **Aaru Village** and the quest should start automatically.
12. How do I get full clearance within the Dual Evidence quest?
Follow the quest markers. A critical point is entering a cave near a staircase north of The Dune of Magma to find the location to get the clearance upgrade.
13. Is it possible to miss any important steps?
It is unlikely to miss critical steps as the game typically guides you through the quest objectives. However, if you encounter issues, double check the walkthrough and your in-game quest logs.
14. Do I need a specific character to achieve full clearance?
No, any character can complete the quests. However, for puzzles involving Pyro elements, it is beneficial to have a Pyro character like Amber, Xiangling or Bennett.
15. Is clearance the same as a rank in Genshin?
No, clearance is distinct from your Adventure Rank. Clearance is a specific progression mechanic tied to questlines and areas in the Sumeru desert and does not affect the level of your character.
By understanding the mechanics of clearance upgrades and following the steps outlined, you will be well-prepared to explore the Sumeru desert and unlock all of its hidden secrets in Genshin Impact. Happy exploring!