Genshin Impact 1.6 launched on June 8, 2021, launching the Midsummer Island Adventure storyline featuring Klee, Jean, and Barbara.
Act II's challenge, Whirlpool off to Starboard...Full Speed Ahead! has players navigating different Waverider courses in an attempt to collect insignias and complete each course within a set amount of time.
It is a bit more difficult than it looks due to the loose handling of the Waverider.
Midsummer Island Adventure
Midsummer Island Adventure consists of four acts that unlock over the course of seven days from the launch of Genshin Impact 1.6.
Genshin Impact players must be Adventure Rank 21 and have completed the Archon Quest "Song of the Dragon, Freedom” and Trifolium Chapter: Act I “True Treasure."
Act I (Main Cannon, Make Ready, Fire!)
Players must use the Waverider to destroy floating structures.
This act is available from the start of the event, and players must complete the Mysterious Islands: Journey to the Unknown quest to unlock it.
Read the Main Cannon, Make Ready, Fire! Guide.
Act II (Whirlpool off to Starboard… Full Speed Ahead!)
Race the Waverider on timed courses.
This act is available beginning on June 11, 2021, and players need to complete the Summer Vacation: Proceed with Caution quest to unlock it.
Read the Whirlpool off to Starboard… Full Speed Ahead! Guide.
Act III (Samurai Sighted… To Arms!)
Fight the new Maguu Kenki boss.
This act is available beginning on June 14, 2021, and players need to complete the Dodo-King of the Sea: Lying in Wait quest to unlock it.
Read the Samurai Sighted...To Arms! Guide.
Act IV (Harpastum Bombs Loaded… Blow ‘Em Away!)
Use Harpastum Bombs to destroy enemies.
This act is available beginning on June 17, 2021, and players need to complete The Final Riddle: A Secret Uncovered quest to unlock it.
Read the Harpastum Bombs Loaded… Blow ‘Em Away! Guide.
Echoing Tales
Collect Echoing Conch shells scattered throughout the archipelago to hear their tales and piece together a story that may lead to a wondrous treasure.
Completing this event will earn players the Summertime Sparkle outfit for Barbara.
Read the Echoing Tales Guide.
Whirlpool off to Starboard… Full Speed Ahead!
Once players have completed the Summer Vacation: Proceed with Caution quest, they will be able to enter Act II of the Midsummer Island Adventure.
Over the course of the Midsummer Island Adventure, different Waverider courses will become available for players to challenge.
These courses require players to finish them within a certain amount of time while also collecting Wavesplitter Insignias.
Each course will have varying obstacles for players to overcome and include boosts for the Waverider along with wind currents for players to exit the boat and collect additional insignias.
At the end of each course, players will be given a score and rank, with the highest rank being Gold (30,000 points)
Whirlpool off to Starboard… Full Speed Ahead! Rewards
Rewards are given to players depending on the rank they get for each course.
Earning a higher rank will allow players to collect the rewards for all the ranks below it.
- Bronze
- 60 Primogems
- 30,000 Mora
- Silver
- 30,000 Mora
- 2 Guide to Freedom
- Gold
- 30,000 More
- 3 Hero's Wit
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