Genshin Impact 1.6: Summer Vacation: Proceed with Caution Guide


Genshin Impact 1.6 launched on June 8, 2021, launching the Midsummer Island Adventure storyline featuring Klee, Jean, and Barbara.

The second act of Genshin Impact's Midsummer Island Adventure expands the archipelago a bit, offering many new challenges for players to engage in, as well as tons more loot.

Genshin Impact Midsummer Island Adventure Guide

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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.

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.

Summer Vacation: Proceed With Caution

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Act II begins with Genshin Impact players returning to the main camp in Pudding Isle and waiting until the morning of the next day.

After that, they will need to talk with Klee, Jean, and Barbara before talking to Jean once more to let her they are ready to continue on.

Board the Waverider and destroy the three buoys marked on the map.

Once that is complete, head back to shore.

After a brief cutscene, head to the platform on the island just to the north.

To finish the quest, check the man-made monument, a stack of stones, just outside of the platform.

Midsummer Island Adventure Rewards

Upon completing the Mysterious Islands: Journey to the Unknown quest, players will be rewarded with:

  • 60 Primogems
  • 3 Heroes Wit
  • 30,000 Mora

Once the quest is complete, Act I, Main Cannon, Make Ready, Fire! will unlock for players to complete.

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