Conquering Cleansing Defilement in Genshin Impact: A No-Nonsense Guide
Welcome to Inazuma, home of the Electro Archon Raiden Shogun. Things may seem unclear. You’re likely deep into the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual questline. Confused about “Cleansing Defilement”? Don’t worry! It’s just Genshin’s way of saying “purify this corruption.” This guide will help you clean up Inazuma, one corrupted spot at a time.
First Things First: Gearing Up for Cleansing
Before you purify, gather the right tools. Trying to fix a leaky faucet with a spoon is pointless. Your main tool is the Memento Lens. You can’t just wish for it. Complete some earlier quests first. Begin with “A Strange Story in Konda.” This opens the Cleansing Defilement journey. Think of it as an appetizer to purification.
Completing “A Strange Story in Konda” leads you to “Sacrificial Offering.” This quest is vital. Finish it to obtain the Memento Lens. Without it, you can’t cleanse defilement. It’s that simple. So, dive into “A Strange Story in Konda,” conquer “Sacrificial Offering,” and get the Memento Lens. It will help you reveal hidden truths and clean up corruption.
Where the Cleansing Action Happens
Now, you’ve got the Memento Lens. Where do you use it? Cleansing rituals are not all over Inazuma. Focus on three key areas. Explore Chinju Forest, delve into Araumi, and check out the areas outside the Kamisato Estate. These places are your main spots for battling defilement and restoring balance. Each location has unique challenges and puzzles, testing your adventuring skills.
Chinju Forest: Taming the Tanukis and Torii Gates
First, we head to Chinju Forest, a whimsical place hiding a cleansing ritual. Your journey starts by teleporting to Chinju Forest. From there, skip the casual stroll and head up the mountain. Expect to meet challenges along the way. You’ll face an Electro Cicin Mage and several hilichurls guarding the path. Defeat them to prepare for a smoother ritual.
After handling the mage and hilichurls, you’ll find Ioroi. He has a curious request. He wants you to play with three tanukis. Yes, it’s unusual. Embrace it. Find the playful tanukis and engage in games. Once you satisfy Ioroi and his tanuki friends, the big tanuki statue rewards you with a ward. This ward is crucial for continuing the ritual.
Now it’s time to go to the designated area. Here, you’ll uncover a Torii gate, a sacred Inazuman structure. Revealing the Torii gate is essential for cleansing in Chinju Forest. However, don’t expect it to be easy. Guardians watch over sacred places, and here, it’s an Ochimusha. Prepare for battle and defeat this spirit to finish the ritual. You’ve just cleansed a piece of Inazuma by playing with tanukis and facing spirits!
Kamisato Estate Ritual: Foxes, Lenses, and Coastal Jaunts
Next, we visit the Kamisato Estate for another cleansing ritual. This involves statue gazing and island exploration. Start by locating a certain rock formation. Look for a rock with a tree on it, plus a fox statue and a glowing Kitsune statue on top. This landmark stands out, so keep your eyes open.
Upon finding this unique rock, take out your trusty Memento Lens. Focus on the Kitsune statue. The lens uncovers secrets not visible normally. But this ritual extends beyond this location. You need to make a short trip.
Head to the island just off the Kamisato Estate. It’s a quick swim or glide, so no worries about lengthy ocean voyages. On this island, seek another Kitsune statue, specifically positioned in the center of the island. Yes, it’s time to use the Memento Lens again. Direct the lens towards this central Kitsune statue to complete this part of the cleansing ritual. You’re now closer to purifying the area around the Kamisato Estate.
Memento Lens: Your Vision of Hidden Realities
Let’s revisit the highlight: the Memento Lens. This tool is key to unlocking deeper mysteries of the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual. As mentioned, you must progress through quests to acquire it. You must complete the quest ‘Sacrificial Offering.’ This is essential. No ‘Sacrificial Offering’ quest means no entry (and no Memento Lens).
How do you unlock ‘Sacrificial Offering’? Finish its prerequisite quest, ‘A Strange Story in Konda’. It’s a quest chain where one leads to another. If you’re lost about the lens, ensure you’ve completed ‘A Strange Story in Konda’ first. Follow this questline, clear objectives, and ‘Sacrificial Offering’ will unlock. This will allow you to get the Memento Lens and truly start your cleansing journey.
Wards: Keys to Purifying Barriers
Wards play a crucial role in Cleansing Defilement. They’re not just random items; they are essential for purifying barriers and advancing through rituals. Let’s discuss obtaining and using these wards at different locations.
For the Kamisato Estate barrier, secure a Key-Shaped Ward. To find it, travel slightly north from the estate. Look for a small hill apart from the main estate grounds, where you will find a small fox statue. Interact with it, then zap a nearby large fox statue with your Electro skills. Doing so earns you the Key-Shaped Ward. This ward is vital for purifying the roots of the fourth barrier, located northeast outside Kamisato Estate by the beach. So, ward in hand, cleanse that barrier!
Now, let’s discuss the ward in Chinju Forest. Obtain this during “Sacrificial Offering,” specifically at the Sky Kitsune Statue north of Konda Village at an abandoned shrine. Remember Ioroi and the tanukis? This is part of that playful encounter. You’ll receive a ward from Ioroi’s big tanuki statue after your gaming session. Use this ward to destroy the barrier in Chinju Forest. Interact with the first shrine pillar upon entering the cliffside cave there. After this interaction, you’ll submit the ward from Ioroi, activating the puzzle and allowing you to destroy the barrier. Wards are your keys for unlocking and purifying corrupted zones. Collect them wisely and use them strategically to cleanse Inazuma of its defilement.
For detailed guidance, check out resources like the Cleansing Defilement | Genshin Impact Wiki – Fandom or the Genshin Impact Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual guide – PCGamesN. These offer in-depth information and further assist you in your cleansing efforts.
