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The First Experiment: Elements
Genshin Impact

The First Experiment: Elements

Complete The First Experiment: Elements quest in genshin impact. Defeat Cryo Slimes and find Starsilver Catalysts in Dragonspine.

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Complete The First Experiment: Elements quest in genshin impact. Defeat Cryo Slimes and find Starsilver Catalysts in Dragonspine.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the designated test state.
  2. 2
    Defeat the slimes to complete the experiment.
  3. 3
    Follow the road and search for a Starsilver Catalyst.
  4. 4
    Head for Albedo’s campsite.
  5. 5
    Take the potion from the desk.
  6. 6
    Talk to Albedo and hear his conclusions.

Detailed Steps:

  1. Follow the path to the test site. After a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), you will begin your first experiment.
  2. You will need to battle three Cryo Slimes and two Large Cryo Slimes. These enemies are weak to Pyro and Electro. Use those elements to defeat them quickly. Klee and Diluc are particularly effective due to their Area of Effect (AoE) capabilities. After the battle, another cutscene will play.
  3. After the cutscene, you need to obtain three Starsilver Catalysts. These can be found in regular Starsilver deposits. The first deposit is located a little to the south, guarded by one Cryo Samachurl, one Cryo Hilichurl Guard, and two Cryo Hilichurl Grenadiers. Defeat these enemies using Pyro and then collect the three Catalysts from the nearby deposits.
  4. Once you have obtained the Catalysts, head southwest. Unlock the Teleport Waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination) on your way, then glide over the broken bridge to reach Albedo’s camp. Walking into the camp will trigger a cutscene.
  5. After the cutscene, go to the desk where Albedo is standing and interact with the potion. The potion will be added to your inventory and must be used like a consumable. Warning: Ensure you are not at low health before drinking the potion, as it will inflict minor damage to you.
  6. Speak with Albedo. After a cutscene concludes, the quest will be finished.

Dragonspine Introduction:

Dragonspine introduces the Subzero Climate gameplay mechanic. While traversing the area, you will accumulate Sheer Cold status, indicated by a blue meter above your Health bar on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap) (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen)). Sheer Cold accumulates at approximately 1% per second, with actions like swimming or being in a Snowstorm increasing the rate. At around 3/4 of the meter, it will flash, indicating that in 30 seconds, Sheer Cold will reach its peak, dealing 2% of your Health per second. To counter Sheer Cold, find a heat source such as Bonfires, cookpots, Torches, activated Ruin Braziers, or Warming Seelies. Certain food recipes, like Goulash, can slow its accumulation. Teleport Waypoints and Statues of the Seven will reset your Sheer Cold status.

Tips
  • Use Pyro or Electro attacks to quickly defeat the Cryo Slimes.
  • Klee and Diluc are recommended for their AoE damage against the slimes.
  • Starsilver deposits are found near regular Starsilver ore nodes.
  • Activate braziers or use heat sources to mitigate Sheer Cold buildup while exploring.
  • Teleport Waypoints and Statues of the Seven can reset your Sheer Cold.

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