Ah, Mamull, the smooth-talking scam artist of Genshin Impact! If you’re looking to snag that elusive Alert and On Guard! achievement, you’ll need to put your color memory to the test and expose Mamull’s shady dealings. Are you struggling with how to locate the Painted Stone Challenge key? Here’s how to get through the Painted Stone challenge and claim your well-deserved reward.
Painted Stone Challenge Key Location
Mamull’s Painted Stone challenge can be found southwest of the Masters of the Night-Wind Statue of the Seven. Keep your eyes peeled for a large wooden platform where the challenge takes place.
Mamull will challenge you to a colorful game where you have to paint stones in a certain sequence. It seems easy at first, but soon enough, you’ll realize the game’s rigged—thanks to Mamull and his sneaky tricks!
In the first two rounds, you’ll only need to paint one or two stones, which is a piece of cake. But it’s when you get to the third round that Mamull starts asking for Mora, and things get fishy. Even if you paint the stones correctly, you’ll lose. Surprise, surprise, it’s all part of Mamull’s scam!
How to Solve the Challenge
To win this challenge and expose Mamull’s cheating ways, you’ll need to help an Iktomisaurus (yes, that’s a dinosaur-like creature) free its baby from Mamull’s cage. Here’s the step-by-step breakdown:
- Find the Key to Free the Young Iktomisaurus:
- The Painted Stone Challenge key is located on a podium near a lantern on the opposite side of the challenge area, which opens the cage.
- Grab the key, unlock the cage, and set the Young Iktomisaurus free. They’re vital to breaking Mamull’s scam!
- Talk to the Parent Iktomisaurus:
- After freeing the baby, transform into a Saurian to talk to the adult Iktomisaurus standing behind Mamull. You’ll need to lose twice in a row to trigger the conversation.
- Get the Inside Scoop:
- The parent Iktomisaurus will reveal that Mamull has been cheating, using their child as leverage. Once you tell the Iktomisaurus that their baby is free, you can start the challenge over, but this time, the Iktomisaurus will help you!
- Win the Challenge:
- When you retry the challenge, no matter what color you paint the stones, you’ll win because the Iktomisaurus will make sure the stones match your painting.
The Third Round Puzzle
Here’s the sequence you’ll need to memorize for the third round:
- Sequence to Paint: Red — Uncolored — Yellow — Blue — Uncolored
- Stones to Paint: All are Uncolored.
Pick up the corresponding Hued Monetoo (Yellow, Blue, Red, etc.), splash them on the stones, and you should finally beat Mamull at his own game!
Once you’ve completed the challenge successfully, talk to Mamull, and you’ll unlock the Alert and On Guard! achievement. Mission accomplished!
So, there you have it, Traveler! Now you know how to navigate Mamull’s scam and prove your skills in Genshin Impact. Enjoy the sweet, sweet rewards, and remember to keep an eye out for more shady characters in Teyvat!
