How to find the Rusty Key in Genshin Impact and what it’s for?

“Strange Case in Konda Village” is one of the first side quests that players will undertake on the Inazuma islands. Upon completing this quest, players may obtain a Rusty Key, which can be helpful in the quest called “Offering.” It’s easy to overlook this key, so it’s best to familiarize yourself with a guide beforehand.

Features of the Quest Start

Near Konda Village, there is a fox statue. Alongside this statue, you can find a woman named Kazari. You need to apply electricity to this statue, then take an amulet and initiate a conversation with Kazari. She will talk about a mysterious barrier and a secret. This is what you will be dealing with. To start, you’ll need to find the well key.

How to Obtain the Key

You’ll need to interact with the local villagers. You’ll have to find an old man named Imatani Saburo. Then, you can meet Simon Eri and talk to him. He will tell you about a bag of coins in the old well, located behind the village head’s house. Next, you’ll need to find the village head. He won’t provide useful information, so you’ll need to investigate the area personally.

Next, the player will find the bag and will need to return to the village and continue talking to people. You can start by visiting the village head’s daughter. She will tell you about the coins she saw. You can find them in a ravine with a pile of trash. You’ll need to thoroughly investigate this trash. Then, you’ll need to find another child. You can learn about a broken telegraph from them. You’ll need to retrieve documents from it.

Next, you’ll need to meet the village head again. Then, you’ll need to show him all the bags and documents. You’ll need to examine the documents and diary in his house. After that, the player will receive the key. It can be found in the northeastern part. The character will need to fight a samurai and treasure hunters beforehand. Afterward, you’ll need to dig up the key. Then you can start searching for the rusty key.

Where to Find the Rusty Key

At the bottom of the well, you’ll need to attack towards the right wall. This will open a new path. At the end of it, you will notice a purple tree. You’ll need to explore the area. There are many necessary items behind the boxes. You’ll need to activate a branch, get a buff, and then overcome the barrier. You’ll need to climb the wall and find the gate behind it. The rusty key will be located there.

You’ll also need to cleanse the well. You can do this using the amulet. A puzzle will be revealed. Here, you’ll need to work with lanterns and flowers. You should start the task from the lantern located in front of the flower. The puzzle will then be completed. The hero talks to Kazari and completes the quest.

What Is the Rusty Key Used For?

This item opens the gates in the Tenguu Forest. Behind them, you will be able to see the Electroculus and the shrine for the next quest.