Genshin Impact 7.1: Requiem for the Underworld Story Guide

To progress through the "Requiem for the Underworld" narrative arc in Genshin Impact 7.1, you must shift focus from standard damage-focused combat to environmental observation and party survivability. The Underworld is governed by immutable laws that mortal abilities cannot bypass or alter, making standard high-DPS rotations ineffective against environmental checkpoints.

Navigating Underworld Rules and Environmental Hazards

The Underworld region presented in version 7.1 uses structural boundaries and environmental hazards rather than standard open-world obstacles. Because elemental skill manipulation cannot alter these fixed structures, advancement relies on following visual signals and environmental prompts.

• Observe Gateway Signs: Examine the visual atmospheric cues surrounding realm gates to identify active movement restrictions before advancing.
• Conserve Cooldowns: Do not spend combat bursts or elemental skills on invincible barriers, as these function as story gates rather than targetable objects.
• Manage Party Health: Equip shielders or dedicated healers to counteract continuous environmental decay while solving area puzzles.

Interacting with Gatekeepers

Entities guarding the Underworld gates serve as narrative regulators within the "Requiem for the Underworld" storyline. They test your adherence to the realm's laws rather than your team's raw combat output.

• Prioritize Lore Dialogue: Select dialogue options that reflect an understanding of the realm's history and rules during key interactions.
• Avoid Forced Combat: Engage in combat only when defensive triggers explicitly mandate an encounter. Avoid treating gatekeeper NPCs as standard quest enemies to prevent temporary story lockouts.

Following these constraints ensures smooth progression through the initial 7.1 story arc and unlocks subsequent exploration sectors without unnecessary backtracking.