Citadel of the Ancient Fae in Genshin Impact is the second part of The Crystal City in the Gorge’s Depths. It is a simple quest in which you have to explore the city for the most part and watch some interactions between the Snowland Fae. Completing the quest will give you some Primogems and Mora.
This article covers how to complete the Citadel of the Ancient Fae quest in Genshin Impact.
How to complete the Citadel of the Ancient Fae quest in Genshin Impact
Talk to Koshkin and Glinin
The Citadel of the Ancient Fae quest starts automatically after you complete the To the Kristall City World Quest. Once you’re at the railway station, talk to Koshkin and Glinin. You can find them near the pillar.
Go around the sculpture to trigger new dialogue from Paimon. Next, follow the quest navigation and head toward the ducal residence to find Koshkin and some miners arguing with the guards.
Unlock the Statue of The Seven
You can also unlock the Statue of The Seven in Downtown Novokitezhgrad before heading to the tavern. Additionally, you can upgrade Cryo Traveler’s signature weapon, Exaiphanes Blade.
Go to the tavern
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After talking to Thrud and other fae, head to the tavern with Koshkin and Glinin. This will also complete the Citadel of the Ancient Fae quest in Genshin Impact. As a reward for completing the quest, you’ll get 20 Primogems and 26,500 Mora.